Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Donn S. Connell

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Newport, Rhode Island

Honored By

Anita Connell Gifford

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINES FOR THREE YEARS IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS ONE OF ONLY 300 MARINES TO LAND ON THE ACTUAL ISLAND OF JAPAN JUST BEFORE THE END OF THE WAR. HE SERVED IN FOUR CAMPAIGNS.