World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Austin Coburn, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Haskell, Texas
Honored By
Sandra Russell
Relationship
Daughter
HE SERVED ON THE USS PATTERSON UNDER ADMIRAL NIMITZ. SERVED IN EVERY MAJOR BATTLE IN THE PACIFIC. HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO JAPAN ON A DESTROYER WHEN THE PEACE TREATY WAS SIGNED. EARNED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL.