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Marine PFC Daniel S Albaugh.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Glendale
Last Address 501 Burchett St. Glendale
Casualty Date Mar 20, 1945
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Japan
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, California
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Details Behind Award
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Daniel S. Albaugh (MCSN: 549013), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism as a Browning Automatic Rifleman serving with the First Battalion, Twenty-Seventh Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, on 20 March 1945. Gallantly exposing himself to the withering barrage of enemy fire in a voluntary effort to locate the hostile position holding up the advance of his platoon, Private First Class Albaugh fired his rifle with deadly effect, causing the Japanese to disclose a concealed pillbox by their attempt to silence him. Securing a bazooka and six rounds of ammunition, he advanced to a perilous position directly in front of the enemy emplacement from which he fired three successive rounds into the strong point, silencing it completely before he was struck down, mortally wounded. By his cool courage, resourceful initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Albaugh made possible the continued advance of his platoon and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific Forces: Serial 32447 (April 24, 1945)
