World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Anthony E. Andrus
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Warrior Run, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mr. Brian J. Andrus
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 'OLD BREED' OF THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION. TOOK PART IN THE INITIAL LANDINGS ON GUADALCANAL IN THE SOLOMON ISLAND CHAIN OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER. LANDED ON AUGUST 7, 1942 AND FOUGHT UNTIL DECEMBER 1942.