Corbet WHITAKER

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Conet Rasnoke [Corbit Rasnake] [Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1921
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: George Rasnake [stepfather]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora Rasnake
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Corbet Whitaker
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 91
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Coal Loader
Industry: Coal Mining
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 21
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $950
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Earnest Whitaker 21
Fanny Whitaker 37
Helen Whitaker 16
Omer Whitaker 13
Tressie Whitaker 5
Hevere Whitaker 12
Corbet Whitaker 19

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Corbet Whittaker
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 10 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled occupations in extraction of minerals, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Married
Height: 68in.
Weight: 132 lbs

PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION

President Roosevelt

Corbet WHITAKER

GENERAL ORDERS WAR DEPARTMENT No. 11 Washington 25, D. C., 30 January 1946 22.COMPANY C 83D CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION, is cited for outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy from 10 to 27, September 1943, near Chiunzi Pass, Italy. This company landed at Maori, Italy, with the Ranger Force on the night of September 8 and 9, 1943, with the mission of seizing the high ground controlling Chiunzi Pass and of securing the left flank of the Fifth Army. The holding of this position was vital for flank security, for observation on the plains of Naples, and for observation on German supply routes and communication lines to the Salerno battlefront. During this period, Company C exhibited unusual gallantry and determination in manhandling mortars and supplies to mountain tops. The men worked continuously, night and day, keeping the unit supplied. Mortar crews were cut down to one and two men per gun, and the remaining men fought with the Rangers and went on combat patrols. Subjected to almost continuous mortar and artillery fire, and repeatedly attacked by a determined, numerically superior enemy, Company C maintained extremely heavy fire and filled in all gaps in the Ranger line. Company C men fought side by side with the Rangers, using their automatic weapons and grenades with devastating effect. Company C mortar fire was of necessity brought to within 50 yards of friendly units as seven major counterattacks were repelled during the period, and numerous enemy patrols were stopped, often in bitter, close-in fighting. Company C's mortars kept the German Army supply route under continuous effective fire, although the supply route was 2,000 yards beyond the authorized range. The men and oficers of Company C, 83d Chemical Mortar Battalion, displayed extraordinary determination in supplying their mortars, which were at the top of the mountain, with ammunition and spare mortar parts. Despite limited food and water supplies and the continuous nature of enemy fire and activity, this company maintained its courage and determination throughout an extended onslaught by an enemy determined to wipe out its positions and made possible the successful accomplishment of a vital mission. {General Orders 647, Headquarters Seventh Army, Western Military District, 16 November 1945, as approved by the commanding General, United States Army Forces, European Theater {main}.




Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Corbet Whittaker
SSN: 226-16-2216
Born: 26 Mar 1921
Died: 16 Sep 1943
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location:
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Died:
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Corbet Whittaker
Inducted From: West Virginia
Rank: Private
Combat Organization: 83rd Chemical Battalion
Death Date: 16 Sep 1943
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal

Corbet married Ruth YOUNG. [Group Sheet]

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