World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Forrest I. Harlan
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ames, Iowa
Honored By
Alyce L. Harlan
Relationship
Wife
Member of the 1st Raider Battalion. Served on a number of islands including New Georgia and Guam. Injured on Guam. Spent time in hospitals in Pearl Harbor, San Diego, and Chicago. Medical discharge. Temporarily blinded by an anti-personnel bomb. Received Purple Heart.