Edward Vincent Foresman
Sergeant Edward V. Foresman served with Service Company, 4th Marines.
He was killed in action at Corregidor on 6 May 1942.
Branch
Marine Corps Regular
Service Number 229335
Current Status
Remains not recovered.
Pursuit Category
The DPAA has not publicized this information.
DPAA erroneously lists Foresman as a member of the Army Air Corps.
Capsule History
Pre-War Life
Birth
June 14, 1912
at Phoebus, VA
Parents
William Samuel Foresman
Elizabeth (Burns) Foresman
later Mrs. Arva K. Hammond
Education
Saint Vincent’s Parochial School
Occupation & Employer
Professional Marine
Service Life
Entered Service
August 8, 1930
at Parris Island, SC
Home Of Record
1255 26th Street
Newport News, VA
Next Of Kin
Mother, Mrs. A. K. Hammond
Military Specialty
Truckmaster
Primary Unit
Service Co. / 4th Marines
Campaigns Served
Philippine Islands / Corregidor
Individual Decorations
Purple Heart
Additional Service Details
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Loss And Burial
Circumstances Of Loss
Edward Foresman, a long-serving regular Marine with extensive overseas service, was stationed in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He participated in the defense of the islands and the siege of Corregidor – although his normal duties were with the garrison’s motor transport section, he likely manned a fighting position as well.
On the night of 5 May 1942, Japanese troops staged an amphibious assault on Corregidor itself. The garrison put up a determined defense, but were simply overwhelmed and finally capitulated at 1200 hours on 6 May. Casualties on both sides were heavy; among the dead was Sergeant Foresman. No specifics of his final moments are currently known.
Burial Information or Disposition
Sergeant Foresman’s body was seen on the battlefield, which served to confirm his death in action. However, no details pertaining to a burial were recorded.
Memorials
Next Of Kin Address
Address of mother, Mrs. A. K. Hammond.
Location Of Loss
Foresman was last seen at an unspecified location on Corregidor.
