World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph D. Gay
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Kinston, North Carolina
Honored By
Mr. William Gay
Relationship
Son
Joined Marines at age 17. Trained at Parris Island, South Carolina and Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Participated in the initial landing on Guadalcanal and fought with the Marines until they were finally relieved.