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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Fred Elmer Haynes, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He was attached to the 28th Marine Regiment and sailed to the Pacific Theater of Operations in 1944. The 28th Marine Regiment sailed as part of the 5th Marine Division. He participated in the planning and assault on Iwo Jima. He was decorated with the Bronze St Medal with Combat 'V' for his bravery in action, and also received a Navy Presidential Unit Citation. After the war, sailed to Japan and took part in occupation duties at Sasebo.