- SURNAME
Blackwood
- FORENAME
Burese Lee
- UNIT
UDT-15
- RANK
Machinist's Mate Second Class
- NUMBER
8473631
- AWARD
Bronze Star
- PLACE
Iwo Jima, Japan 17th February 1945
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died on USS Blessman off Iwo Jima - air raid - See Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/blackwood-burese-lee.60/CITATION:
Bronze Star : For heroic action as a member of an underwater demolition team during the capture of enemy Japanese-held Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Feb. 17, 1945. Brave in the face of hostile rifle, machine-gun and mortar fire, Blackwood aided in preparing the way for the operations of combat troops and, by his skill, determination and aggressiveness, contributed materially to the success of this hazardous mission. His gallant performance of duty throughout reflects the highest credit upon Blackwood and the United States Naval Service.
