World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elbert D. Graves
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Bloomington, Indiana
Honored By
Mike Harrington
Relationship
Friend
COLONEL. HE WAS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE SECOND MARINE BATTALION OF THE SEVENTH MARINE DIVISION ON THE USS SARATOGA IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE WAS WOUNDED AT THE BATTLE OF PELELIU. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR HIS BRAVERY.