Service Number:
(unknown)

Marine Corps Reserve

Enlisted: (unknown)

Platoon: 81mm Mortars

Hometown: West Reading, PA

Next Of Kin: Parents, John & Bertha Reinert

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Born: September 13, 1925
Died: November, 1992

Campaigns Served: Namur, Saipan, Tinian, Iwo Jima
Highest Rank Attained: Private First Class
Decorations:

With Dog Company:

Donald Reinert was one of the original members of Dog Company, 24th Marines. He served as a gunner with the 81mm mortar platoon during the battle of Namur, and transferred to the battalion's headquarters company in the spring of 1944.

With HQ Company:

Reinert continued to serve with the mortars following his transfer. He fought through each of the division's campaigns, and survived the war unwounded. He died in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1992