World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Duane Leo Durant
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Forest City, Iowa
Honored By
Muriel L. Durant
Relationship
Wife
SERVED FROM DECEMBER 7, 1942 TO OCTOBER 16, 1945. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASIONS OF BOUGAINVILLE AND GUAM WITH COMPANY E, 2ND BATTALION, 21ST REGIMENT OF THE 3RD MARINE DIVISION. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON GUAM. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.