World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Joseph 'Joe' Murray
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wakeman, Ohio
Honored By
Pat, Denny, Peggy, Eileen & Sheila Murray
Relationship
Children
SERVED IN THE INFANTRY ON SEVERAL SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS, INCLUDING IWO JIMA. BECAUSE OF HIS OUTSTANDING VALOR, HE RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION FROM FIRST LIEUTENANT TO CAPTAIN IN ADDITION TO OTHER HONORS.