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Fred F. B. Penninger [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Coming under attack after landing on the beach at Namur Island, he flung several grenades into a Japanese blockhouse before he was hit in the temple by sniper fire. Although badly wounded, he continued to lead his squad. In a news article dated 2-20-1944, it was reported that a fellow Marine referred to him as the bravest man he ever saw. A memorial service was held on 5/9/46 at Thomasboro Presbyterian Church.

Age at Death: 23

Image Source: Charlotte Observr 2-20-44

Awards: 
Navy Cross, Presidential citation, Purple Heart, Silver Star
Biographical Notes: 
Charlotte Bowling Center, George A. Hormel Co. & Co.
Date of Birth: 
4/7/1920
Military Branch: 
Marines Enlisted: Jan 1943
Education Details: 
Thomasboro High School
Family Details: 

Mrs. Betty Jane Wingate Penninger - 510 Hovis Circle, Thomasboro, NC

2 daughters

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Floyd (Mamie M.) Penninger, Jr. - 4001 Thrift Rd., Charlotte, NC

Barbara Penninger - Charlotte, NC, Horace M. Penninger - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Frances Funchess - Charlotte, NC, Undeen Penninger - Charlotte, NC, Walter F. Penninger - Charlotte, NC

First Name: 
Fred F. B.
KIA / MIA Place: 
Namur Island, Marshall Islands
KIA Date: 
2/2/1944
Last Name: 
Penninger
Middle Name: 
Brim
Military Rank: 
Platoon Sergeant
Source: 

newsprint

Military Unit: 
Squad leader
Exhibit & Section: 
Gold Star Veterans [2]
Veteran Records [3]
This node displays related exhibits: 
No
MIA Date: 
NA

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Links
[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans-veteran-records/fred-f-b-penninger [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/gold-star-veterans [3] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/veteran-records