James served as a Sergeant, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He resided in Pennsylvania prior to the war.
James was "Killed In Action" on Palau Island while serving with a Tank Battalion.
He had served with the Marines for four years and one month at the time of his death.
He was awarded the Purple Heart.
James was buried at sea.
Service # 290441
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
James served as a Sergeant, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He resided in Pennsylvania prior to the war.
James was "Killed In Action" on Palau Island while serving with a Tank Battalion.
He had served with the Marines for four years and one month at the time of his death.
He was awarded the Purple Heart.
James was buried at sea.
Service # 290441
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )