Irving Schlossenberg, the oldest living Marine combat correspondent at the time, died of congestive heart failure Sunday. Schlossenberg served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 during which he served in five pacific campaigns including four first wave landings. - Irving Schlossenberg, the oldest living Marine combat correspondent at the time, died of congestive heart failure Sunday. Schlossenberg served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 during which he served in five pacific campaigns including four first wave landings.