The New Jersey native commanded the 6th Marine War Dog Platoon, which participated in the battle for Iwo Jima in February and March 1945. He lived in Omaha with his daughter and son-in-law ...

Daniel Penny was honored Wednesday by the Marine Corps League at an Iwo Jima Day in Boston — where the former Devil Dog received the ... that left 7,000 Marines dead and 20,000 wounded.