World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John C. Gravitt
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Levelland, Texas
Honored By
Ms. Joanna L. Yeager
Relationship
Sister
SERVED ON USS OKLAHOMA, ON GUADALCANAL AND OTHER BATTLES. He contracted malaria and was sent home, but asked to be sent back in hopes he could rescue his brother who was a Japanese POW. KILLED ON PELELIU ISLAND AFTER SAVING HIS PLATOON AND WINNING THE NAVAL CROSS.