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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jacob F. Gassler

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Honored By

Jill Tallent

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN EZ1, EASY COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 1ST MARINE REGIMENT (PART OF 1ST MARINE DIVISION), PACIFIC THEATER. IN THE 80TH WAVE TO HIT OKINAWA, EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 1945. WOUNDED IN COMBAT AT THE RYUKYU ISLANDS, MAY 5, 1945, FOR WHICH HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.