World War II Honoree

Ted Hall

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Kansas City, Missouri

Honored By

Trudy Hall

Relationship

Niece

ENTERED SERVICE ON JUNE 16, 1941. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON DECEMBER 7, 1941 DURING THE INVASION OF PEARL HARBOR WHEN THE USS OKLAHOMA WAS SUNK. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR. HIS SERVICE WOULD HAVE ENTITLED HIM TO AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE.