Service Number: 301290 Birth and Early Life: Freddy Harris was born in 1922, the son of Fred and Cora Harris of Kelton, Texas. He joined the Marine Corps Reserve from Oklahoma City. Enlistment and Boot Camp: Harris enlisted on November 6, 1940, and attended boot camp at MCRD San Diego. Wartime Service: Private Harris joined the Fourth Marine Regiment in 1941; he was advanced to the rank of PFC and deployed to the Philippines later that year. He fought through the Philippine campaign with Company D, and participated in the siege of Corregidor. Date Of Loss: PFC Harris was killed on May 6, 1942, when the Japanese overran Corregidor. His exact fate is unknown. Next Of Kin: Mother, Mrs. Cora Harris Status Of Remains: Unknown. Memorial: Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Philippines.