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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Burton Parrott

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Quantico, Virginia

Honored By

William Fischer, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON 29 JUNE 1938. SERVED IN COMPANY C, 1ST BATTALION, 25TH MARINES, 4TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON 6 MARCH 1945, PRESUMABLY AT IWO JIMA. DISCHARGED ON 28 JUNE 1946. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART, AMONG OTHER DECORATIONS.