Raidercollector Posted December 5, 2017 Share #1 Posted December 5, 2017 Here I have his Named Uniform.Thought I would share his combat action on Iwo He was from ILL ,East St Louis. He was 20 years old.. 27th Marines D plus 9, 28 February, 1945. At 0150, this combat team's CP received fire of large caliber mortars or artillery causing several casualties.Minor infiltrations were attempted during the night by enemy using only had grenades.Several enemy, wearing Marine Uniforms, were observed throwing grenades into our front lines.Higashi 2720 unit was identified by our right front battalion.In the afternoon, stiff resistance was encountered by our right front battalion. Snipers in pillboxes, caves, and prepared positions and machine guns, knee mortars, and larger caliber mortars held up our advance.An abandoned enemy CP was found in T.S. 199L, east.The enemy dead reported to date was 1042. He was Killed in Action on the morning ,When his company H,3rd Bn where assaulting a strongly defended hill, ,This is where he was Killed by enemy Fire and Mortar Fire. His Mother had a dream the night before Talking to him ,He was Killed the next day. So Sad. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bellasilva Posted December 5, 2017 Share #3 Posted December 5, 2017 Rest in peace, Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted December 5, 2017 Share #4 Posted December 5, 2017 Nice tunic and nice room! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted December 5, 2017 Share #5 Posted December 5, 2017 Nick, Another nice addition to your collection! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes Posted December 5, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 5, 2017 Great Uniform Rip marine. Thanks for keeping his memory alive Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted December 5, 2017 Share #7 Posted December 5, 2017 Each one is sad. RIP Devil Dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewfinderGyrene Posted December 5, 2017 Share #8 Posted December 5, 2017 Rest In Peace, Semper Fi Marine, wonderful tribute Nick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted December 12, 2017 Thanks for the nice comets. I will show more in the coming months. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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