Wells, Noble William
- Date of birth:
- November 29th, 1909 (Lockwood/Missouri, United States)
- Date of death:
- October 24th, 1944 (at sea)
- Mentioned on:
- American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
- Service number:
- 214771
- Nationality:
- American
Biography
1st Sergeant Wells, who led a group of 25-30 Marines, fought valiantly in beating back Japanese banzai attacks during the Battle of Corregidor in 1942. He was captured during the battle and died in captivity.
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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- First Sergeant (Warrant Officer Class One)
- Unit:
- 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army
With "V" device
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- First Sergeant (Warrant Officer Class One)
- Unit:
- 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- First Sergeant (Warrant Officer Class One)
- Unit:
- 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
1st bronze star
2nd bronze star
3rd bronze star
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Philippines Defence Medal
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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