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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

David James Fortenberry

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Newport, Arkansas

Honored By

John Fortenberry

Relationship

Brother

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DAVID FORTENBERRY SERVED AS A RIFLE SHARPSHOOTER FOR A YEAR AND EIGHT MONTHS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER IN THE THE RUSSELL ISLANDS, PAVUVU AND GUADALCANAL, CAROLINE ISLANDS, OKINAWA AND THEN TAKU IN NORTHERN CHINA. HE WAS IN THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 21, 1945. RECEIVED PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.