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  • SURNAME
Dunham
  • FORENAME
Edward Henry
  • UNIT
1 Raider Bn (Company B)
  • RANK
Corporal
  • NUMBER
833149
  • DATE OF DEATH
25th June 1945
  • AGE
22
  • GRAVESITE
Arlington National Cemetery,Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA. Section 34, Site 2822
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 12.03.1923, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, USA
father Henry Gurney Dunham (1895-1955)
mother Nellie J. (nee Williamson) Dunham (1895-1964)
Next of kin - Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Dunham, 48 Oxford Boulevard, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
award Navy Cross
KIA Okinawa
 

DATE OF DEATH:

25-Jun-1945

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/dunham-edward-h.29720/

CITATION:

Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Edward H. Dunham (MCSN: 833149), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as a Platoon Leader, serving with Company B, First Battalion, Fourth Marines, SIXTH Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 23 June 1945. Exposing himself to heavy sniper fire, Corporal Dunham effectively directed tank fire into two Japanese pillboxes, preparing the way for his company to continue its patrol and advance over the next ridge. Fully realizing the immediate danger when his platoon was again pinned down by heavy automatic weapons fire from a well-concealed cave, so situated that tank fire was ineffective and all approaches to it were devoid of cover and swept by fire, he quickly prepared a satchel charge and, running through the heavy fire to the entrance of the cave, succeeded in wiping out this stronghold before he was observed and fatally wounded by another Japanese sniper. By his extreme bravery, skillful tactics under fire and valiant fighting spirit, Corporal Dunham greatly aided in crushing enemy resistance at vital points, thus insuring his company's successful advance. His unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/8039

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/605213/edward-henry-dunham
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