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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert A. Newkirk

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bedford, Indiana

Honored By

Paul J. Siddens, Jr.

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

21ST INFANTRY, HAWAII DIVISION, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION, DECEMBER 7, 1941, DEBARKED TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC. SAW ACTION IN NEW GUINEA, LEYTE. HAD 37 MONTHS COMBAT TIME. AWARDED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR, MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL AND NUMEROUS OTHER MEDALS.