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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William G. Walsh

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Roxbury, Massachusetts

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GUNNERY SERGEANT. SERVED WITH THE 3RD BATTALION, 27TH MARINES, 5TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 27, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.