World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph B. Gilroy
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Mamaroneck, New York
Honored By
Doris Lee Z. Gilroy
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS IN THE 21ST REGIMENT, 3RD MARINE DIVISION; THE GEORGIA 4TH RAIDER BATTALION. SERVED IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS, GUAM AND IWO JIMA.