Robert H. Nordstrom
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
Robert H. Nordstrom entered the Navy on October 10, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He served as a Gunner's Mate 1st Class aboard the PT boat Gallinipper in the Pacific Theater. Very proud of having defended his country.
Mr. Nordstrom was awarded the following: Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three bronze service stars, World War II Victory Medal, and American Area Ribbon.
He was honorably discharged on October 28, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 361.