Donald T. Toland

Donald T. Toland
Class Year1953
RankCPL
ServiceUSMC
ConflictKorea
Born06/05/1932
HometownSouth Boston, MA
Died05/29/1951
Location of DeathKorea

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.