Herman served in the US Marines and was a Private 5 when he died in Okinawa in a surprise attack by the Japanese. Herman was hit in the head by a Japanese knee mortar. He died instantly. He was 19 years old.
He was buried at the 'Punchbowl' in Honolulu, Hawaii.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Section N Site 1358
** A very special thank you to Wings214
for sponsoring this memorial **
Herman served in the US Marines and was a Private 5 when he died in Okinawa in a surprise attack by the Japanese. Herman was hit in the head by a Japanese knee mortar. He died instantly. He was 19 years old.
He was buried at the 'Punchbowl' in Honolulu, Hawaii.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Section N Site 1358
** A very special thank you to Wings214
for sponsoring this memorial **
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Michigan.
Family Members
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Pearl Jennette Batts
1911–1912
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Janet Pearl Batts Yntema
1912–1998
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John Raymond "Jack" Batts Jr
1914–2010
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Marvin John "Marv" Batts
1916–2005
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Edna Harriett Batts Sprik
1918–1999
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Erma Jane Batts
1920–1920
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Emma (Erma) Jane Batts
1921–1936
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Phyllis Lorraine Batts Tomas
1923–1994
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Lillian Ann Batts Sparger
1924–2012
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Robert Howard "Bob" Batts
1928–2019
