World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William J. Paparian
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Providence, Rhode Island
Honored By
Bill Paparian
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH 1ST BATTALION OF 22ND MARINE REGIMENT ON AMERICAN SAMOA. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 22, 1944, DURING THE OCCUPATION OF ENIWETOK ATOLL, MARSHALL ISLANDS. ALSO RECEIVED NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION, AWARDED TO THE 22ND MARINES FOR VALOR ON ENIWETOK ATOLL.