Robert Edward Newbury

Boot camp at New River, North Carolina with Sixth Separate Recruit Battalion. directly to First Separate Battalion (Reinforced) at New River on 19 October 1942.

Assigned duty with Dog Company, First Separate Battalion (Reinforced) on 10 November 1942.

Outfit: D/1/24th Marines (2nd MG Platoon)
Rank: Corporal
MOS: 652 (Section Leader)

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Outfit: C/1/24th Marines (MG Platoon)
Rank: Corporal
MOS: 653 (Squad Leader)
Important Events: 
July 8, 1944 – killed in action (gunshot wounds) while attempting to rescue wounded Marines. Received Silver Star Medal for actions on this date:

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Robert E. Newbury (MCSN: 432539), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Leader of a Machine Gun Squad serving with the First Battalion, Twenty-fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan Island, Mariana Islands, 8 July 1944. Courageous and aggressive in the face of terrific fire from Japanese guns, Corporal Newbury rendered valiant service throughout the invasion and, by his technical skill and inspiring conduct, contributed materially to the success of a vital campaign. On July 8 1944, he voluntarily advanced alone under heavy enemy rifle fire to a point just forward of the company’s front lines to rescue some wounded Marines and was killed in his heroic attempt. His self-sacrificing spirit and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Newbury and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

July 9, 1944 – buried in Plot E, Row 9, Grave 14, Second Marine Division Cemetery

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