World War II Honoree

Herman William Anton

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Lockhart, Texas

Honored By

Ronda Reagan

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED WITH THE U.S. MARINE CORPS IN THE PACIFIC, DRIVING AN ARMORED AMPHIBIOUS TANK. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA AND WAS THERE TO SEE THE FAMOUS RAISING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG. FIRST LANDED ON SAIPAN, WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED AND REPORTED MISSING FOR SIX WEEKS. IMPROVED AND REPORTED BACK TO MORE MANEUVERS IN THE PACIFIC. RECEIVED NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR HIS WARTIME SERVICE, INCLUDING THE PURPLE HEART.