Fred Davis, Jr.
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 470540
January 30, 1920
in Asheville, NC
Fred Davis Sr.
Harriett L. (Hallifield) Davis
Weaverville High School
Asbestos applicator
Atlas Home Improvement, Inc.
October 6, 1942
at Raleigh, NC
December 20, 1942
from Casual Company, Parris Island
June 22, 1944
Killed in action at Saipan
June 22, 1944
Killed in action
Rural Route 1, Weaverville, North Carolina – address of wife, Mrs. Kathleen M. Davis
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at Parris Island with Thirteenth Recruit Battalion. Outposted to Able Company, First Separate Battalion (Reinforced) at New River, North Carolina, on 20 December 1942.
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Important Events:
June 22, 1944 – wounded in action (gunshot, back) and evacuated for treatment. Died of wounds same date.
Buried Plot C, Row 3, Grave 16, Second Marine Division Cemetery
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
Campaign
Saipan (June 22, 1944)
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