During the following Battle of Tinian at the end of July 1944 , Batchelder landed on the beachhead with first waves under heavy enemy fire .
Was able to repel counterattacks and establish defense line .
During the following Battle of Tinian at the end of July 1944 , Batchelder landed on the beachhead with first waves under heavy enemy fire and was able to repel counterattacks and establish defense line .