Ronan WWII Medal of Honor Recipient recognized
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News from the office of Senator Jon Tester
U.S. Senate — Chairman Jon Tester of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee took to the Senate floor today in support of designating a state funeral in honor of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, as well as to recognize five Montana Medal of Honor Recipients for their service and sacrifice during the war.
“The Medal of Honor represents a small token of our appreciation for the spirit, determination, and gallantry of those who performed far beyond the call of duty—those of our Greatest Generation who gave everything on the battlefield,” said Tester. “This includes five brave Medal of Honor recipients from Montana who pitted bravery and heroism against great odds and showed exemplary devotion to our nation.”
Tester recognized five Medal of Honor recipients from Montana; one was from Ronan.
Technician Fourth Grade Laverne Parrish, U.S. Army – Ronan, Montana
Laverne Parrish was born in Knox City, Missouri, and raised in Pablo. In 1945, he treated all 27 causalities in his company at the cost of his own life during the fighting in Binalonan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. He was presented the Medal of Honor posthumously by President Harry S. Truman at the White House, and laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery in Ronan.
