BATTLE NARRATIVE operation FORAGER III
First Battalion, 24th Marines on Tinian
July – August 1944
The top brass was real pleased that we were chosen to lead the assault on Tinian. We in the ranks may have been a little proud of ourselves, but not so proud as to step forward and volunteer for the privilege of being first.
Daily Narrative
Campaign Casualties
| Company | Landed | KIA / DOW | WIA | Sick | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Headquarters |
138 |
4 |
10 |
4 |
18 (13%) |
|
Able |
145 |
9 |
38 |
5 |
52 (36%) |
|
Baker |
136 |
3 |
11 |
10 |
24 (18%) |
|
Charlie |
168 |
10 |
28 |
7 |
45 (27%) |
|
Medical |
26 |
5 |
1 |
|
6 (23%) |
|
Replacements (All Companies) |
79 |
3 |
7 |
3 |
13 (16%) |
|
TOTAL |
692 |
34 |
95 |
29 |
158 (23%) |
Notes On This Table
Accounts for casualties sustained between 24 July and 5 August 1944.
“Replacements” joined 28 July 1944 from 2nd Marine Division and were attached through end of battle.
Primary data sources are battalion muster rolls and individual USMC casualty cards.
WIA: any wound caused by enemy action, qualifying for a Purple Heart.
(Does not count multiple wounds suffered by individuals.)
Sick: any ailment requiring evacuation that does not qualify for a Purple Heart.
(Does not count individuals who recuperated and returned prior to end of battle.)