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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Benes Hettinger

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

G. David Hettinger

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN MANY CAMPAIGNS IN SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER JUNE 1943 THROUGH JULY 1945. ALSO ASSISTED IN OCCUPATION OF CHINA FOLLOWING THE WAR. SERVED WITH A WEAPONS COMPANY OF 29TH MARINES, 6TH DIVISION. WAS A RADIOMAN IN ADDITION TO FUNCTIONING IN OTHER CAPACITIES. EARNED SILVER STAR AND 2 PURPLE HEARTS.