Categorie: Guadacanal-Solomon and Savo Islands 1943

Rank and Name, Captain Rollo C. Andross.

Unit/Placed in, 169th Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division.

 

Rollo is born approx. on May 5, 1918 in Granada, Minnesota.

Father, John C. Andross.

Mother, Addie E. (Loring) Andross.

Sister(s), Elsie A. and Angeline A. Andross.

Brother(s), Charles P. Roy and Claude P. Andross.

 

Rollo enlisted the service in Minnesota with service number # 0-023624.

 

Rollo was KIA in a Japanese assault on the of Zanana on 13 July, 1943,  he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Service Cross,  Purple Heart, Marksman Ship Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army & Air Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Rollo 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,

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

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

Rank and Name, Fireman First Class Roy Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, USS LST-167, Coast Guard.

 

Roy is born approx. on no record.

 

Roy enlisted the service in California with service number # 576427.

 

Roy was KIA during the landing with the USS LST-167 at Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands when it was Hit by 2  Enemy Bombs on Sep. 25, 1943,  he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Coast Gurd Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, https://www.cgemf.org/fallen/lst-167

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 Norman Ira Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, 1^st Bat, 3^rd Marines (C-Comp), Marine Corps.

 

Norman is born approx. on Oct. 4, 1923 in Colorado.

Father, Ira E. Anderson.

Mother, Marjorie Anderson.

Sister(s), Beatrice Anderson.

Brother(s), Paul and Douglas Anderson.

 

Norman enlisted the service in Colorado with service number # 506780.

 

Norman was KIA in the Fights with the Japanese over the Solomon’s on, Nov. 1, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, USA.

 

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, Private James Leo Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, 1^st Battalion, 3^rd Marines, United States Marine Corps.

 

James is born approx. on no record in Maryland.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

 

James enlisted the service in Maryland with service number # 527515.

 

James was KIA in the Fights with the Japanese at Bougainville on Nov. 7, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

James 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, Privat First Class Isaac R. Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, 169^th Infantry Regiment, 43^rd Infantry Division “Winged Victory”.

 

Isaac is born approx. on 1917 in Tennessee.

Father, George A. Anderson.

Mother, Reeve S. Anderson.

Sister(s), Catherine L. Anderson.

 

Isaac enlisted the service in Tennessee with service number # 34188309.

 

Isaac died of his wounds sustained during the fights with the Japanese over Vangunu, New Georgia on July 19, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Isaac 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,

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

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

Rank and Name, Corporal Wilbert Edmon Andersen.

Unit/Placed in, 161^st Infantry Regiment, 25^th Infantry Division “Tropical Lightning”.

 

Wilbert is born approx. on 1918 in Stevens, Montana.

Father, Anton M. Andersen.

Born in Denmark.

Mother, Emilie Andersen.

Brother(s), Carl and Walther Andersen.

Spouse, .

 

Wilbert enlisted the service in Montana with service number # 39602050.

 

Wilbert was KIA in the attack on Bibilo Hill, New Georgia on Aug. 2, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, https://www.25thida.org/

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,

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

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

Rank and Name, Machinist’s Mate First Class William Anton Anderegg.

Unit/Placed in, USS Strong (DD-467) Destroyer, United States Navy.

 

William is born approx. on 1916 in New York.

Father, Agustive Anderegg.

Mother, Emma Anderegg.

Parents born in Switserland.

Brother(s), August Anderegg.

 

William enlisted the service in New York with service number # 2232417.

 

William was KIA when the USS Strong was torpedoed and Shot by the Japanese Navy, broke in 2 and Sunk at Rice Anchorage on July 5, 1943,  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.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, https://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/110668

http://destroyerhistory.org/fletcherclass/ussstrong/

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,

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

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

Rank and Name, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Lawrence Wallace Alvord.

Unit/Placed in, Navy Patrol Bombing Squadron 101 (VPB-101), United States Navy.

 

Lawrence is born approx. on Nov. 18, 1918 in Stockton, California.

Father, Fred L. Alvord.

Mother, May F. Alvord.

Sister(s), Freda F. Alvord.

Brother(s), Homer J. Marion F. and Fred L. Alvord Jr.

 

Lawrence enlisted the service in California with service number # 3759752.

 

Lawrence ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a PB4Y-1 were,

Lt.               Frank M.Fisler                   Pilot

Ltjg.             Wallace T. Joner                Co Pilot

Ens.             William R. Gallagher Jr.      Navigator

Ens.             Robert P. Combs                Bombardier

Amm2.         Lawrence W. Alvord           Engineer

Arm3.          Lee Baldwin                     Radio Operator

Amm2.         James J. Curry                 Radar

Amm1.         Raymond L. Flower Jr.       Gunner

Amm2.         Paul J. Patterson               Gunner

Arm1.          Talmagde H. Power            Gunner

Acmm.          Benjamin Rogozinski          Gunner

Aom2.          Walter S. Slagter               Gunner

 

Lawrence was KIA on the mission when the plane was hit by Anti-Aircraft and crashed on March 5, 1943, he is honored with a Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, http://www.vpnavy.com/vp101.html

https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/pb4y-1/31948.html

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

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

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

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

Website,

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

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

Rank and Name, Aviation Metalsmith Third Class Nicholas Alshuk.

Unit/Placed in, Navy Fighting Squadron 26 (VS-26).

 

Nicholas is born approx. on Feb. 17, 1921 in Seymour, Connecticut.

Father, William Alshuk.

Mother, Stefania Alshuk.

Parents born in Poland.

Sister(s), Mary, Jenny and Olga Alshuk .

Brother(s), Thomas Alshuk.

 

Nicolas enlisted the service in Connecticut with service number # 6421381.

 

Nicholas died when the plane crashed in sea while taking a landing on the USS Sangamon (base) on April 23, 1943, 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.

 

Nicholas 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

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

Website,

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

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

Rank and Name, Shipfitter Third Class Robert Almond.

Unit/Placed in, USS Gwin (DD-433), United States Naval Reserve.

 

Robert is born approx. on Feb. 25, 1910 in Randolph, Massachusetts.

Father, William A. Almond.

Mother, Carrie M. Almond.

Brother(s), William J. Almond.

 

Robert enlisted the service in Massachusetts with service number # 6075599.

 

Robert was KIA when the shore batteries Fired on the USS Gwin after the support to the Landing troops on June 30, 1943, 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.

 

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/05/433.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

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

Website,

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

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