World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert L. Bacon
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Stockton, California
Honored By
Ms. Patricia A. Moore
SERVED ABOARD THE USS JOHNSTON. WAS SUNK OCTOBER 25, 1944 IN THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF OFF SAMAR ISLAND. HE WAS ONE OF 125 SURVIVORS THAT SPENT THREE DAYS IN THE OCEAN (IN LIFE JACKETS) BEFORE BEING PICKED UP.