World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William G. Piper
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Armando B. Palmieri
Relationship
Friend
SERVED WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION, 4TH ENGINEER BATTALION AS THE PLATOON LEADER IN THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA; WOUNDED IN ACTION. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART.