World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gerard B. Nevle
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
Laura Bowers
Relationship
Grand-Niece
SERVED ON TULAGI IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS DURING THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL WITH THE RIFLE COMPANY OF THE SECOND MARINES (REINFORCED), SECOND MARINE DIVISION. RECEIVED THE NAVY CROSS FOR HEROIC EFFORTS AND FOR SAVING MANY WOUNDED SHIPMATES.