My grandfather fell on Namur; Feb 1, 1944. Pfc Edward Pretaboir, 24th Marines, 4th division, B company. From memory, I believe that's right. He hit green beach 2. I was fortunate to visit the battlefield about 20 years ago. It was a proud moment. Ya it's something to listen to you describe details of the fighting, and those Japanese firing positions on green beach 2; and everywhere else for that matter. Good video
This was absolutely great. Thanks for this historical video about little known Roi Namur. I especially took interest having lived on Saipan and Guam and indulging in its ww2 history. I didn't hear any mention of Lee Marvin. He was with the 4th Marine division on Kwajelein and wounded on Saipan. The 4 th Marines were reservist as was 70 percent of the Marines during ww2. They went on to Iwo Jima after Saipan. They took the brunt and took names.
I am familiar with your great-uncles story since my great-uncle was also killed the same day on the same island (Namur). Lt. Power was Company K and my relative (James R. Zarillo) Company M. I worked in Worcester back in 2005 but didn't know a Lt. Power's story. I will be sure to visit his statue next time I am in Massachusetts.
Can someone, any Subject Matter Expert, that know about events that happened during WWII particularly, Kosrae Island, explain something to me. I have a question in regards to the bombing of Kosrae Island on 18 January 1944. I want to know where did the US planes come from. Please email me or leave a message here. OR direct me to where I can get the answer. Thank you.
