World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Gress
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Troy, New York
Honored By
Mrs. Haeru McGraw
Relationship
Sister-in-law
Landed in assaults on Roi Namur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. One of four left in squad of thirteen the first day at Iwo Jima. Wounded in Action the second day while on point, leading tanks through minefield in front lines.