Robert G. Linder enlisted October 30, 1944, and entered active service on July 18, 1945. He enlisted for the duration of war plus six months. Robert attended AAF Technical School (16 weeks) for Airplane and Engine Mechanic course and attended AAF Technical School (8 weeks) for Rotary Wing Airplane and Engine Mechanic course. Robert's military occupational specialty was Rotary Wing where he inspected, maintained and made major and minor repairs for all types on rotary wings and related assemblies. Robert was decorated with the American Theater Ribbon and World War II Victory Medal. After his service, he returned to take over the family farm in Dickinson County, Kansas, where he still resides with his wife, Leola.