World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard L. Muirhead
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Cozad, Nebraska
Honored By
Marylyn
Relationship
Wife
ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO THE 7TH MARINE REGIMENT, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. UNIT SAW COMBAT IN EASTERN NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN, 'BLOODY PELELIU' AND THE ISLAND FORTRESS OF OKINAWA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR INJURIES RECEIVED IN COMBAT.