World War II Honoree

Robert W. Forsyth

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Folsom, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Kelli J. Forsyth

Relationship

Granddaughter

SERVED IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AS A HIGH SPEED RADIO OPERATOR ATTACHED TO THE 533RD BOAT AND SHORE REGIMENT AND THE 1461ST ENGINEER MAINTENANCE COMPANY. HE RECEIVED A PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON AND TWO BRONZE STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON AND FOUR BRONZE STARS AND A BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON AND FOUR OVERSEAS BARS.