World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Earl Sanford Piper
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New London, Missouri
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Served as operations officer on the staff of 5th Marine Division which participated in Battle of Iwo Jima. Received the Legion of Merit with Combat 'V' and one 5/16" Gold Star, Bronze Star Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with one star, Navy Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one 3/16" service star, and WWII Victory Medal.