Earl Kirk, Jr.
"Junior"
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 566985
August 23, 1922
in East St. Louis, MO
Earl Kirk, Sr. (d. 1937)
Mary Jane (Burton) Kirk (d. 1934)
Details unknown
Details unknown
1944
Date and location unknown
February 27, 1945
from 24th Replacement Draft
April 11, 1945
Transferred to 10th Amph. Tractor Bn.
1946
Date and location unknown
1732 23rd Street, East St. Louis, IL – address of uncle, Mr. Robert Kirk
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego with Fourth Recruit Battalion. Outposted to Operator School Company, Amphibian Tractor Battalion, Camp Pendleton, for additional training. Qualified as amphibian tractor crewman. Transferred to 24th Replacement Battalion, attached to Fourth Marine Division at Camp Maui.
Outfit: HQ/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private
MOS: 997 (Amphibian Tractor Crewman)
Important Events:
February 27, 1945 – joined from 24th Replacement Battalion
Transferred to Headquarters and Service Company, 10th Amphibian Tractor Battalion, on 11 April 1945. Duty with 10th Amphtracs through 5 October 1945; transferred to 5th Amphibian Tractor Battalion. On rolls through April 1946 and subsequent discharge.
