Enlisted at New York City on 29 January 1943; boot camp at Parris Island with 10th Recruit Battalion. Outposted to Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Virginia.
Guard duty at NOB Norfolk until 27 October 1944, at which time transferred to 30th Replacement Draft. To Hawaii; draft attached to Fourth Marine Division for Operation DETACHMENT.
Assigned to Baker Company, First Battalion, 24th Marines as battle replacement; officially taken up on rolls as of 28 February 1945.
I’m the son of a Marine who served in WWII. He enlisted along with his cousin (and best friend) John J. “Jackie” Miller, who I knew was in the 24th Marines but I’ve just learned was in B 1-24. He was killed on Iwo Jima and my father was hurt by his loss to the day he died. I’ve tried to learn more about Jackie and his service, and this website is an eye opener. I’m going to look around and see what else is available, I’ve always wondered if there exists some unit daily report or the like that covers the events around his death. Please contact me if such information exists. If it makes any difference I am a veteran myself, a retired Master Sergeant from 23 years in the Army (I know, I know, my father was proud but did bust my balls about which service I joined!).
Thanks
Tim McCool