Billy entered the Marine Corps on January 25, 1944 at the
age of 17.
After basic training Billy was assigned to Marine Air Group
33 on the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Wasp. Robert’s specialty was that of air traffic
controller.
During this time, Billy saw duty in and around Guam,
Okinawa and the Philippines. He also was on occupation duty in Japan, and was
part of a group that rescued Allied P.O.W.s from a Japanese prison camp.
After the war, Billy joined the U. S. Army where he had a
long career and subsequently retired. His awards included the Commendation
medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. The Good Conduct medal with five Oak Leaf
Clusters. He also received the Korean Service medal with one star, the Korean Presidential
medal and the longevity ribbon with five Oak Leaf clusters.
Billy retired from the U. S. Army on July 1, 1968 with the
rank of Master Sergeant.
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