World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James A. Grainer
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Harve, Montana
Honored By
Jeffrey Padell
HE WAS THE FIRST COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 24TH MARINES. HE WON THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART POSTHUMOUSLY. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION DURING THE BATTLE OF TINIAN.