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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Darrel K. Gehris

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Honored By

David K. Gehris

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DARREL GEHRIS ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS ON MARCH 17, 1943 AND SERVED IN THE 2ND DIVISION, 29TH MARINES. HE SERVED IN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC THEATER FROM DECEMBER 30, 1943 TO SEPTEMBER 26, 1944 AND HE FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF SAIPAN FROM JUNE 15, 1944 UNTIL WOUNDED ON JUNE 17, 1944. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART ON JULY 30, 1944 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE MEDICAL DISCHARGE IN FEBRUARY 1945 DUE TO WOUNDS SUSTAINED IN THE BATTLE OF SAIPAN.