Categorie: Places Unknown 1944

Rank and Name, Aviation Radioman Second Class James Robert Adams.

Unit/Placed in on, Bombing Squadron VB-18, United States Naval Reserve.

James was born  on May 18, 1921 in Alabama.

Father, James M. Adams.

Mother, Valdia Adams.

James enlisted the service in Alabama with service number #  6045346.

James died in a Training accident (lost at sea) off Hawai, on July 2, 1944, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, 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.

He Is also mentioned at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA.

Memorial Section.

Thanks to http://www.gonavy.jp/SqnDeployment04.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/

Rank and Name, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class William Edwin Abbott.

Unit/Placed in on, Patrol Bombing Squadron 104 (VPB-104), United Staes Navy.

William is born 1925 in Missouri.

Father, Ben Abbott.

William enlisted the service in Illinois with serial # 7550232.

William was KIA when the plane was severely damaged by FLAK  and during reparations lost his life on Dec. 12, 1944,  is honored with a  Purple Heart, Navy Cross, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

William 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/ 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/

Rank and Name, Aviation Machinst’s Mate Third Class Frank A. Abanello.

Unit/placed in, Patrol Bombing Squadron (VP-101)”Black Cats”, United States Naval Reserve.

Frank was born  on Nov. 21, 1921 in  St. Louis, Missouri.

Father, Tony Albanello.

Born in Italy.

Mother,Louise Albanello .

Sister, Elba Albanello.

Frank  entered  the Service from Missouri with service number # 6695222.

Frank’s crew members and their position on-board the plane a PB4Y-1- were;

Ens. A. O. Polston Pilot

Ens. R. W. Allen Co Pilot

Amm1. J. W. Coole Navigator

Arm1. F. G. Meisner Bombardier

Arm1. J. J. Reardon Radio Operator

Arm3 . J. W. Ellsworth Asst. Radio Operator/Gunner

Amm3. F. A. Albanello Gunner

Aom2. R. G. Ley Gunner

Aom3. L. E. Manning Gunner

Frank died in a plane crash for unknown reason, on Aug. 25, 1944. he is honored with a Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

Thanks to ABMC, https://abmc.gov  http://navylog.navymemorial.org ,  Jean Louis Vijgen , Familysearch.com  https://www.familysearch.org Philippine Scouts Heritage Society http://www.philippine-scouts.org/ Sean Cojenos, Honorstates http://www.honorstates.org,  Geoffrey Roecker https://missingmarines.com/ P.O.W. : http://www.mansell.com/pow-index.html  Wes Injerd, Dwight Rider, Armand Hendriks https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

Rank and Name, Aviation Chief Ordananceman Avery Wayman Abram.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) Carrier, United States Navy.

Avery is born in 1920 in Oklahoma.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Avery enlisted the service in Oklahoma with service number # 35644734.

Avery was KIA when they shot a Kamikaze who fell on the flight-deck caused fires that exploded the ammunition supplies on Oct, 30, 1944, Aviation Chief Ordananceman Avery W. Abram is honored with a  Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

Thanks to https://www.navysite.de/cvl/cvl24.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.nla

Rank; Second Lieutenant Russell Beverly Aitken.

Unit/placed; Scout Bombing Squadron VSMB-343”Gregory’s Gorilla’s”,    United States Marine Corps.

Russell was born in 1921 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Father, John Aitken.

Mother, Leila Aitken.  

Russell entered  the service from Georgia with serial number # 0-028184.

Russell’s crew members and their position on board the plane a SB2CB- were;

2nd Lt. Russell B. Aitken Pilot

Sgt. Howard J. Odette Radio operator/Gunner

Russell B. Aitken was Killed in Action during a Mission to Midway, the story tells about a accident, but there is no proof of it, on Nov. 2, 1944, and he is honored with the Combat Action Ribbon, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Russell B. Aitken is mentioned/buried at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA.
Courts of the Missing.

Thanks to http://www.cmstory.org/content/aitken-russell-bevely-second-lieutenant 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/ 

http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/USN/LLNov44.htm

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Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Robert F. Allgeier.

Unit/Placed in, 26^th Bomber Squadron, 11^th Bomber Group (Heavy).

Robert is born approx. 1924 in Queens County, New York City.

Father, Robert Allgeier.

Mother, Fannie Allgeier.

Both Parents born in Germany.

Sisters, Johanna and Elenor Allgeier.

Brother, William Algeier.

Robert enlisted the service in New York with service number # O-692845.

Robert’s Crew-members and position on-board the plane a B-24 were,

2^nd Lt.          Edwin T. Szczypinski          Pilot

2^nd Lt.          Robert F. Allgeier              Co-Pilot

2^nd Lt.          Bernard O. Wienckowski     Navigator

2^nd Lt.          Elmer T. Pahl                   Bombardier

Sgt.              Lester R. West                  Engineer

Sgt.              Ernest J. Szydlowski          Asst. Engineer

Sgt.              Carl B. Swift                     Radio- Operator

Sgt.              John W. Refy                    Armor Gunner

Sgt.              Edward R. Westpfahl         Gunner

Sgt.              Harfey A Hitt                   Armor Gunner

Robert was KIA when they went on a bombing mission, the plane had no fuel left and the Pilot made a landing on the sea on April 16, 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.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to http://11thbombgroup.org/ 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/

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Kenneth S. Alexander Jr.

Unit/Placed in, Air Corps.

Kenneth was born in 1916  in Missouri.

Father, Kenneth S. Alexander.

Mother, Lucia C. Alexander.

Sister, Betty J. Alexander.

Brothers, Thomas W. and Gordon W. Alexander.

Wife, Jeanne E. (Tyler) Alexander.

Kenneth enlisted the service in Missouri  with service number # 0-692127.

Kenneth died on a Ferrying Mission to India , on July 5, 1944 (Declared dead on Feb. 12, 1946), he is honored with a  Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Kenneth 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, 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/

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Jack R. Allen.

Unit/Placed, 531th Fighter Bomber Squadron.

Jack was born in, 1918 in Passaic County , New Jersey.

Father, Chester F. Allan.

Mother, Etta Allen.

Jack enlisted the service in New Jersey with service number # 0-796640.

Jack was KIA when his plane crashed in the lagoon near Mille on Jan. 27, 1944, Second Lieutenant Jack R.Allen is honored with a Purple Heart and Air Medal.

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

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant George E. Alderfer.

Unit/placed in, 822^nd Bomber Squadron, 38^th Bomber Group (Medium).

George was born  on/in  1925 in  County, .

Father, Walter B. Alderfer.

Mother, Lulu Alderfer.

Sisters, Mary E. and Clara Alderfer.  

Brother, Jack Alderfer.

George entered  the Service from Cleveland, Ohio in Feb. 28, 1941 with servicenumber # 35010943.

George’s crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-25 were;

Capt. David C. Bryant Jr Pilot

1st Lt. George E. Summers Co Pilot

T/Sgt. Elmer W. Beck Radio Operator

Sgt. Leslie C. Tucker Engineer

T/Sgt. John H. Greenfield Crew Chief

1st Lt. David E. Goodwin Passenger

1st Lt. John H. Stewart Passenger

1st Lt. Joseph F. Meyers Passenger

2nd Lt. Alden J. Chatwin Passenger

S/Sgt. Ted P. Shawbowski Passenger

2nd Lt. George E. Alderfer Passenger

2nd Lt. McLeod Jones Passenger

George was KIA when the plane disappeared from the radar, probably crashed in the mountains  , on Jan. 21, 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, 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.

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-25/42-64807.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/

Rank and Name, First Lieutenant Walter Neal Abbott.

Unit/Placed in on, 339^th Fighter Squadron, 347^th Fighter Group.

Walter is born in 1917 in, Indiana.

Father, Clarence R. Abbott.

Mother, Anna E. (Gahman) Abbott.

Walter enlisted the U.S.Army Air Force in Ohio with serial # O-746006.

Walter died on March 20, 1944, First Lieutenant is honored with a Air Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Wall of the missing.

Thanks to http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/347th_Fighter_Group.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/