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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert A. Purcell

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

East Rutherford, New Jersey

Honored By

Bart Purcell

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRILL INSTRUCTOR ON PARRIS ISLAND. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA. WAS IN THE 6TH DIVISION, 29TH REGIMENT. FOUGHT ON SUGAR LOAF HILL. WAS 1 OF 6 SURVIVORS OF A PLATOON OF 38.