Remi A. Balduck
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| Remi August Balduck | |
|---|---|
| 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 (b. March 30, 1918, Detroit, Michigan - d. November 9, 1942) enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on September 4, 1940.
Corporal Balduck was killed in action on November 9, 1942, aged 24, while repulsing 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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