World War II Honoree

Robert D. Heili

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honored By

Heili Family

Relationship

Son

Served as an Assault Boat Coxswain on USS Harry Lee APA10. Participated in the Following Landings Scoglitti, Sicily 07/10/43 Tarawa, Gilbert Islands 11/20/43 Kwajalein, Marshall Islands 01/31/44 Aitape, New Guinea 04/19/44 Guam, Mariannas Islands 07/21/44 Lingayyen Gulf, Philippines 01/07/45 Iwo Jima 02/19/45 Awards African European Campaign 1 Star Asiatic Pacific Campaign 6 Stars Philippine Liberation 1 Star WWII Victory Medal