THE WALL OF FACES

Im doing a project on Robert William, and i find his hole life very loving and he was a hero, i just want everyone to know he was a great man, r.i.p!?

Rest in peace with the warriors. (Photo Credit: David Bjork)

Robert, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we enjoy today.
A true hero.

Robert is buried at Long Island Nat Cem.

FIRST LIEUTENANT


ROBERT WILLIAM ARMENIO


UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE





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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE



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CITATION

FOR AWARD OF THE


DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS


TO

FIRST LIEUTENANT


ROBERT WILLIAM ARMENIO



For heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 in the Republic of Vietnam on 12 February 1969. First Lieutenant Armenio launched as copilot aboard the lead aircraft of two CH-46 transport helicopters assigned to the emergency medical evacuation of a casualty from a Republic of Korea Second Marine Brigade unit, heavily engaged with a hostile force in Quang Nam Province. Forced to abort his first approach because of the intensity of the enemy fire, he requested the Korean Marines to pinpoint the hostile position by ground flares, skillfully monitoring his instruments and controls and coordinating his second approach with the supporting fire of Marine gunships as he aided his pilot in landing in the fire-swept area. Quickly embarking the wounded man, he cleared his aircraft to depart the hazardous area and proceeded to the nearest medical facility. Forced to ground his CH-46 because of extensive battle damage, he obtained another helicopter when informed that three more casualties required immediate extraction at the same landing zone and resolutely returned to the dangerous area. Undaunted by the extremely heavy volume of enemy fire again directed against his CH-46 and the lack of gunship support, First Lieutenant Armenio boldly assisted his aircraft commander in manoeuvering through the withering fire to land near the injured men. Ignoring the hostile rounds impacting in the area, he directed his aerial gunners in the delivery of such effective suppressive fire that the casualties were quickly embarked and the CH-46 departed the fire-swept area and proceeded to the medical facility. First Lieutenant Armenio's courage, superb airmanship and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great personal danger were instrumental in saving the lives of the Korean Marines and were in the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.