World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert W. Forrest
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Elmhurst, Illinois
Honored By
James R. Forrest
Relationship
Son
TECHNICAL SERGEANT. B-17 COMBAT CREW. SERVED WITH THE 305TH BOMB GROUP, 422ND SQUADRON IN CHELVESTON, ENGLAND. FLEW 35 MISSIONS AS AN AERIAL GUNNER, TOGGLIER, ARMORER, AND PATHFINDER RADAR. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AND AIR MEDAL.