Silver Star Recipient
Killed in Action
1st Marine Division
Wayne A. Carmody
Date of death: September 26, 1944
Burial location: Manila, Philippine Islands
Place of Birth: South Dakota, Ramona
Home of record: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Wayne A. Carmody (MCSN: 0-20213), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Leader attached to the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 26 September 1944. When terrific enemy machine-gun, rifle and mortar fire inflected many casualties and threatened to disorganize his platoon, First Lieutenant Carmody unhesitatingly advanced along the entire platoon front and reorganized his men in the face of imminent personal peril and, locating one of the hostile machine-gun positions, courageously led a fire team forward and succeeded in silencing the emplacement with hand grenades and small-arms fire. Later, when one of the tanks of his platoon bogged down and blocked off the other vehicles, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and reconnoitered for a tank approach route until he was mortally wounded. First Lieutenant Carmody's valiant fighting spirit and unyielding devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 0151 (February 1, 1945)
Action Date: September 26, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division
Wayne Aloysius Carmody was born in Ramona, South Dakota, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody. Wayne and his family moved to Sioux Falls, SD, in 1930 where he attended Cathedral High School. He was an outstanding football player throughout high school and continued so through college. He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame at O'Gorman High School. He attended college at the University of South Dakota, and he graduated in January of 1943. He was posthumously inducted into the USD football Hall of Fame.
Wayne received his appointment for the Marine Corps for active service in April of 1943, soon after he graduated from college.
On September 26th while in Peleliu Is. of the Palau, Islands, First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody's company became engaged in a tough battle. At approximately 4 PM, First Lieutenant Carmody was hit while leading his men in this attack. During the time he was hit, the company was receiving a lot of fire from a hill. Carmody's wounds were very critical. A doctor, the company commander, four stretcher bearers, and a corpsman risked their lives to get Carmody out of the line of fire. All of these men thought highly of First Lieutenant Carmody and went beyond the call of duty to rescue him. Following an operation at the airport Carmody was boarded onto a ship. At this time the doctors gave him a 50-50 chance of survival. First Lieutenant Carmody lived for several days after the attack. He was doing well until one early morning on October 3 poison set in, and First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody died only hours later.
First Lieutenant Carmody was buried at sea Lat. Deg 8 1/2 min South, Long. 150 Deg 4 min East on October 4, 1944 from the USS RELIEF. He was awarded posthumously the Silver Star medal at ceremonies at the Federal building in Sioux Falls after previously having been awarded the Purple Heart. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody received the award in his honor.
First Lieutenant Carmody has one surviving sister Yvonne Due who lives in Florida as well as many nieces and nephews.
First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody
F/2/5th Marines
Wounded in action at Peleliu (gunshot, abdomen) October 3, 1944; died of said wounds October 4, 1944
Buried at sea from USS Relief
Location unknown
(Source: US Rosters of WWII Dead)
Killed in Action
1st Marine Division
Wayne A. Carmody
Date of death: September 26, 1944
Burial location: Manila, Philippine Islands
Place of Birth: South Dakota, Ramona
Home of record: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Wayne A. Carmody (MCSN: 0-20213), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Leader attached to the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 26 September 1944. When terrific enemy machine-gun, rifle and mortar fire inflected many casualties and threatened to disorganize his platoon, First Lieutenant Carmody unhesitatingly advanced along the entire platoon front and reorganized his men in the face of imminent personal peril and, locating one of the hostile machine-gun positions, courageously led a fire team forward and succeeded in silencing the emplacement with hand grenades and small-arms fire. Later, when one of the tanks of his platoon bogged down and blocked off the other vehicles, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and reconnoitered for a tank approach route until he was mortally wounded. First Lieutenant Carmody's valiant fighting spirit and unyielding devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 0151 (February 1, 1945)
Action Date: September 26, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division
Wayne Aloysius Carmody was born in Ramona, South Dakota, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody. Wayne and his family moved to Sioux Falls, SD, in 1930 where he attended Cathedral High School. He was an outstanding football player throughout high school and continued so through college. He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame at O'Gorman High School. He attended college at the University of South Dakota, and he graduated in January of 1943. He was posthumously inducted into the USD football Hall of Fame.
Wayne received his appointment for the Marine Corps for active service in April of 1943, soon after he graduated from college.
On September 26th while in Peleliu Is. of the Palau, Islands, First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody's company became engaged in a tough battle. At approximately 4 PM, First Lieutenant Carmody was hit while leading his men in this attack. During the time he was hit, the company was receiving a lot of fire from a hill. Carmody's wounds were very critical. A doctor, the company commander, four stretcher bearers, and a corpsman risked their lives to get Carmody out of the line of fire. All of these men thought highly of First Lieutenant Carmody and went beyond the call of duty to rescue him. Following an operation at the airport Carmody was boarded onto a ship. At this time the doctors gave him a 50-50 chance of survival. First Lieutenant Carmody lived for several days after the attack. He was doing well until one early morning on October 3 poison set in, and First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody died only hours later.
First Lieutenant Carmody was buried at sea Lat. Deg 8 1/2 min South, Long. 150 Deg 4 min East on October 4, 1944 from the USS RELIEF. He was awarded posthumously the Silver Star medal at ceremonies at the Federal building in Sioux Falls after previously having been awarded the Purple Heart. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody received the award in his honor.
First Lieutenant Carmody has one surviving sister Yvonne Due who lives in Florida as well as many nieces and nephews.
First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody
F/2/5th Marines
Wounded in action at Peleliu (gunshot, abdomen) October 3, 1944; died of said wounds October 4, 1944
Buried at sea from USS Relief
Location unknown
(Source: US Rosters of WWII Dead)
Silver Star Recipient
Killed in Action
1st Marine Division
Wayne A. Carmody
Date of death: September 26, 1944
Burial location: Manila, Philippine Islands
Place of Birth: South Dakota, Ramona
Home of record: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Wayne A. Carmody (MCSN: 0-20213), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Leader attached to the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 26 September 1944. When terrific enemy machine-gun, rifle and mortar fire inflected many casualties and threatened to disorganize his platoon, First Lieutenant Carmody unhesitatingly advanced along the entire platoon front and reorganized his men in the face of imminent personal peril and, locating one of the hostile machine-gun positions, courageously led a fire team forward and succeeded in silencing the emplacement with hand grenades and small-arms fire. Later, when one of the tanks of his platoon bogged down and blocked off the other vehicles, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and reconnoitered for a tank approach route until he was mortally wounded. First Lieutenant Carmody's valiant fighting spirit and unyielding devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 0151 (February 1, 1945)
Action Date: September 26, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division
Wayne Aloysius Carmody was born in Ramona, South Dakota, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody. Wayne and his family moved to Sioux Falls, SD, in 1930 where he attended Cathedral High School. He was an outstanding football player throughout high school and continued so through college. He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame at O'Gorman High School. He attended college at the University of South Dakota, and he graduated in January of 1943. He was posthumously inducted into the USD football Hall of Fame.
Wayne received his appointment for the Marine Corps for active service in April of 1943, soon after he graduated from college.
On September 26th while in Peleliu Is. of the Palau, Islands, First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody's company became engaged in a tough battle. At approximately 4 PM, First Lieutenant Carmody was hit while leading his men in this attack. During the time he was hit, the company was receiving a lot of fire from a hill. Carmody's wounds were very critical. A doctor, the company commander, four stretcher bearers, and a corpsman risked their lives to get Carmody out of the line of fire. All of these men thought highly of First Lieutenant Carmody and went beyond the call of duty to rescue him. Following an operation at the airport Carmody was boarded onto a ship. At this time the doctors gave him a 50-50 chance of survival. First Lieutenant Carmody lived for several days after the attack. He was doing well until one early morning on October 3 poison set in, and First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody died only hours later.
First Lieutenant Carmody was buried at sea Lat. Deg 8 1/2 min South, Long. 150 Deg 4 min East on October 4, 1944 from the USS RELIEF. He was awarded posthumously the Silver Star medal at ceremonies at the Federal building in Sioux Falls after previously having been awarded the Purple Heart. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody received the award in his honor.
First Lieutenant Carmody has one surviving sister Yvonne Due who lives in Florida as well as many nieces and nephews.
First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody
F/2/5th Marines
Wounded in action at Peleliu (gunshot, abdomen) October 3, 1944; died of said wounds October 4, 1944
Buried at sea from USS Relief
Location unknown
(Source: US Rosters of WWII Dead)
Killed in Action
1st Marine Division
Wayne A. Carmody
Date of death: September 26, 1944
Burial location: Manila, Philippine Islands
Place of Birth: South Dakota, Ramona
Home of record: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Wayne A. Carmody (MCSN: 0-20213), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Leader attached to the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 26 September 1944. When terrific enemy machine-gun, rifle and mortar fire inflected many casualties and threatened to disorganize his platoon, First Lieutenant Carmody unhesitatingly advanced along the entire platoon front and reorganized his men in the face of imminent personal peril and, locating one of the hostile machine-gun positions, courageously led a fire team forward and succeeded in silencing the emplacement with hand grenades and small-arms fire. Later, when one of the tanks of his platoon bogged down and blocked off the other vehicles, he again exposed himself to enemy fire and reconnoitered for a tank approach route until he was mortally wounded. First Lieutenant Carmody's valiant fighting spirit and unyielding devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 0151 (February 1, 1945)
Action Date: September 26, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 5th Marines
Division: 1st Marine Division
Wayne Aloysius Carmody was born in Ramona, South Dakota, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody. Wayne and his family moved to Sioux Falls, SD, in 1930 where he attended Cathedral High School. He was an outstanding football player throughout high school and continued so through college. He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame at O'Gorman High School. He attended college at the University of South Dakota, and he graduated in January of 1943. He was posthumously inducted into the USD football Hall of Fame.
Wayne received his appointment for the Marine Corps for active service in April of 1943, soon after he graduated from college.
On September 26th while in Peleliu Is. of the Palau, Islands, First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody's company became engaged in a tough battle. At approximately 4 PM, First Lieutenant Carmody was hit while leading his men in this attack. During the time he was hit, the company was receiving a lot of fire from a hill. Carmody's wounds were very critical. A doctor, the company commander, four stretcher bearers, and a corpsman risked their lives to get Carmody out of the line of fire. All of these men thought highly of First Lieutenant Carmody and went beyond the call of duty to rescue him. Following an operation at the airport Carmody was boarded onto a ship. At this time the doctors gave him a 50-50 chance of survival. First Lieutenant Carmody lived for several days after the attack. He was doing well until one early morning on October 3 poison set in, and First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody died only hours later.
First Lieutenant Carmody was buried at sea Lat. Deg 8 1/2 min South, Long. 150 Deg 4 min East on October 4, 1944 from the USS RELIEF. He was awarded posthumously the Silver Star medal at ceremonies at the Federal building in Sioux Falls after previously having been awarded the Purple Heart. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carmody received the award in his honor.
First Lieutenant Carmody has one surviving sister Yvonne Due who lives in Florida as well as many nieces and nephews.
First Lieutenant Wayne Aloysius Carmody
F/2/5th Marines
Wounded in action at Peleliu (gunshot, abdomen) October 3, 1944; died of said wounds October 4, 1944
Buried at sea from USS Relief
Location unknown
(Source: US Rosters of WWII Dead)
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