World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George D. Walton
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Castellanos
Relationship
Daughter & Son-in-law
Was in the first offensive action in Guadalcanal, August 7, 1942; served in the parachute corps, 1st Division. Was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart. Was honorably discharged Thanksgiving Day, 1945 and came home.