World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Rollin Wells II
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Peoria, Illinois
Honored By
Jeffrey W. Rose II
Relationship
Grandson
HE SERVED IN THE 3RD ARMY AS A BAZOOKA MAN AND LANDED IN NORMANDY ON D-DAY. HE WAS ALSO SELECTED TO STAND GUARD FOR GENERAL PATTON. HE WAS AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART.