photograph provided by Bill's nephew Rick Straus.

U.S. Marine William Straus,
5th Marines 28th Regiment, recieves one of two Purple Heart Medals
he was awarded for wounds suffered during his service on Iwo Jima.
Colonel Harry Liversedge is the presenting Officer.

'William Straus has passed on.'
To his family and friends we extend our condolences and make known our pride and appreciation for Bill's service on Iwo Jima.