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PFC Robert Irving Wiskochil

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PFC Robert Irving Wiskochil

Birth
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death
16 Dec 1942 (aged 21)
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Burial
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Robert joined the Marine Corps in June 1940. He fought in the defense of Wake Island, was wounded, and then was captured. Robert was one of a small number who earned the Wake Island Medal. He also received the American Defense Medal, the Asiac Pacific Medal, and a special citation from President Roosevelt. His body was returned to the United States and buried in April 1948.
Robert joined the Marine Corps in June 1940. He fought in the defense of Wake Island, was wounded, and then was captured. Robert was one of a small number who earned the Wake Island Medal. He also received the American Defense Medal, the Asiac Pacific Medal, and a special citation from President Roosevelt. His body was returned to the United States and buried in April 1948.

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  • Created by: RC H
  • Added: Oct 10, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30463066/robert_irving-wiskochil: accessed ), memorial page for PFC Robert Irving Wiskochil (26 Mar 1921–16 Dec 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30463066, citing Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; Maintained by RC H (contributor 46949377).