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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Elmer 'Bob' Mohn

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

Thomas A. Mohn

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

THREE YEARS ACTIVE DUTY ABOARD THE DESTROYER USS BROWNSON DD-518. BATTLE STATION WAS FORWARD GUN MOUNT. AREAS OF SERVICE INCLUDED THE ALEUTIANS, THE INVASION OF KISKA ISLANDS. SHIP SUNK DURING BATTLE OF NEW BRITON, SOUTH PACIFIC BY JAPANESE DIVE BOMBERS ON DECEMBER 26, 1943. RESCUED FROM WATER ALONG WITH 217 SHIPMATES. RECEIVED TWO BATTLE STARS.