World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roger Harrison
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Marilyn Ritter Harrison
Relationship
Wife
SERVED PRIMARILY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. PARTICIPATED IN THE FIRST LANDING AT GUADALCANAL AND SUSTAINED BATTLE INJURIES. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE FINAL LANDING AT OKINAWA. HE WENT ON TO HELP ESTABLISH A THEATRE-WIDE MAIL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR ALL THE SERVICES IN THAT REGION OF THE PACIFIC.