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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Henry Gurke

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Neche, North Dakota

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 3RD MARINE RAIDER BATTALION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM AND COURAGE ON NOVEMBER 9, 1943 ON BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.