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KIA Iwo Jima, PFC Frank E. Holec USMC-R


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American Heritage
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Here is the remaining certificate still taped to the back of the FDR Citation. It is named to his mother, Elizabeth Holec, from the Yakima Valley, WA Chapter of the American Red Cross, dated Jan. 1946.

 

 

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They sure left out a lot in the auction description

 

This is an excellent grouping!

 

LF

American Heritage
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can someone please look him up in the Camp Gillespie graduation red books and post his photos and other info such as bio?

American Heritage
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here is a closer pic of the Red Cross cert with his mother's name on it.

 

 

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American Heritage
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Photo from the Camp Gillespie para-training school red book, Company B, 1943

 

Photo courtesy of Leif. Thank you!

 

 

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American Heritage
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Remembering PFC Frank Holec who died in service to his Corps and Country - 69 years ago today, 3 March 1945. Semper Fi.

 

 

 

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Yes, a great tribute and I am sure you cherish this grouping!

 

Mike

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Raidercollector
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Very nice group. Its in good hands.

 

Nick

Kurt Barickman
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That is a very nice grouping and great display. The Accolade really makes the group and a Paramarine to boot!

 

Kurt

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ViewfinderGyrene
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Great uniform with an emotional past, thanks for posting!

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American Heritage
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Remembering PFC Frank Holec who died in service to his Corps and Country - 70 years ago today, 3 March 1945. Semper Fi.

 

 

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ViewfinderGyrene
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Remembering PFC Frank Holec who died in service to his Corps and Country - 69 years ago today, 3 March 1945. Semper Fi.

 

 

 

 

One of my favorite verses sir, thank you for posting. God bless him!

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RIP. Semper Fidelis, great thread and tribute. Thank you for sharing this.

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R.I.P. PFC Holec - Semper Fi......Bobgee

Raidercollector
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Great Tribute AH. RIP Marine

Here I have added his M41 Jacket Which I own

 

Nick

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Chutesandskulls
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Great tribute to a great Marine.

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Photo from the Camp Gillespie para-training school red book, Company B, 1943

 

Photo courtesy of Leif. Thank you!

 

 

Great photo! I was wondering, I have 2 paramarine items, would I be able to find a photo of each marine like this one?

American Heritage
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NICK, thanks for adding your piece of the grouping. I note that the HOLEC name marking in your jacket is identical to the name marking in his trousers which I have.

 

USDOG, I would assume so as long as they did a red book for those men's classes. Would be a worthwhile research project for sure.

USMC Saipan
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so young very so young this is incredible thanks for the sharing with us

 

rest in peace pfc HOLEC YOU ARE VERY BRAVE GOD BLESS YOU MARINES

 

NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICE DURING A PACIFIC WAR

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American Heritage
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Remembering PFC Frank Holec. Iwo Jima invasion Anniversary today. Witihin about 12 days on March 3rd 1945 PFC Holec died in service to his Corps and Country.

 

Semper Fi

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