Local South Carolina Man Becomes an Honorary Marine

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ROCK HILL, S.C. – Local veteran John Wentling received a very high and rare honor from the Marine Corps Saturday night.  He became the 94th person in American history to be named an honorary Marine.

The ceremony took place at the American Legion Post in Rock Hill. 

The Medal of Honor winner that nominated Wentling said he did so because he has done so much for so many Marines.  A very humble Wentling told WCCB that his heart was about to burst.  Wentling’s two sons and three grandchildren are all Marines.