Francis Jack Hermansen
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 849486
April 30, 1924
in Stambaugh, MI
Gilbert Herman Hermansen
Emma Mary (Fisher) Hermansen
Details unknown
M. J. Holloway & Co.
in Chicago, IL
May 5, 1943
at Chicago, IL
August 26, 1943
from Camp Elliott
March 7, 1945
Killed in action at Iwo Jima
March 7, 1945
Killed in action
801 Roosevelt Avenue, Stambaugh, MI – address of mother, Mrs. Emma Hermansen
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego with Third Recruit Battalion. Outposted to Camp Elliott for advanced infantry training, July 1943. Joined Charlie Company, First Battalion, 24th Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, 26 August 1943.
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Important Events:
Wounded in action either June 28, 1944 (USMC Casualty Card, commendation citation) or July 1, 1944 (battalion muster roll). Evacuated to a hospital on Saipan.
Awarded commendation for excellent service on Saipan, June 15 – 28.
Returned to duty at assembly area, Saipan, 23 July 1944.
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Corporal
MOS: 746 (Automatic Rifleman)
Important Events:
March 7, 1945 – killed in action (shrapnel, heart); exact circumstances unknown
March 10, 1945 – buried in Pl0t 1, Row 27, Grave 1328, Fourth Marine Division Cemetery
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
– with Gold Star
Letter of Commendation
Campaign
Saipan (June 28, 1944)
Iwo Jima (March 6, 1944)
Saipan (June 15–28, 1944)
Citation
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See above
Francis is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
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