World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Martin Joseph Arnold
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Honored By
Brian C. Herscher
Relationship
Grandson
ENTERED SERVICE IN 1942 TO SERVE AS SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICER ABOARD PCC-469, AN ESCORT SHIP FOR ADMIRAL NIMITZ'S FLEET IN THE PACIFIC. SERVED IN SAIPAN, LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND OKINAWA BEFORE THE WAR'S END.