John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Thompson
  • FORENAME
Woodrow Reginald
  • UNIT
1 Raider Bn (Company A)
  • RANK
Sergeant
  • NUMBER
280233
  • DATE OF DEATH
9th October 1942
  • AGE
23
  • GRAVESITE
National Memorial Cemetery,Honolulu,Hawaii Plot C Row 0 Grave 1256
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from West Virginia
born 12.03.1919, Belva, Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
son of Mr and Mrs R.L. Thompson, Bellepoint, West Virginia
entered service 11.01.1940
Next of kin - Father. Robert L. Thompson, Bellepoint, West Virginia
award Navy Cross
KIA Guadalcanal,BSI
 

DATE OF DEATH:

09-Oct-1942

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/thompson-woodrow-r.29807/

CITATION:

Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Woodrow R. Thompson (MCSN: 280233), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company A, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion in action against enemy Japanese forces near the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 8 - 9 October 8 - 9, 1942. When his battalion moved into a defensive position along the Matanikau River, Sergeant Thompson and other members of his platoon bore the brunt of the heavy enemy assault against their hastily prepared positions. Approximately 150 Japanese, stealing through the dense jungle growth under cover of smoke, fiercely attacked the small group of Marines with automatic weapons, hand grenades, and bayonets. Fighting desperately in hand-to-hand combat against the overwhelming hostile forces, Sergeant Thompson refused to be dislodged from his position and after a tremendous toll of the enemy, heroically died at his post. His indomitable fighting spirit and unyielding devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Sergeant Thompson gallantly gave his life for his country.

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3794512/woodrow-reginald-thompson
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