RAIDERS Cail, Elden Howard

Regimental
By Steve Brown
Into the Jaws of Death
By Robert Lyman

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Cail
  • FORENAME
Elden Howard
  • UNIT
former 4 Raider Bn (Company B)
  • RANK
Sergeant
  • NUMBER
350342
  • DATE OF DEATH
28th July 1944
  • AGE
21
  • GRAVESITE
Pine Tree Cemetery, Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA. Row J, Plot 28
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 25.09.1922, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
resided Brownville Junction, Maine
Next of kin - Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L, Cail, Rolf Road, Brownville Junction, Maine
award Navy Cross
KIA Guam,Marianas Is.
 

DATE OF DEATH:

28-Jul-1944

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/cail-elden-h.29710/

CITATION:

Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Elden H. Cail (MCSN: 350342), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Machine-Gunner with the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, during the recapture of the enemy Japanese-held Island of Guam in the Marianas on 28 July 1944. An aggressive and valiant fighter, unwavering in the performance of duty, Corporal Cail daringly risked his life to hold his gun on the line in the face of the most devastating mortar and machine-gun fire of the enemy. Manning his weapon steadfastly through two fierce hostile charges, he personally destroyed ten Japanese before sustaining a mortal wound and then continued his determined fire until he succumbed. His exceptional fortitude, courageous initiative and self-sacrificing service reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Cail and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific Forces: Serial 004211 (January 4, 1945)

Action Date: 28-Jul-44
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 4th Marines (Rein.), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131265387/elden-howard-cail
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