John Martin Corcoran
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 487809
May 24, 1923
in Boston, MA
John William Corcoran
Anna G. (Ryan) Corcoran
Details unknown
New Haven Railroad
November 9, 1942
at Boston, MA
January 3, 1943
from 17th Separate Recruit Battalion
February 23, 1945
Killed in action at Iwo Jima
February 23, 1945
Killed in action
2 Rockland Street, West Roxbury, MA – address of mother, Mrs. Anna Corcoran
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp with 17th Separate Recruit Battalion, New River, NC. Outposted directly to Able Company, First Separate Battalion (Reinforced) on 3 January 1943.
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 746 (BARman)
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: PFC
MOS: 746 (BARman)
Important Events:
June 15, 1944 – wounded in action (sprain, right ankle); evacuated to hospital ship USS Samaritan.
Under treatment at US Naval Hospital #10, Aiea Heights, Hawaii. Did not participate in Tinian campaign.
Rejoined the battalion on 14 August 1944.
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: Corporal
MOS: 746 (BARman)
Important Events:
February 23, 1945 – killed in action (internal injuries) when struck by a dud American shell.
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
– with Gold Star
Campaign
Saipan (June 15, 1944)
Iwo Jima (Feb. 23, 1945)
Citation
Service Stories
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Corporal Corcoran was my father’s uncle. My father was named after him. God bless you Corporal Corcoran, and thank you for your great sacrifice to our great country.