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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Donald G. Graves

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Rhonda Naylor

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He entered the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 on August 17, 1942. He served two tours in the South Pacific. On February 19, 1945, his 5th Marine Division hit the beach on Iwo Jima and secured Mt. Suribachi in three days and was there for the flag raising. His Division also served with the occupation of Japan. He was discharged January 12, 1946.