World War II Honoree

Bradley Eugene 'Brad' Place, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Rule, Texas

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Relationship

Not Determined

ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE AFTER GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE IN 1942, SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, INCLUDING AT PELELIU ISLAND IN THE PALAU ISLANDS, IN THE CAROLINE ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO, DURING THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 27, 1944, AND AT OKINAWA IN THE RYUKYU ISLANDS, IN THE NORTH WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN AREA, DURING THE PERIOD APRIL 1-JUNE 22, 1945. AWARDED THE COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL WITH ‘ASIA’ CLASP. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.