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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Watters Wright

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Oakland, California

Honored By

Mr. David G. Wright

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PURPLE HEART SURVIVOR OF SAIPAN INVASION, 2ND WAVE. WHILE CRITICALLY WOUNDED FROM SNIPER FIRE IN THE BACK, DIRECTED ANOTHER MARINE TO FIRE HIS GRENADE RIFLE SUCCESSFULLY TAKING OUT A MACHINE GUN POSITION.