World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert V. Hegel
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Jeri R. Reid
Relationship
Daughter
ENLISTED IN THE NAVY IN JUNE 1942. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945. ASSIGNED TO LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY (LCI) AS A SIGNALMAN. AWARDED 5 MEDALS WITH 3 BATTLE STARS FOR SERVICE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC DURING WWII. NAVAL TACTICS INSTRUCTOR.