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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Ray Akins

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

McCullough County, Texas

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served in the 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, Special Weapons Company. Fought in the South Pacific. Served as a sniper at Guadalcanal and the Battle of Okinawa. At the end of the war his division was sent to China to repatriate Japanese soldiers.