Veneri, George T.
- Nationality:
- American
Biography
George T. Veneri died on Iwo Jima. He received a head wound and was bandaged. He then refused to be evacuated and went back into action. After receiving another head wound, he died in the arms of his friend Leo Simon.
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Navy Cross
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private First Class
- Unit:
- Company B / 3rd Marine Division / 21st Marines / USMC
Sources
- - Sterner C.D., Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present
- Leo Simon 3 Division Company B. 21st Marines USMC via Brian Simon
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