H
e had enlisted in the Marine Corps. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Sergeant. Occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number was 307212. Served with Company D, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Abbott was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 21, 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Missing in action or lost at sea". Incident location: Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, Solomon islands. ★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ Marksmanship Badge ★ World War II Victory Medal ★ American Campaign Medal ★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation ★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal ★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal ★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Timeline
Birth- Mar 2, 1918
Hinckley, Utah
1939 - 1945World War II
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Marine Corps
Rank
Sergeant
Service Number
307212
Gold Star
Enlistment- Mar 13, 1941
Salt Lake City, Utah
Private
Battle- Aug 7, 1942
Tanambogo, Solomon Islands
Casualty- Aug 7, 1942
Gun Shot Wound, Left Shoulder, (treated and survived)
Tanambogo, Solomon Islands
Battle- Nov 20, 1943
Betio, Tarawa, Gilbert Islands
Casualty- Nov 21, 1943
Gun Shot Wound, Abdomen
Betio, Tarawa, Gilbert Islands
Other Facts
Full Name
Myron Lane Abbott
Father
William L Abbott
Full Name
Myron Lane Abbott
Mother
Nettie Mae Theobald Abbott
Unit
Unit
Co "D", 1St Bn, 2D Mar Regiment, 2D Mar Div
