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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert C. Gier, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Sylvan Grove, Kansas

Honored By

Emilie K. Wacker

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF COMPANY D, 127TH INFANTRY. MACHINE GUNNER, COMBAT INFANTRY. INVOLVED IN THE NEW GUINEA, SOUTH PHILIPPINE AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, 3 BATTLE STARS AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. WOUNDED IN ACTION FEBRUARY 19, 1945 ON LUZON. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JULY 4, 1945.