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Nisbet Winfield Robinson, Jr.

Name:
Winfield Robinson, Jr. Nisbet
Rank:
Corporal
Serial Number:
294216
Unit:
22nd Marine Regiment, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade
Date of Death:
1944-07-22
State:
Georgia
Cemetery:
Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, USA
Plot:
Row:
Grave:
Decoration:
Bronze Star, Navy Cross
Comments:

Winfield Robinson Nisbet Jr. was born on May 4, 1922, in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. He was the son of Tom Middlebrooks Nisbet.

He served in Company I, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Marine Regiment, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade as a Corporal during World War II. Crawling into the danger zone, Nisbet rescued one of the wounded and wormed his way forward to assist another. The wounded man was under a bush directly in front of their charging tanks. Three marines were killed and two wounded attempting to rescue the wounded man. Nisbet volunteered and carried the injured man to safety. Then a burst from an enemy machine gun caught him. He was Killed in Action on July 22, 1944, during the Battle for Guam.

Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Winfield R. Nisbet, Jr. (MCSN: 294216), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-Second Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Guam, Marianas Islands, on 22 July 1944. With his platoon temporarily halted by intense, withering enemy machine-gun and rifle fire, Corporal Nisbet valiantly risked his life to attempt the rescue of four wounded Marines exposed to hostile fire in advance of our lines. Braving the enemy's fierce barrage, he unhesitatingly crawled toward his comrades and assisted in bring one to safety then, determined to complete his dangerous task, again advanced across the open area to rescue the others, but, before reaching friendly lines during his second attempt, was struck down by hostile fire. By his outstanding leadership, his courageous initiative and great personal valor, Corporal Nisbet contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of his company's mission and to the eventual recapture of this vital Japanese stronghold. His valiant devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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