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John Forbes [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Took part in the initial landing at Iwo Jima, and was in continuous combat until the day of his death.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Education Details: 
Davidson College class of 1946
Family Details: 

Dr. & Mrs. J. S. Forbes - Salisbury, NC

First Name: 
John
KIA / MIA Place: 
Iwo Jima, Japan
KIA Date: 
3/2/1944
Last Name: 
Forbes
Middle Name: 
E.
Military Details: 
Camp Pendleton, CA, Jacksonville, FL, Parris Island, Japan
Military Rank: 
PFC
Source: 

Davidson College notebook

Military Unit: 
26th Marines, 5th Marine Division
Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

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