Robert J. Castillo
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 6 |
Plaque Number | 23 |
6 LANDINGS: AFRICA, SICILY, SALERNO, ANZIO, PALERMO, NORMANDY
MEDALS-RIBBONS: American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/1 Star, World War II Victory
Bobby participated in 6 major landings before being critically wounded on Normandy Beach. After a year in the hospital, he returned to combat until final victory.