Herman Conway Middleton
"Conway"
Marine Corps Regular | Service Number 820614
May 22, 1924
in Calvert, TX
John Herman Middleton
Rita Bernice (Hunt) Middleton
Calvert High School
National Youth Administration
Inks Dam fish hatchery
February 19, 1943
at San Antonio, TX
September 20, 1944
from Fourth Pioneer Battalion
February 20, 1945
Killed in action at Iwo Jima
February 20, 1945
Killed in action
PO Box 514, Calvert, TX – address of parents, John & Rita Middleton
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego with Sixth Recruit Battalion. Assigned to Easy Company, Second Battalion (Pioneers), 20th Marines at Camp Pendleton.
On 6 January 1944, promoted to PFC and designated part of the company rear echelon. Rejoined company at Camp Maui, Hawaii, after their return from Marshall Islands. In spring 1944, temporary duty with Fourth Motor Transport Battalion as gas station attendant.
From 15 June through 5 August 1944, participated in the campaigns for Saipan and Tinian. Private first class; primary MOS 745 (Rifleman).
Transferred following regimental reorganization in fall of 1944; assigned to Able Company, First Battalion, 24th Marines on 20 September 1944.
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 746 (BARman)
Important Events:
February 20, 1945 – killed in action (shrapnel wound, head); exact circumstances unknown.
Individual Decorations
Medal
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Campaign
Unknown
Iwo Jima (Feb. 20, 1945)
Citation
Citation needed
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