World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Wright
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Niagara Falls, New York
Honored By
Dana Brunett
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS. THE FIRST WAS AWARDED FROM ACTION ON OKINAWA, THE SECOND WAS AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THE IWO JIMA CAMPAIGN.