World War II Honoree

Robert Trubee Bedwell

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Cincinnati, Ohio

Honored By

Robert A . & Deborah Bedwell

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

ENLISTED OCTOBER 2, 1943. WENT THROUGH BOOT CAMP IN PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA WITH PLATOON 764. RECEIVED TRAINING IN QUANTICO VIRGINIA. ASSIGNED IN KINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA TO MARINE FIGHTER SQUADRON (VMF) 314. PARTICIPATED IN THE OKINAWA CAMPAIGN AND IN THIRD FLEET OPERATIONS AGAINST JAPAN AND IN THE OCCUPATION OF YOKOSUKA JAPAN. HONORABLY DISCHARGED APRIL 15, 1946.