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.
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.
Inscription
North Carolina; Private 1st Class, 8 Marines, 2 Marine Division, World War II
Family Members
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Sue D Anderson Atkinson
1906–1958
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Craig Thomas Anderson
1908–1968
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Alma Virginia Anderson McCoy
1910–1987
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Mabel Roela Anderson
1911–1950
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Ossie Mae Anderson Lanning
1913–2004
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Ruth Verdie Anderson Edwards
1916–1953
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Georgia Wilson Anderson Edwards
1920–1990
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Bernice Edna Anderson Rumbough
1924–2013
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Bernie Edwin Anderson
1924–2005
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Madge Anderson Kazlusky
1925–2016
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Carroll Jackson Anderson
1928–2009
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