Courtesy of: the family of Robert O. Heidl, EM2C, CA-69
Born: April 14, 1923
Died: January 27, 1994
Robert attended boot camp at the USN Training Station, Great Lakes, IL.
He was a plank owner, serving on the USS Boston from pre-commission until he was transferred for discharge December 20, 1945.
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