Born: June 19, 1924
Died: May 31, 1994
Campaigns Served: Namur, Saipan (sick), Tinian, Iwo Jima (wounded)
Highest Rank Attained: Corporal
Decorations:
Purple Heart
With Dog Company:
James Naurot was one of the original members of Dog Company, 24th Marines. He was a gunner with the Second Machine Gun Platoon during the battle of Namur.
Naurot was transferred to Baker Company in March, 1944.
With Baker Company:
PFC Naurot continued to serve as a machine gunner through the battles of Saipan and Tinian. He was promoted to corporal in the fall of 1944, and likely led a squad on Iwo Jima.
Naurot was wounded and evacuated on February 21, 1945.