World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert J. Hinson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Lufkin, Texas
Honored By
Mrs. Margaret Odom
WITH THE THIRD PURSUIT SQUADRON AT AN ARMY AIR FIELD IN THE PHILIPPINES. HE WAS INJURED IN AN AIR RAID BY JAPANESE BOMBERS. SENT ON A HOSPITAL SHIP TO AUSTRALIA. LATER WENT BACK TO ACTIVE DUTY FLYING BOMBING MISSIONS OUT OF PORT MORESBY.