World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Virgil C. Fletcher
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Heather M. Rutherford
Relationship
Granddaughter
HE SERVED IN THE 5TH MARINE DIVISION, 5TH TANK BATTALION, COMPANY A DURING THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA. HE RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR FOR RETRIEVING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS WHILE UNDER ENEMY FIRE.