World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Benjamin O. Barbosa
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Ben Barbosa
Relationship
Son
BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, NEW YORK MEDAL OF HONOR. WOUNDED BY JAPANESE SNIPER WHILE RESCUING WOUNDED MARINE, WELL BEYOND DEFENSIVE PERIMETER DURING BATTLE FOR GUAM. SERVED WITH MARINE RAIDERS.