The post office located at 802 N. Tancahua St. in downtown Corpus Christi now bears the name of a World War II hero who dedicated his life to serving his country and community.
Downtown Corpus Christi post office renamed to honor late WWII veteran Cpt. Bob Batterson
State and local leaders officially renamed the facility the “Captain Robert E. ‘Bob’ Batterson Post Office” during a dedication ceremony attended by family members and community leaders.
“I know dad is looking down and smiling.. and just I wish you were here,” said Bill Batterson, son of Bob Batterson.
Batterson was a World War II Navy aviator and Pearl Harbor survivor who spent more than two decades volunteering at the USS Lexington Museum, sharing history and personal stories with Coastal Bend visitors…