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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin D. Heckt

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Golden Valley, Minnesota

Honored By

Mr. Mel Heckt

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Activity During WWII

Joined Edison's Marine Raiders. Served in the capture of Emirau; was a machine gunner on Guam; a machine gun squad leader. Then section leader with B Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 6th Marine Division on Okinawa. Awarded Bronze Star.