World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
J. Gene Hochfelder
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
SERVED WITH THE 5TH MARINE DIVISION AS A CAPTAIN ON IWO JIMA, GUADALCANAL AND GUAM. WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND PRESIDENTIAL CITATION FOR BRAVERY AND HEROISM.