Courtesy Photo | Purple Hearts were awarded to three Marine Veterans of Saipan here last Saturday. In...... read more read more
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This week we are republishing a story that appeared on our pages on this date in history. We hope it will give you an appreciation for our Corps’ illustrious heritage and a unique look at the style and tone of journalism during these years. Today’s article features Marine veterans of Saipan being awarded Purple Hearts.
In an impressive review at the parade grounds on Hadnot Point Saturday Purple Heart Medals were awarded to three Marines attached to First Casual Company, Headquarters Battalion.
The medals were presented by Maj. Benjamin Beach, Headquarters Battalion executive officer to Sgt. Theodore C. Norris, Pfc. William C. Wood and Pfc. Stanley Gilewski. These men received the decoration for wounds received in action against the Japanese on Saipan last summer.
Sgt. Norris, a mortar ammunition carrier with the Fourth Division, received a torn cartilage in his left knee. Pfc. Gilewski, a mortar man also with the Fourth Division, has shrapnel wounds in his legs and Pfc. Woods, Second Division rifleman has a shrapnel wound in his left shoulder.
After the decorations were made, the OC Battalion marched in review before the decorated men.
| Date Taken: | 11.05.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 11.06.2018 13:05 |
| Story ID: | 298977 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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