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PFC John Yancey Anderson

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PFC John Yancey Anderson

Birth
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Death
8 Jul 1944 (aged 22)
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Burial
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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USMC World War II
PFC John Y. Anderson KIA Marianas Is, July 8, 1944
Unit Company K, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines 2nd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Parents, Father, Mr. Zeb T. Anderson
service# 382064
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart

Details of career here.
The battalion was activated on November 1, 1940, in San Diego and was assigned to the 2nd Marine Brigade. The 2nd Marine Brigade was re-designated February 1, 1941, as 2nd Marine Division. It participated in the action at the Battle of Guadalcanal, Battle of Tarawa, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian and the Battle of Okinawa.
Saipan
The landings began at 07:00 on 15 June 1944
D+24, 9 July
It was to be the final day of a long, grueling campaign. The 6th and 8th Marines came down from the hills to the last western beaches, while the 4th Marine Division, with the 2d Marines attached, reached Marpi Point, the northern end of the island.
USMC World War II
PFC John Y. Anderson KIA Marianas Is, July 8, 1944
Unit Company K, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines 2nd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Parents, Father, Mr. Zeb T. Anderson
service# 382064
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart

Details of career here.
The battalion was activated on November 1, 1940, in San Diego and was assigned to the 2nd Marine Brigade. The 2nd Marine Brigade was re-designated February 1, 1941, as 2nd Marine Division. It participated in the action at the Battle of Guadalcanal, Battle of Tarawa, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian and the Battle of Okinawa.
Saipan
The landings began at 07:00 on 15 June 1944
D+24, 9 July
It was to be the final day of a long, grueling campaign. The 6th and 8th Marines came down from the hills to the last western beaches, while the 4th Marine Division, with the 2d Marines attached, reached Marpi Point, the northern end of the island.

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North Carolina; Private 1st Class, 8 Marines, 2 Marine Division, World War II

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