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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Joseph Hand, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Baytown, Texas

Honored By

Cody R. Hand

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PLATOON LEADER, B TROOP, A LIEUTENANT WITH THE 87TH RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON, 7TH ARMORED DIVISION. WOUNDED IN ACTION (WIA) IN BELGIUM SEPTEMBER 1944. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND SILVER STAR FOR BRAVERY UNDER FIRE.