company and to the success of his division's operations in the sustained drive toward the conquest of this fiercely defended outpost of the Japanese Empire. His outstanding valor and unfaltering spirit of self-sacrifice throughout the bitter conflict sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Iwo Jima References 1918 births 1945 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel killed in World War II Battle of Iwo Jima United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers World War II recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials at Long Island National Cemetery United States Marine Corps reservists