World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wayne Cross
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Tim Cavallo
Relationship
Nephew
FOUGHT IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, MOST NOTABLY IWO JIMA AS PART OF CARLSON'S RAIDERS. SEVERELY WOUNDED BY MACHINE GUN FIRE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FOR MEDICAL REASONS AFTER RECUPERATION FROM HIS WOUNDS.