World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert R. Witmer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
North Tonawanda, New York
Honored By
Major Chris Ford
Relationship
Nephew
HE SERVED AS A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYOR WITH THE 928TH AVIATION ENGINEER REGIMENT IN AZORE ISLAND AND OKINAWA. HIS DUTIES WERE TO SURVEY AND STAKE PLOTS OF LAND FOR LANDING STRIPS, CAMP SITES, WATER LINES, DRAINAGE AND ROADS. HE SERVED OVERSEAS FOR 20 MONTHS.