World War II Honoree

Robert J. Claffey

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hartford, Connecticut

Honored By

Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders

SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS 208TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY SEARCHLIGHT BATTALION AND LATER WITH COMPANY D., 50TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION AS A MESS SERGEANT IN THE EAST INDIES, NEW GUINEA AND THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.