My brother Joe (Phil) Cagney, age 20, was a member of Company K of the 381st Infantry Regiment, 96th Infantry --- the Deadeye Division. He was wounded on October 29, 1944, in the action at Catamon Hill on Leyte Island during the invasion of the Philippine Islands. He died of his wounds on October 30, 1944. In addition to the Purple Heart he was awarded, posthuomously, the Bronze Star Medal. The citation read "For exemplary conduct in ground combat against the armed enemy on or about 20 October 1944, in the Pacific Theater of Operations," He also received the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Philippines Liberation Medal and the Philippines Independence Medal from the Philippine Government. Before he was a member of the 96th Division, he attended Wisconsin University in Madison as a participant in the Army's Specialized Training Program (ASTP).

Army, Battles & Campaigns - Rhineland, Central Europe, Ardennes, Normandy & Northern France; also awarded: 5 Bronze Stars per WD GO #33 & 40, 1945 Purple Heart per GO #9, HQ 176th Gen Hosp. January, 1945.

Army, This courageous soldier was killed during the initial outbreak of the Korean war. Having been in Korea only a couple of months he was caught in a murderous crossfire while engaged with North Koreans advancing on his position. He was attempting to rescue a severely wounded troop in his platoon when he was struck down. He is currently buried at the Ft. Sam Houston cemetery in San Antonio, Tx. He leaves behind three sons and a widow, I being one of his sons and in possession of the purple heart given him along with a letter from then president Harry Truman. Please, as a courtesy, enter this soldiers name in your directory, he would be proud to be there. Thank you, Don E. Delmas (born Don E. Cain), a soldiers son.

Army Air Force, Wilby was a P-38 Lightning fighter pilot with the 5th air force, 80th fighter squadron, 8th fighter group during WWII. His plane went down while strafing a Japanese ship in the Philipines. His plane and remains went into the ocean and were never recovered. He was also awarded a USAAF Air Medal with an Oak Cluster. His name is on the Tablets of the Missing at the American Cemetery, Manila Philippines. His Purple heart was awarded postumethly and sent to his family. The American Legion Hall in Swan Valley, Idaho was named in his honor.

Wounds and injuries were sustained from shrapnel when a barrage of enemy artillery hit near a fighting position of the "Tough Hombres" 90th Infantry Division in St. Lo, France.

This is a great uncle that I heard received a purple heart. I have never seen it. His unit was Co. F. 320 Infantry, APO 35. Killed in France or Germany.

Served on the battalion staff of the 2nd Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division (Texas National Guard) throughout the Second World War, and was involved in every campaign the regiment took part in: the landings in North Africa, through the bloody fighting in Italy, the landings in Southern France, and on into Germany. He was wounded twice during the Italian campaign in 1943 and 1944. Although exact dates are unknown, one wound was received in the Rapido River crossing during the fighting at Monte Cassino. SSG Campbell (my godfather) received 1 Silver Star and 3 Bronze Stars for bravery and service during the course of the war.

Army Infantry, Awarded the Philipine Liberation medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. Also awarded the Purple Heart Ribbon and a Good Conduct Medal of Honor.

Company M, 101st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Bn; Was badly gassed and had his voice box removed.

Army Air Corps, My father, "Doug" Campbell, served as an Airplane Armorer Gunner (612) (nosegunner) with the 747 Bomb Sq. He served on a B-24 Liberator, the "Lady Corrinne". He was responsible for care, maintenance, and operation of all armament on his assigned plane and operated two fifteen caliber machine guns in combat in ETO. He entered service as a Private and rose in rank to Staff Sergeant at discharge. The plane was returning from its 13th bombing mission when it was hit by flak. The navigator sitting directly behind and above the nosegunner was blown out of the plane. Dad had to reach over the hole in the plane to retrieve his parachute which he noted was full of holes. The pilot did his best to keep the plane in the air trying to make it to the Swiss border; however, the crew had to bail out and the plane went down over German territory. Thinking they had made it to neutral territory, my dad started walking and found a road where he walked right into enemy hands. He, along with the other crew members who survived, were imprisoned. Though he would talk very little about his experiences he did say that they received very little food, mostly watered down potato soup. They were also moved around alot because this was toward the end of the war and the Allied troops were advancing on the enemy. They were eventually liberated from a POW camp which had been abandoned by the enemy at the approach of the Allied Army. I have the names of all crew members and a picture but can't locate it at the moment. Dad received an honorable discharge December 21, 1945 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Chaplain Capadanno was a naval Chaplain assigned to the 5th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division. On September 4, he was with out unit in Quang-Tin Provence, Operation Swift. We really got messed up in a large ambush, alot killed, alot wounded. Chaplain Capadanno came running around helping all of us under fire who were wounded and was killed while doing so. He comforted me in my time of terror. We shall never forget. God Blesses him still today through us of whom he helped.

Marines, Life member Military Order of the Purple Heart. Formed chapter #385 which had lost it's charter sometime around the mid 70's. Besides the Purple Heart medal awarded U.S. army Comendation medal with V. Honorably discharged USMC August 1945 on disability.

Army, POW Medal, Conspicuous Service Medal, American Defense Medal & Europian-African-Middle East Theater Medal w/two stars.

Dennis was awarded two purple hearts, the other one earned on September 19, 1944, the result of action in Holland. Dennis was part of the famed 2nd Armour Division that won 13 Distinguished Unit Citations and the Belgium Croix de Guerre, Belgium's highest honor. As a reward for its tremendous battle record, 2nd Armour was chosen the first American force to occupy Berlin. Dennis' valiant efforts helped earn 2nd Armour Division earn these honors. His widow, Doris Eleanora Anderson Catoire Cook, still lives today (she is remarried). I am her daughter. We would love to hear from other members of 2nd Armour Division or who fought along side 2nd Armour during the Battle of the Bulge, 1944.

Earl D. Case, Pvt. USMC 5th Marine Division, 31 replacement died on 2-19-1945 as one of the first Marines to enter the island. He was only 18 years of age and he did receive a Purple Heart. He has a son he never seen or met. Earl D. Case is my uncle. His body was brought back in 1949 for a burial close to home.

Proudly served with Charlie Co, 2nd BN 47th INF MECH, 9th INF DIV Vietnam; Also awarded the Silver Star for Gallantry.

My father was with the 504th and received the Purple heart as well as other awards. He retired in 1971 after 32 years in the Army. He past away in June of 1997.

Army, My dad lost his arm. An article was printed in the New York times in 1946 where he was one of the first handicapped vets to be hired doing a 2 handed job but with only one. My Dad went on to become a supervisor at Atlanta Army Depot and retired from there. He received many awards during his time there. He had some Bronze Stars awarded to him but we never received them from the Army. My Dad passed away in 1993 on Memorial Day, he had Lung Cancer.

Army Air Corps, Charles Ben Causey was stationed at Nichols Air Field Philippines, from May 1940 until His capture sometime in 1942. He was at different prison camps, and on the Death March. He was aboard the Arisan Maru that went down on 24 October 1944, and remains somewhere in the South China Sea. M/Sgt. Charles B. Causey 06728132 World War II Tablets of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Was also awarded Good Conduct, WWII Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Butto WWII. Other Medals should have been issued but were not.

My dad was wounded in the Korean War and in Viet Nam (1968/69) while serving in the US ARMY. He received a Purple Heart for each incident. He served from 1942 to 1970. Attained rank of CSM in 1965. Died December 24, 1980.

101st Airborne. He went into Normandy in a Glider, crashed and was captured. He was released a few days later when his outfit recaptured the camp where he was taken.

Assault Trng. Center; also awarded Legion of Merit, Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Oak Leaf Cluster to Legion of Merit, French Croix de Gierre avec Palme.

USAF; Was a POW, survivor of the Bataan Death March. When liberated he weighed on 89 pounds.

Navy, Boatswain Mate 2nd Class, was also awarded; Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, & Philippine Liberation Ribbon.

Recipient passed away March 23, 2007.

He was wounded in the upper right arm, lost the middle finger on his left hand except for last joint. Also received Ribbon for American Theatre, European Theatre, 1 Bronze Silver Star, WWII Victory.

Army, served with the 175th Infantry, 29th Infantry Division. He was killed in action outside of St. Lo.

Army, He was drafted into the Army February 5, 1941 and became a member of Company "I", 165th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. He participated in the invasion of Makin Atoll 20 November 1943 and was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge per GO #9, Hq. 165th Inf., 30 January 1944. He next participated in the fighting on Saipan from 17 June thru August 1944. He landed on Okinawa on 9 April 1945 and was killed in action on 30 April as a result of a severe wound to his upper right femur. I believe he may also be entitled to a Bronze Star Medal. He was, is, and will always be my great uncle and my hero.

Army Air Corps, was also awarded: Air Medal w/oak leaf, Distinguished Flying Cross & Unit Citation.

Army, Spec Christner was wounded in action while supporting operation restore hope. Spec Christner was serving with the 20th Engineer BDE (ABN). Spec Christner was shot in the back by a AK-47 while serving as a M-60 gunner on a road clearing mission, on Sept. 9th, 1993.

Army Air Corps. My brother was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in New Guinea. He was also the radio operator for Gen. Douglas MacArthur on MacArthur's plane, the Bataan. He now resides in Lee, NH.

Navy, My grandmother's baby brother was on board the USS Ben Franklin when it was bombed during WWII. He was 19 at the time.

Navy, this gentleman was my father. He was in the Navy, working on a wounded soldier in a fox hole on the front lines in France in WW I. There was an uninjured soldier in the fox hole with them who was watching for the enemy. They heard the incoming shell and ducked, but my father had to support himself by keeping his right hand on the edge of the fox hole. In so doing, when the shell exploded a piece of shrapnel was sent flying and cut off the little finger and ring finger of his right hand. Efforts were made to save the ring finger, but they were futile. Later, in the early 1930's my father was in VFW, DAV and The American Legion in the state of Oregon, and it was one of these orginazations that actually got him the medal and presented it to him. My father passed away in July, 1967, in Bremerton, Washington.

Navy, 75th Bn Seabees, Landed in the Philippines on October 24, 1944, received shrapnel in his leg and head.

Army, born Aug. 8, 1921, Topeka, KS. Attended Topeka Schools and worked at Gage Park, In July 1942, along with friends, went to Seattle, WA to work in a defense plant. Worked at Boeing Aircraft Plant and on Dec. 7, 1944, was inducted into the Army at Ft. Lewis, WA. Basic at Camp Fanning, TX, Then sent to Ft. Meade, MD. Went to Liver pool, Engalnd to a Replacemetn Depot. In June 1944, sent to France. Attached to the 30th Div., 120th Regt. in the St. Lo breakthrough. Tan spearhead across the Brittany Penisula where he was wounded in village fighting, was a BAR man. After being wounded, sent to the 80th General Hospital at Sheltonham, England. In November, put in the 616th Ord Bn. Motorpool. The 616th was sent to the Philippines after the war. Arrived there Aug. 26, 1945. Jan. 3, 1946, left the Philippines for the U.S.A. Jan. 25, was discharged at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Enlisted in the Army Reserves. Received the Purple Heart w/OLC for wounds received in France, a brief basic, was sent to Korea. In the Hq. Btry. 82 AAA, attached to the 2nd Div. Supporting the 9th Inf. Regt. Received the Korean Service Medal w/three Bronze Stars and distinguished Unit Citation. Ranked Sgt. 1/C when discharged Oct. 26, 1951 at Camp Carson, CO. Returned to Crescent City, IL., Raised five children: Fred, Theresa, Melody, Charlotte and Rosalind. He was a proud grandfather of 11. He worked over 30 years as an auto mechanic. Was a Member of the American Legion, Post 23, Watseka, IL for 41 years; member of MOPH of Chicago Heights; and was a lifetime member of the DAV. He died from cancer.

Army; Received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart in France sometime before December, 1944. The last Purple Heart was received just before the crossing of the Rhine during the Battle for the Bulge. This was a severe head-wound that left him handicapped for life. He was with 120th. Regt. of the 30th "Old Hickory" Division. Now resides with wife Louise in Rogers, AR.

While on a routine mission of running communication lines from forward line to Headquarters, 12th Marines, a call for help by a wounded marine was heard. Arthur and several other Marines responded, and were themselves pinned down by enemy fire. Return fire was given until ammunication ran low. Arthur left the area to go back to the trail to retrive more ammunication. Upon returning, Arthur raised up and provided rapid fire on the enemy, being credited with killing five of the enemy. Arthur then took cover next to his Sargent, a Sargent Bills. After the fire fight slowed, Arthur made an attempt to go to the rescue of the wounded Marine. As he stood up to made his run to make his recue, he dropped to the side of Sargent Bills, and said "Bills, I'm hit." and was dead when he hit the ground. A road "Clements Road" was named in his honor in the Headquarters area of the 12th Marines. Aside from being awarded the Purple Heart, was awarded the "Silver Star" for his actions on that day.

Army, also received the following medals: Combat Infantry Badge, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon w/3 Bronze Stars, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 2 Overseas Bars, & Rifle Sharpshooter Badge

15th Air Force, Roy was a radio tail gunner and was manifested aboard Aircraft No. 42-52222, a B-24 Liberator Bomber, which departed from Stomare Field, Italy on a bombardment mission to Ploesti, Rumania on 05 May 1944 at about 2:20 p.m. Just before reaching the target, his plane was hit by flak, an explosion followed and two planes collided. The B-24 was broken in two at the waist section. Police records revealed eleven men from these two planes lost their lives. There were three unknowns listed. However, the records at the Bolovan Cemetery disclosed that only six remains were received at the cemetery, but did not include Roy's name. The remains were buried in a common grave. No explanation was ever given for these discrepancies. Roy was awarded several medals. Among them the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart.

634th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Received Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and Bronze Star. Harold P. Coco, Technician Grade 5, Company C, 634th Tank Destroyer Battalion. For heroic achievement in connection with military opertions against the enemy in the vicinity of Hamich, Germany, 18 Nov, 1944. Given the mission of supporting infantry elements in their attack against a strongly defended town, Corp Coco skillfully assisted in maneuvering his tank destroyer across hazarous terrain and, with effective fire, destroyed a number of hostile installations until his armor was immobilized by a direct hit. Then after assisting casualties to a position of safety, he again exposed himself to neutralize another strong point and enabled the troops to advance and capture the strategic objective. Corp Coco's heroic actions and unanswering devotion to duty exemplify the finest traditions of the Service. Residence at enlistment: Moreauville, LA.

Army, 504th PIR 82nd Airborne. {Webowners note: Mr. Cohen passed away the last week of December 1999. He will be missed, but never forgotten}.

Army, Served with the 4th Infamtry Division and participated in the Normandy invasion, in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany; a total of 57 bivouac areas. He was awarded the Purple Heart on 24 July 1944 at 52 General Hospital. He also received EAME with 5 bronze service stars, arrowhead and Good Conduct Medal.

My Father served in Company D. 707th Tank Battalion, 5 th Armored Division. During the Battle of the Bulge his tank was hit by an anti-tank gun from a unit of the 9th Panzer Div. He was the only one that servived out of his tank crew. He was taken as a wounded POW to a Panzer Hospital unit and later liberated by the allied units as the battle puched forward.

Army, also awarded Paratroopers badge, Good Conduct medal, Middle Eastern European Campaign Medal & Combat Infantryman's badge.

Army, Was awarded European Theater of Operations Ribbon with 2 battle Stars, Good Conduct medal, Distinguished Unit Citation with oak leaf cluster, American Defense ribbon and Combat Infantry badge.

Was a survivor of the Bataan Death March and survived a ship sinking off of the Philippine Islands.

Purple Heart medal awarded for wounds in action during TET offensive in Viet Nam near Imerial City of Que, Bronze star, Air medal, good commendation medal, Republic of Viet Nam campain medal.

Army, He was a tank driver 8th armored divison 36th tank battalion company B KIA in the battle for Rhineberg, Germany.

Army Air Corps, My father's plane was shot down and he was taken prisioner and was not libertated until the next May, a period of almost one year.

Army, This is for my father. He was in the 117th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division.

Army, Pvt. Connor was a member of co B, 9th armored infantry battalion, 6th armored division when he was killed on 4 January 1945 during a German counter attack near the little Belgian town of Wardin. Thirteen of the company were killed that snowy, bitterly cold day. He is at rest in the American Military Cemetery at Hamm, Luxembourg. I was seven years old at the time of his death. Until this year (1999) I knew very little about the circumstances of his death, but now I know a lot. I have spent many hours in research at the national archives (I live in the Washington, DC, area), and have gone to military reunions, including my father's own co B. Wonderful people. I also hired a researcher to complete the job. On December 27, 1999, I will arrive in Luxembourg and will return January 9, 1999. I will be at my father's gravesite at midnight as the millenium turns and at the precise spot where he fell on January 4, 2000, the 55th aniversary of his death. Of course, I will visit many museums, memorials, sites while there. The people of Luxembourg have been wonderful in helping me.

Army, Cooper learned about his newborn baby girl 2 days before the APC he was on was blown up by mine. He asked that his wife be told he knew about baby and that he loved them both. Hope they are told about this.

Army, Captain Cooper served with the 59th Coast Artillery on Corregidor. He was captured on May 6, 1942 when General Wainwright announced his decision to President Roosevelt and General MacArthur "With broken heart and head bowed in sadness but not in shame (he told the President), I report that today I must arrange terms for the surrender of the fortified islands of Manila Bay. Please say to the nation that my troops and I have accomplished all that is humanly possible and that we have upheld the best traditions of the United States and its Army. With profound regret and with continued pride in my gallant troops, I go to meet the Japanese commander." Captain Cooper died aboard the Enoura Maru on 9 Jan 45. Copied from West Point Register of Graduates 2000: "POW ship 9 Jan 45. This was the Enoura Maru, which on 28 Dec 1944 left the Philippines, enroute to Formosa, with the survivors of the 15 December attack. Many died enroute from wounds, exposure, and other causes. On 9 Jan 1945, this ship was bombed in the harbor at Takao, Formosa, and many were killed or wounded."

Army, 36th Infantry, 141st Division, Silver Star Recipient, United States, 1945. Silver Star Recipient, State of New Jersey, 1998.

Army, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman's Badge & New York State Conspicuous Service Medal.

Army, was killed aboard a Japanese Prison ship that was hit by a torpedo launched from an American Ship. Emmett Index - Nov 2, 1944 Emmett Prisoners of War Reported on Freighter Sunk by U.S. Pvt. John Donald Couch, and Ernest Woody, two well known Emmett boys who have been prisoners of war since the Japanese captured the Philippines in 1942, were being transferred to a new war prisoners camp by a Japanese freighter when it was attack and sunk by American forces recently. Word was recieved of the incident this week when the War Department notified the boy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Couch, and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Woody, that their sons were aboard that ship. According to the letter some of the prisoners were rescued by the American forces, some perished and some were recaptured by the Japanese. The letter continued to say that their sons were not among those rescued by the Americans but due to unreliable reports and the unknown fate of the two Emmett men that their prisoner status would remain as it has been. The War Department added that they would notify the Couch's and Woody's immediately on the receipt of any reports regarding the two boys. Emmett Index, March 18, 1945 - Donald Couch Reported Dead Official notice of the death of Donald Couch, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Couch was recieved this week by his parents, from the War Department. He is reported dead on Sept 7th, 1945, while aboard a Japanese prison ship, sunk by an American torpedo. Couch enlisted in the army on October 3, 1940, after training at March Field, California, and at Phil Nichols Field was sent to Del Monte Airport, Mindanao Island on October 3, 1941. He was taken prisoner when the Japanese captured the Philippine Island and was at the Daverno Prison Camp, until August 20, 1944, when he was placed aboard the prison ship. He is survived by his parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Swinehart of Lewison, Ida., and Lt. Patricka Couch of the Army Nurse Corps. Emmett Index - April 8th, 1945 Receives Purple Heart, Mrs. John Couch this week received the Purple Heart Decoration, awarded to her son, Donald Couch. Donald Couch, captured by the Japanese at the fall of Corregador, has been reported killed when a Japanese prison ship was destroyed by the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Ocean.

Army, Bronze Star For Heroism. For heroism not involving participation in aeriel flight in connection with military operations against a hostile force. Staff Sergeant Hobart Earl Covington, distinguished himself on 26 February 1969 while serving as platoon sergeant for Co A, 554th Engineer Battalion. During the early morning hours, the battalion line was infiltrated by an enemy sniper unit under cover of a heavy mortar and rocket barrage. Despite the withering fire, he successfully deployed his men on the secondary line and directed a heavy volume of return fire. He then volunteered to search out and destroy a suspected enemy position between bunkers 69 and 70. Leading the way he fearlessly, with complete disregard to his own safety, crawled forward toward the enemy position. Just as he prepared to fire grenades, an enemy soldier jumped up and mortally wounded Sergeant Covington. This enabled the enemy position to be exposed and heavy fire was placed on them, killing four. By his courageous actions, Sergeant Covington located the enemy which cost him his life, but ultimately saved the lives of many comrades. His extraordinary heroism in close combat against the highly trained enemy was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962.

Marines, Aubrey Cowan was killd at the very end of the campaign following the invasion of Iwo Jima. He served in the 5th Marine Division. His remains were buried on the island, but were returned and he was re-interred in the Clifton, Texas cemetery on May 22, 1948. He was my mothers brother and was unmarried.

Navy, Born Nov. 5, 1925. Enlisted at age 17 in the Navy, ended up with the Marines. 9th 3rd Marine Div. Was in the landing and capture of Guam and then Iwo Jima, was wounded March 6th, 1945. Bullet in leg. Also one got my canteen. Will be 76 this Nov 5th.

Purple heart with 4 stars issued by admiral Joy, USN. For wounds sustained by 3 gunshot wounds and 1 handgrenade wound. USMC 5th marines, 2nd Battalion, 1st Provisional Division. Artillery machine gun operator. 3:50 am near "noname ridge".

Army Air Force, He was flying as a ball-turret gunner on a B-24 bomber when he was shot down near Budapest Hungary in early May of 1944. He was captured and subsequently detained at a municipal jail for approximately two weeks, then sent to a local hospital to recuperate from his wounds. This was a civilian hospital under German control and was situated overlooking the Danube River in Budapest. He sustained flak wounds to his upper left arm and through the bottom of his left foot, lodging in the area of his kneecap. Following a period of two months he was transported to Stalag Luft IV, Compound B, where he remained until February of 1945. At that time, the Germans evacuated the camp and marched the POW's for 88 days until they were liberated by the British 8th Army in the vicinity of Brussels, Belgium during early May 1944. His final days in the European Theater of Operations were spent at Camp Lucky Strike prior to being returned to the U.S. S/Sgt Cox retired from Active Duty with the Air Force in 1965 and died as a result of stroke and cancer on December 25, 1991.He was the recipient of Army Air Corps Gunner's Wings, Air Medal w/3 OLC's, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, POW Medal, and several other campaign and service decorations. Several other service medals and ribbons.

Purple Heart, Wounded in action while deployed for Operation Desert Storm. Permanent Orders 99-03 HQ 1st Infantry Division Bronze Star for meritorious service 17 January to 28 February 1991 Permanent Orders 33-01 HQ 1st Infantry Division Valorous Unit Award For valorous actions while conducting combat operations in the Kuwait Theater of operations with 1st Squadron, 4th Armored Cavalry Regiment 17 January 1991 to 3 March 1991 The Squadron destroyed 65 tanks, 66 armored personnel carriers, 66 trucks, 91 bunkers, and captured 3010 enemy soldiers. Permanent Orders 101-01 HQ US Army Forces Central Command.

My uncle was killed aboard the USS Arizona during WWII. June 1924 - December 7, 1941.

Marines, First time was waiting to board helicopter and enemy hit us with recoiless rifle fire. Three killed and eighteen wounded. Second time sweeping thru a village and booby trap was tripped. Three killed and five wounded.

Air Force stationed at Patrick Air Force Base; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers.

Army, NDSM ARCOM W/OLC VSM CIB PURPLE HEART AIR MEDAL W/OLC GCM VCG W/PALM.

He served proudly with the U.S. Army, 383rd Cannon Company, 96th "Deadeyes" division in both of their campaigns during World War II. He faded away in March of 1998.

Ray Crowell joined the Marine Corps 46 days after turning 17. He was in the initial assault on Saipan June 15, 1944. July 2nd he was wounded and removed permanently from combat. December 15, 1952 after years of surgerys the doctors told Ray (my dad) that they were going to remove his arm. He committed suicide rather than allow that to happen. A victim of the war.

Army, Woodrow L. Crumbley was my father and he received two purple hearts. He also receiced the Silver Star Posthumously and was credited with 19 confirmed Jap kills plus two Jap machine gun nest before he was killed on July 22, 1944 just three days after his 25th birthday.

Was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, Combat Infantry Badge, American Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Medal, Bronze Star with 1 oak leaf cluster.

Distinguished Flying Cross--for Ploesti Oil Fields, his was the 1st bomb to hit. Air Medal 2- Oak Clusters Purple Heart Was in Africa Had many ribbons of which I know nothing about He signed up in Seattle, Washington, b. in Great Falls, Montana Was bombardier on the "Utah Man", Pilot was Walter T. Stewart (there is a movie that was made about this pilot and his men to Ploesti), Liberator's, Buried: Jefferson Barracks Natiional Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri in one grave with buddies: Barttett, Richard; Koon, Loren; Homnick, Fredrick; Major, William & Cummings, Ralph W.; Sect. 84, graves 316-17-18-19 & 20.

He lied about his age to get out of working in a logging camp. He was with Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders. He was shot by enemy fire by a machine gun when he jumped out of a fox hole. He was about 16 years old at the time. Applied for his Purple Heart in the 1930's.

He was married to Margret Wall in 1935-he was in the 4th Marines He was the private secratety of the General killed on a boat shot by American forces, the forces were unknowing that the ship was full of American POW's.

Army, Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, Three Purple Hearts, Five Air Medals & the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross.

Clarence Cychosz Obit, printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal October 22, 1960.

Funeral services for Clarence Cychosz, 35, Whiting, will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St Bronislava's Catholic Church in Plover.

Mr. Cychosz, a veteran of World War II who was wounded in action four times, died Thursday night October 20, 1960 at 7:55 at an Oshkosh hospital. He had been a patient since Wednesday.

Born in the Town of Sharon on Jan. 23, 1925, he was a son of Mr and Mrs John Cychosz. In his youth, he attended the George Washington Public School in Sharon, St Adalbert's Parochial School in the Town of Alban and St Stanislaus' Parochial School in Stevens Point.

He served in the Army from March 25, 1943, until his discharge as a staff sergeant on December 21, 1945. A member of Company I, 80th Infantry Regiment, he saw action in the Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. He was overseas from Jan. 22, 1944, until Oct. 9, 1945.

His decorations included the Purple Heart with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Croix de Guerre. He returned to Stevens Point after his discharge and was married July 27, 1946, at St Peter's Catholic Church to the former Theresa Kropidlowski.

They made their home here, and then resided in Waukesha and in California before returning here three years ago. Mr. Cychosz had been a Worzalla Publishing Co., employee and a garage mechanic.

He is survived by his wife; a son, Chester, 13; a daughter, Diane, 8; his mother, Mrs Vincent (Lillian) Schultz, 119 Madison St., and three brothers, Edward, address unknown, and Clement and Ernest, Chicago. His father and four brothers preceded him in death.

Friends may call at the Dzikoski Funeral Home after Sunday noon, and the rosary will be recited there Sunday night at 8 oclock. Following the funeral services, burial will take place in St Bronislava's Cemetery.

He was part of 10 man patrol overrun by 50-100 VC/NVA force. We could not help them, the fight lasted less than one minute.

Army, 2nd Division Regiment 38 Infantry 9 Infantry 38 Field Artillery Headquarters Company.