- SURNAME
Auman
- FORENAME
Joseph Martin
- UNIT
2 Raider Bn (Company E)
- RANK
Private
- NUMBER
293089
- AWARD
Navy Cross
- PLACE
Guadalcanal 1942
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
born 04.01.1922, Chicago, Illinois
enlisted 27.08.1940
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/auman-joseph-martin.4350/CITATION:
Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private Joseph M. Auman (MCSN: 293089), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company E, SECOND Marine Raider Battalion during an engagement with the enemy Japanese forces at Asamana, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 11 November 1942. When his company was forced by overwhelming enemy fire to make a temporary withdrawal, Private Auman, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, manned a machine gun and covered the retirement. Steadfastly remaining at his exposed position, he continued to fire his gun until killed by the enemy. His dauntless courage and outstanding devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave up his life in the defense of his country.
WEB LINKS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_M._Aumanhttps://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/7916
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76222342/joseph-martin-auman
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