World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert H. Cooney
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Family
AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN WITH COMPANY B, 343RD REGIMENT, 86TH BLACKHAWK INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED IN ACTION IN THE RUHR AND CENTRAL GERMANY CAMPAIGNS. REDEPLOYED WITH THE DIVISION TO LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINES AFTER GERMANY SURRENDERED.