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Junior Van Noy Hero at Scarlet Beach Action
In a World War II coastal defense battle near Scarlet Beach, Private Nathan Van Noy of Preston Idaho earns praise for remaining at his 50 cal position despite injuries and heavy threats. He and Australian gunners repelled a Japanese landing, with Van Noy firing until his weapon jammed and died. His sacrifice is noted by Sgt Fuina and comrades.
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Finschhafen
Junior
Nathan van Noy
Preston
Ida
Jn Junior
Im. Ie
John Faina
Brooklyn
Raymond J. Koch
Wabasha
Minn
Fuina
Cpl. Koch
A” Ss
Stephen
Long
van Noy
van' ‘Noy
Yan ‘Noy
Cpl
Popa
Jeg
van’ Noy
Browning
Owen
Ltt
Dieton Tony
Pyt
Van
Junior van Noy
Faina