World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John A. Dreger
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Thomas B. Corcoran
SERVED AS MACHINE GUN PLATOON COMMANDER IN B COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 27TH MARINE REGIMENT, 5TH MARINE DIVISION. DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 19, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. AWARDED PURPLE HEART.