RAIDERS Key, Eugene Morland

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  • SURNAME
Key
  • FORENAME
Eugene Morland
  • UNIT
1 Raider Bn (Company B)
  • RANK
First Lieutenant
  • NUMBER
0-7597
  • DATE OF DEATH
7th August 1942
  • AGE
25
  • GRAVESITE
Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Block 6, Lot 98/H
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 05.10.1916, Milam County, Texas
father Ira Floyd Key (1886-1943)
mother Agnes Sears (nee Haynie) Key (1887-1965)
enlisted 02.1941
commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant 29.05.1941
promoted 1st Lieutenant 04.06.1942
award Navy Cross
KIA Tulagi,BSI (sniper fire)
 

DATE OF DEATH:

07-Aug-1942

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/key-eugene-m.29750/

CITATION:

Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Eugene Morland Key (MCSN: 0-7597), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the FIRST Marine Raider Battalion, during the landing assault and seizure of enemy Japanese-held Tulagi Island, British Solomon Islands, on 7 August 1942. When his platoon was attacked from the flank by a group of hostile snipers, First Lieutenant Key, although mortally wounded, worked his way forward until he could throw hand grenades into the enemy position. By his indomitable fighting spirit and outstanding skill, he destroyed Japanese resistance at this point and enabled his platoon to advance without further loss. His great personal valor was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the defense of his country.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/8086

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51155899/eugene-morland-key
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