1LT Robert R. Vertrees

biography

Vertrees, from Pontiac, IL, served in the Army Air Corps with the 488th Bomb Squadron, 340th Bomb Group as a B-25 Bomber Pilot during World War II. He was stationed in Italy and flew 49 combat missions, including participating in the D-Day assault on Southern France.

decorations

Pins: Prop and Wings Pin
Badges: Air Force Pilot Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row (L-R): Purple Heart, Air Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Right Breast (L-R): Army Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Patches-Left Sleeve: Army Air Corps Patch
Right Sleeve: 12 Air Force Patch, Army Meritorious Unit Citation Service Award Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (4)