World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Monte O.D. Conner
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Amarillo, Texas
Honored By
Fred D. Conner
Relationship
Son
PRIVATE, SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS AND WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS IN OKINAWA. HE WENT DIRECTLY INTO ENEMY FIRE TO RESCUE AN INJURED MARINE. HE WAS ALSO AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.