World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John J. Oliveri
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
PROUDLY SERVED WITH 2ND BATTALION, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS SUSTAINED IN ACTION ON GUADALCANAL AUGUST 21, 1942. ALSO SERVED IN EASTERN NEW GUINEA OPERATION OCTOBER 15, 1943 TO DECEMBER 25, 1943; BISMARCH-ARCHIPELAGO 26 DECEMBER 1943 TO 25 APRIL 1944. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT PELELIU, PALAU ISLANDS 15 SEPTEMBER 1944.