World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Patrick R. Montes
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Tejon Ranch, California
Honored By
Eddie Montes
Joined five days after Pearl Harbor. August 7, 1942, served Guadalcanal, Tulagi, New Georgia, Bougainville; July 21, 1944, first wave into Guam. Served with 3rd Marine Division. Received Purple Heart and Bronze Star.