World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Moore, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hanahan, South Carolina
Honored By
John Graf
Relationship
Friend
HE STARTED AS A WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR, THEN AS AN AMPHIBIOUS TRACTOR MECHANIC WITH THE 2ND AMPHIBIAN BATTALION (YAT-YAS). WOUNDED ON GUADALCANAL, HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.