World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leighton Roy Willhite
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Montezuma, Indiana
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps in October 1943. Trained to drive Sherman tanks, he served in the Fifth Tank Battalion, 5th Marine Division from 1943-1946. Fought for 36 days at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Received a Bronze Star.