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Corp William Francis “Fraser” Cain Jr.

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Corp William Francis “Fraser” Cain Jr. Veteran

Birth
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
Death
10 Jul 1943 (aged 22)
Burial
San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section J Grave # 873
Memorial ID
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1st Raider Battalion (Edson's Raiders) Company D USMC commanded by Lt. Colonel Merrit A. Edson. William died at Enogai-Bairoko trail New Georgia Western Solomon Islands. Quote from "Edson's Raider's" by Alexander-"For heroic action on July 7, 8, and 10, Corporal Cain was posthumously awarded the Army Distinguished Service Cross." KIA on the Enogai-Bairoko trail on New Georgia, Western Solomon Islands. Book is available for review.
1st Raider Battalion (Edson's Raiders) Company D USMC commanded by Lt. Colonel Merrit A. Edson. William died at Enogai-Bairoko trail New Georgia Western Solomon Islands. Quote from "Edson's Raider's" by Alexander-"For heroic action on July 7, 8, and 10, Corporal Cain was posthumously awarded the Army Distinguished Service Cross." KIA on the Enogai-Bairoko trail on New Georgia, Western Solomon Islands. Book is available for review.


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  • Created by: William Ward Relative Niece/Nephew
  • Added: Jan 26, 2002
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6126385/william_francis-cain: accessed ), memorial page for Corp William Francis “Fraser” Cain Jr. (25 Aug 1920–10 Jul 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6126385, citing Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA; Maintained by William Ward (contributor 46518228).