World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William G. 'Bill' Barthel, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Secaucus, New Jersey
Honored By
National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
HE SERVED IN ACTIVE DUTY IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP DURING WWII AND FOUGHT IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED BY A SHELL MORTAR FOR WHICH HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART.