Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Tannahill. Born December 24, 1923. Entered service October 16. 1942 in the Marine Corpswith "Springfield's Own".Received training at San Diego and Niland, California. Arrived overseas May 23, 1943 in Pacific Theatre. He participated in the capture and occupation of Tinian. Discharged August 21, 1945. Rank: Private First Class.