World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John David Darnell
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Lander, Wyoming
Honored By
John Dee Darnell
Relationship
Son
5TH MARINE DIVISION, RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY, HEADQUARTERS BATTALION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, 2 NAVY PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA.