Just over a year after its rebirth, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment deployed to take part in the Pacific Theater during World War II, where its personnel saw their first action of the war at Guadalcanal. Under its commander, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, the Battalion distinguished itself many times over for valor and bravery as it valiantly held its positions against the onslaught of a regiment of seasoned Japanese attackers. Throughout the remainder of the war, the "First Team" distinguished itself throughout many campaigns.

SIMMONS, Earl, 239626, CoC, 1stBn, 7thMar, 1stMarDiv, FMF, New Britain, October 27, 1943, died + SIMMONS, Earl, Sergeant, 239626, USMC, from Georgia, Manila American Cemetery + SIMMONS, Earl, SGT, 239626, USMC, from Georgia, location New Guinea, date of loss October 27, 1943

**Sgt Earl Simmons, infantry, was declared Missing on 27 Oct 1943.

Body Not Recovered**