Casimir Joseph Pucinik
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 972083
November 10, 1918
in New York, NY
Josephine (Kinelski) Pucinik/Alt
Eric J. Alt (stepfather)
Biological father unknown
Details unknown
Sperry Gyroscope Company
May 29, 1944
at New York, NY
November 22, 1944
from 17th Replacement Draft
March 7, 1945
Killed in action at Iwo Jima
March 7, 1945
Killed in action
American Consulate, São Paulo, Brazil – address of mother, Mrs. Josephine Alt
Casimir was living in New York City at the time of his enlistment.
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at Parris Island with First Recruit Battalion; outposted to Fourth Training Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC, for advanced infantry training. Assigned to 17th Replacement Draft for transit overseas. Joined Charlie Company, First Battalion, 24th Marines at Camp Maui on 22 November 1944.
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private
MOS: 746 (Automatic Rifleman) – serving with MG Platoon
Important Events:
March 2, 1945 – wounded in action (shell shock/combat fatigue); evacuated to USS Fremont.
March 6, 1945 – returned to duty
March 7, 1945 – killed in action (mortar shrapnel); exact circumstances unknown. Buried in Plot 1, Row 27, Grave 1349, Fourth Marine Division Cemetery same date.
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
– with Gold Star
Campaign
Iwo Jima (March 2, 1945)
Iwo Jima (March 7, 1945)
Citation
Casimir is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York.
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