World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Donald Marvin 'Don' Downing
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED FOR THREE YEARS, INCLUDING OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER DURING THE WAR. WOUNDED IN THE KNEE BY SHRAPNEL, HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. ALSO AWARDED THE COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.