Captain John Stone
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Veteran's Name: John Patrick Stone
Rank: Captain
Divison/Unit: "I" Company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Conflict: World War II
Shared By: AP Editors on 11/5/07
Rank: Captain
Divison/Unit: "I" Company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Conflict: World War II
Shared By: AP Editors on 11/5/07
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1st Lt. John Stone, as platoon leader of "I" Company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines, entered combat on Okinawa in April 1945. He assumed command in May 1945, surviving the 82 days conflict. On December 14th he was discharged and became a Captain.
Video interview by Jason Hailey.
submitted: 11/5/2007
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