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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

C. Robert Mills

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Essington, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Friend

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Activity During WWII

FLEW TORPEDO PLANES FROM THE ESCORT CARRIER SANTEE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE ATTACK ON THE JAPANESE BATTLESHIP YAMATO IN THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF. AFTER THE ATTACK HE WAS FORCED TO DITCH HIS AIRCRAFT AND SPENT 2 DAYS ON A LIFE RAFT BEFORE BEING RESCUED. REMAINED IN THE NAVY RESERVE FOR 20 YEARS.