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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Darrell S. Cole

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Esther, Missouri

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERGEANT. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 23RD MARINES, 4TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 19, 1945. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.