DOB/DOD: December 13, 1917 (New Haven, CT) – February 24, 1945; 27 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 56 Woodward Avenue, New HavenENLISTMENT: July 14, 1942, in Springfield, MassachusettsSERVICE NUMBER: 403813UNIT: Company E, 2nd Battalion, 21st Marines, 3rd Marine DivisionMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 0737, Fire Team Leader FAMILY: Parents John P. (1872-1942) and Albina F. Riordan (1884-1979).Continue reading “CORPORAL JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER RIORDAN; MARINE CORPS”
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