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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Arthur C. Falla

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Attleboro, Massachusetts

Honored By

MSgt Russell Rulau

Relationship

Comrade

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED HONORABLY IN U.S. MARINE CORPS DECEMBER 15, 1941 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 1945. OVERSEAS, MAY 20, 1942 THROUGH MAY 1, 1944. PARTICIPATED IN GUADALCANAL AND NEW BRITAIN CAMPAIGNS. WAS AWARDED SILVER STAR MEDAL FOR 'CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY WHILE IN COMBAT WITH THE ENEMY'. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED CAPE GLOUCESTER JANUARY 26, 1944. AWARDED SOLOMON ISLANDS 1992 50TH ANNIVERSARY. DECORATION IN 2002.