Categorie: Papua-New Guinea 1942

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

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

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

Asher, Jay Clinton

Rank and Name, Corporal Jay Clinton Asher.

Unit/Placed in, 403rd Bomber Squadron, 43rd Bomber Group, Heavy.

Jay is born approx. on 29 March, 1922 in Gering, Nebraska.

Father, Donald Asher.

Mother, Angie D. (Thompson) Asher.

Sister(s), Helen L. and Margery L. Asher.

Jay enlisted the service in Wyoming with service number # 17024475.

Jay ‘s Crew-members on-board the plane a B-17 were,

2nd Lt. John E. Titus Pilot

Major Thomas N. Charles Observer

2nd Lt. Randall O. Cotton

2nd Lt. John E. Titus

2nd Lt. Harry O. Davis, Jr.

2nd Lt. James R. Ozanne, Jr.

S/Sgt. Merle L. Hartburg

Sgt. Omar B. Benson

Sgt. Alvin D. Futhey

Sgt. Charles Goldsmith

Cpl. Jay C. Asher

Cpl. Richard J. Evans

Jay was KIA on a mission to shadow the Japanese Navy, they made visiual contact, but was the latest radioed with the B-17 on 29 Nov. 1942, he is honored with an Air Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, VS.

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

https://www.ozatwar.com/22ndbomb.htm

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

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

Arendell, Raymond A.

Rank and Name, Corporal Raymond A. Arendell.

Unit/Placed in, 22nd Bomber Group, Medium, 33rd Bomber Squadron.

Raymond is born approx. on 1922 in Nebraska.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Raymond enlisted the service in Nebraska with service number # 17004405.

Raymond ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-26 were,

Pvt. Anthony J. Petitti Pilot

Sgt. Anthony D. Martin Jr. Co Pilot

Corp. Raymond A. Arendell Gunner

Raymond was KIA when on the bombing mission to New Guinea, the were attacked by enemy fighter, shot and crashed on May 28, 1942, he is honored with an Air Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/22nd_Bombardment_Group.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

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

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

Antone, Ferris J.

Rank and Name, Corporal Ferris J. Antone.

Unit/Placed in, 93rd Bomber Squadron, 19th Bomber Group, Heavy.

Ferris is born approx. on 1920 in Missouri.

Mother, Mary Antone.

Brother(s), Dewey Antone.

Ferris enlisted the service in Missouri with service number # 17034700.

Ferris ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-17 were,

Major Harold Willisie Pilot

Capt. Clyde H. Webb Jr. Co Pilot

1st Lt. Seth A. Ford

2^nd Lt. Philip P. Bruce

Corp. Ferris J. Antone

Pvt. Harold W. Davis

Sgt. John Kominicki

Sgt. Carl F. Roberts

Pvt. Raymond B. Weeks

Ferris was KIA on the mission when they were hit by Anti-Aircraft and crashed in the bay on Aug.26, 1942, 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.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/19th_Bombardment_Group.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

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

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

Andrews, James H.

Rank and Name, Sergeant James H. Andrews.

Unit/Placed in, 64th Bomber Squadron, 43rd Bomber Group, Heavy.

James is born approx. on 1922 in Farmville.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

James enlisted the service in North Carolina with service number # 6947160.

James ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-17 were,

1^st Lt. Charles N. Cromwell Pilot

2^nd Lt. John W. Bixby Co Pilot

1st Lt. Henry G. Carr Navigator

MSgt. Frank C. French Jr. Bombardier

TSgt. William F. Martin Radio Operator

Sgt. James H. Andrews Ball Turret Gunner

S/Sgt. Herbert L. Kerley Top Turret Gunner

Sgt. Glenn H. Davis Waist Gunner

Cpl. Raymond F. Ketnerr Tail Gunner

James was KIA when o bombing mission to a Japanese convoy, they were attacked by A6M Zero’s on Dec. 1, 1942, he is honored with a Silver Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army & Air Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-2645.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

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

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

Andrews, George Wilson

Rank and Name, Private First Class George Wilson Andrews.

Unit/Placed in, 803rd Engineer Battalion, Aviation.

George is born approx. on Dec. 2, 1917 in Wilson County, Tennessee.

Father, Edd P. Andrews.

Mother, Myrtle G. Andrews.

Brother(s), Robert E. Andrews.

George enlisted the service in Tennessee with service number # 34044970.

George was KIA at New Guinea defending the Airport against the Japanese on June 10, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Silver Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army & Air Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Highland Cemetery, Sparta, White County, Tennessee, USA.

Thanks to, https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a439239.pdf

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

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

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

803rd Engineer Battalion (Aviation)

The 803rd Engineer Battalion (Aviation) was stationed in the Philippines when the Japanese invaded in 1941. They fought to defend the Philippines until the American forces surrendered to the Japanese in April 1942. Most of the Battalion was on Bataan at that time. As POWs, they were subjected to the brutal Bataan Death March. Those who survived were distributed to various POW camps in the Philippines, Manchuria, Formosa (Taiwan), Korea, and Japan. This Virtual Cemetery is dedicated to the men of the 803rd; those who never came home, and those who survived the brutal treatment of their captors. For most, their story will never be told. Hopefully this small effort will ensure that their suffering and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Andeson, Roger Swant

Rank and Name, Corporal Roger Swant Anderson.

Unit/Placed in, 128^th Infantry Regiment, 32^nd Infantry Division “Red Arrow”.

Roger is born approx. on May 12, 1916 in Wisconsin.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Roger enlisted the service in Wisconsin with service number # 36206647.

Roger was KIA during the fights near Buna, New Guinea on Dec. 5, 1942, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksmanship Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Roger 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/

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

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

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

Anderson, Marlyn B.

Rank and Name, Private First Class Marlyn B. Anderson.

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

Marlyn is born approx. on Dec. 8, 1919 in Wyoming.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Marlyn enlisted the service in Wyoming with service number # 37086983.

Marlyn was KIA at Buna, New Guinea on Nov. 30, 1942, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksmanship Badge, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Valley View Cemetery, Torrington, Goshen County, Wyoming, USA.

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

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

https://www.pacificwrecks.com/provinces/png_matupi.html

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

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

Keel, Henry A

Rank and Name, First Lieutenant Henry A. Keel.

Unit/Placed in, 13^th Bomber (attack) Squadron “Grimm Reapers”, 3^rd Bomber (Attack) Group (light).

Keel and possibly other crew members were captured by the Japanese Navy and became Prisoners Of War (POW). Initially transported to Lae then Rabaul. Keel and possibly others from the crew were detained by the Keibitai 81st Naval Guard Unit (81st Naval Garrison Unit) at the Keibitai Headquarters at Rabaul. During 1942, Keel was executed and buried in a mass grave on Matupi Island.

Henry is born approx. on no record in Lake County, Florida.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Henry enlisted the service in Florida with service number # 0-404018.

Henry ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-25 were,

2^nd Lt. Henry A. Keel Pilot

2nd Lt. Durward R. Reed Co Pilot

Sgt. George H. Bengel Bombardier

Corp. Louis E. Murphy Gunner

Sgt. Danforth E. Wilkins Engineer

Sgt. Thomas Marsh (Aus) Gunner/Radio Operator

Henry died as a POW when he was executed by the Japanese in 1942, he is honored with a POW Medal, Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-25/41-12462.html

http://13thattacksquadron.yolasite.com/resources/Documents/13th%20BS%20WWII%20Combat%20Log%20%20%20April%201942%20-%20March%201944.pdf

(look at the Bombing Raid at 23 May 1942)

http://13thattacksquadron.yolasite.com/resources/Documents/taps.pdf

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

POW Info, http://www.mansell.com Dwight Rider and Wes injerd.

Family Info, https://www.familysearch.org

Marines Info, https://missingmarines.com/ Geoffrey Roecker

Medals Info, https://www.honorstates.org

http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/19th_Bombardment_Group.html

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

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

“Approximately five minutes after we had dropped the bombs (on Lae Airdrome) the formation was attacked by approximately eight type ‘0’ fighters. During the attack, our airplane received a direct hit which knocked out the right engine. I believe that due to the right engine being shot out and being unable to stay with the formation, and with four Zeros pressing their attack in, Lt. Keel (pilot) decided to change a landing on the water. The landing was accomplished smoothly, and we abandoned the hip and immediately launched the life raft. We began grouping around the raft and the four Zeros began strafing us. This making such a large target, we were ordered by the pilot to separate. At this time, we were all safe and intact. I began swimming in the opposite direction from the rest and this was the last I saw of my crew. I do not believe that Sgt. Marsh (RAAF) and the rest of the crew were ever hit by the enemy airplanes for after the four Zeros left, I could still hear them yelling to each other, and the flight of the Zeros that came back did not strafe but once or twice, then began circling the raft and stayed over head until dark, seemingly to be watching and signaling the position.”

Source: https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-25/41-12462.html

Parker, William H.

Rank and Name, Sergeant William H. Parker.

Unit/Placed in, 28^th Bomber Squadron, 19^th Bomber Group (Heavy).

William is born approx. on 1917 in Adams County, Washington.

Father, George M. Parker.

Mother, Olive W. Parker.

Born in Canada.

Sister(s), Alice M. Parker.

William enlisted the service in Washington with service number # 6581531.

William ‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a B-17 were,

1^st Lt. William H. Watson Pilot

1^st Lt. John F. Putnam Co Pilot

1^st Lt. James O. Etter Navigator

S/Sgt. Robert A. Abadie Bombardier

T/Sgt. Eugene M. Clemens Engineer

Sgt. Leo T. Ranta ??

Sgt. Robert V. Coplay ??

Corp. Philip A. Deal Gunner

Sgt. William H. Parker Gunner

William was KIA when the plane was attacked by more dan 8 A6M2 Zeros shot and crashed in the Solomon Sea on Aug. 2, 1942, he is honored with an Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Thanks to, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-2435.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov