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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Emmet Coughlin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Washington, District Of Columbia

Honored By

Colleen J. Coughlin

Relationship

Granddaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COMMANDED TASK FORCE 4612A OF THE 38TH ENGINEERS THAT BUILT THE AIRFIELD ON ASCENSION ISLAND UNDER EXTREMELY ADVERSE CONDITIONS. THE AIRPORT'S MISSION WAS TO REFUEL AND SERVICE PLANES FLYING FROM SOUTH AMERICA, DESTINED FOR AFRICA AND THE CHINA-BURMA-INDIA. SUBSEQUENTLY COMMANDED SOURCE OF SUPPLY IN THE CHINA-BURMA-INDIA THEATER.