Name:
William Robert Ralls
Rank:
Sergeant
Serial Number:
357584
Unit:
9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division
Date of Death:
1944-07-27
State:
Minnesota
Cemetery:
Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Plot:
Section C-1
Row:
Grave:
Site 7341
Decoration:
Comments:
William Robert Ralls was born on March 5, 1923. He served in the Headquarters and Service Company, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as a Sergeant during World War II. He also assisted in rescuing wounded in addition to his regular duties as a patrol leader. He died aboard a ship on July 27, 1944, after he stepped on a land mine while aiding in the rescue of wounded comrades on the island.