World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert J. Heavenridge
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Nellie Heavenridge
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE, 506 I COMPANY. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS. JUMPED IN NORMANDY, SAW ACTION IN HOLLAND, BASTOGNE, ARDENNES, BERCHTESGADEN; WOUNDED TWICE. 1ST AT NORMANDY ON JUNE 6, 1944.