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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert L. Blackwell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Flora, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JANUARY 3, 1946 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF POSTAL CLERK (056). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH MEDICAL DETACHMENT 9955, TECHNICAL SERVICE UNIT, SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE, WILLIAM BEAUMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL, EL PASO, TEXAS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON AUGUST 9, 1946 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, FORT SHERIDAN, ILLINOIS. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.