Harold Christ Agerholm ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On July 7, 1944 Private First Class Agerholm 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 Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 307075 |
| Name | Harold Christ Agerholm |
| From | Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | January 29, 1925 |
| Casualty Date | July 7, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division |
| Casualty Type | KIA killed in action |
| Location | Saipan |
| Burial | Mound Cemetery, Racine County |
| Notable Awards |
★ Medal of Honor
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on Saipan in the Marianas Islands on July 7, 1944.His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. When the enemy launched a fierce, determined counterattack against our positions and overran a neighboring artillery battalion, Pfc. Agerholm immediately volunteered to assist in the efforts to check the hostile attack and evacuate our wounded. Locating and appropriating an abandoned ambulance jeep, he repeatedly made extremely perilous trips under heavy rifle and mortar fire and single-handedly loaded and evacuated approximately 45 casualties,working tirelessly and with utter disregard for his own safety during a grueling period of more than 3 hours. Despite intense, persistent enemy fire, he ran out to aid 2 men whom he believed to be wounded marines but was himself mortally wounded by a Japanese sniper. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Medal of Honor
★ 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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