Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Manistique, Michigan
Honored By
Mr. Bruce M. Williams
BOB WAS A RADIO OPERATOR ABOARD A B-17 WHICH WAS SHOT DOWN OVER OCCUPIED FRANCE. HE WAS LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION. HE EVADED CAPTURE WITH THE HELP OF THE UNDERGROUND AND MADE HIS WAY TO SWITZERLAND. HE STAYED THERE UNTIL AFTER THE NORMANDY INVASION.