World War II Honoree

Robert Bernecker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newfane, New York

Honored By

Velma, Sheila, Daryl & Laura Jean

Relationship

Wife & Children

COMPANY M, 165TH INFANTRY REGIMENT; MACHINE GUNNER IN 27TH DIVISION (NEW YORK STATE DIVISION). SQUAD LEADER OF MACHINE GUN SQUAD. ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN (1944-1946); WENT IN WITH THE FIRST TROOPS TO JAPAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1945. SPENT 1 YEAR IN OCCUPATION AS AN INVESTIGATOR IN THE LEGAL SECTION OF THE 79TH MILITARY GOVERNMENT TEAM.