If there are inaccuracies in the bio information I take responsibility for that. The article was written by me based on several other articles that I read. It's entirely possible that the nature of his Marine Corps service is incorrectly stated.
For this I apologize.
But, let that not overshadow a tremendously patriotic event executed by 'regular' people.
As a Dodger fan and LA resident at the time, that was truly a great moment in LA Dodger/baseball history. Monday came to the Dodger's a year or two later and was one of their most popular players for several years.