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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward Emil Wissler

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Peoria, Illinois

Honored By

John Wissler

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH 'E' COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 29TH MARINE REGIMENT, 6TH MARINE DIVISION DURING THE INVASION OF THE ISLAND OF OKINAWA FROM 1 APRIL 1945 TO 23 JUNE 1945. SUBSEQUENTLY SERVED ON MAINLAND JAPAN AS PART OF THE OCCUPATION FORCES AFTER THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE.