Gilbert Lincoln Miller
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 894243
March 30, 1924
in Jasper, IN
Alvin A. Miller
Edith Leona (Brittain) Miller
High School (year)
College (year)
Occupation
Employer
September 29, 1943
at Indianapolis, IN
December 13, 1943
from Camp Elliott
February 21, 1945
Killed in action at Iwo Jima
February 21, 1945
Killed in action
Rural Route #1, Jasper, IN – home of mother, Mrs. Edith Miller
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego with First Recruit Battalion. Outposted to TC Camp Elliott for additional training.
Transferred to Baker Company, First Battalion, 24th Marines at Camp Pendleton on 13 December 1943.
Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Important Events:
June 16, 1944 – wounded in action (cause unknown, slight), not evacuated.
Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Outfit: B/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 745 (Rifleman)
Important Events:
February 21, 1945 – killed in action (shrapnel, head); exact circumstances unknown.
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
– with Gold Star
Campaign
Saipan (June 16, 1944)
Iwo Jima (Feb. 21, 1945)
Citation
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