Joseph Rudolph Julian is a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/longisland.asp. 

 He was born in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, on 3 April 1918. He graduated from high school in Southbridge, Massachusetts, and in January 1942 enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

Following basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he became a Drill Instructor, and, later, was assigned to the 5th Marine Division. He was killed in action on Iwo Jima, 9 March 1945, following a one-man assault on enemy-occupied trenches and fortified positions. The Medal of Honor was awarded him posthumously for heroism above and beyond the call of duty.

His citation reads: 
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Weapons Company, Twentyseventh Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 8 March 1945. Filling a gap in the front lines during a critical phase of the battle, Private First Class LaBelle had dug into a foxhole with two other Marines and grimly aware of the enemy's persistent attempts to blast a way through our lines with hand grenades, applied himself with steady concentration to maintaining a sharply vigilant watch during the hazardous night hours. Suddenly a hostile grenade landed beyond reach in his foxhole. Quickly estimating the situation, he determined to save the others if possible, shouted a warning and instantly dived on the missile, absorbing the exploding charge in his own body and thereby protecting his comrades from serious injury. Stouthearted and indomitable, he had unhesitatingly relinquished his own chance of survival that his fellow Marines might carry on the relentless fight against a fanatic enemy and, his dauntless courage, cool decision and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class LaBelle and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.

The Medal and citation were presented to his parents by the Secretary of the Navy on 15 November 1945. Following the war, Platoon Sgt Julian's remains were reinterred at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York, at the request of his parents.    
   
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*The preceding content is not intended as a comprehensive biography, but it highlights their significance as a result of military or civilian distinction, lasting achievements, or association with impactful national events. 

President Lincoln signed a bill creating 200 “medals of honor” for Navy personnel in December 1861. He authorized 2,000 Army medals in July 1862. Both services made the decoration permanent on March 3, 1863. Today in excess of 390 Medal of Honor recipients are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries, more than ninety for service in WWII. Platoon Sergeant Joseph “Rudy” Rodolph Julian, USMCR, is but one example. Julian was with the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima on March 9, 1945. With his platoon stalled, Julian launched a one-man assault against fortified enemy positions and contributed to the continuation of their advance. He was mortally wounded in the attack.

*Extracted from America's World War II Burial Program (NCA History Program, 2020), https://www.cem.va.gov/history/outreach.asp    

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