World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Hennessey
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Milford, Connecticut
Honored By
Arlettte Hennessey
Relationship
Wife
SERVED FROM 1943 TO 1946 WITH COMPANY I, 29TH MARINES, 6TH MARINE DIVISION. ACTIVE IN GUAM, OCCUPATION FORCES IN GUADALCANAL AND OKINAWA. WOUNDED IN OKINAWA JUNE 17, 1945. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, AMERICAN THEATRE MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL.