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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert A. 'Bob' Cunningham

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WAS SERVING IN THE INACTIVE RESERVE WHEN THE WAR BEGAN AND APPLIED FOR ACTIVE DUTY. ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT CAMP TYSON AT PARIS, TENNESSEE ON AUGUST 19, 1942. SERVED IN THE AMERICAN THEATER AT CAMP TYSON DURING THE WAR WHERE HE HELPED MAKE FILM STRIPS FOR TRAINING PURPOSES. PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN IN MAY, 1943 AND SUBSEQUENTLY COMMANDED THE 320TH ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY BALLOON BATTALION, VERY LOW ALTITUDE (COLORED) AT CAMP TYSON IN 1943. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.