World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elmore Helmer
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Lafitte, Louisiana
Honored By
Claudia Lauland
Relationship
Niece
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 3RD AMPHIBIOUS PLATOON. FOUGHT AT GUADALCANAL AND GUAM IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. GUNNER ON THE 155 HOWITZER.