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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Paul A. Colombo

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Quincy, Massachusetts

Honored By

M/Sgt Russell Rulau

Relationship

Comrade

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LANDED WITH FIRST MARINE UNIT AT RED BEACH, GUADALCANAL AUGUST 7, 1942. WOUNDED AND EVACUATED TO HOSPITAL AT AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND NOVEMBER 2, 1942. AWARDED TWO PURPLE HEARTS AND A COMBAT ACTION MEDAL. AWARDED SOLOMON ISLANDS 1992 50TH ANNIVERSARY DECORATION IN 2003.