RAIDERS Maassen, Dale George

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Maassen
  • FORENAME
Dale George
  • UNIT
4 Raider Bn (Company Q)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
457309
  • DATE OF DEATH
20th July 1943
  • AGE
19
  • GRAVESITE
Manila American Cemetery,Philippines Plot F Row 14 Grave 21
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 15.11.1923, Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
father Julieus Gustav Maassen (1887-1960)
mother Sena Katherine (nee Andersen) Maassen (1889-1967)
from Iowa
award D.S.C.
KIA Bairoko,New Georgia,BSI
 

DATE OF DEATH:

20-Jul-1943

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/maassen-dale-g.29686/

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 Private First Class Dale G. Maassen (MCSN: 457309), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company Q, FOURTH Marine Raider Battalion, in the early part of the engagement at Bairoko Harbor, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 20 July 1943. Severely wounded a moment after taking over a machine gun when a member of his squad was fatally injured, Private First Class Maassen stayed at his post knowing that the continued operation of his weapon was essential to the movement of his company. Private Maassen died of the wounds he had ignored in order to deliver well-aimed fire when it was needed most. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by Private First Class Maassen 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/56761831/dale-george-maassen
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