World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Hector F. Pemberton
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Greenport, New York
Honored By
Lisa M. Woffinden
Relationship
Granddaughter
SERVED WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 8TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PARTICIPATED IN THE LANDING AT TARAWA. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART.