Categorie: Guadacanal-Solomons and Savo Islands 1942

Rank and Name, Seaman Second Class Robert David Apgar.

Unit/Placed in, USS Juneau (CL-52) Cruiser, United States Naval Reserve.

 

Robert is born approx. on 1919.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

 

Robert enlisted the service in New Jersey with service number # 64644050.

 

Robert was KIA when the USS Juneau was hit and sunk by the Japanese Submarine I-26 during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on Nov. 13, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Robert is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/052/04052.htm

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Private Anthony Antonoglou.

Unit/Placed in, 1^st Battalion (D-Comp), 5^th Marines, Marine Corps.

 

Anthony is born approx. on July 23, 1924 in Florida.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

 

Anthony enlisted the service in Florida with service number # 33676.

 

Anthony was KIA crossing the Matanikau River and Machine Gun support Comp-C at Point Cruz on Nov. 1, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal Marine Corps, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Anthony is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

And a Memorial Grave on the Website https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56774578/anthony-antonoglou

 

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Seaman First Class Tony Ansello.

Unit/Placed in, USS Barton (DD-599) Destroyer, United States Naval Reserve.

 

Tony is born approx. on June 14, 1918 in Cokeburg, Pennsylvania.

Mother, Margaret Ansello.

Born in Italy.

Sister(s), Margarete Ansello.

Brother(s), Frank Ansello.

 

Tony enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 6522936.

 

Tony was KIA when his ship Sunk after a hit from the Japanese Destroyer Amatsukaze in the Battle of Guadalcanal, on Nov.13, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Tony is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/599.htm

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Seaman Second Class Melvin Earl Andrews.

Unit/Placed in, USS Jarvis (DD-393) Destroyer, United States Navy.

 

Melvin is born approx. on no record.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

 

Melvin enlisted the service in Illinois with service number # 3377518.

 

Melvin was KIA when the USS Jarvis was attacked by the Various planes and the ship sunk on Aug. 9, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Melvin is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/393.htm

http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/us_navy_pages/destroyers/pages/alpha_pages/j/jarvis_dd393_roll_of_honor.htm

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Robert Burns Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, 2nd Marine Div. Hospital Corps.

 

Robert is born approx. on 1921 in Minnesota.

Aunt, Blanche Alexander.

 

Robert enlisted the service in Iowa with service number # 3213713.

 

Robert was KIA in the fights with the Japanese Forces over the Austen Mountains on Dec. 20, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Robert is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Fireman First Class Thomas Moore Anderson Jr.

Unit/Placed in, USS Porter (DD-356) Destroyer, United States Navy.

 

Thomas is born approx. on May 23, 1922 in Reidville, South Carolina.

Father, Thomas M. Anderson.

Mother, Hattie w. (Harris) Anderson.

Sister(s), Margater M. and Polly M. Anderson.

 

Thomas enlisted the service in South Carolina with service number # 2625923.

 

Thomas was KIA (not certain)when the USS Porter was torpedoed by a torpedo from a Japanese Submarine or American plane on Oct. 29, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Thomas is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Electrician’s Mate Second Class Walter Delehant Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, USS Vireo (AM-52) Minesweeper, United States Navy.

 

Walter is born approx. on 1917 in Hawaii.

Father, Alvin T. Anderson.

Mother, Margaret L. Anderson.

Sister(s), Ramona C. Grace E. and Nettie H. Anderson.

Brother(s), Alvin A. Anderson.

 

Walter enlisted the service in California with service number # 3765216.

 

Walter was KIA when the USS Vireo was attacked by Japanese planes while towing a barge to Espiritu Santo on Oct. 15, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Walter is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02052.htm

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Seaman Second Class Leonard Leo Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, USS Quincy (CA-39) Destroyer, United States Naval Reserve.

 

Leonard is born approx. on July 27, 1921 in Hawarden, Iowa.

Father, Oscar Anderson.

Born in Sweden.

Mother, Minnie (Nelson) Anderson.

 

Leonard enlisted the service in Iowa with service number # 6201395.

 

Leonard was KIA during the Battle of Savo Islands when the USS Quincy sunk on Aug. 9, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Leonard is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Coxwain Harold Reuben Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, USS New Orleans (CA-32) Cruiser, United States Navy.

 

Harold is born approx. on 1921 in Laurel, Nebraska.

Father, Rueben D. Andersen.

Mother, Gladys O. (Hagerdorn) Anderson.

Sister(s), Dorothy and Norma Anderson.

Brother(s), Wayne P. and Robert E. Anderson.

 

Harold enlisted the service in Nebraska with service number # 3165584.

 

Harold was KIA during the Battle of Tassafaronga on Nov. 30, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Harold is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Rank and Name, Steward’s Mate First Class George Anderson Jr.

Unit/Placed in, USS Wasp (CV-7) Carrier, United States Navy.

 

George is born approx. on 1923 in Tennessee.

Father, George Anderson.

Mother, Alketa Anderson.

Brother(s), Robert and Emanuel Anderson.

 

George enlisted the service in Tennessee with service number # 2957800.

 

George was KIA when the USS Wasp got a spray of multiple torpedoes from the Japanese I-19 on Sep. 15, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

George is buried/mentioned at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu County, Hawaii U.S.A.

Courts of the missing.

 

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com    Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/    Geoffrey Roecker

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

Website,

Philippine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com