1945 – ww2 Europe

Private Edward Valentine Schwartz

Rank and Name, Private Edward Valentine Schwartz.

Unit/Placed in, 355th Infantry Regiment, 84^th Infantry Division.

Edward is born approx. on 23 July 1919 in Brooklyn, New York.

Father, Edward Schwarz.

Mother, Katharine (Valentine) Schwarz.

Brother(s), Stanley A. Schwartz.

Spouse, Edith (Nyland) Schwarz.

Edward enlisted the service in New York City on 26 July 1944 with service number # 42176304.

Edward was KIA/died probably at Bad Oeynhausen, Germany on 6 April 1945, he is honored with a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal.

Edward is buried/mentioned at the American Memorial and War Cemetery Margraten, the Neatherlands.

His Find a Grave Memorial,

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56303655/edward-v-schwarz

Thanks to,

https://www.familysearch.org/nl/tree/person/details/L2MG-JZC

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

https://www.84thrailsplitters.com/history.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56303655/edward-v-schwarz

https://www.ancestry.com/search/?name=Edward+Valentine_SCHWARZ&birth=1921_New+York&death=1945_Netherlands&searchMode=simple&types=r

https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1322796

https://www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/84thinfantry/index.html

https://www.5ad.org/04_45.html

https://www.online-begraafplaatsen.nl/graf/785645/2603363/Edward-Valentine-Schwarz-1919-1945

Stoker Olieman Justus de Kok

Rang en Naam, Stoker Olieman Justus de Kok.

Unit/Groep, HMS. Pieter de Bitter mijnenveger, Koninklijke Marine.

Justus is geboren op 1 November 1919 in Bussum.

Vader, Cornelis de Kok.

Moeder, Lena (Clausen) de Kok.

Zus(sen), Johanna, Lena Maria Tonia.

Broer(s), Marinus, Cornelis Peter de Kok.

Na het onderteken op 12 maart van de formele overgave voor de gevechten op Java op het Japanse hoofdkwartier in Bandung, was hij reeds gearresteerd, en overgeplaatst naar een Jappenkamp voor het werk aan de Birma Spoorweg.

Justus is overleden/gedood in het Kamp hospitaal Nakom Paton aan de gevolgen van Malaria en door de slechte omstandigheden in het Jappenkamp Nakompaton op 22 Januari 1945, hij is geërd met het Oorlogs Mobilisatiekruis en de Verzetsster Oost Azië.

is begraven/genoemd op het Ereveld Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.

Zijn Find a Grave Memorial,

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38273887/justus-de_kok

Info gevonden op/namens, https://mass.cultureelerfgoed.nl/pieter-de-bitter-hrms

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-europe.com

Oorlogs Gravenstichting, https://oorlogsgravenstichting.nl/

Erelijst voor de gevallenen 1940-1945, https://www.erelijst.nl/

Nationaal Archief, https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/

Collectie Nederlands Instituut voor Militaire Historie, https://beeldbank.nimh.nl/

Oorlogs verhalen, https://oorlogsverhalen.com/

Open Archieven, https://www.openarchieven.nl/

Stichting Koopvaardij Personeel 1940-1945, https://www.koopvaardijpersoneel40-45.nl/

Stichting 1940-1945, https://www.st4045.nl/

Zuidfront Holland.nl https://www.zuidfront-holland1940.nl/

Stichting Maritiem Historische Data, https://www.marhisdata.nl/

Stichting 18 September, https://stichting18september.nl/slachtoffers/bernardus-maria-aarts/

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

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

Oorlogsbronnen.nl https://www.oorlogsbronnen.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Het Groene Graf, https://groenegraf.nl/hetverhaalvan.php?id=2036

De commandant van Hr. Ms. Pieter de Bitter, luitenant-ter-zee 1 J.P.A. Dekker, liet op de namiddag van 6 maart zijn bemanning aantreden op de wal en sprak hen toe dat hij het niet verantwoord achtte naar Australië uit te wijken. Hij liet daarop met twee tijdbommen de stalen mijnenveger tot zinken brengen aan de kruiserkade van het Marine Etablissement in Soerabaja. De bemanning van het schip is later veelal in Japanse krijgsgevangenenkampen terecht gekomen. Luitenant-ter-zee 1 Dekker heeft 3 jaar doorgebracht in krijgsgevangenschap en is na de oorlog voor de Zeekrijgsraad in Den Haag gekomen. Hem werd ten laste gelegd: “Opzettelijke ongehoorzaamheid gepleegd in tijd van oorlog”, door de order KPX niet op te volgen. Hij werd oneervol ontslagen uit militaire dienst.

Aibavich, Julius William

Name and Rank, Sergeant Julius William Aibavich.

Unit/placed in, 728th Bomber Squadron, 452nd Bomber Group (Heavy).

Julius was born on June 29, 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Father, Julius W. Aibavich.

Mother, Petronele (Mileikitis) Aibavich.

Sister, .Eva B. Aibavich.

Wife, Susan W. Aibavich.

Julius entered the service from Connecticut with service number # 31142104.

Julius W. Aibavich rank/duty was a Sergeant/Tail Gunner (B-17) in the 728th Bomber Squadron.

Julius’s crewmembers and their position onboard the plane a B-17 were;

2^nd Lt. William H. Richardson Pilot

2^nd Lt. Hjalmer L. Molner Co Pilot

2^nd Lt. Robert L. Renaud Navigator

T/Sgt. Vance P. Urban Bombardier

Sgt. Jack W. Kennedy Top Turret Gunner

Sgt. John H. Loyless Jr. Ball Turret Gunner

Sgt. James E. Satterfield Radio Operator

Sgt. Newell M. Snarr Waist Gunner

Sgt. Julians W. Aibavich Tail Gunner

S/Sgt. Stephen A. Kiss Central Fire Control

Julius was KIA after the Bomb drop over the Target Kaltenkirche, Germany when the plane was attacked by Enemy Fighters, and one was out of control and crashed between the waist and tail section and the plane blew up on April 7, 1945, and he is honored with the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Julius is mentioned/buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Eijsden-Margraten Municipality, Limburg, Netherlands.

Julius also has a Memorial Grave at Northwood Cemetery

Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA.

Thanks to, http://452ndbombgroupassociation-deophamgreen.org/

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

Adamowicz, Kazimir Charles

Rank and Name, Sergeant Kazimir Charles Adamowicz.

Unit/placed in, US Infantry (Anti-Aircraft), United States Army.

Kazimir was born on 11 April 1923 in Connecticut.

Father, Boleslaw Adamovicz.

Mother, Alexandra Adamovicz.

Both born in Poland.

Sisters, Genevieve, Lucy and Florence Adamovicz.

Brothers, Stanley, Edward, Walter, Joseph, Francis, Henry and Raymond Adamovicz.

Spouse, Lori Adamowicz.

Kazimir entered the service from Connecticut with service number # 11033507.

Kazimir C. Adamowicz rank/duty was a Sergeant (HQ-AA) in the US Infantry.

Kazimir was KIA/MIA when the Troop Ship USS J.W. Mc Andrew collided with the French Aircraft Carrier Béarn in a heavy Storm, on March 13, 1945 he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Kazimir is mentioned/buried at Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France.

Thanks to http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/22/22047.htm

https://www.familysearch.org/search/record/results?count=20&q.anyPlace=Connecticut%2C%20Verenigde%20Staten%20van%20Amerika&q.birthLikeDate.from=1923&q.birthLikeDate.to=1923&q.fatherGivenName=boleslaw&q.fatherSurname=adamowicz&q.givenName=kazimir&q.surname=adamowicz

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

Ambrose, Adam

Rank and Name, Private Adam Ambrose.

Unit/Placed in, 833^rd Engineer Battalion, Aviation.

Adam is born on 1911 in Pennsylvania.

Spouse, Sally Ambrose.

Parents and Siblings, No Record Available.

Adam enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 333469991.

Adam died non-combat during a Construction effort on June 15, 1945, he is honored with a Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Adam is buried/mentioned at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-Avold, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France.

Thanks to, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8T3-1J1

Thanks to,

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

833rd Engineer Aviation Battalion (EAB)

The 833rd was activated at McChord Field, Washington, in April 1942, and arrived in the United Kingdom in August 1942, where they were engaged in construction of heavy-bomber bases. The Battalion landed at St. Clair, Omaha Beach on the 30th of June, 1944, then moved across the continent building hospital evacuation strips, fighter-bomber bases, and other high-priority airfield construction.

What was the engineer aviation battalion in ww2?

Created in 1939, Engineer Aviation Battalions (EABs), were self-contained units which became the core of World War II aviation engineering efforts. These skilled construction and engineering troops constructed, repaired, camouflaged, and if necessary, defended small airfields.

Ramirez, Charles

Name and Rank, Staff Sergeant Charles Ramirez.

Unit/Placed in, 387th Infantry regiment, 97th Infantry Division “Trident”.

Charles was born in 3 July 1924 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Father, Carlos Bojorquez Ramirez.

Mother, Frances (Vilanueva) Ramirez.

Both born in Mexico.

Sister, Gloria Ramirez.

Charles entered the service from Los Angeles, California in Feb. 25, 1943 with service number # 39562543.

Charles Ramirez was a Staff Sergeant in the 387th Infantry Regiment.

Charles Ramirez was Killed in Action in Neukirchen, Germany, on April 15, 1945, and he is honored with the Purple Heart, Good Combat Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

And he is buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten,

Eijsden-Margraten Municipality, Limburg, Netherlands.

Thanks to 97thdivision.com http://www.97thdivision.com/index2.html

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G8J2-1F1

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

Abramzcyk, Henry Matthew

Rank and Name, Sergeant Henry Matthew Abramczyk.

Unit/Placed in, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division “Lighting”.

Henry is born approx. on 5 Dec. 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Father, Joseph Abramczyk.

Mother, Anna (Szymanska) Abramczyk.

Brother(s), Alexander and Matthew E. Abramczyk.

Henry enlisted the service in Pennsylvania with service number # 33931333.

Henry was KIA at the town of Wiehl (near Cologne), Germany, in combat with the German defenders on 11 April, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

William is buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Eijsden-Margraten Municipality, Limburg, Netherlands.

Thanks to, https://www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/78thinfantry/index.html

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GZDN-PK2

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

11 Apr 45 Denklingen Rhineland Germany

Agan, Robert Lincoln

Name and Rank, Second Lieutenant Robert Lincoln Agan.

Unit/placed in, 1211th Army Air Force Base Unit.

The 1211 Army Air Force Base Unit, was a part of the Air Transport Command as purpose, bringing supplies to U.S. forces. It also supported Fifteenth, Twelfth, and Ninth Air Forces operating from locations along the Mediterranean coast and Cairo, Egypt.

Robert L. Agan was the pilot aboard a C-47A on a Transport Mission, there is no MACR from this mission., so nothing no about his crewmembers.

Robert was born in 1918 in Broome County, New York.

Father, Frederick Agan.

Mother, Clara Agan.

Sisters, Ruth and Betty Agan.

Brother, Miles Agan.

Wife, Mary Jane (Norton) Agan.

Robert entered the service from New York with service number # O-689729.

Robert L. Agan rank/duty was a Second Lieutenant in the 1211th Army Air Force Base Unit.

Robert‘s Crew-members and their position on-board the plane a C-47 were,

2nd Lt. Robert L. Agan Pilot

Corp. Glen H. Lyden ……….

….. …………………….. ……….

Robert died on mission to Al Fashir (Sudan) when his plane got Engine failure and crashed on Masirah Island (Oman), on April 15, 1945, he is honored with a American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.

Robert is mentioned/buried at North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia.

Robert also has a Memorial Grave at, Fayetteville Cemetery,

Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, USA.

Thanks to https://amcmuseum.org/history/air-transport-command-airlift-during-wwii/

http://www.cbi-theater.com/menu/cbi_home.html

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

Island, Oman Apr 15, 1945.

C-46A, 42-60958, _, _, AT, _, GAC, 1, AES, _, El Fasher

Agostinello, Joseph Louis

Rank and Name, Technician Fourth Grade Joseph L. Agostinello.

Unit/Placed, 3616th Quartermaster Truck Company, United States Army.

Joseph was born on 4 September 1919 in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York.

Father, Louis Agostinello.

Mother, Rose (Tranfaglia) Agostinello.

Sister(s), Mary Agostinello.

Brother(s), John, James and Anthony Agostinelo.

Joseph enlisted the service in San Fransisco, California on April 11, 1941 with service number # 19002214.

Joseph’s rank/duty was a Technician Fourth Grade/Truck Driver (Heavy) in the 3616th Quartermaster Truck Company.

Joseph was KIA when a German V-1 Flying Bomb landed and exploded in the Motor pool at Antwerp Harbor and maintenance shop on Feb. 19, 1945 is honored with a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal.

Joseph is buried/mentioned at Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial

Neuville-en-Condroz, Arrondissement de Liège, Liège, Belgium.

Thanks to: https://academic-accelerator.com/encyclopedia/v-1-flying-bomb

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GDCP-Z79

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

Walker, Benjamin Pershing

Rank and Name, Private First Class Benjamin P. Walker.

Unit/Placed in, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division “All American”.

Benjamin was born in 13 December 1921 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.

Father, John Willard Walker.

Mother, Neva Ann (Trickel) Walker.

Sisters, Dolores Leon, Velma and Karie Walker.

Brothers, Joseph Woodrow, James Gladstone, Willard Leslie, Glen Edison and Vernon Walker.

Benjamin entered the service from Chicago, Illinois in March 30, 1942 with service number # 16077365.

Benjamin P. Walker was a Medic in the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Benjamin was Killed gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, in Meeresrotz Höhe (a place between Neuhof and Frauenkron) , Germany on Feb. 2, 1945, and he is honored with the an Silvers Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal.

Benjamin is buried at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Henri-Chapelle, Arrondissement de Verviers, Liège, Belgium.

Thanks to the 504th http://504thpirassociation.org/

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LKDR-YHW

Jean Louis Vijgen, ww2-Pacific.com ww2-europe.com

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

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

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

WW2 Info, https://www.pacificwrecks.com/

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

Medals Forum, https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/

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

Tank Destroyers, http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/

WordPress en/of Wooncommerce oplossingen, https://www.siteklusjes.nl/

Military Recovery, https://www.dpaa.mil/

TWS Roll of Honor, togetherweserved.com

Benjamin P. Walker

HOME OF RECORD:

Chicago, Illinois

AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 1

Silver Star

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II

Service: Army

Division: 82d Airborne Division

GENERAL ORDERS:

Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 58 (April 15, 1945)

CITATION:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Benjamin P. Walker (ASN: 16077365), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 2 February 1945, near ****, Germany. During an assault upon a strongly defended enemy position one of the assault squad was seriously wounded. Private First Class Walker, an Aid Man, with no thought for his personal safety, left his position of comparative safety and rushed forward to the wounded man despite intense machine gun and sniper fire. Disregarding the hail of enemy bullets, he administered first aid in the exposed position. When he attempted to carry the casualty to safety, Private First Class Walker was seriously wounded himself. The supreme heroism and high conception of duty displayed by Private First Class Walker were a tribute to himself and the Medical Corps.