USMCR World War II
PFC ALFRED C. BARNES died of wounds Marianas Is, July 27, 1944
Unit Ammo Company, Field Depot, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, 3rd Marine DIVISION 3rd Amphibious Corps, FMF
Hometown: Statesboro, Georgia
Mother, Mrs. Fannie B. Barnes
service# 835154
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Alfred Conley Barnes was born in Statesboro on September 29, 1924. He attended Statesboro High School and played on the football team. Scheduled to graduate with the Class of 1943, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in April of that year and was called to active duty prior to the commencement ceremony. After his basic training, he was assigned to an infantry company in the 3rd Marine Division. His first action with the Division came on July 21, 1944 when he took part in the first assault landings aimed at the recapture of Guam. During the night of July 26, he was mortally wounded during an intense Japanese counterattack aimed at dislodging the Marines from the island. After being evacuated to a hospital ship, PFC Barnes succumbed to his wounds on July 27, 1944.
Source:
BULLOCH COUNTY'S WORLD WAR II ROLL OF HONOR
Contributor: JoAnn HAGANS Harris - [email protected]
PFC ALFRED C. BARNES died of wounds Marianas Is, July 27, 1944
Unit Ammo Company, Field Depot, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, 3rd Marine DIVISION 3rd Amphibious Corps, FMF
Hometown: Statesboro, Georgia
Mother, Mrs. Fannie B. Barnes
service# 835154
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Alfred Conley Barnes was born in Statesboro on September 29, 1924. He attended Statesboro High School and played on the football team. Scheduled to graduate with the Class of 1943, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in April of that year and was called to active duty prior to the commencement ceremony. After his basic training, he was assigned to an infantry company in the 3rd Marine Division. His first action with the Division came on July 21, 1944 when he took part in the first assault landings aimed at the recapture of Guam. During the night of July 26, he was mortally wounded during an intense Japanese counterattack aimed at dislodging the Marines from the island. After being evacuated to a hospital ship, PFC Barnes succumbed to his wounds on July 27, 1944.
Source:
BULLOCH COUNTY'S WORLD WAR II ROLL OF HONOR
Contributor: JoAnn HAGANS Harris - [email protected]
USMCR World War II
PFC ALFRED C. BARNES died of wounds Marianas Is, July 27, 1944
Unit Ammo Company, Field Depot, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, 3rd Marine DIVISION 3rd Amphibious Corps, FMF
Hometown: Statesboro, Georgia
Mother, Mrs. Fannie B. Barnes
service# 835154
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Alfred Conley Barnes was born in Statesboro on September 29, 1924. He attended Statesboro High School and played on the football team. Scheduled to graduate with the Class of 1943, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in April of that year and was called to active duty prior to the commencement ceremony. After his basic training, he was assigned to an infantry company in the 3rd Marine Division. His first action with the Division came on July 21, 1944 when he took part in the first assault landings aimed at the recapture of Guam. During the night of July 26, he was mortally wounded during an intense Japanese counterattack aimed at dislodging the Marines from the island. After being evacuated to a hospital ship, PFC Barnes succumbed to his wounds on July 27, 1944.
Source:
BULLOCH COUNTY'S WORLD WAR II ROLL OF HONOR
Contributor: JoAnn HAGANS Harris - [email protected]
PFC ALFRED C. BARNES died of wounds Marianas Is, July 27, 1944
Unit Ammo Company, Field Depot, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, 3rd Marine DIVISION 3rd Amphibious Corps, FMF
Hometown: Statesboro, Georgia
Mother, Mrs. Fannie B. Barnes
service# 835154
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Alfred Conley Barnes was born in Statesboro on September 29, 1924. He attended Statesboro High School and played on the football team. Scheduled to graduate with the Class of 1943, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in April of that year and was called to active duty prior to the commencement ceremony. After his basic training, he was assigned to an infantry company in the 3rd Marine Division. His first action with the Division came on July 21, 1944 when he took part in the first assault landings aimed at the recapture of Guam. During the night of July 26, he was mortally wounded during an intense Japanese counterattack aimed at dislodging the Marines from the island. After being evacuated to a hospital ship, PFC Barnes succumbed to his wounds on July 27, 1944.
Source:
BULLOCH COUNTY'S WORLD WAR II ROLL OF HONOR
Contributor: JoAnn HAGANS Harris - [email protected]
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