World War II Honoree

Robert G. Westrich

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bright, Indiana

Honored By

Judy L. Day

Relationship

Niece

SERVED AS A LIGHT MACHINE GUNNER IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS, ASSIGNED TO COMPANY C, 152ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 38TH INFANTRY DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN, INVASION OF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AND THE LUZON BATAAN BATTLE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART (WOUNDS SUSTAINED ON ZIGZAG PASS DURING THE BATAAN BATTLE), GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. HE ENTERED THE SERVICE APRIL 16, 1945 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED OCTOBER 4, 1945.