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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert M. Petit

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Mason City, Iowa

Honored By

Jeff McCulloh

Relationship

Neighbor

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Activity During WWII

Joined the navy in 1943. Navy Supply Corps School at Harvard. Assigned to Carrier Air Support Unit 22 at Sanford Naval Air Station as an Ensign. Sent as a Lieutenant Junior Grade to the USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) in 1944-1946. Promoted to Lieutenant in 1945. Served in the Philippine Islands campaign and the battle of Samar. Awarded the Navy combat ribbon, Pacific, Philippine Liberation and American theatre ribbons and the WWII Victory medal.