John Dury New-Mobile, AL
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 30° 40.332 W 088° 03.762
16R E 398200 N 3393756
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action on Peleliu Island, Palau Group on September 25, 1944. He was killed in action. He is buried in Mobile National Cemetery, Mobile AL in Section 7, Site 2147.
Waymark Code: WMX567
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2017
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He was born on August 12, 1924 in Mobile AL and died on September 25, 1944 in Peleliu Island, Peleliu, Palau. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *NEW, JOHN DURY
• Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, 25 September 1944. When a Japanese soldier emerged from a cave in a cliff directly below an observation post and suddenly hurled a grenade into the position from which 2 of our men were directing mortar fire against enemy emplacements, Pfc. New instantly perceived the dire peril to the other marines and, with utter disregard for his own safety, unhesitatingly flung himself upon the grenade and absorbed the full impact of the explosion, thus saving the lives of the 2 observers. Pfc. New's great personal valor and selfless conduct in the face of almost certain death reflect the highest credit upon himself and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Armed Service: Marines
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