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Fightin Preacher Leads Marauders Behind Jap Lines in Burma
Sgt. Dave Richardson profiles Lt. Logan E Weston and Merrill's Marauders as they advance 250 miles through dense Burma jungle toward Walawbum. The unit, under Brig. Gen. Frank Merrill, seeks to disrupt Japanese rear bases and ease Chinese forces' push north. Page highlights include Weston, nicknamed Fightin Preacher, and seasoned scouts like Katz, Janis, and Grimes.
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Nambu
Arisaka
Merrill
Hukawng
Burma
Walawbum
Frank D. Merrill
Stilwell
Logan E. Weston
Youngstown
Ohio
Weston
Lagang Ga
Transylvania Bible School
Freeport
Army
South Pacific
OCS
Fijis
New Georgia
Cpl
Werner Katz
New York
N. Y
International Brigade
Americal
Guadalcanal
Katz
Asia
Norman J
Janis
Deadwood
S. Dak
New Guinea
William L. Grimes
Lonaconing
Pacific