Freddy Herschel Harris
PFC Freddy H. “Herschel” Harris served with Dog Company, First Battalion, 4th Marines.
He was killed in action at Corregidor on 6 May 1942.
Branch
Marine Corps Regular
Service Number 301290
Current Status
Remains not recovered.
Pursuit Category
The DPAA has not publicized this information.
Capsule History
Pre-War Life
Birth
March 10, 1922
at Kelton, TX
Parents
Fred Benjamin Harris
Cora Myrtle (Harkins) Harris
Education
Kelton High School (1940)
Occupation & Employer
Family farm
Service Life
Entered Service
November 6, 1940
at Oklahoma City, OK
Home Of Record
Kelton, TX
Next Of Kin
Mother, Mrs. Cora Harris
Military Specialty
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Primary Unit
D/1/4th Marines
Campaigns Served
Philippine Islands / Corregidor
Individual Decorations
Purple Heart
Additional Service Details
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Loss And Burial
Circumstances Of Loss
PFC Freddy H. Harris, a pre-war China Marine served with Company D, 4th Marines during the defense of the Philippine Islands. He participated in the siege of Corregidor, manning defensive positions near Monkey Point.
On the night of 5 May 1942, Japanese forces landed on the island. After a fierce fight, the overwhelmed garrison capitulated at 1200 hours on 6 May. PFC Harris was among those killed in the final defense of the island; no specifics of his fate are currently known.
Burial Information or Disposition
PFC Harris’ body was seen on the battlefield, which served to confirm his death in action. However, no details pertaining to a burial were recorded.
Next Of Kin Address
Address of mother, Mrs. Cora Harris.
Location Of Loss
Harris was last seen at an unspecified location on Corregidor.