World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph W. Garcia
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Honored By
Michelle A. Garcia
Relationship
Daughter
INVOLVED IN ONE OF THE BLOODIEST BATTLES OF WWII, GUADALCANAL. SERVED WITH THE FIRST MARINE DIVISION WHO TOOK AND HELD HENDERSON FIELD. THIS WAS A GREAT VICTORY. HE ALSO SAVED THE LIVES OF THREE OTHER MARINES DURING AN AIR RAID BY THE JAPANESE.