World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert L. Wheeler
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fulton, New York
Honored By
Karen E. Lockwood
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED AUGUST 22, 1941 TO OCTOBER 4, 1945. MEMBER OF COMPANY D, 106TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 27TH DIVISION. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER MARCH 10, 1942 TO SEPTEMBER 24, 1945. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL WITH 3 BATTLE STARS AND INVASION ARROWHEAD, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND NEW YORK STATE CONSPICUOUS CROSS.