World War II Honoree

Harry Toussaint Alexander

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

Harry Toussaint Alexander

Relationship

Self

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HE WAS WITH A BEACH PARTY. RECEIVED A LETTER OF COMMENDATION FROM THE 8TH MARINE FLEET. SAVED A BURN VICTIM AND SAVED A MAN'S LIFE WHO HAD LOST BOTH LEGS ABOVE THE KNEE. CHIEF CORPSMAN OF A 250 MAN MARINE COMPANY. TREATED BURN VICTIMS FROM THE USS MISSOURI BB-6D3 AND HAD CUSTODY OF AND TREATED 4 GERMAN PRISONERS AT BROOKLYN NAVAL HOSPITAL.