Donald T. Toland
Class Year | 1953 |
Rank | CPL |
Service | USMC |
Conflict | Korea |
Born | 06/05/1932 |
Hometown | South Boston, MA |
Died | 05/29/1951 |
Location of Death | Korea |
Additional Information
Military Awards and Decorations: Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Notes: Corporal Toland was a radio operator with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division. "Dunk" was detailed as a forward observer with the 7th Marines on May 29, 1951, when his position was overrun. He continued to send fire missions to our artillery until he was Killed in Action.