World War II Honoree

Robert B. Funk

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

La Verne, California

Honored By

Andrea Hoback

Relationship

Friend

THIS SOLDIER SERVED AS AN INFANTRY SCOUT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AT CAMP ROBERTS PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA AND THEN ASSIGNED TO THE AMERICAL DIVISION, E COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 164TH REGIMENT. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: BOUGAINVILLE (NEW GUINEA), LEYTE, NEGROS AND CEBU IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY WITH PRIDE AND HONOR.