World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thorval W. Pattee
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
John Day, Oregon
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Wally & Darlene Muzzy
Relationship
Special Friends
Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division. Hit by a mortar shell on Peleliu Island, September 17, 1944 while laying communication lines to get radio help. Radioed the information and command to fire; hit by Japanese fire. 100% disability. Received the Purple Heart.