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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Robert L. Wilson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Centralia, Illinois

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 6TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON AUGUST 4, 1944 ON TINIAN. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.