World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Steve H. Opalenik
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Honored By
Nancy Gauthier
Relationship
Niece
4TH MARINE DIVISION. SAW COMBAT IN THE MARSHALL AND MARIANA ISLANDS. WAS GIVEN A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION OF 2ND LIEUTENANT; WENT BEYOND ENEMY LINES TO SAVE THE LIVES OF WOUNDED AMERICAN FIGHTERS AT SAIPAN. WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 22, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND SILVER STAR.