World War II Honoree

Robert G. Glans

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Robert G. Glans

Relationship

Self

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE. ENTERED THE SERVICE FEBRUARY 9, 1943 AND WAS DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 24, 1945. RIFLEMAN IN E COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 60TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION,COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, THE BRONZE STAR, A PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH A 3 AWARD CLASPS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, ARMY OCCUPATION MEDAL FOR GERMANY,WWII VICTORY MEDAL. CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND.