World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Walter Moore
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Sterling, Illinois
Honored By
Robert Walter Moore
MEMBER OF COMPANY B, 1ST PARACHUTE BATTALION. SERVED AT SOLOMON ISLANDS AND GUADALCANAL. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF BLOODY RIDGE, SEPTEMBER 13, 1942. WOUNDED IN ACTION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. MEDICAL DISCHARGE ON AUGUST 31, 1943.