Frank Schur
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 842765
January 26, 1925
in Shadyside, OH
Charles Schur
Mary Schur
Shadyside High School
High school student
April 23, 1943
at Cincinnati, OH
August 26, 1943
from Infantry Battalion, Camp Elliott
February 1, 1944
Wounded in action at Namur, evacuated
February 3, 1944
Died of wounds received in action
Stop 33 1/2, Shadyside, OH – address of father, Mr. Charles Schur
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego. Outposted to infantry training battalion, Camp Elliott, California.
Assigned to B/1/24th Marines at Camp Pendleton on 26 August 1943.
Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Important Events:
February 1, 1944 – wounded in action at Namur (multiple wounds to right shoulder, chest, and neck); evacuated to USS Sheridan.
February 3, 1944 – died of wounds aboard USS Sheridan. Buried at sea, 9°19’N – 167°27’E.
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
Campaign
Namur (Feb. 1, 1944)
Citation
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