STEWART, Gordon R, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, Service# 354008, Enl: New York, d. 26-Sep-1942
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The morning of September 26 dawned with the promise of another hot day. 2/5 began to work their way down the Matanikau towards the sea, keeping an eye on the opposing bank for any Japanese movement. The morning and early afternoon were quiet, until Company E attempted to cross. Then the Japanese opened up with everything they had. Captain Tom Richard rushed his Company G to the very mouth of the Matanikau, hoping that shallower water would make the crossing easier and enable him to turn the flank of the enemy defenses. There was no cover for the Marines once they splashed into the water, and automatic weapons fire tore through them. Pvt George Stewart had taken no more than a few steps into the water when an enemy projectile ended his life. His friend Pvt Ray Maassen fell almost at his side. All told, Company G lost 25 Marines killed and wounded in the abortive attack. Of these, seven – including Stewart and Maassen – were never recovered. They may have been washed away by the river, or buried in a temporary grave.
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The morning of September 26 dawned with the promise of another hot day. 2/5 began to work their way down the Matanikau towards the sea, keeping an eye on the opposing bank for any Japanese movement. The morning and early afternoon were quiet, until Company E attempted to cross. Then the Japanese opened up with everything they had. Captain Tom Richard rushed his Company G to the very mouth of the Matanikau, hoping that shallower water would make the crossing easier and enable him to turn the flank of the enemy defenses. There was no cover for the Marines once they splashed into the water, and automatic weapons fire tore through them. Pvt George Stewart had taken no more than a few steps into the water when an enemy projectile ended his life. His friend Pvt Ray Maassen fell almost at his side. All told, Company G lost 25 Marines killed and wounded in the abortive attack. Of these, seven – including Stewart and Maassen – were never recovered. They may have been washed away by the river, or buried in a temporary grave.
STEWART, Gordon R, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, Service# 354008, Enl: New York, d. 26-Sep-1942
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The morning of September 26 dawned with the promise of another hot day. 2/5 began to work their way down the Matanikau towards the sea, keeping an eye on the opposing bank for any Japanese movement. The morning and early afternoon were quiet, until Company E attempted to cross. Then the Japanese opened up with everything they had. Captain Tom Richard rushed his Company G to the very mouth of the Matanikau, hoping that shallower water would make the crossing easier and enable him to turn the flank of the enemy defenses. There was no cover for the Marines once they splashed into the water, and automatic weapons fire tore through them. Pvt George Stewart had taken no more than a few steps into the water when an enemy projectile ended his life. His friend Pvt Ray Maassen fell almost at his side. All told, Company G lost 25 Marines killed and wounded in the abortive attack. Of these, seven – including Stewart and Maassen – were never recovered. They may have been washed away by the river, or buried in a temporary grave.
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The morning of September 26 dawned with the promise of another hot day. 2/5 began to work their way down the Matanikau towards the sea, keeping an eye on the opposing bank for any Japanese movement. The morning and early afternoon were quiet, until Company E attempted to cross. Then the Japanese opened up with everything they had. Captain Tom Richard rushed his Company G to the very mouth of the Matanikau, hoping that shallower water would make the crossing easier and enable him to turn the flank of the enemy defenses. There was no cover for the Marines once they splashed into the water, and automatic weapons fire tore through them. Pvt George Stewart had taken no more than a few steps into the water when an enemy projectile ended his life. His friend Pvt Ray Maassen fell almost at his side. All told, Company G lost 25 Marines killed and wounded in the abortive attack. Of these, seven – including Stewart and Maassen – were never recovered. They may have been washed away by the river, or buried in a temporary grave.
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