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3.22.2010

PACIFIC: Herbert Washburne

(August 6, 1943) -- Seaman Second Class Herbert R. Washburne, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Washburne of 23 Orchard street, was killed in action aboard the U.S.S. Juneau, along with the five Sullivan brothers, during the Guadalcanal invasion on Nov. 13, 1942.

He was a radio technician and had been reported missing on Jan. 15.

Besides his parents, he leaves a brother, Pvt. John A. Washburne, who is with the Army Air Forces in North Africa.

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3.15.2010

PACIFIC: Arthur Garrett

U.S. Marines Sergeant Arthur C. Garrett was killed in action on Oct. 8, 1942, at Guadalcanal in the vicinity of Matanika River.

Garrett joined the service on May 5, 1939. His service number is 00271587.
He is the son of Peter W. Garrett of Cedar Street, Nutley.

He was assigned to the USS Barnett, Guadalcanal, British Solomon Islands; USS Wakefield at 1st Base Depot, Norfolk, Va.; Parris Island, S.C.; Co I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines FMF.

Sgt. Garrett was posthumously awarded: Presidential Unit Citation ribbon bar with star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; American Defense Service Medal w/brass clasp; and World War II Victory Medal. He also had earned the Marksman Badge w/rifle bar.

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Copyright © 2010 by Anthony Buccino, all rights reserved. Photos and content may not be used for commercial purposes without written permission.

Nutley Sons Honor Roll, Nutley, N.J.
4th Edition ordering information