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Armstrong, James Elbert

Rank and Name, Radioman First Class James Elbert Armstrong.

Unit/Placed in, USS Herring (SS-233) Submarine, United States Navy.

James is born approx. on Sep. 23, 1915 in Warren County, Tennessee.

Father, James E. Armstrong.

Mother, Ida E. (Brewer) Armstrong.

Sister(s), Juanita and Frances G. Armstrong.

Brother(s), Purser S. and Jesse A. Armstrong.

James enlisted the service in Mississippi with service number # 2953069.

James was KIA when the Submarine was shot and sunk by shore batteries on June 1, 1944, 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.oneternalpatrol.com/armstrong-j-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

Anderson, Robert Arthur

Rank and Name, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Robert Arthur Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, Torpedo Squadron 31 (VT-31), United States Naval Reserve.

Robert is born approx. on April 5, 1924 in Harrison Township, Iowa.

Father, Fred T. Anderson.

Mother, Robert B. (Gold) Anderson.

Sister(s), Betty J. and Beverly Anderson.

Robert enlisted the service in Iowa with service number # 6206066.

Robert ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a TBF Avenger were,

Ltjg. Donald Hornberger Pilot

Amm2c. Robert A. Anderson Gunner

Arm2c. Kenneth Pohl Radio Operator

Robert was KIA on the Mission to Chichi Jima on Aug. 4, 1944, he is honored with a Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Palestine Cemetery, Huxley, Story County, Iowa, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.vf31.com/index.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

Anderson Jr. , John Leonard

Rank and Name, Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class John Leonard Anderson Jr.

Unit/Placed in, USS Herring (SS-233) Submarine, United States Naval Reserve.

John is born approx. on Oct. 24, 1921 in Kentucky.

Mother, Gertrude Basham.

Spouse, Wilma J. Anderson.

John enlisted the service in Kentucky with service number # 6346660.

John was KIA when the Submarine was shot and sunk by shore batteries on June 1, 1944, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

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

Altman, William

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant William Altman.

Unit/Placed in, 870^th Bomber Squadron, 497 Bomber Group (Very Heavy).

William is born approx. on 1921 in Missouri.

Father, Michael Altman.

Mother, Dora Altman.

Both Parents born in Russia.

Sister(s), Blanche Altman.

William enlisted the service in Missouri with service number # 0-866810.

William‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-29 were,

1^st Lt. David C. Campbell Airplane Commander

2^nd Lt. Jone W. Farris Pilot

2^nd Lt. John J. Witucki Navigator/Bombardier

2^nd Lt. Lloyd K. Swiler Radio Operator

2^nd Lt. William Altman Engineer

Sgt. Joseph R. Rouse Jr. Fire Control

Sgt. James R. Moye Radar Obsever

Sgt. George L. Wills Left Gunner

Cpl. George R. Garavel Right Gunner

Sgt. Robbie L. Cobb Gunner

Sgt. Murel F. Wright Tail Gunner

William was KIA on the Bombing Mission to the Musashino Aircraft Engine Factory when they were attacked by Japanese A6M3 Zero’s Fighters, shot and crashed on Dec. 3, 1944, 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.

William 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

Alter, Arthur

Rank and Name, Soundman First Class Arthur Alter.

Unit/Placed in, USS Lindsey (DM-21) Destroyer/Minelayer, United States Naval Reserve.

Arthur is born approx. on 1918in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Father, Max Alter.

Mother, Mary (Gersonowitch) Alter.

Born in Russia.

Sister(s), Donna, Ruth, Ida, Anna and Della Alter.

Brother(s), Philip, Sidney and Harvey Alter.

Arthur enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 6522322.

Arthur was KIA when the USS Lindsey was attacked and hit by 2 Kamikaze planes (Aichi D3A) on April 12, 1945, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/0832.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

Allison, James Smith

Rank and Name, Sergeant James S. Allison.

Unit/Placed in, 882^nd Bomber Squadron, 500^th Bomber Group (Very Heavy).

Andrew is born no record approx. on/in Casthenaw County, Michigan.

Parents and Siblings, no record available.

James enlisted the service in Tennessee with service number # 36561537.

Andrew’s Crew-members and position on-board the plane a B-29 were,

Capt. Charles G. Grise Pilot

1^st Lt. Edwin P. Schmitz Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Morris D. Rosenthal Bombardier

2^nd Lt. Robert D. Rogers Navigator

2^nd Lt. Anthony J. Musil Engineer

Sgt. James S. Allison Radio Operator

Sgt. Russell L. Kaufman Radar Operator

Sgt. Barry S. Cambell Gunner

Cpl. Joseph A. Kehrer Gunner

Cpl. Myrum P. Pringle Gunner

S/Sgt. Jessie M. Irving Gunner

James was KIA when the instrument panel had a malfunction and got on fire, they ditched the plane in sea near Japan on Dec. 13, 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished 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.5 00 thbombgroupb29.org/ https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=17805 Jean Louis Vijgen, ABMC, https://abmc.gov

P.O.W. info, Wes Injerd and Dwight Rider, http://www.mansell.com/pow-index.html Air-Force, Rolland Swank NavyLog, http://navylog.navymemorial.org Familysearch.com, https://www.familysearch.org

Philippine Scouts Heritage Society,http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

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

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

Hendriks Webdesign,

Hooks, William Carson

Rank and Name, Fireman First Class William Carson Hooks.

Unit/Placed in, USS Grayback (SS-208) Submarine, United States Naval Reserve.

William is born approx. on Aug. 6, 1920 in Whiteville, North Carolina.

Spouse, Mae Hooks.

Son(s), Bobbie W. and William C. Hooks.

William enlisted the service in North Carolina with service number # 6570525.

William was KIA was sunk by Japanese aircraft south of Okinawa on Feb. 27, 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, https://ussnautilus.org/blog/the-loss-of-uss-grayback-ss-208/

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

Dahl, Odne N.

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Odne N. Dahl.

Unit/Placed in, 870^th Bomber Squadron, 497^th Bomber Group (Very Heavy).

Odne is born approx. 1918 in Chicago, Illinois.

Father, Axel Dahl.

Mother, Marie Dahl.

Both Parents born in Norway.

Brother, Axel K. Dahl.

Odne enlisted the service in Illinois with service number # 0-867992.

Odne’s Crew-members and position on-board the plane a B-29 were,

1^st Lt. Sam P. Wagner Aircrew Captain

2^nd Lt. Ernest B. Lopes Pilot

2^nd Lt. Odne N. Dahl Engineer

2^nd Lt. David J. Schnaars Bombardier

2^nd Lt. Alvin N. Hoffman Navigator

S/Sgt. Ralph C. Banovicts Radio Operator

Cpl. Cecil E. Frederick Cyc5

Sgt. Hubert D. Wheeler Right Waist Gunner

Pfc. Rex E. Merritt Left Waist Gunner

S/Sgt. William Wendler Radar Operator

Sgt. Elmer Lindenstruth Tail Gunner

Odne was KIA on a Bombing mission to Tokyo, he was shot down by enemy Ki-44 fighter and spiraled into the sea on Nov. 24, 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to Jean Louis Vijgen, ABMC, https://abmc.gov

P.O.W. info, Wes Injerd and Dwight Rider, http://www.mansell.com/pow-index.html Air-Force, Rolland Swank NavyLog, http://navylog.navymemorial.org Familysearch.com, https://www.familysearch.org

Philippine Scouts Heritage Society,http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

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

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

Hendriks Webdesign, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

Adams, James Donald

Rank and Name, Seaman First Class James Donald Adams.

Unit/placed in, USS Scamp (SS-277) Submarine, United States Naval Reserve.

James was born on Sep. 15, 1916 in Nokomis,,Buena Vista County, Iowa.

Father, Arthur H. Adams.

Mother, Christina (Snell) Adams.

James entered the service from California with service number # 8793943.

James was Killed in Action when the Sub was sunk by a mine off the Tokyo Bay coast, on Nov 16, 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

James is buried/mentioned at Honolulu Memorial Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA.

Courts of the Missing.

Thanks to http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-scamp-277.htm 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/

Landes, Charlie O.

Landes, Charlie O

Rank and Name, Electrician’s Mate Third Class Charlie O. Landes.

Unit/Placed in, USS Scamp (SS-266) Submarine, United States Navy.

Charlie is born approx. on Nov. 30, 1923 in Eustace, Texas.

Father, Charlie E. Landes.

Mother, Mary V. (Moseley) Landes.

Brother, Millard Landes.

Charlie enlisted the service in Texas with service number # 8390761.

Charlie was KIA when the USS Scamp was attacked by Japanese Air or Naval unit on Nov. 16, 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-scamp-277-loss.htm Jean Louis Vijgen, ABMC, https://abmc.gov

P.O.W. info, Wes Injerd and Dwight Rider, http://www.mansell.com/pow-index.html AirForce, Rolland Swank NavyLog, http://navylog.navymemorial.org Familysearch.com, https://www.familysearch.org

Philippine Scouts Heritage Society,http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

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

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

Hendriks Webdesign, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

Unknown Postwar Japanese records indicate that Scamp may have been sunk by air and escort ship attacks on 11 November, but it is also possible that she hit a mine. She was reported as presumed lost on war patrol 21 December 1944 in enemy waters.

Crew: of 83 MIA/KIA

Most of the crew were officially declared KIA Dec. 6 1945

Scamp (SS-277) earned seven battle stars for World War II service.

In order to provide rescue services for downed aviators during Saipan-based B-29 assaults on Tokyo, Scamp was ordered to lifeguard duty on 14 November.

On 16 November two attacks were made by the Japanese, one in 32°-10’N, 139°-30’E, the other in 29°-21’N, 141°-30’E. Amplifying data on these attacks reveal that on the latter attack, “Great explosive sounds came as a result of this attack.” It would seem then, that Scamp was attacked several times during her period of life-guard duty. Whether she was badly damaged and with-drawing from the Japanese coast at the time of the last two attacks, is impossible to say. No attack cited here ties in with any anti-submarine attacks reported by submarines returning from patrol. It is probable that damage to Scamp became progressively more serious as she absorbed each successive attack, and she may have been withdrawing from the Empire without transmission facilities when the end came.

Thanks to Mr.J. Dowdy