World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harold D. Hassell
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Gainesville, Texas
Honored By
Mindy L. Hassell Molina
Relationship
Granddaughter
SERVED FROM MAY 13, 1943 TO DECEMBER 1, 1945. DECEMBER 21, 1943 -- ARRIVED IN NEW CALEDONIA. COMPLETED SEVERAL TOURS IN MANY COUNTRIES AND WAS PART OF THE MARINE RAIDERS. WAS WOUNDED DURING BATTLES AT GUAM AND OKINAWA. WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART.