Other Memories Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, FMF, In the Field
Oct 1943 PFC, Co A, 1stBn, 3rdMar, 3rdMarDiv, FMF, In the Field "1 only, temp d with S&S Co, USA; 1-12, Coconut Grove Tetere, Guadalcanal, B.S.I.;13, emb on bd USS PRES. ADAMS and sailed fr Tetere Beach, Guadalcanal, B.S.I.;16, arr at Efate, N.H.; 17-20, participated in landing exercises;22, sailed fr Efate, N.H.;23, arr at Espiritu Santo, N.H.;28, sailed fr Espiritu Santo, N.H.;30, arr at Kolie Pt, Guadalcanal, B.S.I. and sailed therefr same date;31, enroute to Bougainville, B.S.I."
Nov 1943 PFC, Co A, 1stBn, 3rdMar, 3rdMarDiv, FMF, In the Field "1, disemb at Cape Torokina, Bougainville, B.S.I.; 2, Died of wounds recvd in action; Buried in Grave ?, Row ?"
Other Memories H&S Company, 15th Replacement Battalion, 2nd Defense Battalion, Reinforced, FMF, In the Field
Apr 1943 PFC, H&S Co, 15thReplBn, 2ndDefBn, (Rein), FMF, In the Field “30, tr to Co A” Company A, 15th Replacement Battalion, FMF, In the Field
Apr 1943 PFC, Co A, 15thReplBn, FMF, In the Field “30, jdfr H&S Co”
Jul 1943 PFC, Co A, 15thReplBn, FMF, In the Field “1-13, at Tutuila, Am. Samoa; 14, emb on bd SS TABINTA and 16, sailed fr Pago Pago, Tutuila, Am. Samoa; 16-23, in bd SS TABINTA at sea, enroute to Noumea, New Caledonia; 24-30, in camp at Noumea, N.C.; 30, to 3rdMarDiv”
Other Memories Motor Transport Company, Post Troops, Marine Barracks, Parris Island, SC
Jul 1942 Pvt, MTransCo, PTrs, MB, Parris Island, SC “25May42; 28, jdfr 10thRBn, RDep, Post; 29-31, Truckdriver”
Oct 1942 PFC, MTransCo, PTrs, MB, Parris Island, SC “Truckdriver”
Jan 1943 PFC, MTransCo, PTrs, MB, Parris Island, SC “Truckdriver”
Criteria The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, kill... The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism. The criteria were announced in a War Department circular dated February 22, 1932, and authorized award to soldiers, upon their request, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate, Army Wound Ribbon, or were authorized to wear Wound Chevrons subsequent to April 5, 1917 MoreHide
Comments Died of wounds received in action, 02 Nov 1943, during offensive operations against Imperial Japanese Forces in the vicinity of Cape Torokina, Empress Augusta Bay on Bougainville Island, British Solom... Died of wounds received in action, 02 Nov 1943, during offensive operations against Imperial Japanese Forces in the vicinity of Cape Torokina, Empress Augusta Bay on Bougainville Island, British Solomon Islands. MoreHide
Criteria The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in th... The Combat Action Ribbon is a personal decoration awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (when operating under the control of the Navy) in the grade of captain (or colonel in the Marine Corps) and below who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. (World War II and Korea War service rate one ribbon for each period only) MoreHide
Description Combat Action Ribbon Eligibility for the Navy version (Navy-Marine Corps 1969, retroactive from December 7, 1941). Specifically; Dec. 7, 1941 to Apr. 14, 1946 (World War II) an award of only once per ... Combat Action Ribbon Eligibility for the Navy version (Navy-Marine Corps 1969, retroactive from December 7, 1941). Specifically; Dec. 7, 1941 to Apr. 14, 1946 (World War II) an award of only once per period. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation). It may also be awarded to a unit that distinguishes itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of military operations), which renders that unit outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service. MoreHide
Description THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Washington
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending the
THIRD MARINES, THIRD MARINE DIVISION
for service as follows:
"For outstanding heroism in action against enem... THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Washington
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending the
THIRD MARINES, THIRD MARINE DIVISION
for service as follows:
"For outstanding heroism in action against enemy Japanese forces during the invasion, seizure, occupation and defense of Empress Augusta Bay Beachhead, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, from November 1 to December 22, 1943. In action against the enemy for the first time, the THIRD Marines landed on an extremely wide front in the face of perilous surf and beach conditions and through flanking fire of hostile machine guns, anti-boat guns, mortars, small arms and artillery from heavily entrenched positions on Cape Torokina and Puruata Island. Pressing forward through almost impenetrable jungle and swampy terrain, this Regiment completely reduced the intricate system of mutually supporting Japanese pillboxes, bunkers, fire trenches and foxholes, which constituted the Cape Torokina defense, and secured its portion of the objective by evening of D-Day. Shifted to the left flank of the beach- head, the THIRD Marines smashed a Japanese counter-landing and drove steadily forward despite difficulties of terrain, supply and communication and developing the main enemy position in a meeting engagement on the Numa Numa Trail, completely wiped out the Japanese 23rd Infantry. In continuous action as a front line regiment for a total of fifty-two consecutive days, the gallant men and officers of the THIRD Marines, by their skill in jungle warfare and their aggressive fighting spirit, contributed greatly to the success of the campaign and enhanced the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." All personnel attached to and serving with the THIRD Marines at Bougainville from November 1 to December 22, 1943, are authorized to wear the NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION Ribbon.
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description
Cape Torokina, Empress Augusta Bay on Bougainville Island, British Solomon Islands.
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description
Apr 1943, arrived in the Pacific Theater of Operations with the 15th Replacement Battalion, FMF, In the Field, Tutuila, American Samoa.
Criteria
The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War.
Description Under the provisions of ALNAV #353-45, dated 22 October 1945, you are eligible for the World War II Victory Medal and are authorized to wear the World War II Victory Ribbon, by reason of having served... Under the provisions of ALNAV #353-45, dated 22 October 1945, you are eligible for the World War II Victory Medal and are authorized to wear the World War II Victory Ribbon, by reason of having served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy or Coast Guard, at any time during the period beginning 7 December 1941 and ending with 31 December 1946. MoreHide
Description The Landings at Cape Torokina were the beginning of the Bougainville campaign in World War II, between the military forces of the Empire of Japan and the Allied powers. The amphibious landings by the The Landings at Cape Torokina were the beginning of the Bougainville campaign in World War II, between the military forces of the Empire of Japan and the Allied powers. The amphibious landings by the United States Marine Corps commenced on November 1, 1943 on Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands of the South Pacific.
The 3rd and 9th Marines of the 3rd Marine Division assaulted Cape Torokina along an 8,000-yard front at 0710. Because of the possibility of an immediate Japanese counterattack by air units, the initial assault wave landed 7,500 Marines by 0730. These seized the lightly defended area by 1100, suffering 78 killed in action while virtually annihilating the 270 troops of the Japanese 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. Marine Raiders also seized Puruata Island just offshore.
Sgt. Robert A. Owens was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for singlehandedly seizing the sole Japanese artillery emplacement shelling the landing force, at the cost of his life, after it had destroyed four landing craft and damaged ten others. ... More
Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, FMF, In the Field
Oct 1943 PFC, Co A, 1stBn, 3rdMar, 3rdMarDiv, FMF, In the Field "1 only, temp d with S&S Co, USA; 1-12, Coconut Grove Tetere, Guadalcanal, B.S.I.;13, emb on bd USS PRES. ADAMS and sailed fr Tetere Beach, Guadalcanal, B.S.I.;16, arr at Efate, N.H.; 17-20, participated in landing exercises;22, sailed fr Efate, N.H.;23, arr at Espiritu Santo, N.H.;28, sailed fr Espiritu Santo, N.H.;30, arr at Kolie Pt, Guadalcanal, B.S.I. and sailed therefr same date;31, enroute to Bougainville, B.S.I."
Nov 1943 PFC, Co A, 1stBn, 3rdMar, 3rdMarDiv, FMF, In the Field "1, disemb at Cape Torokina, Bougainville, B.S.I.; 2, Died of wounds recvd in action; Buried in Grave ?, Row ?"