Marvin George Chudej
Private Marvin G. Chudej served with Able Company, First Battalion, 2nd Marines.
He was reported missing in action at Betio, Tarawa atoll, on 20 November 1943.
Branch
Marine Corps Regular
Service Number 820422
Current Status
Remains Not Recovered
Pursuit Category
This case is under Active Pursuit by the DPAA.
Capsule History
Pre-War Life
Birth
September 22, 1924
at Yoakum, TX
Parents
Eddie & Agnes Chudej
Education
Hallettsville High School
Occupation & Employer
National Biscuit Company
San Antonio, TX
Service Life
Entered Service
January 16, 1943
at San Antonio, TX
Home Of Record
Hallettsville, TX
Next Of Kin
Mother, Mrs. Agnes M. Chudej
Military Specialty
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Primary Unit
A/1/2nd Marines
Campaigns Served
Tarawa
Individual Decorations
Purple Heart
Additional Service Details
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Loss And Burial
Circumstances Of Loss
Private Chudej served with Company A, First Battalion, 2nd Marines during the invasion of Tarawa. His battalion constituted the regimental reserve, and was ordered to land against heavy opposition at Beach Red 2 on the morning of 20 November 1943.
Chudej was reported as missing in action on the day of the landings; he was last seen “headed for Beach Red 2… while under enemy fire.” No further details about his fate are known.
Burial Information or Disposition
No information recorded; missing in action.
A memorial marker was erected in Cemetery 33, Grave 13, Row 2, Plot 15.
Next Of Kin Address
Address of mother, Mrs. Agnes Chudej.
Location Of Loss
PFC Chudej was last seen alive wading towards Betio’s Beach Red 2.
