CPL Ervin Mertes

biography

My Story - Ervin Mertes

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Mertes, from Ransom, IL, served in the Marine Corps during World War II with the V Marine Amphibious Corps in the Marshall Islands.

decorations

Badges: Pistol Marksman Badge
Medals-Top Row (L-R): Purple Heart, Navy Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Patches-Right Breast: World War II Honorable Discharge Patch
Left Sleeve: V Marine Amphibious Corps Patch
Stripes: Service Stripe (1)