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Merton Raymond Riser

PFC Merton R. Riser served with King Company, Third Battalion, 8th Marines.
He was reported missing in action at the battle of Tarawa on 20 November 1943.

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Branch

Marine Corps Reserve
Service Number 510776

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Current Status

Accounted For
as of 20 June 2018

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Recovery Organization

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
Read DPAA Press Release

History

[Biography coming soon]

Decorations

Purple Heart

For wounds resulting in his death, 20 November 1943.

Next Of Kin Address

Address of parents, John & Elsie Riser.

Location Of Loss

Riser’s battalion landed at various locations between Beach Red 2 and Red 3.

Betio Casualties From This Company

(Recently accounted for or still non-recovered)
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