USMCR World War II
PFC Wilmore J. Breaux KIA Iwo Jima
Unit Company I, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division FMF
Hometown: Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin County Louisiana
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raoul Breaux
service# 873950
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Iwo Jima The Sweep to Hill 362A
The front occupied by General Rockey's 5th Division on the morning of 25 February formed a 1,200-yard bow. From advanced positions in the center, held by 2/26, the right flank curved back to the south where 3/26 and one company of 1/26 made contact with the 3d Division.
The 5th Division resumed the attack on 26 February (D-plus-7) in spite of the fact that high ground in the left of the 3d's zone of action had not been cleared. The 26th Marines moved out at 0800 (K-Hour) with the 2d and 3d Battalions and 2/27 in the assault. In the center, Companies D and E of Major Rea's 2d Battalion battled slowly forward against automatic weapons fire from an enemy strong point of pillboxes and caves. In two hours they advanced only 50 yards. Then, at 1000, Company F was committed and passed through Company E, which reverted to battalion reserve. Company F, held in reserve until this day, struck out enthusiastically, reducing the strong point with the aid of tanks from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion. For the first time since landing, Marines of 2/26 could see the enemy they were fighting and close with him, "The result was a definite upsurge of morale.
PFC Wilmore J. Breaux KIA Iwo Jima
Unit Company I, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division FMF
Hometown: Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin County Louisiana
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raoul Breaux
service# 873950
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Iwo Jima The Sweep to Hill 362A
The front occupied by General Rockey's 5th Division on the morning of 25 February formed a 1,200-yard bow. From advanced positions in the center, held by 2/26, the right flank curved back to the south where 3/26 and one company of 1/26 made contact with the 3d Division.
The 5th Division resumed the attack on 26 February (D-plus-7) in spite of the fact that high ground in the left of the 3d's zone of action had not been cleared. The 26th Marines moved out at 0800 (K-Hour) with the 2d and 3d Battalions and 2/27 in the assault. In the center, Companies D and E of Major Rea's 2d Battalion battled slowly forward against automatic weapons fire from an enemy strong point of pillboxes and caves. In two hours they advanced only 50 yards. Then, at 1000, Company F was committed and passed through Company E, which reverted to battalion reserve. Company F, held in reserve until this day, struck out enthusiastically, reducing the strong point with the aid of tanks from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion. For the first time since landing, Marines of 2/26 could see the enemy they were fighting and close with him, "The result was a definite upsurge of morale.
USMCR World War II
PFC Wilmore J. Breaux KIA Iwo Jima
Unit Company I, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division FMF
Hometown: Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin County Louisiana
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raoul Breaux
service# 873950
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Iwo Jima The Sweep to Hill 362A
The front occupied by General Rockey's 5th Division on the morning of 25 February formed a 1,200-yard bow. From advanced positions in the center, held by 2/26, the right flank curved back to the south where 3/26 and one company of 1/26 made contact with the 3d Division.
The 5th Division resumed the attack on 26 February (D-plus-7) in spite of the fact that high ground in the left of the 3d's zone of action had not been cleared. The 26th Marines moved out at 0800 (K-Hour) with the 2d and 3d Battalions and 2/27 in the assault. In the center, Companies D and E of Major Rea's 2d Battalion battled slowly forward against automatic weapons fire from an enemy strong point of pillboxes and caves. In two hours they advanced only 50 yards. Then, at 1000, Company F was committed and passed through Company E, which reverted to battalion reserve. Company F, held in reserve until this day, struck out enthusiastically, reducing the strong point with the aid of tanks from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion. For the first time since landing, Marines of 2/26 could see the enemy they were fighting and close with him, "The result was a definite upsurge of morale.
PFC Wilmore J. Breaux KIA Iwo Jima
Unit Company I, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division FMF
Hometown: Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin County Louisiana
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raoul Breaux
service# 873950
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
Iwo Jima The Sweep to Hill 362A
The front occupied by General Rockey's 5th Division on the morning of 25 February formed a 1,200-yard bow. From advanced positions in the center, held by 2/26, the right flank curved back to the south where 3/26 and one company of 1/26 made contact with the 3d Division.
The 5th Division resumed the attack on 26 February (D-plus-7) in spite of the fact that high ground in the left of the 3d's zone of action had not been cleared. The 26th Marines moved out at 0800 (K-Hour) with the 2d and 3d Battalions and 2/27 in the assault. In the center, Companies D and E of Major Rea's 2d Battalion battled slowly forward against automatic weapons fire from an enemy strong point of pillboxes and caves. In two hours they advanced only 50 yards. Then, at 1000, Company F was committed and passed through Company E, which reverted to battalion reserve. Company F, held in reserve until this day, struck out enthusiastically, reducing the strong point with the aid of tanks from Company B, 5th Tank Battalion. For the first time since landing, Marines of 2/26 could see the enemy they were fighting and close with him, "The result was a definite upsurge of morale.
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