Donald W. Wolf
Military Person
1919 – 1942
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Who was Donald W. Wolf?
Donald William Wolf was an American sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Wolf, born in Hart, Michigan, enlisted in the Marine Corps December 5, 1939. He was killed in action during the Battle of Guadalcanal at the second battle of Matanikau River. He shared in the Presidential Unit Citation awarded the 1st Marine Division and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for leading his platoon in hand-to-hand combat against an overwhelming enemy attacking force.
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- Born
- Feb 7, 1919
Michigan - Also known as
- Donald William Wolf
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Oct 9, 1942
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on July 23, 2013
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