World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Graziano, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
John Peterson
HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 2ND MARINE DIVISION. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE LANDING OF OKINAWA, TARAWA AND SAIPAN WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS AMONG THE FIRST TROOPS TO OCCUPY THE AREA OF NAGASAKI.