World War II Honoree

Francis K. Wetzel

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Norwood, Ohio

Honored By

Francis K. Wetzel

SERVED IN PACIFIC FROM 12-2-42 TO 9-28-45. IN COMBAT AT ENIWETOK, MARSHALL ISLANDS, GUAM AND OKINAWA WHERE I WAS WOUNDED ON 4-24-45. SENT TO U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL 19 ON TINIAN VIA USS RELIEF HOSPITAL SHIP. UPON RELEASE FROM HOSPITAL I RETURNED TO OKINAWA ON JUNE 11 FOR THE REST OF THE BATTLE. AWARDED PURPLE HEART. I WAS ASSIGNED TO D COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 22ND MARINES 12/42 TO 6/43. HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 22ND MARINES 6/43 UNTIL 9/45. RECEIVED ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON WITH 3 BATTLE STARS, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND TWO NAVY UNIT CITATIONS. COMBAT ACTION RIBBON.