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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John James Creech, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Antigo, Wisconsin

Honored By

Robin T. Ray

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE, WAS A MEMBER OF B COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 8TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION. HE WENT ASHORE WITH THE LAST WAVE OF THE INVASION FORCE TO LAND ON RED BEACH. THE TIDE WAS TOO LOW FOR THE LANDING CRAFT TO CLEAR THE REEF, SO THE BOATS STOPPED ABOUT 500 YARDS FROM THE BEACH, AND THE MEN HAD TO WADE IN. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON NOVEMBER 20, 1943, THE FIRST DAY OF THE INVASION.