John D. New Military person

Private First Class John Dury New (August 12, 1924 – September 25, 1944) was a United States Marine who for his gallantry in action at the cost of his life on Peleliu, posthumously received the Medal of Honor.

Personal facts

John D. New
Birth dateAugust 12, 1924
Birth place
Mobile Alabama
Date of deathSeptember 25, 1944
Place of death
Killed in action
Resting place
Mobile National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military unit
2nd Battalion 7th Marines
service start1941
service end1944

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External resources

  1. http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/HD/Historical/Whos_Who/New_JD.htm
  2. http://www.usmc.mil/moh.nsf/000003c919889c0385255f980058f5b6/0000033ba9f47a7385255fa40058cd08?OpenDocument