Donald W. Wolf
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| Donald William Wolf | |
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| February 7, 1919 – October 9, 1942 (aged 23) | |
 Donald W. Wolf |
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| Place of birth | Hart, Michigan |
| Place of death | KIA on Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1939-1942 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Guadalcanal |
| Awards | Navy Cross Purple Heart |
Donald William Wolf (February 7, 1919 – October 9, 1942) was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Wolf, born February 7, 1919 in Hart, Michigan, enlisted in the Marine Corps December 5, 1939. He was killed in action during the Battle of Guadalcanal at the second battle of Mantanikau. He shared in the Presidential Unit Citation awarded the 1st Marine Division and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for leading his platoon in hand-to-hand combat against an overwhelming enemy attacking force.
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In 1944, the high speed transport USS Donald W. Wolf (APD-129) was named in his honor.
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- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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