World War II Honoree

Henry M. Green, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

San Antonio, Texas

Honored By

Anna Belle Green & Celie Matteson

Relationship

Wife & Niece

GUNNERY SERGEANT GREEN SERVED HIS COUNTRY WITH PRIDE AND HONOR AS A MEMBER OF THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 1ST MARINE BATTALION, 11TH MARINES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLES OF PELELIU AND OKINAWA SHIMA ISLAND. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS SUSTAINED IN THE ASSAULT ON PELELIU ISLAND.