World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert L. Whelpley
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brockway, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Robert L. Whelpley, Sr.
COMPANY D, 187TH PARAGLIDER INFANTRY, 11TH AIRBORNE, HEAVY MORTAR CREWMAN IN NEW GUINEA, LEYTE, LUZON, OKINAWA AND JAPAN. CARRIED 81-MM MORTAR SHELLS AND DURING COMBAT HE SUPPLIED THEM TO THE GUNNERS.