Richard Herbert Soderberg
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Marines
Richard Herbert Soderberg served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He served in the U.S. Marines from December 29, 1943, until March 6, 1946.
He was assigned to Fire Team 126, 5th Division. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima from its beginning on February 19 until March 1945.
His rank was Corporal. He was a Browning Automatic Rifle rifleman.
Mr. Soderberg was decorated with the:
Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Navy Occupation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon.
Mr. Soderberg was born in Frederic, Wisconsin, in 1925. His parents were Hugo Clause Soderberg and Ruth Maureen Soderberg. He graduated from Frederic High School.
Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form
