Remi A. Balduck
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Remi August Balduck | |
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March 30, 1918 - November 9, 1942 | |
Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan |
Place of death | KIA at Guadalcanal |
Allegiance | USMC |
Rank | Corporal |
Battles/wars | Battle of Guadalcanal |
Awards | Navy Cross Purple Heart |
Remi August Balduck was born 30 March 1918 in Detroit, Michigan. Balduck enlisted in the United States Marine Corps 4 September 1940. Corporal Balduck was killed in action 9 November 1942 while leading the repulse of a Japanese frontal attack against American positions on Guadalcanal. For his actions he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
In 1944, the high-speed transport USS Balduck (APD-132) was named in his honor.
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