World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Louis J. Zib, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Berwyn, Illinois
Honored By
Marie & Silver Chord
Relationship
Daughter & Son-in-law
SERVED HONORABLY FROM 1942 TO 1945 AS A MEMBER OF THE 1ST AND 3RD MARINE DIVISIONS. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER BEGINNING WITH A TOUR IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS AND CULMINATING WITH THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. MAJOR CAMPAIGNS INCLUDED GUADALCANAL AND OKINAWA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.