World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph W. Grissom
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Gastonia, North Carolina
Honored By
Ms. Lillian S. Grissom
Relationship
Sister
5th Marine Division, fought on Iwo Jima, saw the U.S. flag raised on Mt. Suribachi. Sent to Japan after the atomic attack to check the damage of the atom.