World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert A. Gast
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Robert A. Gast
Enlisted at 16 years old. Wounded on Iwo Jima and participated in Occupation of Japan. Member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Division. Discharged with rank of Corporal.