SOMERVILLE, MA – Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered that the American and Commonwealth flags be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Friday, June 22. On Friday, Private First Class John William MacDonald, USMC, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division will be interred at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne.

MacDonald, a Somerville native, participated in the invasion of Tarawa Atoll and was killed during the assault on Beach Red 3 on Nov. 3, 1943. His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest.

This gubernatorial orders apply to:

1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls.

2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings.

3. All state military installations.