World War II Honoree

William H. Ahearn

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Paxton, Massachusetts

Honored By

Kimberly J. Curtis

Relationship

Daughter

HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION. HE PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT IWO JIMA, VOLCANO ISLANDS FROM FEBRUARY 19, 1945 TO MARCH 14, 1945. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, THE HONORABLE DISCHARGE BUTTON, THE US MARINE CORPS HONORABLE DISCHARGE BUTTON AND THE ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON. HE WAS QUALIFIED AS A SHARPSHOOTER AND EXPERT BAYONET.