Lionel Victor Bolduc
Marine Corps Reserve | Service Number 459738
June 28, 1925
in Willimansett, MA
Euclide Bolduc
Marie-Reine “Irene” (Belanger) Bolduc
Chicopee Trade School
Spinner
American Thread Company
September 15, 1942
at Springfield, MA
November 15, 1942
from 10th Separate Recruit Bn.
March 7, 1945
Killed in action at Iwo Jima
March 7, 1945
Killed in action
23 Celestine Street, Willimansett, MA – home of parents, Euclide and Irene Bolduc
Service & Campaigns
Boot camp at Parris Island with Second Recruit Battalion; completed training at New River, NC with 10th Separate Recruit Battalion. Outposted to Able Company, First Separate Battalion (Reinforced) at New River on 15 November 1942.
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 745 (Rifleman
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 746 (Automatic Rifleman)
Important Events:
July 6, 1944 – killed in action (shrapnel, right shoulder); evacuated to USS Relief for treatment
Did not participate in Tinian campaign due to wounds. Transported to US Naval Hospital #10 at Aiea Heights, Hawaii, for treatment. Admitted 25 July 1944, discharged date unknown. Rejoined Able Company, 24th Marines at Camp Maui on 29 August 1944.
Outfit: A/1/24th Marines
Rank: Corporal
MOS: 737 (Rifle NCO)
Important Events:
March 7, 1945 – killed in action (gunshot, head); exact circumstances unknown
March 12, 1945 – buried in Plot 1 Row 33, Grave 1633, Fourth Marine Division Cemetery
Individual Decorations
Medal
Purple Heart
– with Gold Star
Campaign
Saipan (July 6, 1944)
Iwo Jima (March 7, 1945)
Citation
Thank You for putting my Uncles pictures and information. I have a book from 24th Marines during WW II. Also in the book is a picture PFC Rene Gagnon and wife with PH.M John H Bradley.
My name is Edward Bolduc from Pawtucket, R.I. . I am proud of the Bolduc legacy in the second world war. Lionel must have been a very brave man who gave his life for his country. I also had six brothers who served in the war. Fortunately they all came home safely. God bless all of them.
What a wonderful tribute to such an outstanding young man. I felt sad for the family and their loss. My father and his three brothers fought in europe in the canadian army. The Bolduc family served both our countries proudly and it is important we remember and honor them. Thank you.
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209-345-8329 Marie Joiner my Granfather was George Bolduc