World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Frederick Helker
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Delaware Veterans Post 2
SERVED 1941-1945 IN THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 4TH BATTALION, 11TH MARINE REGIMENT. AWARDED COMMENDATION FOR BRAVERY DURING INVASION OF PELELIU OFF COAST OF JAPAN IN PACIFIC THEATER. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLES OF NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN, PAVUVU ISLAND AND CAPE GLOUCESTER.