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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Melvin Hays

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Debbie Pefley & Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RIFLE MARKSMAN, SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. ENLISTED AT DHIRS, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND ON 17 APRIL 1944 AND DISCHARGED AT MARINE BASE NAVAL TRAINING CENTER BAINBRIDGE, MARYLAND ON 26 JANUARY 1946. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN OKINAWA.