PFC Harold S. Brewer KIA March 1, 1945
Unit Company E, 2nd Battalion, 21st Marines 3rd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown: Walhalla, South Carolina
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brewer
Service# 813509
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
The 21st Marine Regiment was activated on July 14, 1942, at Camp Elliot, San Diego, California, but was actually organized at New River, North Carolina Many of the first members of the regiment came from the 6th Marine Regiment. They were assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, however from January to June 1943 they were an independent regiment. During the war, the regiment took part in the Battle of Bougainville, Battle of Guam and the Battle of Iwo Jima.
PFC Harold S. Brewer KIA March 1, 1945
Unit Company E, 2nd Battalion, 21st Marines 3rd Marine Division, FMF
Hometown: Walhalla, South Carolina
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brewer
Service# 813509
Awards: World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Details of career here.
The 21st Marine Regiment was activated on July 14, 1942, at Camp Elliot, San Diego, California, but was actually organized at New River, North Carolina Many of the first members of the regiment came from the 6th Marine Regiment. They were assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, however from January to June 1943 they were an independent regiment. During the war, the regiment took part in the Battle of Bougainville, Battle of Guam and the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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