March 3, 1918 – Unknown
Robert Wakefield
Personal Information
Birthplace: Snohomish, WA
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 9th FA
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Nov 16, 1939
Discharged: Aug 30, 1945
Highest Rank: Sergeant
Honored By: Daughter, June Coombe, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren
Biography
Sergeant Wakefield participated in four major beach landings: Ansio, Algerra-French Morocco, Tunisia-Sicily, and Naples-Foggia. He received three Purple Hearts, Soldier’s Medal, and Campaign Medals.
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