World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Andrew Henry Christian
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Richmond, Virginia
Honored By
Scott Christian
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE FOURTH MARINE DIVISION IN CENTRAL PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGNS ON MARSHALL ISLANDS, SAIPAN, TINIAN AND IWO JIMA. RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION AFTER IWO JIMA. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL WITH A GOLD STAR. WOUNDED TWICE IN COMBAT.