World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William D. Hawkins
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Fort Scott, Kansas
Honored By
Gareth D. Reed
LED HIS 2ND SCOUT SNIPER PLATOON AND SEIZED A CRITICAL OBJECTIVE ON THE TARAWA BEACHHEAD. HE LOST HIS LIFE IN THE BATTLE AND WAS AWARDED THE FIRST OF FOUR MEDALS OF HONOR PRESENTED BY THE 2ND MARINE DIVISION.