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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Herbert Helpingstine

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Whiting, Indiana

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Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS IN 1942 AT THE AGE OF 20 YEARS AFTER THE JAPANESE EMPIRE BOMBED PEARL HARBOR. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF GUAM, 4TH MARINE DIVISION. AMONG HIS AWARDS AND DECORATIONS IS THE NAVY CROSS -- POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED FOR HIS HEROISM.