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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas Padilla, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Honored By

Rudy F. Gonzales

Relationship

First Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PACIFIC BATTLE VETERAN. 16 YEARS OLD WHEN HE JOINED THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION AND WAS ONE OF THE HEROES IN THE FIGHT FOR HILL 660, CAPE GLOUCESTER, NEW BRITAIN. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.