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Yank in New York, New York

28 Apr 1944

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Yank

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

4

Raider Victor Maghakian Faces Japs of 1939 for Honor

Marine Raider Transport Maghakian, famed for defeats of Japs from Makin to Eniwetok, recalls a 1939 Chin Wang Tao incident when a major spit on his comrade and a sword wound marked his lasting hatred. He holds a Navy Cross, Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, and a Presidential Citation for his unit, Gen Carlson’s Raiders.

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Marshall Islands Victor Maghakian Carlson Makin Island Guadalcanal Kwajalein Marshalls Eniwetok T. T. Wong Chin Wang Tao China Transport Victor McLaglen Philippines U.S States Evans Fordyce Carlson Shanghai Eighth Route Army Marine Corps Fresno County Calif Merchant Marine Army Air Forces Chicago Fresno Saroyans
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The Raiders Stand and Fight on Guadalcanal Heroics

Transport returns to the front after an arm bandage, joins a bold retreat as air attacks press the line. Carlson’s Raiders advance to scout, then strike while jungle patrols push toward Butaritari and Henderson Field. Evans Carlson leads, sustaining casualties and grit amid harsh jungle, malaria, and relentless combat.

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Carlson Butaritari Lagoon
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Raiders and Marines Seek Revenge on Guadalcanal and Eniwetok

The article follows Marine Raiders led by Transport and Maghakian on brutal island hopping campaigns. They spark dramatic attacks killing dozens of Japanese troops, seizing key positions, and enduring heavy losses. Transport describes lucky and costly shots, relentless combat, hospital recovery, and return to action at Kwajalein and Eniwetok. He recalls Guadalcanal odds and vows continued drive despite enduring scars.

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Ater Maghakian Engebi Eniwetok Atoll Kwajalein Eniwetok Island Parry Island Eniwetok Parry Ust Guadalcanal
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