Wendell V. Perkins, a World War II veteran poses for a photo during a reunion of the 2nd Marine Division Association, recently in Reno, Nevada. Perkins served as a machine gunner for Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during the battles on Tarawa and Saipan - Wendell V. Perkins, a World War II veteran poses for a photo during a reunion of the 2nd Marine Division Association, recently in Reno, Nevada. Perkins served as a machine gunner for Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during the battles on Tarawa and Saipan