World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Maurice Abadie
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Reserve, Louisiana
Honored By
Chris Abadie
Relationship
Nephew
USED TO HUNT DEER TO SUPPLY FRESH MEAT FOR THE COMPANY TO EAT WHILE TRAINING IN THE STATES. ASSIGNED TO SOUTH PACIFIC WHERE HE SURVIVED A SNIPER SHOT IN THE BACK BECAUSE HE WAS WEARING A RADIO BACKPACK. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART.