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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Ralph Pettyjohn

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Marietta, Georgia

Honored By

Wayne R. Pettyjohn

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WILLIAM RALPH PETTYJOHN SERVED IN THE U.S. MARINES, 4TH MARINE DIVISION, 24TH REGIMENT AS A HEAVY MACHINE GUN CREWMAN IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HE SAW ACTION ON THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, SAIPAN AND TINIAN. MR. PETTYJOHN WAS WOUNDED DURING THE BATTLE FOR TINIAN AND FOR THIS WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. HE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON JUNE 2, 1945.