World War II Honoree

Robert W. Newcomb

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Benton, Arkansas

Honored By

Arnold A. Wright

Relationship

Friend

ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO COMPANY B, 27TH BATTALION, 34TH ENGINEERS AND SENT TO ISLAND OF SAIPAN. BUILT NEW ROADS AND BURNED PILL BOXES. LATER SENT TO HEBRIDES ISLANDS WHERE TASK FORCE WAS FORMED FOR INVASION OF OKINAWA. COMPANY WAS TASKED TO KNOCKING OUT THE BIG GUNS ON THE ISLAND OF IE SHIMA. ENEMY GUNS WOULD ROLL OUT OF A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN AND THEN FALL BACK FOR PROTECTION. NAVY GUNS COULD NOT REACH THEM SO SATCHEL CHARGES WERE USED TO SEAL THEM OFF. WHEN OKINAWA WAS SECURED, PREPARED FOR THE INVASION OF JAPAN WHEN HOSTILITIES CEASED.