World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Robert A. Reading, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
John J. Graf
Relationship
Friend
TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE, DIED NON-BATTLE OCTOBER 6, 1945 RYUKYU RETO ISLANDS AS THE RESULT OF INJURIES HE RECEIVED IN AN EXPLOSION. HE HAD BEEN AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS HE SUFFERED IN THE SAIPAN INVASION.