World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Merton K. Green, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Eastford, Connecticut
Honored By
Merton K. Green, Sr.
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE AMERICAN AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATERS OF OPERATION WITH THE FIGHTING 61ST SEABEE BATTALION IN GUADALCANAL, THE RUSSELL ISLANDS, EMIRAU ISLAND, THE INVASION OF LEYTE AND SAMAR, PHILIPPINES. EVACUATED HOME AFTER 29 MONTHS IN THE WAR ZONE. AWARDED AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.