1943 – Pagina 17 – ww2 Pacific

Apale, Ramon

Rank and Name, Private Ramon Apale.

Unit/Placed in, 45th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts.

Camp no record

The Imperial Japanese began their Invasion in the Philippines on 8 Dec 1941.

The 45th resorted to fighting together among American and Filipino forces when compelled to surrender on 9 Apr 1942.

Pfc. Apale became a POW and was imprisoned at Pow Camp no record, he survived the Bataan Death March, but died shortly after it.

Ramon is born in approx. on 1917 in the Philippines.

Parents and Siblings no record available.

Ramon enlisted the service in the Philippines with service number # 10303165.

Ramon died as a POW in Camp no record on July 19, 1942, , he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, POW Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Medal, Army & Air Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Ramon 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

Apen, John

Rank and Name, Fireman First Class John Apen.

Unit/Placed in, , USS Runner (SS-275) Submarine, United States Naval Reserve.

John is born approx. on Aug. 5, 1918 in New York.

Father, Harry Apen.

Born in Russia.

Mother, Anna Apen.

Born in Poland.

Sister(s), Jenny Apen.

Brother(s), William and George Apen.

Spouse, Ruth (Mason) Apen.

John enlisted the service in New York with service number # 6468088.

John was KIA when the USS Runner sunk by (probably) a mine on July 11, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/apen-j.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

Antoniono, John Joseph

Rank and Name, Technical Sergeant John Joseph Antoniono.

Unit/Placed in, 21st Bomber Squadron, 29th Bomber Group, Heavy.

John is born approx. on 1921 in Pennsylvania.

Father, Louis Antoniono.

Mother, Lucy Antoniono.

John enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 33284883.

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

Capt. Harrell R. Hoffman Pilot

2^nd Lt. Robert J. Riddle Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Carroll W. Cramer Navigator

2^nd Lt. Edward R. Baoon III Bombardier

T/Sgt. Myron M. Brown Engineer/Gunner

T/Sgt. John J. Antoniono Radio Operator/Gunner

S/Sgt. Sammie C. Benton Radar Observer

S/Sgt. Raymond G. Brown Asst. Engineer/Gunner

S/Sgt. Richard H. Quackenbush Armored Gunner

Sgt. Nick J. Mesa Photographer

John was KIA on the Mission to Japan, he was attacked by Enemy Fighters and (presumably) crashed in the Parahismura Strait, Japan on Nov. 8, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

And a Memorial Grave on the Website https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56114158/john-j-antoniono

Thanks to, http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/21st_Bombardment_Squadron.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

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

Antell, Clifford John

Rank and Name, Seaman First Class Clifford John Antell.

Unit/Placed in, USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) Carrier, United States Naval Reserve.

Clifford is born approx. on April 22, 1925 in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.

Father, John Antell.

Mother, Maymie E. (Bunker) Antell.

Sister(s), Blanche M. Naomi A. and Marlene Antell.

Brother(s), Isaac, Dale E. and Emmett Antell.

Clifford enlisted the service in Minnesota with service number # 6398847.

Clifford was KIA when the USS Liscome Bay was sunk by the Japanese Sub I-175 on Nov. 24, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/ships/usn/CVE-56.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

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

Anstine, Leonard McGuire

Rank and Name, Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Leonard McGuire Anstine.

Unit/Placed in, USS Pompano (SS-181) Submarine, United States Navy.

Leonard is born approx. on March 30, 1920 in Buffville, Kansas.

Father, Andrew L. Anstine.

Mother, Minnie M. Anstine.

Sister(s), Margaret M. and Thelma L. Anstine.

Brother(s), Leon H. Anstine.

Leonard enlisted the service in Kansas with service number # 6281346.

Leonard died on sea, cause unknown, North off Honshu, Japan on Sep. 17, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Neodesha Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/anstine-l-m.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

Antal, George Joseph

Rank and Name, Machinist’s Mate Second Class George Joseph Antal.

Unit/Placed in, USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) Carrier, United States Naval Reserve.

George is born approx. on 1922 in Pennsylvania.

Mother, Mary Antal.

Born in Austria.

Sister(s), Mary Antal.

Brother(s), John, Michael, Jacob, Andrew and Frank Antal.

George enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 6533249.

George was KIA when the USS Liscome Bay was sunk by the Japanese Sub I-175 on Nov. 24, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/ships/usn/CVE-56.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

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

Anshaw, Norbert Leo

Rank and Name, Fire Controlman Second Class Norbert Leo Anshaw.

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

Norbert is born approx. on no record.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Norbert enlisted the service in Michigan with service number # 3112755.

Norbert was KIA when the USS Barton 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.

Norbert 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

Anglin, Grady W.

Rank and Name, Technical Sergeant Grady W. Anglin.

Unit/Placed in, 36th Bomber Squadron, 28th Bomber Group (Heavy).

Grady is born approx. on 1918 in Oklahoma.

Father, James T. Anglin.

Mother, Dona T Anglin.

Brother(s), Clarence H and Walter P. Anglin.

Grady enlisted the service in Texas with service number # 108018795.

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

1^st Lt. Don J. Gilliland Pilot

2^nd Lt. Travis V. Hodges Copilot

2^nd Lt. Julius Keller Navigator

2^nd Lt. Donald G. Walker Bombardier

T/Sgt. Grady W. Anglin Radio Operator

T/Sgt. John D. Helm Engineer

Sgt. Harold. A. Swetland Ball Turret Gunner

Sgt. Lonnie S. Sewell Top Turret Gunner

Sgt. Jes L. McArthur Right Waist Gunner

Cpl. Stanley G. Harmon Left Waist Gunner

Cpl. Jeb V. Beulick Tail Gunner

Grady was KIA when the plane over Kiska was hit by Anti-Aircraft and they Crashed in sea on April 15, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88883426/grady-w_-anglin

Body lost at sea, specifically: His plane was shot down over Kiska Harbor, Alaska during WWII.

Thanks to, http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/28th_Bombardment_Group.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

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

Angus Jr. , Albert Allen

Rank and Name, Staff Sergeant Albert Allen Angus Jr.

Unit/Placed in, Air Corps.

Nagato Maru

The Nagato Maru was a Hell Ships that was first damaged and later sunk on Sep. 2, 1943. The Nagato Maru, sailed from Manila for Japan on Nov. 7, 1942 the boarded about 1,600 American prisoners-of-war (POWs), many survivors of the “Bataan Death March.” About 550 POWs are crammed into each of NAGATO MARU’s three holds. On Nov. 1942 they arrive at Moji. 3 more POWs die en route. Disembarks POWs for an Osaka POW camp.

Camp Osaka POW Camp #1

aka Honjo/Hoincho/Chikko

After the Japanese occupation in Japan they took then camp 21 Sep 1942 in use: Osaka Camp #1 was originally established and designated as Osaka Main Camp when 150 men arrived here from the Zentsuji POW Camp.

19 Oct 1942: (Stadium POW Camp later converted to the Ichioka Hospital).

The Tottori Maru left Manila on Oct. 8, 1942 for Takao/ Pusan/ Moji/ Osaka and arrived on 11 Oct 1942 with approximate 230 more Americans.

1 Jun 1945: Destroyed by air raid; moved temporarily to other Camp.

Destroyed in B-29 raid on June 1, 1945, in Sep 1945 the Camp was terminated.

Albert is born approx. on Nov. 15, 1919 in James Town, Rhode Island.

Father, Albert Allen Angus.

Parent and Siblings, No Record Available.

Albert enlisted the service in Massachusetts with service number # 6145912.

Albert died as a POW in Camp Osaka, Japan on March 1, 1943, he is honored with a POW Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/ships/maru/nagato.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

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

Angello, Charles H.

Rank and Name, Private Charles H. Angello.

Unit/Placed in, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division “Buckeye”.

Charles is born approx. on Sep. 18, 1916 in Pennsylvania.

Father, Accurso Angello.

Mother, Camelia Angello.

Parents born in Italy.

Sister(s), Rose, Bessie and Susie Angello.

Brother(s), Louis, Phillip and Alphonso Angello.

Charles enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 33106391.

Charles was KIA in the Battle for Munda Point, Solomon Islands, on Aug. 1, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksmanship Badge, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Thanks to, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_munda.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

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