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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert G. Heisey

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Vancouver, Washington

Honored By

Bend Heroes Foundation

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COXSWAIN, ENLISTED IN THE NAVY ON 1 MARCH 1943 IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ABOARD THE CARGO SHIP USS GIANSAR AK-111, SERVING IN THE PACIFIC, SUPERVISED LOADING AND UNLOADING OF LCMS (LANDING CRAFT MECHANIZED) AND PILOTED CRAFT TO BEACHHEADS FOR UNLOADING. HE RECEIVED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL.