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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William F. Reckus

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Thomas B. Corcoran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT IN K COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT (K/3/5), 1ST MARINE DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION IN JANUARY 1944 ON CAPE GLOUCESTER, NEW BRITAIN. AWARDED THE NAVY CROSS AND PURPLE HEART.