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Marine Cpl Howard James Alwine.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Elkhart, IN
Last Address Rt. 2 Elkhart, IN
Casualty Date Mar 10, 1945
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Unknown, Not Reported
Location Japan
Conflict World War II/Asiatic-Pacific Theater/Western Pacific Campaign (1944-45)/Battle of Iwo Jima
Location of Interment Rice Cemetery - Elkhart, Indiana
The 23rd Marine Regiment (23rd Marines) is a reserve infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. It is headquartered in San Bruno, California and falls under the command of the 4th Marine Division and the Marine Forces Reserve.
The regiment comprises twenty units which are geographically dispersed throughout eight states from California to Alabama. The regiment consists of Marine reservists, active duty Marines and active duty Navy personnel. The regimental headquarters is located in San Bruno, California.