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Veterans Roll of Honor: EDDIE ALBERT REED

Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps

Rank: Gunnery Sergeant

Service history: Gunny Reed was assigned to the Marine Detachment aboard the USS California during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. In 1944 he was transferred to the Third Marine Division and took part in the battle for Iwo Jima.

Awards and Decorations:
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (2 bronze stars)
American Defense Service Medal
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Rifle Sharpshooter badge

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