World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sam E. Heffinger
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Eden, North Carolina
Honored By
Travis C. Heffinger
Relationship
Grandson
ACTIVE SERVICE FROM 1942 TO 1946. SERVED WITH COMPANY G, 2ND BATTALION, 5TH REGIMENT, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE CAMPAIGNS OF NEW BRITAIN AND PELELIU. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.