1943 – Pagina 14 – ww2 Pacific

Ary, Clarence Kenneth

Rank and Name, Private First Class Clarence Kenneth Ary.

Unit/Placed in, Second Tank Battalion, 2^nd Marines (Comp C. Tank Driver), United States Marine Corps.

Clarence is born approx. on 30 April, 1920 in Del Norte, Colorado.

Father, Clarence S. Ary.

Mother, Lorena M. (Marriott) Ary.

Sister(s), Edith K. and Florence M. Ary.

Brother(s), Sylvester R. Ary.

Clarence enlisted the service in Colorado with service number # 337806.

Clarence was KIA in the Tank battle while serving as a scout company on Eita Island against the Japanese on Tarawa on 23 November 1943, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Del Norte Cemetery, Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado, VS.

Thanks to, https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/npswapa/extcontent/usmc/pcn-190-003120-00/sec7.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

Arren, Max

Rank and Name, Technician Fourth Grade Max A. Arren.

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

Max is born approx. on 1917 in Connecticut.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Max enlisted the service in Connecticut with service number # 20130607.

Max died non Battle in New Georgia on 16 November, 1943, he is honored with a Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksmanship Badge, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

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

Arnold, William Cleveland

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant William Cleveland Arnold.

Unit/Placed in, 11th Bomber Squadron, 341st Bomber Group, Medium.

William is born approx. on 14 July, 1920 in Illinois.

Father, William E. Arnold.

Mother, Nora M. (Bogue) Arnold.

Brother(s), Robert W. Arnold.

William enlisted the service in Indiana with service number # 2051767.

William ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-25 were,

2^nd Lt. William C. Arnold Pilot

1^st Lt. Harland B. Keating Co Pilot

1^st Lt. William H.C. White Bombadier/Navigator

Sgt. Lynwood W. Smith Engineer/Gunner

William was KIA on the mission, after the bomb drop they touched the mast of the ship and crashed on the river bank on 30 December, 1943, he is honored with an Air Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential 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, http://www.usaaf-in-cbi.com/341st_web/fronta.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

Arnold, Harvey Edmund

Rank and Name, Private First Class Harvey Edmund Arnold.

Unit/Placed in, Marine Scout Bomber Squadron-113 (VSMB-113).

Harvey is born approx. on 4 Feb. 1925 in Griggsville, Illinois.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Harvey enlisted the service in Illinois with service number # 498656.

‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a SBD were,

1^st Lt. Steve Barto Pilot

Pfc. Harvey E. Arnold Bombardier/Gunner

Harvey died in an accident on 17 November, 1943, he is honored with a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.facebook.com/VMSB-133-Marine-Scout-Bomber-Squadron-172618482801378/

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

Arnold, Theodore Samuel

Rank and Name, Painter Third Class Theodore Samuel Arnold.

Unit/Placed in, Construction Battalion 26.

Theodore is born approx. on 1905.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Theodore enlisted the service in Michigan with service number # 6227670.

Theodore was KIA when they were unloading two ships with supplies aboard when they were attacked by kamikaze’s off Koli Point on, 7 April, 1943, 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.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, 26th Naval Construction Battalion (1942-1943) [PDF, 8.5 MB]

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

Arnold, Daniel Eugene

Rank and Name, Lieutenant Commander Daniel Eugene Arnold.

Unit/Placed in, USS Grayling (SS-209) Submarine, United States Navy.

Daniel is born approx. on Jan. 25, 1918 in Missouri.

Mother, Hattie Arnold.

Sister(s), Mary E. Arnold.

Daniel enlisted the service in Missouri with service number # 0-085178.

Daniel was KIA Lost at sea, cause unknown, in or near Tablas Strait, Philippine Islands on Sep. 9, 1943, 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.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/arnold-d-e.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

Arney, Buford Young

Rank and Name, Seaman Second Class Buford Young Arney.

Unit/Placed in, USS Capelin (SS-289) Submarine, United States Navy.

Buford is born approx. on May 22, 1925 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Father, Ben R. Arney.

Mother, Mary M. (Patrick) Arney.

Buford enlisted the service in Arizona with service number # 5558732.

Buford was KIA cause unknown on Dec. 2, 1943, 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.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/arney-b-y.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

Arney, Andrew Marion

Rank and Name, Private First Class Andrew Marion Arney.

Unit/Placed in, 162nd Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division.

Andrew is born approx. on Aug. 13, 1919 in Prosser, Washington.

Father, Clarence M. Arney.

Mother, Hilga A. (Johnson) Arney.

Sister(s), Elizabeth M. Agnes V. Grace L. Martha M. and Doris E. Arney.

Brother(s), Clarence P. Kenneth, William J. Roy G. and Leonard Arney.

Andrew enlisted the service in Oregon with service number # 20933653.

Andrew was KIA in the fights over the Salamaua Plains (Roosevelt Ridge, New Guinea on Aug. 27, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksmanship Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

He also has a Memorial Grave at Belle Passi Cemetery, Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon, 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

Armstrong, James Herbert

Rank and Name, Machinist’s Mate Second Class James Herbert Armstrong.

Unit/Placed in, USS Boyd (DD-544) Destroyer, United States Navy.

James is born approx. on no record.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

James enlisted the service in Washington with service number # 6643503.

James was KIA when on a rescue mission to a plane at Nauru Island they were shot by a Japanese shore batteries on Dec. 8, 1943, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/544.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

Armstrong, Edgar H.

Rank and Name, Staff Sergeant Edgar H. Armstrong.

Unit/Placed in, 404th Bomber Squadron, 28th Bomber Group, Heavy.

Edgar is born approx. on 1921 in.

Father, Truman H. Armstrong.

Mother, Lena L. (Meade) Armstrong.

Brother(s), Earl E. Armstrong.

Spouse, Betty Armstrong.

Edgar enlisted the service in New York with service number # 324712441.

Edgar ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-24 were,

2^nd Lt. Richard A. Payne Pilot

2^nd Lt. Kenneth D. Nicol Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Ray E. Fernandez Navigator

2^nd Lt. Jerry F. Cerny Bombardier

T/Sgt. David W. Cassabaum Engineer/Gunner

T/Sgt. Paul J. Anderson Radio Operator

S/Sgt. Edgar h. Armstrong Asst. Engineer/Gunner

S/Sgt. George W. Meyers Asst. Engineer/Radio Operator/Gunner

S/Sgt. Robert A. Manchester Armor Gunner

S/Sgt. John W. O’Brien Aerial Gunner

Sgt. Robert L. Eldredge Radar Operator

Edgar died on a Trainings Flight when they had some mechanical problems and crashed therefor in the sea on Nov. 18, 1943, he is honored with a Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

He is also Mentioned at Memorial To The Missing Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, 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/