nchistory Posted February 13, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2018 Chesty Puller's 1st Regiment.. Need some help guys. Tunic and trousers id'ed to PFC Robert(Bob) Vernon Parvin, HQ Co. 1/1/1. Joined Corps in Mid 44, doesn't seem to made it to the 1st Regt. till after Oct. 44. Purple Heart X 2?? OLC. How, if his 1st battle was "The Rock"?? Wounded twice in same battle? Maybe? I do find him in report wounded June 11, Kunishi Ridge, but can't find other. His ribbons seem a little out of wack, but hasn't been touched, was in his 1st Wife's estate. Top 2 ribbons pin back, bottom 3 clutch(Ballou) Ca. 1943. PFC chevron ONLY on left sleeve. Asia campaign 1 star would make sense, but not the (2) NUC's??? Unless NUC for Okinawa and 1 for China? I thought the 1st Division got a PUC for Okinawa. Name: Robert Vernon Parvin Casualty Date:11 Jun 1945 Casualty Type: WIA Unit: HQCO 1BN 1MARS 1MARDIV FMF Service Number: 945771 Collection: US Marine WWII Casualty Card Database Location: TAB PARSON-PATRICK Item ID:59943 Parvin, Bob 82, of Phoenix, passed away on May 27, 2009. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Marine Corps, and was a double Purple Heart recipient. Bob is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Sheppard-Parvin, and his dog, Chuka. Services will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, on Tuesday, June 2, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bob's memory to Hospice of the Valley. Published in The Arizona Republic on May 29, 2009 All help is greatly appreciated. Hard to find anything not played with anymore. Thought about correcting the ribbons, but why, it's his work of art. Ryan from MC History wrote back, saying only one card, yet notation on back of card. 1st wound GSW (Gun Shot Wound) Left wrist June 11, 1945 Okinawa, returned to duty June 15th. On reverse of card looks like another casualty for Sept 10th, report done Sept.28th. Looks like WFS????? Guessing Wound from shrapnel????? I;m guessing on this one.. Maybe they got date wrong??? Battle of Okinawa was over with by that date.. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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