Jack Winton Aeby
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 386276
May 9, 1914
in North Vernon, IN
Alton Edwin Aeby (d. 1940)
Flossie May (Eller) Aeby
Details unknown
Bus driver
Central Greyhound Lines
March 30, 1942
at Chicago, IL
June 3, 1943
from Rifle Range Detachment, San Diego
June 22, 1944
Killed in action at Saipan
June 22, 1944
Killed in action
1845 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL – address of wife, Mrs. Adeline Marie (Murray) Aeby
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at MCRD San Diego with Second Recruit Battalion. Outposted to Rifle Range Detachment as student coach, spring of 1942. Duty as a rifle coach through May 1943.
Transferred to Charlie Company, First Battalion, 24th Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, on 3 June 1943.
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Sergeant
MOS: 653 (Squad Leader)
Outfit: C/1/24th Marines
Rank: Sergeant
MOS: 653 (Squad Leader)
Important Events:
June 22, 1944 – killed in action (gunshot wound, head) while covering withdrawal of his platoon from Hill 646.
Awarded Silver Star Medal for actions on this date:
When his platoon was ordered to aid the unit on its left during a vigorous attack, Sergeant Aeby courageously led his squad in advance of the rest of his platoon and, effectively directing and controlling the fire of his group, enabled the unit to withdraw without further losses. Remaining in his position until he assured himself that all his men were protected, he then attempted to withdraw but was mortally wounded by hostile sniper fire. Sergeant Aeby’s valiant fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Individual Decorations
Medal
Silver Star
Purple Heart
Campaign
Saipan (June 22, 1944)
Saipan (June 22, 1944)
