In January 1944, he joined the 3rd Marine Division at Guadalcanal, attached to the 1st Battalion, 21st Marines, first to Company C and then to Headquarters Company.
He joined the 3rd Marine Division at Guadalcanal. This was in January 1944. Guadalcanal was attached to the 1st Battalion to Company C and then to Headquarters Company. This was first. The 1st Battalion was 21st Marines.