World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert G. Herbert, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Sea Cliff, New York
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Peter O. Herbert
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
DESIGNED, RIGGED AND LIVE-TESTED ANTI-TORPEDO NETS FOR MERCHANT SHIPS UNDER TORPEDO NET DEFENSE AND ADMIRALTY NET DEFENSE PROJECTS. THESE PROGRAMS SAVED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF U.S. AND BRITISH SEAMEN AND COUNTLESS TONS OF ALLIED SHIPPING DURING THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC.