World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John J. Ward
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Blackstone, Virginia
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Berkeley
KILLED IN ACTION LEADING HIS PLATOON ASSAULT LANDING ON TINIAN ISLAND. HIS ACTION WON HIM A SILVER STAR. SERVED WITH E COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 24TH REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION.