PFC Robert A. Abbott KIA Iwo Jima
Unit 26th Marines 5th Marine Division, FMF
Hometown: NARA records list his Next of Kin's Home of Record as Coffeyville, Kansas.
service# 47452
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
(D+30) 21 March 1945
26th Marines
Weather: Clear.
CT 26 resumed the attack down the remaining corridor at about 0730, with LT 126 and LT 327 advancing, LT 328 holding. During the afternoon LT 126 pinched out LT 327 as slow progress to the northwest was made. Between 1800 and 2000 LT 327 relieved LT 126 in the line. "G" Co reverted to LT 326 at this time, and LT 126 assembled in reserve.
Casualties: - Off, 27 Enl. Returned to duty: - Off, & 5 Enl.
Effective Strength: 82 Off, 1507 Enl.
PFC Robert A. Abbott KIA Iwo Jima
Unit 26th Marines 5th Marine Division, FMF
Hometown: NARA records list his Next of Kin's Home of Record as Coffeyville, Kansas.
service# 47452
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
(D+30) 21 March 1945
26th Marines
Weather: Clear.
CT 26 resumed the attack down the remaining corridor at about 0730, with LT 126 and LT 327 advancing, LT 328 holding. During the afternoon LT 126 pinched out LT 327 as slow progress to the northwest was made. Between 1800 and 2000 LT 327 relieved LT 126 in the line. "G" Co reverted to LT 326 at this time, and LT 126 assembled in reserve.
Casualties: - Off, 27 Enl. Returned to duty: - Off, & 5 Enl.
Effective Strength: 82 Off, 1507 Enl.