World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Garner William Mott
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
St. Paris, Ohio
Honored By
Nick J. Mott
Relationship
Son
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. FIRST MARINE DIVISION. K COMPANY. 3RD BATTALION. 5TH MARINES. 1ST PLATOON. SHARP SHOOTER AWARD. WOUNDED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 16, 1944 ON PELELIU. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART AWARD. DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY MAY 7, 1945 ON OKINAWA, FOR WHICH HE RECEIVED A SECOND PURPLE HEART.