Planes crashed in the pacific ocean 1944

Saar, Howard E.

Name and Rank, First Lieutenant Howard E. Saar.

Unit/Placed in, 674th Bomber Squadron ”Wolfpack”, 417th Bomber Group Light “Sky Lancers”.

Howard was born approx. on Dec. 11, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois.

Father, Oscar Saar.

Mother, Margret B. Saar.

Brother, Harold Saar.

Howard enlisted the service at Chicago with service number # O-806135.

Howard‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a A-20 were,

1^st Lt. Howard E. Saar Pilot

SSgt. Martin A. Lawrence Engineer/Gunner

Howard was KIA on the Mission when 1 Engine was shot and the other stopped working, they were going in a Crash Landing on Sep. 11 1944, 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.

Howard is buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Metro Manila,

National Capital Region, Philippines.

Thanks to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/674th_Bombardment_Squadron

https://pacificwrecks.com/airfields/indonesia/kamiri/1944/kamiri-airstrip.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

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

Seabees History Bob Smith https://seabeehf.org/

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

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

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

National Historian

Navy Seal Memorial, http://www.navysealmemorials.com

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

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Website, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

Bachman, Justus Weaver

Rank and Name, First Lieutenant Justus Weaver Bachman.

Unit/Placed in, 823th Bomber Squadron, 38th Bomber Group, Medium “Sunsetters”.

Justus is born approx. on 31 Aug. 1914 in Throckmorton, Texas.

Father, Hiram A. Bachman.

Mother, Kate (McCabe) Bachman.

Sister(s), Betty A. Bachman.

Brother(s), Hiram G. Bachman.

Spouse, Maurine (Jons) Bachman.

Justus enlisted the service in Texas with service number # O-671252.

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

1^st Lt. Donald T. Renshaw Pilot

2^nd Lt. Jesus P. Badia Co Pilot

1^st Lt. Justus W. Bachman Navigator

SSgt. Charles D. Plageman Radio Operator/Gunner

TSgt. Norman L. Nelson Crew Chief

1^st Lt. Calhoun L. Narten Passenger

Sgt. William D’Elia Passenger

Captain James F. Coleman Passenger

1^st Lt. John L. Youngblood Passenger

1^st Lt. Jack E. Thomas Passenger

SSgt. W. H. Chestien Passenger

Justus died no record, the plane never arrived at his Destination on 28 Jan. 1944, he is honored with a Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

Justus also has a Memorial Grave at Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton, Throckmorton County, Texas, USA.

Thanks to, https://www.sunsetters38bg.com/index.php/articles/official-history

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L2QX-NB7

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

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

Seabees History Bob Smith https://seabeehf.org/

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

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

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

National Historian

Navy Seal Memorial, http://www.navysealmemorials.com

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

Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Website, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

Avery, John Elton

Rank and Name, Ensign John Elton Avery.

Unit/Placed in, Bombing Squadron 15 (VB-15), United States Navy.

John is born approx. on 1 Oct. 1922 in Kingston, Pennsylvania.

Father, Edward T. Avery.

Mother, Gladys Avery.

Sister(s), Alexia J. Avery.

John enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 0-315131.

John on the mission to bomb Japanese targets during the battle of the Visayas, and he was shot by Anti-Aircraft on 11 Nov. 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

John 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

Seabees History Bob Smith https://seabeehf.org/

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

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

Navy Seal Memorial, http://www.navysealmemorials.com

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, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

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

Averill, James Kent

Rank and Name, Commander James Kent Averill.

Unit/Placed in, Chief of Staff for Carrier Division 11

TBF#13, piloted by Lt(jg) Rubner was launched to transport Commander J. K. Averill, USN., Chief of Staff, Comcardiv 11, to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON. This plane crashed on take-off from the U.S.S. LEXINGTON and Commander Averill was killed in the crash or failed to get clear of the plane and drowned. The pilot and radioman were recovered by a destroyer and later returned to this ship.

James is born approx. on 1904 in New York.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Spouse, Margaret S. Averill.

James enlisted the service in New York with service number # 0-061326.

James was died when the plane he was on crashed after takeoff on the USS Lexington on 26 March 1944, he is honored with a Legion of Merit, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine 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,

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Seabees History Bob Smith https://seabeehf.org/

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

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

Navy Seal Memorial, http://www.navysealmemorials.com

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, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

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

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Commander James Kent Averill (NSN: 0-61326), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Aide, Chief of Staff and Operations Officer attached to the Staff of the Commander, Carrier Division ELEVEN, embarked in the U.S.S. SARATOGA and the U.S.S. YORKTOWN, during combat operations against Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area, from 29 January 1944 to 26 March 1944. Without regard for the tempo of operations and long hours involved, Commander Averill rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer in the planning and execution of extended operations against the Japanese, including support of the landing on and subsequent capture of the Marshall Islands, and in the planning for the first carrier strikes against the Western Caroline Islands. A brilliant administrator, Commander Averill, by his aggressive leadership and professional skill, contributed essentially to the success of these vital operations. His zealous efforts and gallant conduct consistently characterized his performance of duty, which was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Averill is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

Avant, Buena P.

Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Buena P. Avant.

Unit/Placed in, 39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group.

Buena is born approx. on 23 Oct. 1923 in Alabama.

Father, Thomas F. Avant.

Mother, Annie D. (Caine) Avant.

Brother(s), James O. and Robert L. Avant.

Buena enlisted the service in Alabama with service number # 0-824351.

Buena was KIA to various reasons he ran out of gas, bad weather, and was told to bail out, but was never heard again on 6 Nov. 1944, 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.

Buena 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 New Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, USA.

Thanks to, http://acepilots.com/pto/p39-airacobra-35th.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, WW2-Pacific Website.

Air Force Info, Rolland Swank.

ABMC Website, https://abmc.gov

Seabees History Bob Smith https://seabeehf.org/

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

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

Navy Seal Memorial, http://www.navysealmemorials.com

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, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

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

Austin, Job P.M.

Rank and Name, Staff Sergeant Job P. M. Austin.

Unit/Placed in, 98th Bomber Squadron, 11th Bomber Group, Heavy.

Job is born approx. on 1922 in New York.

Father, C. L. Austin.

Mother, Pearl Austin.

Spouse, Marie P. Austin.

Job enlisted the service in New York with service number # 32575010.

The (MACR) Report is from very poor quality, so no Crewmembers-report.

Job was KIA no record, plane was missing on a Bombing Mission from Eniwetok on 3 July 1944, he is honored with an Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Job 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

Seabees History Bob Smith https://seabeehf.org/

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

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

Navy Seal Memorial, http://www.navysealmemorials.com

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, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

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

August, William J.

Rank and Name, Private First Class William J. August.

Unit/Placed in, 38th Field Hospital, United States Army.

William is born approx. on 1922 in Massachusetts.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

William enlisted the service in Massachusetts with service number # 31307950.

William‘s other passengers and Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a C-54E were,

2^nd Lt. Veral C. Higgins Pilot

Terry H. Henry Co Pilot

1^st Lt. Thomas J. Hopkins Navigator

Corp. Vernon W. Clarck Engineer

T/Sgt. Malcolm W. Allen Radio Operator

Pvt. Virgil E. Murphy Flight Clerk

Pvt. James L. Powers Passenger

Pvt. Ralph Coxon Passenger

Pvt. Harry A. Klingelmeir Passenger

Pfc. William J. August Passenger

Pfc. Leon Kuzdeba Passenger

Tec4. Homes W. Ferrell Passenger

Lt Col. Steward S. Cramer Passenger

T/Sgt. Thomas M. McGrath Passenger

Major Ludwig E. Herz Passenger

Arm2c. Frank M. Romano Passenger

Tm1c. James W. Thomas Passenger

William died as passenger aboard a Cargo-Flight (C-54E) to Hamilton, Tennessee no record (presumably crashed) on 11 Nov. 1944, he is honored with a Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

William 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

Seabees History Bob Smith https://seabeehf.org/

Navy Info, http://navylog.navymemorial.org

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

Navy Seal Memorial, http://www.navysealmemorials.com

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, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

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

Atteberry Jr. , James Lawrence

Rank and Name, Ensign James Lawrence Atteberry Jr.

Unit/Placed in, Patrol Squadron 11 (VP-11), United States Naval Reserve.

James is born approx. on 24 July 1919 in Hardin County, Kentucky.

Father, John L. Atteberry.

Mother, Ernestine (Funk) Atteberry.

Sister(s), Matilda Ateberry.

Spouse, Rose (Bacon) Atteberry.

James enlisted the service in Kentucky with service number # 0-299021.

James‘s Crew-members on-board the plane a PBY-5 were,

Lt. Thomas H. Ragsdale Pilot

Lt. Harold A. Flood Co Pilot

Ltjg. James C. Barrett

Ensign James L. Atteberry Jr.

Aom2. Wesley E. Battles

Aom1. Albert T. King Jr.

Amm2. Junior S. Klein

Arm1. John C. Lawson Jr.

Amm1. Herbert J. Mahler

Arm3. Abner C. Reed Jr.

James died in a routine search mission at Halmahera, Indonesia when the plane was missing on 13 Aug. 1944, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine 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,

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, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

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

Atsatt, Robert T.

Rank and Name, Sergeant Robert T. Atsatt.

Unit/Placed in, Headquarters Squadron, 5th Bomber Group, Heavy.

Robert is born approx. on 1914 in Massachusetts.

Mother, Eleanor M. Atsatt.

Robert enlisted the service in Massachusetts with service number # 11018864.

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

2^nd Lt. Edmund D. Donal Pilot

2^nd Lt. Richard J. Holinger Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Kenneth P. Hayes Navigator

2^nd Lt. Lonnie D. Johnston Bombardier

S/Sgt. Bernard A. Swartz Engineer

S/Sgt. William R. McCrery Asst. Engineer

T/Sgt. William C. Gast Radio Operator

Sgt. Howard j. Show Asst. Radio Operator

Sgt. Norman G. Sherry Gunner

Sgt. Lowell Koenig Gunner

Sgt. Robert T. Atsatt Photographer/Gunner

Robert was KIA when they having problems with their Engine’s, and got attacked by an Enemy Plane on 23 April 1944, 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.

Robert 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 Cushing Cemetery, Mattapoisett, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.

Thanks to, http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/USAAF/5th_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, https://hendrikswebdesign.nl/

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

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

Atkins, Harold T.

Rank and Name, First Sergeant Harold T. Atkins.

Unit/Placed in, 670th Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun Battery.

Harold was a passenger on a flight to replace personal, it was done with a B-24d “Weezie” that was transferred from the 90^th Bomber group to Combat Replacement Training Center, and it was on Ferry Transport to Nadzab Airfield, New Guinea, with 3 Crewmembers and 18 Passengers and never Arrived.

Harold is born approx. on 1921.

Brother(s), Turner Atkins.

Harold enlisted the service in Montana with service number # 19018763.

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

2^nd Lt. Robert E. Allred Pilot

2^nd Lt.. Raymond J. Geis Jr. Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Keith T. Holm Navigator

Pfc. Carlin E. Loop Passenger

1^e Sgt. Harold T. Atkins Passenger

Capt. Charles R. Barnard Passenger

2nd Lt. Stanley G. Gross Passenger

2^nd Lt. Charles R. Steiner Passenger

2^nd Lt. Melvin E. Walker Passenger

2^nd Lt. Emory C. Young Passenger

1e Sgt. Weldon W. Frasier Passenger

S/Sgt. Thomas J. Carpenter Jr. Passenger

S/Sgt. William R. Sharke Passenger

S/Sgt. Frank Ginter Passenger

S/Sgt. John J. Stasekowski Passenger

S/Sgt. Robert J. Thompson Passenger

Sgt. Clint P. Butler Passenger

Sgt. Stanley C. Lawrence Passenger

Sgt. Charles R. Samples Passenger

Tec4. Joseph E. Machorek Passenger

Cpl. Joseph B. Mattem Passenger

Harold died when the Plane never arrived his destination on 22 March 1944, he is honored with a Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

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

Walls of the missing.

His remains were recovered, not known where he is reburied, presumably with his Parents.

He also has a Memorial Grave at Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, Foster County, North Dakota, USA.

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