World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert B. Best
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Raleigh, North Carolina
Honored By
Larry D. Best
Relationship
Son
HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS AN ELECTRICIAN'S MATE 3RD CLASS. HE ALSO SHOWED CAPTURED WAR FILMS TO OFFICERS. AT ONE TIME HE SERVED ABOARD THE USS PEREGRINE AM-373. HE WAS AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL.