World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Estenes
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Schenectady, New York
Honored By
RMCS Michael J. Lynett
SERVED WITH THE U.S. MARINE CORPS, IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS IN THE CAPTURE AND DEFENSE OF BOUGAINVILLE, CONSOLIDATION OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS, AND CAPTURE AND OCCUPATION OF GUAM, WHERE HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR HIS INJURIES.