RAIDERS Auman, Joseph Martin

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Auman
  • FORENAME
Joseph Martin
  • UNIT
2 Raider Bn (Company E)
  • RANK
Private
  • NUMBER
293089​
  • DATE OF DEATH
12th November 1942
  • AGE
20​
  • GRAVESITE
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Grave W, Lot 82, Section 52. Memorial ID 76222342
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 04.01.1922, Chicago, Illinois
Next of kin - Grandmother, Mrs. Delia Mulheran, 7915 South Morgan St., Chicago, Illinois
enlisted 27.08.1940
award Navy Cross
KIA Guadalcanal, BSI
 

DATE OF DEATH:

12-Nov-1942

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/auman-joseph-martin.29701/

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._Auman
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/7916

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76222342/joseph-martin-auman
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