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Robert HEYER T/Sgt, "B" Company K.I.A., Corregidor Monday 24 Feb 1945
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Robert HEYER T/Sgt, "B" Company K.I.A., Corregidor Monday 24 Feb 1945
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The
Japanese attack (from the northern entrance of Malinta Tunnel) soon quelled,
the remainder of the enemy retreated back into the recesses of the tunnel
complex. The tank accompanying the troopers squared itself before the
opening tunnel and fired several cannon rounds and machine gun bursts into
the abyss. It remained in this position until all friendly troops had passed
the danger point, The attack by the first battalion quickly resumed. A short
while later, while under intense enemy fire, T/Sgt Robert Heyer of Company B
led an assault that neutralized a machine gun position. For his gallant
service, at the cost of his life, Sergeant Heyer was awarded the Silver
Star. 
