Bravest of the Brave: Tribute to area WWII Medal of Honor winners

Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
Tony Stein
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Marine Cpl. Tony Stein, 23, of Dayton, was killed in action on March 1, 1945, in Iwo Jima near the end of World War II. He was awarded a Medal of Honor for saving members with Company A 1st Battalion, 28th Marine Division. His widow, Joan Strominger, received her husband's Medal of Honor from Ohio Gov. Frank Lausche and Rear Admiral F. W. Pennoyer Jr. in the governor's office on March 19, 1946. Stein was originally buried in the 5th Division Cemetery in Iwo Jima. His remains were later returned to the U.S. and buried at Calvary Cemetery on Dec. 17, 1948.                                                                                                      More Veterans coverage:    Article: A tale of 3 heroes    |    Interactive: Medal of Honor winners from Ohio   |   Gallery: Tribute to area Medal of Honor winners     |     Interactive: Local monuments honoring veterans     |    Complete coverage: D-Day anniversary