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Nicholas
J.
Gojmerac
MIA (WWII) KIA
June 27, 1914

–

July 21, 1943

Cemetery:

Leavenworth National Cemetery

Private First Class Gojmerac was listed as Missing in Action on the date of his Distinguished Service Cross action, and was declared dead by Act of the Secretary of the Navy on July 21, 1944. His body was later recovered and buried at Leavenworth, Kansas.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    4th Marine Raider Battalion

    Action Date:

    July 20, 1943
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 531 (December 26, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Nicholas J. Gojmerac (MCSN: 351802), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company Q, FOURTH Marine Raider Battalion, in the early part of the engagement at Bairoko Harbor, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 20 July 1943. Hearing a wounded comrade in the front lines cry out for help, Private Gojmerac, with complete self-sacrifice, crawled out to him through extremely heavy rifle, machine-gun and mortar fire, administered first aid and dragged him to safety. While removing the man, Private Gojmerac was seriously wounded. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by Private First Class Gojmerac on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.