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Donald E. Shanks

Private First Class Marine Corps World War II

Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Private First Class
Private First Class
Branch of Service
Marine Corps
Rank
Private First Class
Unit
AA Machine Gun Crewman - 606
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1942 – 1945
Date of Birth
06/19/1922
Date of Death
09/15/1989
Hometown
Paris, OH
Awards & Decorations
Rifle Marksman 300 ct 42, AA Machine Gun Crewman - 606
Burial Location
Union Twp: Milford Center
Monument Paver
Yes — Section E
Overseas Service
participated in seizure, occupation, and defense of Angaur Palau against enemy aircraft from 21 September 1944 to 14 October 1944; 3 December 1942 to 27 February 1945 Asiatic Pacific Area
Township (entering service)
Paris
Township (current / at death)
Paris
School
Marysville High School
Record Authenticated
No

Biography

Overseas service: participated in seizure, occupation, and defense of Angaur Palau against enemy aircraft from 21 September 1944 to 14 October 1944; 3 December 1942 to 27 February 1945 Asiatic Pacific Area. School: Marysville High School.

Source: DD-214, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 629