US Navy PhM2c George Walhen was wounded multiple times during the Battle of Iwo Jima, but refused to be evacuated. He continued to treat injured Marines and was awarded the Medal of Honor, and I am honored to tell you his story.
Please visit our website to learn more about him, and other American Heroes. www.dutyandvalor.com
Sources:
Wikipedia
HawaiiReporter.com
Nationalww2museum.org
CMOHS.org
Desert.com
Marines.mil
Militaryhallofhonor.com
Marines.togetherweserved.com
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