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PFC Basil Joseph Gillis
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PFC Basil Joseph Gillis Veteran

Birth
Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
21 Nov 1943 (aged 18)
Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Monument
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA Add to Map
Plot
Courts of the Missing
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Died at Tarawa, Gilbert Islands

His name is engraved on the 'Wall of the Missing' at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu/Hawaii, United States.

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Rank: Private First Class

Unit: Scout and Sniper Platoon, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps

http://www.ww2awards.com/person/42904

Died at Tarawa, Gilbert Islands

His name is engraved on the 'Wall of the Missing' at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu/Hawaii, United States.

PURPLE HEART

Rank: Private First Class

Unit: Scout and Sniper Platoon, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps

http://www.ww2awards.com/person/42904

Bio by: Tracey C Strong


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MEMORIAL ONLY - NOT ACTUAL GRAVE

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One of 514 MIA's from the Battle of Tarawa for which we conducted extensive research in an attempt to find and return home. If you are a family member, feel free to contact our charitable foundation for more information-www.ChiefRickStone.com


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