World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James A. Eiland
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Dade City, Florida
Honored By
James P. Eiland
Relationship
Son
EXPERT MARKSMAN, ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNNER ABOARD THE USS IOWA. SERVED IN NAGASAKI (OCCUPIED TERRITORY) JUST AFTER ATOMIC BOMB WAS DROPPED. SERVED IN THE HONOR GUARD FOR SEVERAL IMPORTANT CEREMONIES. ATTAINED RANK OF CORPORAL.