World War II Honoree

Jose G. Cervantez

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Solomon, Arizona

Honored By

Mary Ellen Gonzalez

Relationship

Niece

BATTLE AT NEW GEORGIA ISLAND IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. DURING AN ATTACK UPON ENEMY PILLBOXES, HE COVERED THE APPROACH OF HIS PATROL OFFICER ABOUT TO ATTACK AN EMPLACEMENT. HE MOVED FORWARD AND TOOK POSITION ON THE RIGHT OF HIS PATROL LEADER. SEEING ANOTHER PILLBOX, HE RUSHED ACROSS THE EXPOSED GROUND, OPENED FIRE AND KILLED THE OCCUPANTS.