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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William G. Harrell

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Mercedes, Texas

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERGEANT. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 28TH MARINES, 5TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ON MARCH 3, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. SERIOUSLY WOUNDED IN ACTION; LOST BOTH HANDS. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.