World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wilbur J. Gehrke
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Santa Rosa, California
Honored By
Wilbur J. Gehrke
12/15/42 TO 2/16/46. ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, BATTLES OF SAIPAN AND OKINAWA. 3 PURPLE HEARTS, NAVY CROSS. RIFLE AND MACHINE GUN PLATOON LEADER, COMPANY COMMANDER. DISCHARGED AS A CAPTAIN.