World War II Honoree

Samuel P. Reber

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bernville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Steven S. Reber

Relationship

Son

SERVED WITH THE 760TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION IN FORT ORD, CALIFORNIA, NEW GUINEA, LUZON, AND THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. ON THE ISLAND CAMPAIGNS AS A STAFF SERGEANT, WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PERIMETER SECURITY OF UNIT. DURING THE INITIAL OCCUPATION OF JAPAN ASSISTED IN LOCATING AND DISPOSING OF HIDDEN WEAPONS IN THE TOKYO AREA. SERVED AS STAFF SERGEANT IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS 1943-1945.