World War II Honoree

Malcolm D. Funk

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Houston, Texas

Honored By

Ms. Billie Jo Funk

Relationship

Wife

Enlisted January 4, 1944 at the age of 17. Served in Pacific area September 19, 1944 to June 13, 1945. Participated in initial landing assault of Iwo Jima, February 19, 1945 to March 20, 1945. Received Purple Heart and awarded Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity against the enemy. Wounded March 20, 1945. Discharged March 7, 1946.