1943 – Pagina 23 – ww2 Pacific

Amos, Calvin Jackson

Rank and Name, Seaman Second Class Calvin Jackson Amos.

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

Calvin is born approx. on 1925 in Missouri.

Father, Robert N. Amos.

Mother, Myrtle R. (Byrne) Amos.

Sister(s), Dorothy M. Anna M. Lois G. and Mary Amos.

Brother(s), James A. Robert J. Nelson W. And Max A. Amos.

Calvin enlisted the service in Missouri with service number # 3383671.

Calvin was KIA when the USS Liscome Bay got hit with a spread from 3 Torpedoes on Nov. 24, 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.

Walls of the missing.

Calvin 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,

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

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

Amromin, Jerome D.

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Jerome D. Amromin.

Unit/Placed in, 56^th Squadron, 375^th Troop Carrier Group.

Jerome is born approx. on 1923 in Russia.

Father, Dr. Amoromin.

Mother, Fanny Amromin.

Brother(s), George Amromin.

Family is born in Russia.

Jerome enlisted the service in Illinois with service number # 0-803957.

Jerome ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a C-47 were,

Capt. George W. Beswick Pilot

2^nd Lt. Sam P. Binkley Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Jerome D. Amormin Navigator

Sgt. Robert B. Mulkmus Radio Operator

T/Sgt. Henry K. Buelterman ??

S/Sgt. Henry O. Bauer ??

Jerome was KIA when after a supply drop to Soldiers in Nassau Bay, on the way back they crashed (no record) on July 23, 1943, he is honored with an Air Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.ozatwar.com/usaaf/375thtcg.htm

https://www.pacificwrecks.com/walkabout/popondetta/embi.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

Amick, Zenis

Rank and Name, Electrician’s Mate Third Class Zenis Amick.

Unit/Placed in, USS Brownson (DD-518) Destroyer, .

Zenis is born approx. on Nov. 22, 1921 in Meadow Bluff, West Virginia.

Father, Albert Amick.

Mother, Lucy A. (O’Dell) Amick.

Brother(s), Hestle and William B. Amick.

Zenis enlisted the service in West Virginia with service number # 5600641.

Zenis was KIA when the Japanese Plane Dropped 2 Bombs, after a big explosion the Ship sank on Dec. 26, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal Navy, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/ships/usn/DD-518.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

Ames, Kenneth Howard

Rank and Name, Fireman Second Class Kenneth Howard Ames.

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

Kenneth is born approx. on Sep. 18, 1943 in Stonington, Colorado.

Father, Frank S. Ames.

Mother, Helen C. Ames.

Sister(s), Ursel G. and Viola M. Ames.

Brother(s), Marvin G. Cleo E. Delmar L. and Clyde L. Ames.

Kenneth enlisted the service in Colorado with service number # 6190590.

Kenneth was KIA when the USS Liscome Bay got hit with a spread from 3 Torpedoes on Nov. 24, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Stonington Cemetery, Stonington, Baca County, Colorado, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/03/056.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,

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

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

Ambrose Jr. , Benjamin Joseph

Rank and Name, Aviation Radioman Third Class Benjamin Joseph Ambrose Jr.

Unit/Placed in, Composite Squadron 39 (VC-39), United States Naval Reserve.

Benjamin is born approx. on Feb. 23, 1925 in Plymouth, Pennsylvania.

Father, Benjamin Ambrose.

Mother, Sophie H. (Masgay) Ambrose.

Sister(s), Elizabeth S. Ambrose.

Brother(s), Edward J. Ambrose.

Benjamin enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 6508761.

Benjamin was KIA when the Japanese Submarine I-175 torpedoed the USS Liscome Bay (base) and sunk on Feb. 24, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/history-up-close/sinking-uss-liscome-bay/

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

Alvord, Lawrence Wallace

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

Alvin, Oliver Robert

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Oliver Robert Alvin.

Unit/Placed in, 64^th Bomber Squadron, 43^rd Bomber Group (Heavy).

Oliver is born approx. on Oct. 22, 1920 in North Branch, Minnesota.

Father, Oliver W. Alvin.

Mother, Dora E. (Fagerstorm) Alvin.

Brother(s), Allan W. Alvin.

Oliver enlisted the service in Minnesota with service number # 0669943.

Oliver ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-17 were,

1^st Lt. Ernest A. Naumann Pilot

1^st Lt. Winslow W. Gardner Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Oliver R. Alvin Bombardier

2^nd Lt. Charles H. Lewis Navigator

T/Sgt. Thomas H. Fox Engineer

S/Sgt. Paul J. Cascio Radio Operator

S/Sgt. Virgil E. DeVoss Ball Turret Gunner

Sgt. Bruno R. Bukalski Waist Gunner

Sgt. Albert Smith Asst. Radio Operator/Gunner

Pfc. Charles H. Green Tail Gunner

Oliver was KIA on the mission they were Attacked by Japanese A6M-Zero’s, shot in the fuel tank and crashed in a mountain near Hong-Kong on June 1, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Oliver 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 Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, North Branch, Chisago County, Minnesota, USA.

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-9207.html

http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/43rd_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

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

Website,

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

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

Altmann Jr. , Theodore

Rank and Name, Private First Class Theodore Altmann Jr.

Unit/Placed in, 1^st Battalion, 6^th Marines Regiment, 2^nd Marines Division.

Theodore is born approx. on July 29, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois.

Father, Theodore F. Altmann Sr.

Mother, Agnes A. (Lucker) Altmann.

Sister(s), Dorothie L. Florence M. and Elenore A. Altmann.

Brother(s), Edward A. Altmann.

Theodore enlisted the service in Illinois with service number # 834275.

Theodore was wounded during the landing on Betio transported to a hospital ship but died of his injuries on Nov. 22, 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.

Theodore 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

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

Website,

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

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

Altman Jr. ,Dayton Stokes

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Dayton Stokes Altman Jr.

Unit/Placed in, 320^th Bomber Squadron, 90^th Bomber Group (Heavy).

Dayton is born approx. on June 21, 1919 in Mullins, South Carolina.

Father, Dr. Dayton S. Altman.

Mother, Mamie Rosa B. (Whiterspoon) Altman.

Sister(s), Kathrine, Mabel H. and Rose M. Altman.

Brother(s), Berkley B. Altman.

Dayton enlisted the service in South Carolina with service number # 0-659626.

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

2^nd Lt. Dayton S. Altman Jr. Pilot

2^nd Lt. Norman D. Smith Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. William H. Hout Jr. Navigator

2^nd Lt. Herbert H. Gardner Bombardier

T/Sgt. Freddie K. Affeld Top Turret Gunner

T/Sgt. Francis M. Brigham Radio Operator/Engineer

S/Sgt. Vincent H. Calise Bal Turret Gunner

S/Sgt. John F. Ratliff Waist Gunner

S/Sgt. Francis H. Boqucki Tail Gunner

Dayton was KIA when the plane was attacked by Japanese Fighters got shot an crashed in sea on Jan. 9, 1943, he is honored with an Air Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

He also got a Memorial Grave at Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.90thbombgroup.org/

© Pacific Wrecks – B-24D-5-CO “Little Eva” Serial Number 41-23772
Source: https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-24/41-23772.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

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

Website,

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

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

Alston Jr. , Augustus Howard

Rank and Name, Commander (CO) Augustus Howard Alston Jr.

Unit/Placed in, USS Pickerel (SS-177) Submarine, United States Navy.

Augustus is born approx. on Aug. 20, 1907 in Augusta, Georgia.

Father, Augustus H. Alston Sr.

Mother, Lucia M. (Sams) Alston.

Sister(s), Margaret and Martha Alstron.

Brother(s), Marion M. Alston.

Augustus enlisted the service in Georgia with service number # 0-070184.

Augustus was KIA when they Sunk (probably) by a depth charge attack off Honshu, Japan on April 3, 1943, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/alston-a-h.htm

http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08177.htm

https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/u/united-states-submarine-losses/pickerel-ss-177.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