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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Wilson D. Watson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Earle, Arkansas

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE. SERVED WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 9TH MARINES, 3RD 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 26-27, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. CREDITED WITH ANNIHILATING 60 JAPANESE SOLDIERS.