World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Marvin E. Pearson
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Houston, Mississippi
Honored By
William H. Hamilton
Relationship
Nephew
Was in U.S. Marine Corps for 6 years; spent 2 and a half years in Pacific Theater with 1st Marine Division. Was in initial invasion of Solomon Islands. Fought battles of Guadalcanal, New Britain, and Peleliu.