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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Zelman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Mrs. Rose Zelman

Relationship

Wife

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Activity During WWII

TORPEDOED ON NOVEMBER 11,1943 WHILE ON CAPE SAN JUAN LIBERTY SHIP EN ROUTE FROM CALIFORNIA TO AUSTRALIA. HE WAS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN FOR 36 HOURS BEFORE BEING RESCUED BY U.S. MARINES. HE WAS AWARDED MEDALS, INCLUDING THE PURPLE HEART. SERVED 5 YEARS.