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
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.