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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis J. Pierce

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Earlsville, Iowa

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PHARMACIST'S MATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 24TH MARINES, 4TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON MARCH 15-16, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.