1945 – Pagina 53 – ww2 Pacific

Amburgey, Lawrence Maxon

Rank and Name, Lieutenant Junior Grade Lawrence Maxon Amburgey.

Unit/Placed in, USS Bonefish (SS-223) Submarine, United States Navy.

Lawrence is born approx. on April 30, 1921 in Tennessee.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Spouse, Mary Jo Amburgey.

Lawrence enlisted the service in Tennessee with service number # 0-282821.

Lawrence was KIA when the USS Bonefish was attacked an sunk by depth charges at Toyama Bay at Honshu on June 18, 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.

Lawrence 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

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

Amerson, Walter G.

Rank and Name, Private First Class Walter G. Amerson .

Unit/Placed in, 158^th Regimental Combat Team “Bushmasters”(Infantry Regiment).

Walter is born approx. on 1918 in Telfair County, Georgia.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Walter enlisted the service in Georgia with service number # 14045861.

Walter was KIA on the search for Lt. G. Tomoyoki Yama the came under Artillery Fire at them on the road to Damortis, Philippines on Jan. 14, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Walter 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-6.html

http://ww2f.com/threads/158th-regimental-combat-team-rct-bushmasters.13745/

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

Ameringer, Irving Wood

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Irving Wood Ameringer Jr.

Unit/Placed in, 16^th Bomber Squadron, 16^th Bomber Group (Very Heavy).

Irving is born approx. on July 6, 1917 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Father, Irving W. Ameringer.

Mother, Edna H. (Heimann) Ameringer.

Brother(s), Allan H. Ameringer.

Spouse, Helen J. (Hutwagner) Ameringer.

Irving enlisted the service in Wisconsin with service number # 2068825.

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

1^st Lt. Berry A. Milford Airplane Commander

2^nd Lt. James Trivette Jr. Pilot

1^st Lt. K. Warren Rollius Navigator

1^st Lt. Rex E. Werring Jr. Bombardier

2^nd Lt. Irving W. Ameringer Radar Operator

Sgt. Morton Finkelstein Engineer

Sgt. Robert E. Lynch Radio Operator Mechanic

Sgt. Clarence E. Nelson Electrical Mechanic (CFC)/Gunner

S/Sgt. Harol G. Schaeffer Armored Gunner

Sgt. Phillip G. Tripp Tail Gunner

Irving was KIA when the engines had a malfunction, the landed and the plane suddenly blew up on July, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/16th_Bombardment_Group.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

Amerman, David Ruel

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant David Ruel Amerman.

Unit/Placed in, 419^th Night Fighter Squadron.

David is born approx. on 1925 in Urbana, Illinois.

Father, Howard A. Amerman.

Mother, Nina D. Amerman.

Sister(s), Nedra R. Amerman.

David enlisted the service in Illinoi with service number # 0-757061.

David ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a P-61 were,

2^nd Lt. David R. Amerman Pilot

2^nd Lt. Warren H. Bakewell Co Pilot

David was KIA when (reported) shot by anti-aircraft fire and crashed on Jolo Island, Philippines on April 10, 1945, 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.

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

Thanks to, http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/units_419th_Night_Fighter_Squadron.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

Ames, Clyde F.

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Clyde F. Ames.

Unit/Placed in, 71^st Bomber Squadron, 38^th Bomber Group (Heavy).

Clyde is born approx. on 1920 in Washington.

Father, Eugene E. Ames.

Mother, Ina L. Ames.

Brother(s), Richard D Wilbur R. Martin W. and Dean S. Ames.

Spouse, Sarah F. (Holman) Ames.

Clyde enlisted the service in California with service number # 0+764580.

Clyde‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-24 were,

2^nd Lt. George B. Kurth Pilot

2^nd Lt. Clyde F. Ames Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Louis Bruno Jr. Bombardier/Navigator

Sgt. James F. Kirby Radio Operator/Gunner

T/Sgt. Wilson M. McLaurin Engineer/Gunner

S/Sgt. Walter Waskewich Armored Gunner

Major Forrest Kenner Observer/passenger

Capt. James J. Ferrell Observer/passenger

1^st Lt. Robert C. Nancolas Observer/passenger

1^st Lt. John F. Reardon Observer/passenger

Clyde was KIA when a other plane was hit by Anti-Aircraft Fire and collided with his plane on May 6, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

He also has a Memorial Grave at Oakville Pioneer Cemetery, Oakville, Grays, Harbor County, Washington, USA.

Thanks to, https://www.sunsetters38bg.com/

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

Amburgey, Guy Vernon

Rank and Name, Motor Machinist Second Class Guy Vernon Amburgey.

Unit/Placed in, USS Sigsbee (DD-502) Destroyer, United States Naval Reserve.

Guy is born approx. on Feb. 17, 1911 in Stanton, Kentucky.

Father, David F. Amburgey.

Mother, Mila (Townsend) Amburgey.

Sister(s), Violet S. Amburgey.

Spouse, Clemma R. and Luna M. (Sparks) Amburgey.

Guy enlisted the service in Indiana with service number # 6269660.

Guy was KIA when the USS Sigsbee was attacked by a Kamikaze during the mission on April 14, 1945, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Brick Church Cemetery, Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/502.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,

Philppine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Amburgey, George

Rank and Name, Fireman First Class George Amburgey.

Unit/Placed in, USS Drexler (DD-741) Destroyer, United States Naval Reserve.

George is born approx. on Jan. 4, 1926 in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

Father, George F. Homberg.

Mother, Gladys Homberg.

George enlisted the service in Minnesota with service number # 9610997.

George was KIA when a Japanese Yokosuka fighter crashed on the USS Drexler started gasoline Fires and sunk on May 28, 1945, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/741.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,

Philppine Info, http://www.philippine-scouts.org/

Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com

Ambroselli, Lawrence Joseph

Rank and Name, Aviaton machinist’s Mate Second Class Lawrence Joseph Ambroselli.

Unit/Placed in, USS Franklin (Big Ben) ( CV-13) Carrier, United States Naval Reserve.

Lawrence is born approx. on 1922 in Newark, New Jersey.

Father, Joseph Ambroselli.

Mother, Mamie Ambroselli.

Parents born in Italy.

Sister(s), Mary and Genevive Ambroselli.

Spouse, Marion Ambroselli.

Lawrence enlisted the service in New Jersey with service number # 7088112.

Lawrence was KIA when close to Japanese main land the ship was attacked by a plane who threw a few bombs that severely damaged the ship on March 19, 1945, 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.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to, https://ussfranklin.org/killed-in-action/ships-company-kia/

https://ussfranklin.org/

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

Ambata, Pedro

Rank and Name, Private Pedro Ambata.

Unit/Placed in, US Infantry.

Infantry Branch, United States

The Infantry Branch is a branch of the United States Army first established in 1775. Wikipedia

Motto: Follow me

Home station: Fort Benning, Georgia

Branch: United States Army

Color: Baby Blue

Headquarters: Fort Benning, United States

Nickname(s): Queen of Battle

Engagements: World War II, Vietnam War, World War I, MORE

Pedro is born in the Philippines.

Parents and Siblings no record available.

Pedro enlisted the service in the Philippines with service number # 10301207.

Pedro was KIA defending Philippine soil against the Japanese on Feb. 12, 1945, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Pedro 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

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

Ambridge Jr. , Edward Henry

Rank and Name, Private Edward Henry Ambridge Jr.

Unit/Placed in, 103^rd Infantry Regiment, 43^rd Infantry Division “winged Victory”.

Edward is born approx. on 1923 in Montgomery County, New York.

Father, Edward H. Ambridge.

Mother, Pearl H. (Peeler) Ambridge.

Sister(s), Harriet E. Eva K. Mildred E. Bessie V. Claudia S. and Jane Ambridge.

Spouse, .

Edward enlisted the service in New York with service number # 32854976.

Edward was KIA in San Fabian after his landing White Beaches 3 on Feb. 12, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Thanks to, http://www.43rd-infantry-division.org/

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,