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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John F. Ashby

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Springfield, Ohio

Honored By

John Ashby

Relationship

Self

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN SAMOA, GUADALCANAL. INVASION, SEIZURE, OF EMPRESS AUGUSTA BAY BEACHHEAD, BOUGAINVILLE, SOLOMON ISLANDS. NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 22, 1943. FIRST ENGAGEMENT ENEMY, 3RD MARINES. WIDE FRONT ON CAPE TOROKINA AND PURUATA ISLAND. IN CONTINUOUS ACTION FRONT LINE, 52 DAYS. 1943-1945 USS PRESIDENT JACKSON, ONLY MARINE IN CHARGE OF TROOPS AND CARGO.