James Edward Barlow was killed in action and was initially buried at Okinawa 6th Marine Division, Cemetery No. 1 Ryukyu Retto. He was a “Mustang” (Enlisted to Officer).*
22nd Regiment, 6th Marine Division, 1st Battalion
Wife: Mrs. Juliet H. Barlow, Oak Ridge, TN.
*The original definition of mustang was a military officer who had earned a battlefield commission; they were especially prevalent during World War II and the Korean War. Notable examples include Audie Murphy (World War II) and David Hackworth (Korean War). Source: Wikipedia
- Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Date of birth: 3 December 1912
- Date of death: 10 June 1945
- County: Anderson
- Hometown: Oak Ridge
- Service Branch: Marine Corps
- Division/Assignment: 22nd Regiment, 6th Marine Dvision
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VI, Top Panel
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