World War II Honoree

Robert M. Overhiser

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fennville, Michigan

Honored By

Constance Overhiser Harrison

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED FROM 1942 TO 1945. SERGEANT IN THE 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION, MEDICAL DETACHMENT. SERVED AS A MEDIC IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF WAR WITH 4 BATTLE STARS: ADMIRALTY ISLANDS AND NEW GUINEA. SERVED AS A MEDIC IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BATTLE STARS FOR LUZON AND LEYTE. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND MEDICAL BADGE.