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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Harold Davidson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Springfield, Massachusetts

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted on November 12, 1940 in the U.S. Marine Corps as a private. Rose to the rank of Major and participated in the Battle of Kwajalein, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian, and Battle of Iwo Jima. At age 24, he was one of the youngest officers in Marine Corps history to be assigned command of a Combat Infantry Battalion. Received the Silver Star.