Born: July 30, 1924
Died: June 16, 1944
Campaigns Served: Namur, Saipan (killed)
Highest Rank Attained: Private First Class
Decorations: Purple Heart
Robert Breslin was an original member of Baker Company, 24th Marines. He carried a BAR in one of the rifle platoons.
Breslin was promoted to Private First Class on January 11, and shortly thereafter boarded ship for the Kwajalein operation. He survived unwounded, and traveled to Camp Maui with his company in the spring of 1944.
PFC Breslin was killed on the second day of the battle for Saipan. While his remains were listed as "unknown" on the battalion's muster roll, Breslin was eventually laid to rest in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Plot C, Grave 183.
Photo by Marnie Weeks, FindAGrave.com volunteer.