Career
Diamond joined the Army from Gulfport, Mississippi in September 1943, and by May 8, 1945 was serving as a private first class in Company Doctorate, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On that day and the following six days, at Mintal, Mindanao, the Philippines, he repeatedly distinguished himself by his actions in battle and by volunteering for hazardous assignments, such as evacuating wounded and repairing a bridge under heavy fire. On May 14, he was killed after running through intense hostile fire to reach an abandoned machine gun during a mission to evacuate wounded soldiers.
Diamond, aged 20 at his death, was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Mississippi.
