1924 - 2010 (86 years)
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Name |
Robert Charles Meech |
Nickname |
Bob |
Birth |
30 Apr 1924 |
Akron, SUMMIT, Ohio |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
21 Nov 2010 |
Kailua, HONOLULU, Hawaii |
Cremation |
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii |
Person ID |
I44088 |
King/Roy |
Last Modified |
6 Dec 2021 |
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Event Map |
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| Birth - 30 Apr 1924 - Akron, SUMMIT, Ohio |
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Notes |
- YANKS REWARDED FOR BRAVE DEEDS
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AN AKRON SAILOR whose brave action helped transport troops safely through enemy fire to a South Pacific shore and a soldier who led 28 wounded men to a jungle hospital today were among 12 area men decorated for gallantry in action.
Robert Charles Meech seaman first class, 20, of 473 W South st. and Technician Grade Five Ivan J Schlosser, 34, of 883 Orrin st. received the Bronze Star Medal.
Today's war department had also cited a naval aviation machinist mate who helped sink two Jap destroyers and a 37th division private who helped annialate 1,700 Japs of the Sixth Imperial division, infamous for the 1938 "Rape of Nanking."
Three more Distinguished Flying Crosses were awarded area men, while six others received Air Medals or Oak Leaf Clusters.
'FORGOT' CITATION
Seaman Meech, who is now home on leave after 19 months sea duty, didn't mention to his aunt who reared him, Mrs. Anna Richardson, or his father, Clyde M Meech, both of W South st. His citation reads:
"Despite bitter enemy cross fires, Seaman Meech safely landed his craft of troops and supplies on enemy held beaches, then returned to repeat his performance with another load from the ship. His courage and skill aided materially in the success of the entire operation."
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