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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Joseph W. Ozbourn

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Herrin, Illinois

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 23RD MARINES, 4TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON JULY 30, 1944 ON TINIAN ISLAND. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.