Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert Henry Hynds
Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021
1. Robert Henry Hynds Marker
US Army
1st Sergeant
1 Jul 1943 to 1 Feb 1946
Bronze Star
Purple Hearts (2)
Infantry Combat Badge
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign
2 Battle Stars
Army Good Conduct Medal
Philippine Liberation Medal
1 Battle Star & 1 Arrowhead Device
WWII Victory Medal
Robert began his career in the 43rd Infantry Division, 4th Platoon, Finschhafen,
New Guinea as a recruit. He carried mortar shells as a machine gunner.
The next station for Robert was with the 1st Rifle Platoon where he became a
scout and received his first purple heart. When physically able, he returned to
the 4th platoon as a machine gunner.
Robert transitioned another time to become a radioman in the F Company.
While with this company he sailed to Tokyo and Yokohama where he
patrolled the city as part of the occupatlion troops.
Never tiring, and always serving, Robert was part of the IPO Dam Campaign
(Manila), New Guinea Campaign and Battle of Luzon.
Another Generation will never exist like that of Robert Hynds.
We can never repay him for what he has done,
but we can offer him our everlasting thanks and gratitude.
Erected by National Museum of the Pacific War.
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Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1946.
Location. 30° 16.334′ N, 98° 52.04′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 290) and North Washington Street. The marker is located in the southwestern section of the WWII Veterans Memorial Courtyard which is a part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 East Main Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Mugford DD-389 (here, next to this marker); Duty Calls Four Dennis' Boys In World War II (here, next to this marker); Charleen Eller (here, next to this marker); USS Runner SS275 (here, next to this marker); Donald Raymond Harder (here, next to this marker); Karl Mercer (here, next to this marker); In honor of 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Robert Elwood DeHart (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021
2. The Robert Henry Hynds Marker is the right marker of the six markers
Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021
3. The view of the Robert Henry Hynds Marker from the walkway to the museum
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
