World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert H. Cortez
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Barbara C. Young
Relationship
Niece
SERVED ON SAIPAN AND OKINAWA WITH THE 105TH INFANTRY, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, 27TH INFANTRY DIVISION (NEW YORK). AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART ON EACH ISLAND. RECEIVED BATTLEFIELD PROMOTION TO SERGEANT.