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Herman Fred Sturmer, Jr.

Private Herman F. Sturmer served with Fox Company, Second 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 506490

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

Current Status

Accounted For
as of 16 May 2011

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

Recovery Organization

Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC)
Read DPAA Profile

History

[Biography coming soon]

Decorations

Purple Heart

For wounds resulting in his death, 20 November 1943.

Next Of Kin Address

Address of father, Mr. Herman Sturmer Sr.

Location Of Loss

Sturmer’s battalion landed on and fought in the vicinity of Beach Red 3.

Betio Casualties From This Company

(Recently accounted for or still non-recovered)
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