World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John M. Phillips
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Tyler, Texas
Honored By
Mrs. B. J. Hunter
Relationship
Sister
Trained in San Diego, California. Served in the Gilbert and Mariana Islands. Awarded the Purple Heart, Gold Star and citation. Wounded on Tarawa in 1943 and Tinian in 1943.