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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Howard D. Pumroy

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Kouts, Indiana

Honored By

Marine Corps Brotherhood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AS A MARINE PARATROOPER, SERVED AS A PLATOON SERGEANT IN THE 1ST MARINE PARACHUTE BATTALION AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON D-DAY 7 AUGUST 1942 ON GAVUTU ISLAND BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS DURING THE GUADALCANAL CAMPAIGN. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.