World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James A. Hauer
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Wisconsin
Honored By
Chris Conroy
Relationship
Friend
MEMBER OF THE 2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. SERVED IN COMBAT AT PELELIU AND OKINAWA. HE WAS WOUNDED TWICE AT PELELIU. SERVED IN CHINA AT END OF WAR. HE WAS TRAINED IN FLAME-THROWERS AND DEMOLITIONS. AT PELELIU HE TRAINED COMBAT OFFICERS IN DEMOLITIONS.