Looking for any info/pictures regarding Merril's Marauders from the SEA theatre of WW2

[DiggityDiggity]

My great uncle served in the Merril's Marauders and was KIA in Burma. Unfortunately I don't have much info about his service.

I checked out this website, MERRILL'S MARAUDERS "PASS IN REVIEW" and found him listed there...

"Coon, Barlow G. - 32138146 - Pvt. - 5307th - K.I.A. May 18, 1944
(Gen. Merrill's Orderly, Myitkyina)"

Dumb question, does this mean he was Merrill's personal orderly or just an orderly for the group? lol

I'm taking a shot in the dark to see if anyone has any interesting information or some pictures of Merril's Marauders. I'd love to be able to spot him in a pic.

Cheers!

[KradSpam]

From the wording I'd take it to be his personal orderly. Quite exciting for you if so, good luck.

[DiggityDiggity]

From the wording I'd take it to be his personal orderly. Quite exciting for you if so, good luck.

Thanks! I think I'm going to need it. I'm in contact with some family members to get some more info. If I find any interesting photos or paper docs, I'll update this thread.

[big ned]

Here's some info about the action in which your Great Uncle was killed. It makes sobering reading that's for sure.

Battle of Myitkyina | World War II Database

Ned.