Categorie: 1945

Rank and Name, Ensign Howard Maynard Allen Jr.

Unit/Placed, Torpedo Squadron 12 (VT-12) based on the USS Randolph (CV-15), United States Naval Reserve.

Howard was born in, 1925 in Mobile, Alabama.

Father, Howard Maynard Allen.

Howard enlisted the service in Mississippi with service number # 0-363428.

Howard’s rank/duty was a Ensign flying with the Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-12 based on-board the USS Randolph CV-15.

Howard died during a crash in the Sea during a simulated attack on the Ship, on March 10, 1945, Ensign Howard M. Allen Jr. is honored with a Purple Heart, Air Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Thanks to http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/15.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, Elektrician’s Mate Third Class Donald Wendell Adams.

Unit/Placed in, USS LCS-119, Landing Craft Support, United States Naval Reserve.

Donald is born in 1925 in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Father, Clide W. Adams.

Mother, Esther Adams.

Donald enlisted the service in North Dakota with service number # 7577664.

Donald was KIA when the landing craft was attacked by a Kamikaze on May 28, 1945, he is honored with a  Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the Missing.

Thanks to https://www.navsource.org/archives/10/05/050119.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, Electrician’s Mate First Class Leroy Albert Abst.

Unit/Placed in on, USS Kete (SS-269) Submarine, United States Navy.

Leroy is born in 1922 in Illinois.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Leroy enlisted the service in Illinois with service number # 3005118.

Leroy was KIA circumstances unknown on March 20, 1945,  is honored with a  Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the Missing.

Thanks to http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/abts-l-a.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, Coxwain Harold Matthews Alfred.

Unit/Placed in, USS Borie (DD-704) Destroyer, United States Navy.

Harold is born on Jan. 1, 1922 in Utica, New York.

Father, William Alfred.

Mother, Leona Alfred.

Harold enlisted the service in New York with service number # 2386759.

Harold died when a kamikaze crashed into USS Borie’s superstructure between the mast and the 5-inch gun director, causing extensive damage, killing 48 men, and wounding 66, on Aug. 9, 1945, he is honored with a Combat Action Ribbon, Asian-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Courts of the missing.

Thanks to http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/704.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; Corporal William Chase Albright.

Unit/placed; 864^th Bomber Squadron, 494^th Bomber Group (Heavy).

William was born  in, 1916 in Missouri.

Father, James R. Albright.

Mother, Madeline Albright.

William entered  the service from Missouri with service number # 17135578.

William’s crew members and their position on board the plane a B-24 were;

No Record

William c. Albright was Killed just after take off, when the plane crashed and burned near Mangabong, Philippines, on Jan. 25, 1945, and he is honored with the Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

William C. Albright is mentioned/buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial,

Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Thanks to http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/42nd_Bombardment_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/

Rank/Name, Corporal Stanley Timothy. Adams Jr.

Unit/placed, 1867th Engineer Battalion, Aviation.

Stanley was born  on Sep. 5, 1919 in Louisiana.

Father, Stanley T. Adams.

Mother, Elizabeth Adams.

Stanley entered  the service from Louisiana with service # 34077780.

Stanley died in an plane accident, on June 17, 1945, he is honored with a  Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Stanley 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, Corporal Robert E. Aiken.

Unit/placed in, 402nd Bomber Squadron, 502nd Bomber Group (Very Heavy).

Robert was born in 1920 in Brandon Town, New York.

Father, Earl Aiken.

Mother, Clara B. Aiken.

Brothers, Gordon E. and Rudolph C. Aiken.

Robert entered  the service from New York with service number # 42121615.

Robert’s crew members and their position on-board the plane a B-29 were;

1st Lt. Floyd W. Wilkes Pilot/Commander

2nd Lt. Norman R. Lawler Co Pilot

1st Lt. David E. Bakoff Bombardier

1st Lt. William J. Casey Radio Operator/Radar

1st Lt. Joseph S. Kryshak Navigator

Cpl. Vincent E. Grimes Gunner

2nd Lt. Leonard B. Sieck Engineer/CFC

Cpl. William E. Wright Right Gunner

Cpl. Frank J. Yagusic Left Gunner

Cpl. Robert E. Aiken Tail Gunner

Robert died when the plane exploded on takeoff at the Airport, and crashed in the Sea, on July 9, 1945, 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.

Thanks to  http://www.315bw.org/ 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, Corporal Lee Edward Ahchenko.

Unit/Placed in, 823^rd Bomber Squadron, 38^th Bomber Group (Medium)”Sunsetters”.

Lee is born on Feb. 26, 1924 in Swanee, Oklahoma.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Lee enlisted the service in Oklahoma with service number # 38406213.

Lee’s Crew-members and position on-board the plane a B-25 were,

2^nd Lt.  James N. Webb           Pilot

1. Stanislav I. Rossa Co Pilot

Corp.    John S. Hackworth      Radio Operator

Corp.    Robert J. Ebright        Turret Gunner

Pvt.      Wilfred E. Burnham     Waist Gunner

Corp.    Lee E. Ahchenko          Tail Gunner

Lee was KIA during the mission to Namoa Bay, off the Chinese Coast, hit by Anti-Aircraft fire and crashed on March, 15, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Air Medal, Asian-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to https://www.sunsetters38bg.com/index.php/articles/official-history  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/Name, Chief Motor Machinit’s Mate Robert Brown Adams.

Unit/placed, USS Snook (SS-279) Submarine, United States Navy.

Robert was born  on March 1, 1918 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

Father, Krylle D. Adams.

Mother, Elizabeth V. Adams.

Robert entered  the service from Michigan with service # 3112321.

Robert was KIA cause unknown at Luzon Strait Area, Philippines, on April  9, 1945, he is honored with a  Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

Robert 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/

Rank and Name, Captain Leonard Robert Land.

Unit/Placed in, 15^th Squadron, 4^th Combat Cargo Group.

Leonard is born approx. 1919 in Ohio.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Leonard enlisted the service in Texas with service number # 0-677784.

Leonard’s Crew-members and position on-board the plane a C-46 were,

Capt.            Leonard R. Land               Pilot

2^nd Lt.          Harry P. Papandrew          Co Pilot

Sgt.              Max A. Green                   Crew Chief

S/Sgt.           Teddy Blazejewski             Radio Operator

Leonard died on the mission they last contacted the base at Chittagong when they were about 20 minutes east of Chittagong. They were not heard from or seen again. There were heavy thunderstorms in the area which may have caused them to crash. On April 13, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Distinguished Unit Citation, Distinguished Flying Cross, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to http://www.cbi-history.com/part_id.html 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/

Thanks to Russ Pickett (http://russpickett.com)

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