World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles Waterhouse
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Columbus, Georgia
Honored By
John Peterson
SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 5TH MARINE DIVISION FROM 1943-1946 AND LANDED ON IWO JIMA DURING THE PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. DURING THE BATTLE, HE SUSTAINED WOUNDS AS A RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION AND SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.