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Adamson, Harold Arthur

Adamso, Harold Arthur

Rank and Name, Seaman Second Class Harold Arthur Adamson.

Unit/placed on, USS Enterprise (VC-6) Carrier, United States Navy.

 

Harold was born in Illinois date, no record.

 

Parents and Sibling, No Record Available.

 

Harold entered  the Service from Illinois with service-number # 3006944.

 

Harold was KIA  on-board the USS Enterprise when it was hit by several Bomb hits in/during, on Aug. 24, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Wall of the missing.

 

Thanks to 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/

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Buried at Sea
USS Enterprise (CV-6) Carrier
Under Attack
A Japanese bomb exploding on the flight deck of USS Enterprise (CV-6), just aft of the island, on 24 August 1942. According to the original photo caption, this explosion killed the photographer, Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert F. Read. However, Morison's "History of U.S. Naval Operations in World War II" (volume 5, page 97) states that Read was killed by the bomb that had earlier hit the after starboard 5"/38 gun gallery, which can be seen burning in the upper left. Morison further states that the bomb seen here exploded with a low order detonation, inflicting only minor damage. One of the most famous images of the Pacific War - a bomb caught at the instant it exploded on the Big E's flight deck during the Eastern Solomons battle - has long been attributed to Photographer's Mate Second Class Robert Frederic Read. Read lost his life during the battle of 24 August 1942 and it is widely believed that his final photo was of the bomb that killed him. While outwardly plausible, the story contradicts the historical record. Enterprise's action report for 24 August 1942 indicates that four photographers were in action during the afternoon attack. Ralph Baker (PhoM 1/c) and Read both operated still cameras: Baker from a point forward of the island, Read from the aft starboard 5" gun gallery, at flight deck level. Marion Riley (PhoM 2/c) manned a motion picture camera from the aft end of the ship's island, above the flight deck. W. Edward Smith (PhoM 2/c) was stationed in the Air Plot, also in the ship's island. Read, the action report states, photographed the enemy planes as they attacked and were shot down. The first bomb to strike the ship did not deter him, but the second bomb destroyed the gun platform were Read was stationed. Read was killed instantly by this bomb, along with 37 other men. The bomb exploding in the photo was the third to hit the ship, and was photographed from above the flight deck. Torpedo Ten photographer Joe Houston recently contacted both Smith
Harold Arthur Adamson

Abbott, Earl Austin

Abbott, Earl Austin

Rank and Name, Seaman First Class Earl Austin Abbott.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Hornet (CV-8) Carrier, United States Navy.

 

Earl is born in 1904 in Missouri.

 

Father, Lee E. Abbott.

Mother, Esta Abbott.

 

 Earl enlisted the U.S.Army with serial # 2917361.

 

Earl was KIA when the ship was  hit by a Bomb and Torpedo from a Japanese Nakajima B5N (torpedo bomber) and Sunk during the Battle of Santa Cruz on Oct. 26, 1942, Seaman First Class Earl A. Abbott is honored with a  Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Wall of the missing.

 

Thanks to http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/08.htm ABMC, https://abmc.gov Familysearch.com  https://www.familysearch.org Philippine Scouts Heritage Society http://www.philippine-scouts.org/ Honorstates http://www.honorstates.org,   Geoffrey Roecker https://missingmarines.com/ P.O.W. Info: http://www.mansell.com/pow-index.html  Maurice van Doorn and Jean Louis Vijgen.

Buried at Sea
USS Hornet (CV-8) Carrier
Airplane Attack
Nakajima B5N Bomber
His rank Seaman First Class

Albrecht, Charlie Martin

Albrecht, Charlie Martin

Rank and Name, Machinist´s Mate First Class Charlie Martin Albrecht.

Unit/placed in, USS Hammann (DD-412) Destroyer, United States Navy.

 

Charlie was born in 1906 in Lavaca County, Texas.

 

Father, Earnest A. Albrecht.

Mother, Maude Albrecht.

Sisters, Polyanna, Maude L..,Frances, Ernstine, Pauline and Josephine Albrecht.

 

Charlie entered  the Service from Texas with service number # 3597706.

 

 

Charlie died when the ship was Torpedoed and Sunk, on June 5, 1942, he is honored with a Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, USA.

 

Thanks to http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/412.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/

USS Hammann (DD-412) Destroyer
Japanese sub I-168
His rank Machinst's Mate First Class

Adams, Robert Newton

Adams, Robert Newton

Rank and Name, Major Robert Newton Adams.

Unit/Placed in, Corps of Engineers.

 

Robert was born  on Oct. 11, 1908 in Dollar Bay, Houghton County, Michigan.

 

Father, Clement L. Adams.

Mother, Edna G. (Haun) Adams.

 

Robert entered  the Service from Michigan with service # 0-274035.

 

Robert N. Adams died non Battle, he drowned, on June 18, 1942. he is honored with a Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Courts of the Missing.

He has a Memorial Grave at Maple Hill Cemetery, Lake Linden, Houghton County,

Michigan, USA.

 

Thanks to 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/

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His rank Major

Allen, Edward E.

Allen, Edward E.

Rank and Name,  Lieutenant Junior Grade Edward E. Allen.

Unit/Placed in on, Scouting Squadron 2, based in the USS Lexington (CV-2).

 

Edward is born in 1908 in Wamduska, North Dakota.

 

Father, Henry A. Allen.

Mother, Marna M. Allen.

 

Edward enlisted the service in North Dakota with service number # 0-070223.

 

Edward was KIA when he was shot down by a Japanese Fighter in the Battle for Coral Sea on May 7, 1942, he is honored with a  Purple Heart, American Defense Medal with Star, Navy Cross with Star, Air Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Wall of the missing.

 

Thanks to 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/ 

Scouting Squadron 2
OS2U-2 Kinfisher
USS Lexington (CV-2) Carrier
Naval Aviator Wings
Edward E. Allen
His rank Lieutenant Junior Grade

Abele, Mannert Lincoln

Abele, Mannert Lincoln

Rank and Name, Lieutenant Commander Mannert Lincoln Abele.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Grunion (SS-216) Submarine, United States Navy.

 

Mannert is born in 1903 in Massachusetts.

 

Father, Franciscus I. Abele.

Mother, Addie (Tupper) Abele.

 

Mannert enlisted the service in Massachuchsetts with service number # 0-060162.

 

Mannert was KIA when the Sub was attacked by the armed Japanese Freighter Kano Maru near the Harbor Entrance from Kiska on July 30, 1942, Lieutenant Commander Mannert L. Abele is honored with a  Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, Submarine Warfare Insignia, American Defense Medal with bronze star, Distinguished Marksmanship Ribbon,  Purple Heart, The Navy Cross, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with star and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Courts of the Missing.

Mannert also has a Memorial Grave at Arlington National Cemetery.

 

Thanks to http://www.navsource.org/archives/01/45a.htm Jean Louis Vijgen, ABMC,  https://abmc.gov Info P.O.W.

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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/ 

 

TLCDR Mannert Lincoln Abele (SS) USN enlisted in the Navy August 12, 1920 and was appointed to the Naval Academy in June, l 1922. He was commissioned an Ensign June 3, 1926 and after the normal assignments to surface sea duty, entered training at Submarine School at New London in 1929. Prior to World War II, he commanded R-13 and S-31. On April 11, 1942 he assumed command of the USS Grunion SS-216 when she was commissioned. For the first war patrol she was assigned to the Western Aleutian Islands. On station, Grunion sunk two Japanese 300 ton Patrol Boats and heavily damaged a third. After severe depth charge attacks she was ordered to leave the Kiska Island area and report to a safe anchorage at Dutch Harbor. She never arrived, and was eventually reported missing and presumed lost.

 

Her fate remained a mystery for many years until LCDR Abele’s sons underwrote a search in the outer Aleutian Islands, were they discovered Grunion at a depth of 3,000 feet off Kiska Island.

 

According to one report, a confrontation with the Armed Japanese Freighter, IJN Kano Maru off Kiska Island took place and Grunion attacked with torpedoes. IJN Kano Maru was said to have lost electric power and communications capability after a torpedo strike damaged the starboard engine room. A  second strike below the bridge was a dud as were two other torpedo strikes. The IJN Kano Maru then counter-attacked the surfaced submarine with a deck gun and sank the Grunion.

 

The IJN Kano Maru, damaged in the exchange of weapons, was later sunk by aircraft on September 15, 1942.

 

The USS Mannert L. Abele DD-733 is named for LCDR Abele.

 

NAVY CROSS CITATION

 

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Mannert Lincoln Abele USN, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Grunion SS-216, during its First War patrol, in Alaskan Waters. Lieutenant Commander Abele conducted an aggressive and successful submarine war patrol from 30 June 1942 to 24 July 1942. He pressed home all attacks in such a skillful and resolute manner that he attacked and sank in one day, three enemy destroyers of the Towlekju Class. Despite severe anti-submarine measures, Lieutenant Commander Abele brought his ship safely through these counter attacks but was subsequently lost from an unknown cause. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

 

Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret.

 

Sources:

Naval historical Center, Washington D.C.

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

The Destroyer History Foundation website

PacificWrecks.com (1995-2012)

 

USS Grunion (SS-216) Submarine
Japanese armed freighter Kano Maru
Submarine Badge (Enlisted)
His rank Lieutenant Commander

Adams, Samuel

Adams, Samuel

Rank/Name,  Lieutenant Samuel Adams.

Unit/placed in,  Bombing Squadron VB-5 based on (USS Yorktown (CV-5), United States Navy.

 

Samuel was born  on Apr. 10, 1912 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

 

Father, John Adams.

Mother, Christine (Dogia) Adams.

Both born in Austria

 

Samuel entered  the Service from Massachusetts with service # 0-074937.

 

 

Samuel was Killed in Action during a Attack on several Japanese Ships at Salamaua and Lae, New Guinea, on March 10, 1942, and he is honored with the Purple Heart and (Posthumously) the Navy Cross, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

 

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

Wall of the missing.

 

Thanks to http://www.vpnavy.com/vp_vpb.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/  Rolland Swank and Terry Hirsch.

 

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Samuel Adams (NSN: 0-74937), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIVE (VB-5), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in action against enemy Japanese forces at Salamaua and Lae, New Guinea, on 10 March 1942. Leading his division in a dive-bombing attack against a formation of Japanese cruisers and destroyers, Lieutenant Adams, in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, personally made one of several direct heavy bomb hits on a light cruiser, causing serious damage and probable destruction of the hostile vessel. His superb leadership and outstanding courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01128 (May 12, 1943

Action Date: 10-Mar-42

Service: Navy

Rank: Lieutenant

Company: Bombing Squadron 5 (VB-5)

Division: U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-5)

 

Bombing Squadron VB 5
USS Yorktown (CV-5) Carrier
VB-5 Douglas SBD5 Dauntless Dive Bombers
Samuel Adams
His rank Lieutenant

Adams Jr., Joe Willie

Adams Jr., Joe Willie

Rank/Name,  Gunners Mate Second Class Joe Willie Adams Jr.

Unit/placed, USS Meredith DD-434 Destroyer, United States Navy.

 

Joe was born  on Jan. 7, 1917 in Water Valley,  Missisippi.

 

Father, Joe W. Adams.

Mother, Docia (Cole) Adams.

 

Joe entered  the Service from Missisippi with service number # 2742752.

 

Joe was KIA  when the ship was attacked by enemy fighter, on Oct. 15, 1942  on ,  is honored with a  Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Wall of the missing.

 

Thanks to 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/ 

 

USS Meredith (DD-343) Destroyer
His rank Gunner's Mate Second Class

Acheson, John Matthew

Acheson, John Matthew

Rank and Name, Fireman Third Class John Matthew Acheson.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Juneau (CL-52) Cruiser,United States Naval Reserve.

 

John is born in 1919 in Munhall, Pennsylvania.

 

Father, Clyde Acheson.

Mother, Catherine Acheson.

 

John enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 6521090.

 

John was KIA when the Ship got Torpedoed and Sunk during the Battle at Guadalcanal on Nov. 13, 1942, Fireman Third Class John M. Acheson is honored with a  Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Wall of the missing.

 

Thanks to http://www.rtcol.com/~weshortz/memorials/rostju52.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/ 

USS Juneau (CL-52) Cruiser
Crew
Japanese sub I-26
His rank Fireman Third Class

Aaron, Norman James

Aaron, Norman James

Rank and Name, Electrician’s Mate Third Class Norman James Aaron.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Enterprise (CV-6) Carrier, United States Navy.

 

Norman was born in 1909 in Texas.

 

Mother, Janet L. Buckley.

 

Norman enlisted the service in Texas with serial # 3604289.

 

Norman was KIA when various Japanese plane’s attacked the USS Enterprise and dropped two bombs caused damage on Oct. 26, 1942, Electrician’s Mate Third Class Norman J. Aaron is honored with a Combat Action Ribbon,  Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

 

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

Walls Of The Missing.

 

Thanks to  http://www.cv6.org/default.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/  Rolland Swank and Terry Hirsch.

Buried at Sea
USS Enterprise (CV-16) Carrier
Crew
His rank Electrician's Mate Third Class