World War II Honoree

Martin V. Hanley

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

San Diego, California

Honored By

Mary McManus

Relationship

Friend

SERVED ABOARD THE IDA M. TARBELL DURING THE INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS ON THE MOOR MCCLARK AND GULLE DURING THE INVASION OF NEW GUINEA. HE RECEIVED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, PACIFIC WAR ZONE MEDAL, ATLANTIC WAR ZONE MEDAL, MEDITERRANEAN WAR ZONE MEDAL AND A LETTER OF CITATION FROM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.