O. W. “Bob” Bankston, ETC1c, USN. WWII, *PHM *PHSA
O. W. “Bob” BANKSTON
| Name | O. W. “Bob” Bankston |
| Rank | Electrician’s Mate First Class |
| Branch of Service | U. S. Navy |
| Unit | U.S.S. California (BB 44) & USS Coshocton (AO) |
| Specialty | Electrical |
| Active Duty Dates | November 1940 to February 1946 |
| Armed Conflicts | WWII |
| Theater of Operations | Pacific |
| Campaigns | Pearl Harbor, Saipan, Guam |
| Decorations & Awards | Purple Heart Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater/3 battle stars, American Defense, American Theater, Victory Medal |
| Speaking Subjects | None |