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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Christ Eugene Zurek

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Ron Zurek

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CORPORAL, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. SERVED DURING WWII IN THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 26TH REGIMENT, 5TH DIVISION FROM DECEMBER 23, 1943 TO APRIL 1, 1946. HE WAS SKILLED WITH THE BAYONET AND A SHARPSHOOTER WITH THE M-1 RIFLE. DURING A TOUR OF DUTY IN THE PACIFIC, HE WAS WOUNDED BY SHRAPNEL MARCH 2, 1945 AT IWO JIMA, VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN WHILE ON A MORTAR CREW.