Categorie: Philippine Campaign 1945

Rank and Name, Private First Class Robert J. Atz.

Unit/Placed in, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment.

 

Robert is born approx. on 25 Nov. 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

 

Robert enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 33100607.

 

Robert was KIA during the aftermath of the Corregidor Battle on March 4, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman Ship Badge, Parachutist Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

 

Thanks to, https://www.ww2-airborne.us/18corps/503_overview.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Seabees History Bob Smith  https://seabeehf.org/

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

Rank and Name, Private First Class Milligan Atwood.

Unit/Placed in, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division.

 

Milligan is born approx. on 1925 in Kentucky.

Father, James W. Atwood.

Mother, Lou E. (Farris) Atwood.

Sister(s), Camella, Ethel A. and Marcella A. Atwood.

Brother(s), James O.R. Coy E. Harold P. and Adlai F. Atwood.

 

 

Milligan enlisted the service in Kentucky with service number # 35709055.

 

Milligan died of his injuries sustained during the Battle on the Villa Verde Trail on 17 April 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman Ship Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

 

Thanks to, http://www.32nd-division.org/

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Seabees History Bob Smith  https://seabeehf.org/

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

Rank and Name, Lieutenant Junior Grade Richard Glen Aubel.

Unit/Placed in, Bombing Squadron 11 (VB-11), United States Naval Reserve.

 

Richard is born approx. on 21 Jan. 1923 in Ohio.

Father, Ora R. Aubel.

Mother, Essie G. (McVay) Aubel.

Sister(s), Marilynn Aubel.

 

Richard enlisted the service in California with service number # 0-283189.

 

Richard‘s Crew-member and his position on-board the plane a SB2C-4 were,

Ltjg.    Richard G. Aubel      Pilot

Arm2 Marion R. Young      Radio Operator/Gunner

 

Richard died went on the Philippine Campaign came in Bad Weather his plane went in a spin and crashed on 7 Jan. 1945, he is honored with a Distinguished Flying Cross, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Richard 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

Seabees History Bob Smith  https://seabeehf.org/

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

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Lonnie H. Atteberry.

Unit/Placed in, 1st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division.

 

Lonnie is born approx. on 13 Dec. 1918 in Westminster, Texas.

Father, George M. Atteberry.

Mother, Maude B. (Williams) Atteberry.

Sister(s), Mary, Mittie M Ruby J. and Doris L. Atteberry.

Brother(s), Arthur, Paul W. Marshall, Forrest A and William R. Atteberry.

 

Lonnie enlisted the service in Texas with service number # 2007736.

 

Lonnie was KIA in the Fights over Hill 1200 at Shimbu-Line, on March 28, 1945, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman Ship Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

 

Thanks to, https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/USA-P-Triumph/USA-P-Triumph-21.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

Rank and Name, Coxwain John P. Atkinson.

Unit/Placed in, USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Cruiser, United States Naval Reserve.

 

J.P. is born approx. on 25 March 1925 in Centerville, Tenessee.

Father, John L. Atkinson.

Mother, Alice B. (Quillen) Atkinson.

Sister(s), Carrol and Hazel F. Atkison.

Brother(s), Fred E. Charles D. James P. Richard M. and Johnny L. Atkinson.

 

J.P. enlisted the service in Tennessee with service number # 6416313.

 

J.P. was KIA when the Japanese Submarine I-58 Torpedoed the USS Indianapolis and she Sunk at the Philippine Sea on July 30, 1945, 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.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

He is also Mentioned at U.S.S. Indianapolis National Memorial

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA.

A structure erected in honor of someone whose remains lie elsewhere.

 

 

Thanks to, http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/us_navy_pages/cruisers/pages/uss_indianapolis_ca35_roll_of_honor.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

Rank and Name, Private First Class Arthur Don Atkinson.

Unit/Placed in, 108th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division “Sunshine Division”.

 

Arthur is born approx. on 11 Dec. 1914 in Latham, Missouri.

Father, Oliver L. Atkinson.

Mother, Mary M. (McBroom) Atkinson.

Sister(s), Ruby R. Mina J. and A. Atkinson.

Brother(s), Bacil T. Atkinson.

 

Arthur enlisted the service in Missouri with service number # 37247567.

 

Arthur Died of his wounds in a Field Hospital in the vicinity of Manila (North) due to wounds incurred fights with the Japanese on 20 Feb. 1945,  he is honored with a Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman Ship Badge, Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

He also has a Memorial Grave at Olean Cemetery, Olean, Miller County, Missouri, USA.

 

Thanks to, https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9MRS-GQ6

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

Rank and Name, First Sergeant Buford Atkinson.

Unit/Placed in, 511th Parachute Infantry Regt, 11th Airborne Division.

 

Buford is born approx. on no record.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

 

Buford enlisted the service in Virginia with service number # 6996589.

 

Buford was KIA at street fights with the Japanese in the Outskirts over the City Manila on 5 Feb. 1945,  he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman Ship Badge, Parachute Wings, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army 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.

 

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

Rank and Name, First Lieutenant David Scarlett Atkinson Jr.

Unit/Placed in, 43rd Reconnaissance Troop, 43rd Infantry Division.

 

David is born approx. on 15 Dec. 1918 in Savannah, Georgia.

Father, David S. Atkinson Sr.

Mother, Catherine (Candler) Atkinson.

Sister(s), Catherine, Leonora C. and Anne E. Atkinson.

Spouse, Nannell (Spinks) Atkinson.

 

Paul enlisted the service in Georgia with service number # O-394241.

 

Paul was KIA during the landings at Lingayen Gulf, his landing craft LSM-219 was hit with various shells, wounded and died several crew (Army and Navy) on 9 Jan. 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Ship_Medium

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

Rank and Name, Captain Lester H. Atchley.

Unit/Placed in, 89th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division.

 

Lester is born approx. on 22 Jan. 1911 in Donaldson, Pennsylvania.

Father, John W. Athey.

Mother, Alice M. (Crone) Athey.

Sister(s), Evelyn M. (Athey) Brown.

 

Lester enlisted the service in Montana with service number # 0-456295.

 

Lester was KIA towards the Balette Pass in fights with the Japanese defenders on 26 March 1945, he is honored with a Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

Lester 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

Rank and Name, Private Federico Z. Atencio.

Unit/Placed in, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division “Red Arrow”.

 

Federico is born approx. on 1921 in Colorado.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available

 

Federico enlisted the service in Colorado with service number # 37350982.

 

Federico was KIA during a Japanese attack along the Villa Verde Trail at near Nueva Vizcaya, Luzon on 10 March 1945, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

 

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

Walls of the missing.

 

Thanks to, http://www.32nd-division.org/history/ww2/32ww2-1.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