Harold G. Epperson Military person

Private First Class Harold Glenn Epperson, USMCR (July 14, 1923, Akron, Ohio - June 25, 1944, at Saipan) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military honor, for his actions during the World War II Battle of Saipan.

Personal facts

Harold G. Epperson
Birth dateJuly 14, 1923
Birth place
Akron Ohio
Date of deathJune 25, 1944
Place of death
Killed in action
Resting place
Winchester Kentucky

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
Battle of Saipan
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military unit
1st Battalion 6th Marines
service start1942
service end1944

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External resources

  1. http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/HD/Historical/Whos_Who/Epperson_HG.htm
  2. http://massillonwhsaa.org/distinguished.htm
  3. http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e4/epperson.htm
  4. http://www.usmc.mil/moh.nsf/000003c919889c0385255f980058f5b6/000003c919889c0385255fa300724c46?OpenDocument