to the success of his division's operations against this vital Japanese base. His valiant conduct in the face of fanatic opposition sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps. 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 Notes References External links 1921 births 1985 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II Burials at Arlington National Cemetery United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients People from Evanston, Illinois United States Marine Corps officers Battle of Iwo Jima World War II recipients of the Medal of Honor Military personnel from Illinois