RAIDERS Gilbert, Orra Eugene

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Gilbert
  • FORENAME
Orra Eugene
  • UNIT
4 Raider Bn (Company P)
  • RANK
Platoon Sergeant
  • NUMBER
287343
  • DATE OF DEATH
29th June 1943
  • AGE
22
  • GRAVESITE
Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 05.07.1920, Kremmling, Grand County, Colorado, USA
father Orra D. Gilbert (1893-1960)
mother Alice L. Gilbert (1895-1981)
resided Bussey, Iowa
enlisted 08.07.1940
Next of kin - Parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Gilbert, Route 2, Bussey, Iowa
award D.S.C.
KIA Viru Harbour,New Georgia,BSI
 

DATE OF DEATH:

29-Jun-1943

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/gilbert-orra-e.29680/

CITATION:

Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Platoon Sergeant Orra E. Gilbert (MCSN: 287343), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as a member of Company P, FOURTH Marine Raider Battalion in action against enemy Japanese forces at Viru Harbor, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 29 June 1943. Leading his platoon in an assault on an enemy machine-gun nest, Platoon Sergeant Gilbert fell seriously wounded close to the front lines. Refusing evacuation or removal to safety, he continued to direct the fire of his platoon under direct hostile observation until he was again hit and killed by heavy enemy fire. His courageous actions contributed much to the defeat of the enemy and in preventing many casualties in his platoon. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by Platoon Sergeant Gilbert on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77213966/orra-eugene-gilbert
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