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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Robert S. Hackett

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

LaMesa, California

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, ENTERED THE ARMY JULY 20, 1943. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. DIED OF WOUNDS, APRIL 9, 1945. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART.