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family. He was the oldest of four brothers and three sisters. Maghakian's great-grandfather was a caravan driver in the Middle East and was respected for his military prowess. Maghakian's father worked in the steel mill. Victor took up much of the responsibility of raising his younger siblings. In
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Maghakian's dedication and service to the United States Military during World War II. In 2008, Maghakian's sister stated that, "he was a quiet and dedicated man and was always very calm, except for war. He was such a giving man".
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and expressed his desire to join the campaign. Within an hour, Maghakian was taken off the return list. Although his arm was still in a cast stemming from his previous injury, he was shipped to
Guadalcanal two weeks later.
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Pacific, came out of it all, on the testimony of the Department of the Navy, "one of the highest decorated" Marines of World War II.
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Secrest, William B Jr. (May 25, 1996). "'Transport' Maghakian served his country well as a Marine".
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Blum, Deborah (May 20, 1981). "Outpatient Center at VA Hospital Honors War Hero Victor Maghakian".
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1468:"Marine Hero Given Medal: Fresno Marine Sergeant Wounded While Leading Men on Makin Island".
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Mooradian, Moorad (November 30, 1991). "Military: Arms and the Man".
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Mooradian, Moorad (November 30, 1991). "Military: Arms and the Man".
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Le Francois, W. S. (December 4, 1943). "We Mopped Up Makin Island".
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on August 17, 1977, at the age of 61. He is buried at the
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The Fresno Armenians: History of a Diaspora Community
1668:. Moraga, Calif.: Ararat Heritage Publ. p. 145.
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Triumph and glory : Armenian World War II heroes
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Triumph and glory : Armenian World War II heroes
1116:"World War II Hero Dies", Associated Press report in
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On September 17, 1996, during the 2nd Session of the
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United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II
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465:Pride of the Marines
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