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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John H. Willis

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Columbia, Tennessee

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PHARMACIST'S MATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 3RD BATTALION, 27TH MARINES, 5TH MARINE DIVISION. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 28, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.