Peter Paul Mazzella
| Era | Korean War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 13 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Presidential Unit Citation w/1 Star, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, Navy Occupation Service, National Defense Service, Korean Service w/3 Stars, Marine Corps Reserve, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service
Pete planted the left flank landing flag on Green Beach, Iwo Jima, for the assault on Mt. Suribachi where he detected and disarmed land mines. He participated in the Pusan Breakout in Korea where he led a mortar company.
Pete earned battlefield promotions in both Iwo Jima and Korea.
Plaque Wall Map
