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
PARTICIPATED IN THE NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS UNDER GENERAL BRADLEY. ENTERED COMBAT AT OMAHA BEACH, NORMANDY ON 8/7/44. WOUNDED IN GERMANY ON 9/16/44 AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.