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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Amos G. Gagnon

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Chisolm, Maine

Honored By

Lawrence M. Gagnon

Relationship

Brother

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION, 23RD REGIMENT, COMPANY K. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT IWO JIMA. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BATTLE STARS FOR IWO JIMA, SAIPAN AND ENIWETOK ISLANDS; THE COMBAT RIFLEMAN MEDAL, MARKSMAN RIFLEMAN MEDAL AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.