World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wiliam David Ogden, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Mer Rouge, Louisiana
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served in the 4th Marine Division, C Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment in the Pacific Theater, earning two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was serving on Iwo Jima when the famous photo of the American flag was being raised.