Edward Thomas Harley ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Georgia
On September 20, 1944 Platoon Sergeant Harley was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Georgia. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 30034 |
| Service ID | 251388 |
| Name | Edward Thomas Harley |
| From | Georgia |
| Casualty Date | September 20, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Platoon Sergeant |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Edward Thomas Harley is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Edward Thomas Harley was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Harley had the rank of Platoon Sergeant. Service number assignment was 251388.
According to our records Georgia was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant Harley was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on September 20, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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