World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert W. Berta
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Aurora, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Susan Berta
Relationship
Father & Daughter In Law
Served in the Air Corp as a pilot with the 75th Squadron, 42nd Bomb Group and 13th Air Force, giving close troop support and attacking Japanese shipping in the South Pacific. Awarded 2 air medals and 12 battle stars. Served 2 years in the war, flying 32 missions and escaped injury.