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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert W. Corey, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Lansing, Michigan

Honored By

Wife, Children & Grandchildren

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Activity During WWII

BEGAN SERVICE ON MARCH 1, 1944 IN GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS; TRANSFERRED TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN. EDUCATION AT V-12 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IN KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN; ASSIGNED TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. SERVED ON THE SS WILLIAM H. CLAGETT, USS SPEAR AND USS STEVENS. TRAINED AS GUNNER ON THE 5-INCH, 38 CALIBER GUN. TRAVELED TO HOLLANDIA, NEW GUINEA, SUBIC BAY AND THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON MAY 22, 1946.