World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Thomas Etchingham
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
A Thankful American
HE WAS DECORATED; HAVING RECEIVED TWO BRONZE BATTLE STARS FOR BRAVERY AS A GUNNER IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE ALSO SERVED AS A MILITARY POLICEMAN IN JAPAN DURING THE OCCUPATION.