World War II Honoree

Dison A. Palmer, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Gibbstown, New Jersey

Honored By

Dison A. Palmer

Relationship

Self

SERVED WITH THE 2ND MARINE DIVISION, COMPANY B, 2ND ENGINEER BATTALION: TARAWA, NOVEMBER 20, 1943 TO NOVEMBER 25, 1943; SAIPAN, JUNE 15, 1944 TO JULY 24, 1944; TINIAN, JULY 26, 1944 TO AUGUST 8, 1944; OKINAWA, APRIL 14, 1945. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART (TINIAN) AND BRONZE STAR (TINIAN), ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 STARS, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH 4 STARS; OCCUPATION SERVICE (JAPAN). SERVED DUTY AS DEMOLITION SPECIALIST, WATER SUPPLY AND FLAME THROWER.