World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James J. Newell
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Michael J. Lynett
HE JOINED THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SPECIAL OFFICERS CANDIDATE SCHOOL (V-12) PROGRAM. AFTER HIS COMMISSION HE SERVED IN ACTIVE DUTY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS FROM 1944 TO 1946, EARNING THE RANK OF FIRST LIEUTENANT.