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Frost, Raymond C.

Nationality:
American

Biography

Raymond C. Frost was also entitled to wear the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for the 4th Marine Division.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps
Citation:
"During action against enemy Japanese forces at Saipan, Marianas Islands, on 20 June 1944. Lead his squad in an attack against a strongly entrenched enemy retarding the advance of his company, Corporal Frost fearlessly advanced thru a direct line of enemy fire and, boldly charging the heavily fortified cave alone, suceeded in wiping out the strong point and killing twelve Japanese troops."
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps
Awarded posthumously for wounds received on 20 June1944 at Saipan, Marianas Islands
Purple Heart

Sources

  • - Writings from Secretary of the Navy

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