World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William A. Barnes, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Anchorage, Alaska
Honored By
Mr. Philip A. Keith
Relationship
Friend
FORWARD OBSERVER WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 12TH MARINES, 3RD MARINE DIVISION. VICTORIES AT BOUGAINVILLE, GUAM AND IWO JIMA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND THE 3RD MARINE DIVISION PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.