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PVT Robert L. Whately

biography

Whately, from Pontiac, IL, served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He was killed in action on the island of Tarawa on November 22nd, 1943. Robert was assigned to D Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

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decorations

Badges: Rifle Expert Badge
Medals-Left Breast (L-R): Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Right Breast (L-R): Navy Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation

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