The New York Times: Russell Hamler, Last of World War II’s Merrill’s Marauders, Dies at 99

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Russell Hamler, Last of World War II's Merrill's Marauders, Dies at 99

The foot soldiers marched and fought through harsh mountainous jungle on a mission to seize a Japanese-held airfield. Dozens did not survive.

Source: Russell Hamler, Last of World War II's Merrill's Marauders, Dies at 99