Robert Jerome Kiechlin
Born: November 2, 1919 at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert Jerome Kiechlin, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession, in action against the enemy while serving at Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands, on 20 November 1943. His great personal valor and unswerving loyalty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.