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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Lester 'Les' Yelton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Watova, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE COAST ARTILLERY CORPS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER. SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 487TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY, AUTOMATIC WEAPONS BATTALION THAT SAW ACTION AT NEW GUINEA, LUZON AND IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND AWARDED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.