World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Eli Wright
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pittsford, Vermont
Honored By
Wendy S. Walsh
Relationship
Daughter
HE PARTICIPATED IN THE NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS. HE ENTERED IN TO COMBAT ON OMAHA BEACH NORMANDY ON AUGUST 7, 1944. WOUNDED IN GERMANY ON SEPTEMBER 16,1944. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR BRAVERY. HE WAS BROUGHT BACK TO WALTER REED HOSPITAL ON DECEMBER 12, 1944 FROM A HOSPITAL IN FRANCE. DISCHARGED FROM HALLORAN GENERAL HOSPITAL IN STATEN ISLAND ON DECEMBER 22, 1945. HE ALSO RECEIVED TWO BRONZE STARS. HE SERVED WITH THE 28TH DIVISION, 109TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY D.