World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert T. Etchingham
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Jim, Pat, Bob, Joe
Relationship
Children and Grandchildren
CORPORAL, SERVED AS A GUNNER, FIRING THE 155MM HOWITZER IN THE 11TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 24TH DIVISION, UNITED STATES ARMY. HE EARNED THE PACIFIC VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH A BRONZE BATTLE STAR FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.