Tarawa MIA Marine funeral scheduled July 2

From http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=60614

“The folks at the American Legion Post 124 in Westfield, Massachusetts write to tell us that they have the honor of laying Captain Richard W. Vincent, D Company, 2nd Battalion, 18th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, United States Marine Corps to his final rest.

“Captain Vincent has been missing on the island of Tarawa since November 20, 1943. He was listed as KIA the following January and promoted posthumously from 1st Lieutenant.

“Back in December, Hondo reported that his earthly remains were finally identified on October 21st, 2014. The Adjutant of Post 124 writes to tell us that he’ll be laid to rest in his home town of Westfield MA on July 2, 2015 at the family plot in Pine Hill Cemetery with the Legion providing full military honors.”