Andrew Speed

Branch of Service or Wartime Activity: U.S. Marines
Enlisted
Service dates: Nov 1943 to May 1946
Highest Rank: CPL
Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc. 2nd Raider BT, Dog Co. 2nd BTN 27 Reg Fifth Marine Division
War, operation, or conflict served in: WWII
Locations of service: Boot Camp San Deigo, Camp Pendleton, Camp Tarawa, Hawaii
Battles/Campaigns: Iwo Jima
Medals or special awards: Unit Citatin, Iwo Jima Medal, Sharp Shooter Medal
Special duties / highlights / achievements: B.A.R. Man (Made it through the entire 34 day campaign)
Was the veteran a prisoner of war? No
Did the veteran sustain combat or service-related injuries? Yes
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