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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William George Arvan

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Edina, Minnesota

Honored By

MSgt Russell Rulau

Relationship

Comrade

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED AND SERVED FEBRUARY 27, 1943 TO DECEMBER 9, 1945. WAS WITH MARINE DETACHMENT ABOARD USS MONTPELIER CL-57, 'THE MIGHTY MONTY,' NOVEMBER 8, 1943 TO APRIL 5, 1945. SAW ACTION IN THE SOLOMON, MARIANA AND PHILIPPINE ISLAND CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED SOLOMON ISLANDS 1992 50TH ANNIVERSARY DECORATION IN 2003.