World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Henry Pittsley
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Keene, North Dakota
Honored By
Anabelle Sue Piper
Relationship
Daughter
HE ENTERED THE U.S. ARMY NOVEMBER 5, 1943 AND SERVED AS AN AMPHIBIOUS TRACTOR OPERATOR IN COMPANY B OF THE 773RD AMPHIBIOUS TRACTOR BATTALION. EARNED TWO BRONZE STARS AND ONE ARROWHEAD AT LEYTE AND RYUKYU CAMPAIGNS OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. RANK OF TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE. WENT TO OCCUPIED JAPAN UNTIL APRIL 3, 1946.