Elden served as a Corporal, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He resided in Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County, Maine prior to the war.
Elden was "Killed In Action" on Guam during the war.
He was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 350342
Special thanks to:
Raiderman for discovering where he was interred!
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
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( Below info submitted by: wings214 )
Navy Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Elden H. Cail (MCSN: 350342), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Machine-Gunner with the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, during the recapture of the enemy Japanese-held Island of Guam in the Marianas on 28 July 1944. An aggressive and valiant fighter, unwavering in the performance of duty, Corporal Cail daringly risked his life to hold his gun on the line in the face of the most devastating mortar and machine-gun fire of the enemy. Manning his weapon steadfastly through two fierce hostile charges, he personally destroyed ten Japanese before sustaining a mortal wound and then continued his determined fire until he succumbed. His exceptional fortitude, courageous initiative and self-sacrificing service reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Cail and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific Forces: Serial 004211 (January 4, 1945)
Action Date: 28-Jul-44
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 4th Marines (Rein.), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade
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He resided in Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County, Maine prior to the war.
Elden was "Killed In Action" on Guam during the war.
He was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 350342
Special thanks to:
Raiderman for discovering where he was interred!
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
( Below info submitted by: wings214 )
Navy Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Elden H. Cail (MCSN: 350342), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Machine-Gunner with the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, during the recapture of the enemy Japanese-held Island of Guam in the Marianas on 28 July 1944. An aggressive and valiant fighter, unwavering in the performance of duty, Corporal Cail daringly risked his life to hold his gun on the line in the face of the most devastating mortar and machine-gun fire of the enemy. Manning his weapon steadfastly through two fierce hostile charges, he personally destroyed ten Japanese before sustaining a mortal wound and then continued his determined fire until he succumbed. His exceptional fortitude, courageous initiative and self-sacrificing service reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Cail and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific Forces: Serial 004211 (January 4, 1945)
Action Date: 28-Jul-44
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 4th Marines (Rein.), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade
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Elden served as a Corporal, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
He resided in Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County, Maine prior to the war.
Elden was "Killed In Action" on Guam during the war.
He was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 350342
Special thanks to:
Raiderman for discovering where he was interred!
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
( Below info submitted by: wings214 )
Navy Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Elden H. Cail (MCSN: 350342), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Machine-Gunner with the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, during the recapture of the enemy Japanese-held Island of Guam in the Marianas on 28 July 1944. An aggressive and valiant fighter, unwavering in the performance of duty, Corporal Cail daringly risked his life to hold his gun on the line in the face of the most devastating mortar and machine-gun fire of the enemy. Manning his weapon steadfastly through two fierce hostile charges, he personally destroyed ten Japanese before sustaining a mortal wound and then continued his determined fire until he succumbed. His exceptional fortitude, courageous initiative and self-sacrificing service reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Cail and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific Forces: Serial 004211 (January 4, 1945)
Action Date: 28-Jul-44
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 4th Marines (Rein.), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade
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He resided in Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County, Maine prior to the war.
Elden was "Killed In Action" on Guam during the war.
He was awarded the "Navy Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 350342
Special thanks to:
Raiderman for discovering where he was interred!
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
( Below info submitted by: wings214 )
Navy Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Elden H. Cail (MCSN: 350342), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Machine-Gunner with the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, during the recapture of the enemy Japanese-held Island of Guam in the Marianas on 28 July 1944. An aggressive and valiant fighter, unwavering in the performance of duty, Corporal Cail daringly risked his life to hold his gun on the line in the face of the most devastating mortar and machine-gun fire of the enemy. Manning his weapon steadfastly through two fierce hostile charges, he personally destroyed ten Japanese before sustaining a mortal wound and then continued his determined fire until he succumbed. His exceptional fortitude, courageous initiative and self-sacrificing service reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Cail and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific Forces: Serial 004211 (January 4, 1945)
Action Date: 28-Jul-44
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Regiment: 4th Marines (Rein.), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade
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