World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert B. Abbott
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Gaylord, Michigan
Honored By
Mr. James R. Abbott
Relationship
Nephew
Was wounded in invasion of Leyte, Philippine Islands; awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Participated in the invasion of Okinawa; awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Returned to U.S. by ship and was hospitalized in San Francisco and San Antonio.