mes Posted November 20, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2016 Gennaro Lombardi enlisted in the Marine corps 1-20 -1942. He was Kia on Sept 16,1944 while crossing the northern part of the airfield on the second day of the attack with the 2nd battalion 1st marines. Rip Cpl Link to post Share on other sites
Corpsman_1941 Posted November 20, 2016 Share #2 Posted November 20, 2016 Do you know in which company of 2/1 he served? Link to post Share on other sites
mes Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted November 21, 2016 Hi James He served with F company 2-1 They took a beating that day. Mark Link to post Share on other sites
ViewfinderGyrene Posted December 3, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 3, 2016 Glad to see you won them, Mark, no fellow I'd rather be outbid on when it comes to Peleliu. RIP ***Items from unit called 8th Field Depot*** [Most frequently-sought unit because of family connection] Intact ["out of the woodwork"] Marine Corps combat groups from WWII. Unique items signed by many Marines from one unit, or inscribed with combat history. Marine Corps valor recipient items. Souvenirs taken by Marines with exceptional background and/or unique stories/documentation. Marine Ship Detachment items from major naval engagements and those that warrant stars to ETO ribbon. Link to post Share on other sites
mes Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted December 3, 2016 Dean Thanks you know my Peleliu interest.Gennaro's photo is in a place honor in my collection. Mark Link to post Share on other sites
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