1942 – Pagina 89 – ww2 Pacific

Adams, Samuel

Rank/Name, Lieutenant Samuel Adams.

Unit/placed in, Bombing Squadron VB-5 based on (USS Yorktown (CV-5), United States Navy.

Samuel was born on Apr. 10, 1912 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Father, John Adams.

Mother, Christine (Dogia) Adams.

Both born in Austria

Samuel entered the Service from Massachusetts with service # 0-074937.

Samuel was Killed in Action during a Attack on several Japanese Ships at Salamaua and Lae, New Guinea, on March 10, 1942, and he is honored with the Purple Heart and (Posthumously) the Navy Cross, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

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The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Samuel Adams (NSN: 0-74937), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIVE (VB-5), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in action against enemy Japanese forces at Salamaua and Lae, New Guinea, on 10 March 1942. Leading his division in a dive-bombing attack against a formation of Japanese cruisers and destroyers, Lieutenant Adams, in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, personally made one of several direct heavy bomb hits on a light cruiser, causing serious damage and probable destruction of the hostile vessel. His superb leadership and outstanding courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01128 (May 12, 1943

Action Date: 10-Mar-42

Service: Navy

Rank: Lieutenant

Company: Bombing Squadron 5 (VB-5)

Division: U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-5)

Adams Jr., Joe Willie

Rank/Name, Gunners Mate Second Class Joe Willie Adams Jr.

Unit/placed, USS Meredith DD-434 Destroyer, United States Navy.

Joe was born on Jan. 7, 1917 in Water Valley, Missisippi.

Father, Joe W. Adams.

Mother, Docia (Cole) Adams.

Joe entered the Service from Missisippi with service number # 2742752.

Joe was KIA when the ship was attacked by enemy fighter, on Oct. 15, 1942 on , is honored with a Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

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Acheson, John Matthew

Rank and Name, Fireman Third Class John Matthew Acheson.

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

John is born in 1919 in Munhall, Pennsylvania.

Father, Clyde Acheson.

Mother, Catherine Acheson.

John enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 6521090.

John was KIA when the Ship got Torpedoed and Sunk during the Battle at Guadalcanal on Nov. 13, 1942, Fireman Third Class John M. Acheson is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

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Aaron, Norman James

Rank and Name, Electrician’s Mate Third Class Norman James Aaron.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Enterprise (CV-6) Carrier, United States Navy.

Norman was born in 1909 in Texas.

Mother, Janet L. Buckley.

Norman enlisted the service in Texas with serial # 3604289.

Norman was KIA when various Japanese plane’s attacked the USS Enterprise and dropped two bombs caused damage on Oct. 26, 1942, Electrician’s Mate Third Class Norman J. Aaron is honored with a Combat Action Ribbon, Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Walls Of The Missing.

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Albertson, Wallace Marshall

Rank and Name, Electrician´s Mate Second Class Wallace Marshall Albertson.

Unit/placed in, USS Langley(CV-1) ) (Seaplane Tender) Carrier, United States Navy.

Wallace was born on Sep. 20, 1919 in Mathews County, Virginia.

Father, Lee Albertson.

Mother, Pearl M. (Marshall) Albertson.

Sisters, Pauline and Catharine Albertson.

Brother, Harry Albertson.

Wallace entered the Service from Virginia with service number # 2659230.

Wallace was KIA when the ship was attacked and bombed and Sunk by the Japanese Navy, on Feb. 27, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

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Adcock, Curtis

Rank and Name, Chief Storekeeper Curtis Adcock.

Unit/placed in, USS Langley (CV-1) Carrier, United States Navy.

Curtis was born in Tennessee.

Mother,Bedie (Brantton) Adcock .

Sister and Brothers, unknown.

Curtis entered the Service from Alabama with service-number # 2717259.

Curtis was KIA when the ship and the Escorts were attacked by several Japanese planes near Australia, on Feb. 27, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

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Alfano, Daniel Francis

Rank and Name, Corporal Daniel Francis Alfano.

Unit/Placed, 1th Provisional Marine Brigade (3^rd Battalion, 4^th Marines) .

Daniel was born 1911 in, New York.

Father, Francis Alfano.

Daniel enlisted the service in New York with serial number # 452039.

Daniel died of his Wounds sustained at the Landing of the Beaches at Agat, Guam on July 22, 1942, Corporal Daniel F. Alfano is honored with a Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Daniel is buried/mentioned at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Honolulu County,
Hawaii, USA.
Courts of the Missing.

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Abbott, Chase

Rank and Name, Corporal Chase Abbott (Navigator).

Unit/Placed in on, 42^nd Troop Carrier Squadron, .

Chase is born in 1918 in Scituate Town, Massachusetts.

Father, Augustus Abbott.

Mother, Eva A. Abbott.

Chase enlisted the service in Massachusetts with serial # 11037418.

Chase died in a accident crash (no Record) at Ft. Randall, Alaska making a supply delivery on Oct. 19, 1942 , Corporal Chase Abbott is honored with a Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Chase is buried/mentioned at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA.

Thanks to Jean Louis Vijgen, ABMC, https://abmc.gov Info P.O.W.

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Abrahams, Charles Howard

Rank and Name, Carpenter Mate Second Class Charles Howard Abrahams.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Hornet (CV-8) Carrier, United States Navy.

Charles is born in 1922 in Schaghticoke, New York.

Father, Charles H. Abrams.

Mother, Bertha M. Abrams.

Charles enlisted the U.S.Navy in New York with service number # 2235685.

Stanley was KIA when the Ship was hit by 3 Bombs and shot a Aichi Dive Bomber who crashed on the Deck, meanwhile it was hit by 2 Torpedoes from a Nakajima plane and a other Crash on the bow, 1 day later it was severally damaged and Sunk on Oct. 26, 1942, Carpenter Mate Second Class Charles H. Abrams is honored with a Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

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Alfred, Isidore

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Isidore Alfred.

Unit/Placed in, Air Corps (Assigned to 9^th Bombardement Squadron, 7^th Bombardment Group.

Isidore is born in 1915 New York.

Father, Jacob Alfred.

Mother, Rose Alfred.

Both Parents from Russia.

Brother, Martin Alfred.

Isidore enlisted the service in New York City with service number # 12026032.

Isidore’s Crew-members and position on-board the plane a B-17 were,

1^st Lt. William J. Prichard Pilot

2^nd Lt. W. T. Morgan Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Isodore Alfred Navigator

2^nd Lt. F. O. Luscombar Bombardier

S/Sgt. Raymond P. Legault Engineer

Pvt. Joseph Hines Top Turret Gunner

Pvt. Ignatius Barron Radio Operator/Waist Gunner

Pvt. Horace Salmon Tail Gunner

Isidore was KIA during the Mission when the plane was attacked by Japanese Fighters, the plane blew up and crashed in sea on Feb. 8, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Silver Star Medal, Asian-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

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