World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert M. Fortson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Jacksonville, Florida
Relationship
Children
Organized Navy Intelligence in Southeast U.S. Served 29 months in Southwest Pacific. Established and commanded advance Navy ports and airfields on Woodlark Island, Finschafen, Samar, Hollandia, New Guinea, Leyte Gulf, Philippines. Received Legion of Merit Award among others.