World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Dale Mac Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Royal Oak, Michigan
Honored By
Joseph De Croix
Relationship
Cousin
IN THE FIRST WAVE IN THE INVASION OF TARAWA ON NOVEMBER 20, 1943. ON JUNE 28, 1944 HE WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF SAIPAN WHERE HE WAS A CORPORAL AND THE GROUP LEADER. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FROM GENERAL VANDERGRIFT.