The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.

Robert B. Berger

United States marine corp 1942-1945

World war II

frivate first class

purple heart

Attorney Robert “Bob” Berger enlisted into the Marine Corps in November 1942. He proudly served during World War II in the Pacific Theater (South Pacific, Marshal Islands, Northern Mariana Islands). He was involved in many battles including on Iwo Jima with the 4th Marine Division as a Forward Observer. He was a recipient of a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Award.

Following his service, he settled in Enfield with his wife, Phyllis, where they raised their family. He became an attorney and served on several community and State boards until his retirement. He died on January 2, 2013, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.