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Hand Grenade Wounds Gorman on Kwajalein Invasion
Pvt. Robert Gorman of the US Marine Corps stationed at 813 Kentucky Street was wounded on Kwajalein Island by a hand grenade. He is recovering at a naval base hospital and expects a full recovery. Gorman, part of a reconnaissance group, participated in the Tarawa attack and notes two major operations. He enlisted in November 1942 and trained in San Diego before service in Hawaii. His wife resides at the Amarillo address.
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Robert Gorman
Marine
Tarawa
Hawaiian Islands
Kwajalein
Marine Corps
San Diego
Hawaii
Gorman
Amarillo