World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Gay
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Mary T. Gay
Relationship
Wife
HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION 'The Pioneers' WHICH WAS THE FIRST UNIT TO LAND ON GUADALCANAL TO SECURE IT FOR OTHER MARINE LANDINGS. HE WAS WOUNDED AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.