USMCR World War II
CPL Anthony C. Baranowski KIA February 27, 1945
Unit Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines 3rd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown:Long Beach, California
Son of Louis and Anna (Lewkowski) Baranowski
Wife Mrs. Barbara Baranowski
service# 342151
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
The battalion was activated on 1 March 1942 at San Diego, California and were assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division. They were reassigned during August 1942 to Amphibious Corps, Pacific Fleet and shortly thereafter relocated during September 1942 to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and reassigned to the 3rd Marine Division. They deployed during January–February 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand and from there participated in the following World War II Campaigns:
Bougainville Campaign (1 November 1943 – 21 August 1945)
Northern Solomons (January 1942 – 21 August 1945)
Battle of Guam (21 July – 10 August 1944)
Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945)
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Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal Battalion: 1st Battalion Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 36960 (October 14, 1946)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Anthony Casey Baranowski (MCSN: 342151), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in a platoon of Company A, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 27 February 1945. With the fire of two hostile machine guns disrupting the advance of his platoon, Corporal Baranowski boldly crawled forward to within five feet of the enemy emplacement and, spraying the position with rifle bullets, succeeded in silencing the first of these weapons. Proceeding to the second pillbox which was delivering heavy barrages into the Marine lines, Corporal Baranowski threw two hand grenades into the emplacement, sustaining a fatal wound from the last burst of fire emanating from the fortification just before the explosives neutralized it. His daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and heroic devotion to duty in the face of grave danger were important factors in the success of his platoon's mission and reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
CPL Anthony C. Baranowski KIA February 27, 1945
Unit Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines 3rd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown:Long Beach, California
Son of Louis and Anna (Lewkowski) Baranowski
Wife Mrs. Barbara Baranowski
service# 342151
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
The battalion was activated on 1 March 1942 at San Diego, California and were assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division. They were reassigned during August 1942 to Amphibious Corps, Pacific Fleet and shortly thereafter relocated during September 1942 to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and reassigned to the 3rd Marine Division. They deployed during January–February 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand and from there participated in the following World War II Campaigns:
Bougainville Campaign (1 November 1943 – 21 August 1945)
Northern Solomons (January 1942 – 21 August 1945)
Battle of Guam (21 July – 10 August 1944)
Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945)
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Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal Battalion: 1st Battalion Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 36960 (October 14, 1946)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Anthony Casey Baranowski (MCSN: 342151), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in a platoon of Company A, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 27 February 1945. With the fire of two hostile machine guns disrupting the advance of his platoon, Corporal Baranowski boldly crawled forward to within five feet of the enemy emplacement and, spraying the position with rifle bullets, succeeded in silencing the first of these weapons. Proceeding to the second pillbox which was delivering heavy barrages into the Marine lines, Corporal Baranowski threw two hand grenades into the emplacement, sustaining a fatal wound from the last burst of fire emanating from the fortification just before the explosives neutralized it. His daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and heroic devotion to duty in the face of grave danger were important factors in the success of his platoon's mission and reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
USMCR World War II
CPL Anthony C. Baranowski KIA February 27, 1945
Unit Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines 3rd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown:Long Beach, California
Son of Louis and Anna (Lewkowski) Baranowski
Wife Mrs. Barbara Baranowski
service# 342151
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
The battalion was activated on 1 March 1942 at San Diego, California and were assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division. They were reassigned during August 1942 to Amphibious Corps, Pacific Fleet and shortly thereafter relocated during September 1942 to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and reassigned to the 3rd Marine Division. They deployed during January–February 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand and from there participated in the following World War II Campaigns:
Bougainville Campaign (1 November 1943 – 21 August 1945)
Northern Solomons (January 1942 – 21 August 1945)
Battle of Guam (21 July – 10 August 1944)
Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945)
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Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal Battalion: 1st Battalion Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 36960 (October 14, 1946)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Anthony Casey Baranowski (MCSN: 342151), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in a platoon of Company A, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 27 February 1945. With the fire of two hostile machine guns disrupting the advance of his platoon, Corporal Baranowski boldly crawled forward to within five feet of the enemy emplacement and, spraying the position with rifle bullets, succeeded in silencing the first of these weapons. Proceeding to the second pillbox which was delivering heavy barrages into the Marine lines, Corporal Baranowski threw two hand grenades into the emplacement, sustaining a fatal wound from the last burst of fire emanating from the fortification just before the explosives neutralized it. His daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and heroic devotion to duty in the face of grave danger were important factors in the success of his platoon's mission and reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
CPL Anthony C. Baranowski KIA February 27, 1945
Unit Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines 3rd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown:Long Beach, California
Son of Louis and Anna (Lewkowski) Baranowski
Wife Mrs. Barbara Baranowski
service# 342151
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
The battalion was activated on 1 March 1942 at San Diego, California and were assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division. They were reassigned during August 1942 to Amphibious Corps, Pacific Fleet and shortly thereafter relocated during September 1942 to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and reassigned to the 3rd Marine Division. They deployed during January–February 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand and from there participated in the following World War II Campaigns:
Bougainville Campaign (1 November 1943 – 21 August 1945)
Northern Solomons (January 1942 – 21 August 1945)
Battle of Guam (21 July – 10 August 1944)
Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945)
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Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal Battalion: 1st Battalion Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 36960 (October 14, 1946)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Anthony Casey Baranowski (MCSN: 342151), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader in a platoon of Company A, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 27 February 1945. With the fire of two hostile machine guns disrupting the advance of his platoon, Corporal Baranowski boldly crawled forward to within five feet of the enemy emplacement and, spraying the position with rifle bullets, succeeded in silencing the first of these weapons. Proceeding to the second pillbox which was delivering heavy barrages into the Marine lines, Corporal Baranowski threw two hand grenades into the emplacement, sustaining a fatal wound from the last burst of fire emanating from the fortification just before the explosives neutralized it. His daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and heroic devotion to duty in the face of grave danger were important factors in the success of his platoon's mission and reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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