Papua New Guinea 1943 – Pagina 4

Anderson, Loran Waldo

Rank and Name, Storekeeper Second Class Loran Waldo Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, USS APc-15 (Coastal Transport), United States Naval Reserve.

Loran is born approx. on 1909 in Iowa.

Father, John A. Anderson.

Mother, Nellie E. Anderson.

Sister(s), Evelyn, Dorothy and Helga Anderson.

Brother(s), Jean Anderson.

Loran enlisted the service in Iowa with service number # 5630845.

Loran was KIA during the Battle of Arawe when the USS APc-15 was attacked by a Airplane on Dec 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.

Loran 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/09/23/23015.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

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

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

Adair, William Edward

Seaman First Class William Edward Adair.

USS Brownson (DD-518 Destroyer), United States Navy.

William was born on Dec. 1, 1925 in New York.

Father, James J. Adair.

Mother, Charlotte A. Adair.

Sister, Ruth Adair.

Brother, Robert J. Adair.

William entered the Service from New York with service number # 2246651.

William E. Adair was a Seaman 1st Class in the United States Navy.

William E. Adair was Killed in Action when the USS Brownson sunk after being hit by bombs from a Japanese Dive Bomber at Cape Gloucester on Dec. 26, 1943, and he is honored with the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

And he is buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Metro Manila,

National Capital Region, Philippines.

Thanks to, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Brownson_(DD-518)

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

Allmon, Mervin Wilcox

Rank and Name, Motor Machinist Mate First Class Mervin Wilcox Allmon.

Unit/Placed in, USS Amberjack (SS-219) Submarine, United States Navy.

Mervin is born approx. on May 19, 1917 in Walters, Oklahoma.

Father, Ira K. Allmon.

Mother, Ida M. (Wilcox) Allmon.

Daughter, Lorene A. Allmon.

Brother(s), Raleigh C. Ira C. and Oras C. Allmon.

Mervin enlisted the service in Oklahoma with service number # 3559859.

Mervin was KIA when the USS Amberjack was sunk (probably) by depth charge on Feb. 16, 1943, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

He also has a Memorial Grave at , Walters Cemetery, Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma, USA.

And is mentioned on the USS Amberjack Memorial in his Hometown, Walters Cemetery, Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/allmon-m-w.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

Parker, John Howard

Rank and Name, Private John Howard Parker.

Unit/Placed in, Headquarters Company, 43^rd Infantry Division ”Winged Victory”.

John is born approx. on Jan. 26, 1913 in Mississippi.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

John enlisted the service in Mississippi with service number # 34421335.

John was KIA at the landings of Rendova Island on July 18, 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.

John 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 Rural Hill Cemetery, Rural Hill, Winston County, Mississippi, USA.

Thanks to, https://medium.com/@pptsapper/all-hell-broke-loose-f99fb13d0cb

http://www.43rd-infantry-division.org/history

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

Allen, Jason B.

Rank and Name, Private Jason B. Allen.

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

Jason is born 1920 in La Grange, Georgia.

Father, Burt Allen.

Mother, Amanda Allen.

Sisters, Corinne and Elinor Allen.

Brother, William T. Allen.

Jason enlisted the service in Georgia with service number # 34195192.

Jason was KIA during the Battle of Munda (airfield) on July 30, 1943, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Jason 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/airfields/solomons/munda/index.html Jean Louis Vijgen, ABMC, https://abmc.gov Info P.O.W.

Wes Injerd, Dwight Rider: http://www.mansell.com/pow-index.html

NavyLog, http://navylog.navymemorial.org Philippine Scouts Heritage Society, Sean Conjenos, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Familysearch.com, https://www.familysearch.org Navy Marines Info Geoffrey Roecker, https://missingmarines.com/ Medals Info, http://www.honorstates.org Website, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

Abel, George A.

Abel George A.

Rank and Name, Private George A. Abel.

Unit/Placed in on, 148^th Infantry Regiment, 37^th Infantry Regiment.

George is born in in, Montana.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

George enlisted the service in Ohio with service number # 35006081.

George was KIA on the way to Munda Point, Guadalcanal on July 30, 1943, is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

Thanks to https://37thdva.org/ Jean Louis Vijgen, ABMC, https://abmc.gov Info P.O.W.

Wes Injerd, Dwight Rider: http://www.mansell.com/pow-index.html

NavyLog, http://navylog.navymemorial.org Philippine Scouts Heritage Society, Sean Conjenos, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Familysearch.com, https://www.familysearch.org Navy Marines Info Geoffrey Roecker, https://missingmarines.com/ Medals Info, http://www.honorstates.org Website, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/ Rolland Swank and Terry Hirsch.