World War II Honoree

Howard D. Gorder

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Grafton, North Dakota

Honored By

Leo Swenson

Relationship

Friend

ASSIGNED TO MARINE DETACHMENT IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE JAPANESE AT ATTU ISLAND IN THE ALEUTIANS. PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR A NAVY FLEET WING BOMBING NORTHERN JAPAN. ASSIGNED TO THE 5TH MARINE DIVISION IN PREPARATION FOR THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA. RETURNED TO BALBOA HOSPITAL AND RECEIVED A DISABILITY DISCHARGE. RECEIVED ALEUTIAN CAMPAIGN AWARD FROM MAJOR GENERAL CRAIG E. CAMPBELL AND LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF ALASKA.