Patrick_Neanover Posted April 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2020 For the past 2 years I have collected USMC uniforms. I collected from all different units, divisions, and companies. Now I have changed my focus to strictly WWII items and uniforms dedicated to Ohio personnel only. I am happy to starting what I have this far. Donald Gene Parlette Ser. # 851138 DOB: April 7th, 1925 Birthplace: Lima, Ohio Enlisted: April 23rd, 1943 Discharged: April 13th, 1946 Before the war Donald would work part-time as a bookkeeper and go to Central H. S. In Columbus, Ohio. Shortly after he turned 18 years of age he would join the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Parlette would be sent to Camp Pendleton California for training; where he would earn the MOS of 746 Auto Rifleman. After training he would be assigned to 2nd Pioneer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. Donald would meet the enemy on the beaches of Okinawa April 1st, 1945. He would fight the enemy in the wet and rocky terrain of Okinawa for 14 more days and he would eventually be sent back to Saipan. He would spend a couple of months on the island of Saipan and later in September of 1945 he would be sent to Sasebo, Japan for occupation duty. Mr. Parlette thank you for your service! Super excited to add this to the Display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2020 Another nice uniform! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted April 11, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 11, 2020 Another wonderful uniform...congratulations! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted April 11, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 11, 2020 Nice, Nice, Nice! Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2marine Posted April 11, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 11, 2020 Very nice uniform. Just to let you know, when researching 2nd division guys during the Okinawa campaign, you commonly see " Participated in action at Okinawa Shima from April 1st to April 14th, 1945." The second division participated in several amphibious feints off southern Okinawa to draw Japanese troops south and take pressure of the real landing beaches and surrounding objectives. They did this until April 14th when they returned to Saipan as 10th Army reserve. The only 2nd division troops to land and fight on Okinawa were the 8th Marines supported by 2nd Battalion 10th Marines in early June 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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