World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Grant Van Patten
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Bethlehem, New York
Honored By
Michael Lynett
During WWII he served in the Special Services Unit of the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant. During his service, he managed the U.S. Marine Corps theater at Cherry Point, North Carolina, where he worked with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Jerry Colonna and other entertainers.