World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
J. D. Hicks
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hall County, Georgia
Honored By
Jerry & Arthur Hicks
Relationship
Sons
SERVED MAY 26, 1944 UNTIL HONORABLY DISCHARGED DECEMBER 15, 1945. SERVED IN ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH COMPANY A, 1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN INVASION OF OKINAWA APRIL 1, 1945. WOUNDED MAY 11, 1945. AWARDED PURPLE HEART MAY 21, 1945.