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D'ARIANO, Carmine - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DACHEFF, Richard, Pvt. Commended for courageous conduct while operating Sixteenth Field Depot vehicles to and from front lines, often under hostile fire, during the operation against the enemy at Peleliu.
DACY, George. 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Now lives in Austin, TX.
DAGGETT, Darneal PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ DAHMS, Howard, PFC - 1st Platoon, A Company, 710th Tank Battalion, 81st Inf. Div. - One of four tank crewmen who, along with Capt. H.W. Jone Jones of the 7th Marine Regiment, were killed on Oct. 18, 1944 when their Sherman hit a mine or unexploded shell on Hill 210, Bloody Nose Ridge while directing fire at enemy caves. To this day, the tank lies in place where it was hit. On Sept. 15, 2000, a memorial plaque embossed with the names of PFC Dahms and his fellow crewmen was dedicated at the tank site.
DELLAERA, Al - Lives in Fairfield, CT.
DALTON, William E. - Pvt - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
DALZELL, William C. - Cpl - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
DANIEL, George R. - Cpl - C Co.Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
DANTIN, Cliff. 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in Galliano, LA.
DANYLCHUK, Peter - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ DARDEN, Roy Jr., 507924, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
+ DARLINGTON, Dawn W., Pvt USMCR, Rgtl. Wpns Co, 5th Marines, KIA on September 26, 1944 at Peleliu. Pvt. Darlington was the brother of USMC Maj. E.G. Darlington (Ret).
D'AMICO, Albert. Navy. Brought Marines onto shore for the battle.
+ DARE, Douglas Leonard, Pfc, Cob, 1st Bn, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, FMF. He was killed in action on Peleliu on 20 September 1944 and is buried at USAF Cemetary, Manila #2, Luzon, P.I.
+ DASHNER, Donald James, CPL, 1st Marines, machine gunner.
* DAVID, James W. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn - WIA 9/15/44.
DAVIS, James A. - W.O. - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
DAVIS, David, Jr. - 2nd Lt - C CO. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
DAVIS, John Walter "Jack". Platoon Sergeant. E Co.,2nd Bn.,5thMarines, 1st Marine Division. Served at Peleliu, Okinawa, New Britain, and Pavuvu. He was shot while on Okinawa on May 17, 1945. He served from May 1942 through November 1945. Jack is interested in getting in touch with others he served with in these battles. He may be contacted as follows: 2170 East Avenue A, Torrington, WY 82240, (307) 532-2170.
DAVIS, Orin D. - 2nd Lt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DAVIS, Russell, F-2-1 at Peleliu. Author of MARINE AT WAR, New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1961.
DAVIS Sloan F. - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DAVIS, William - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* DAY, James. K-3-5. WIA on 28 Sept 44.
DEARDROFF, Henry "Hank", PFC. Machine Gunner, 1st Combat Engr Bn. Saw combat on Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu.
DEASON, Bryan - Pvt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
DEBOER, Robert E. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ DECKER, John A. "Deck", Lt. Co. G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines. Platoon leader of G Co. He was killed in action September 18th, 1944 on Bloody Nose Ridge, Peleliu. His sister would love to hear from anyone who might have known or served with him. She was 14 at the time of his death. Please contact through her daughter at LHolzapfel@aol.com
DEE, Raymond T. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
DEEM, Donald W. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DEEN, Braswell D., Jr., K-3-1. Now a Judge in Atlanta, Georgia.
* DELLERBA, Steve G Battery, 3rd Bn, 11th Marines.
DE L'EAU, Jay. Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Gloucester veteran.
DEMANCHE, Lawrence S. W.O. H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DEMAREE, Ralph G. Jr. - Sgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DEMARIS, Alfred J. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DEMERLO, John V. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DEMIRANDA, Fernando R. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
DENMARK, Arthur L. - Sgt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DENISTON, James R. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DENNISTON, Walter S. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ DENTER, Franklin Keefe, Private First Class. Franklin's nephew and family would like information about Frank. They were told he died after the initial landings. He was referred to as the "preacher" by some of the guys because he carried a Bible in battle. Any information would be appreciated. DENTERTD2@aol.com
DENYER, Samuel L., rank at time unknown. U.S. Navy Corpsmen, 1st Marines. He lost his two best friends to a Japanese artillery shell while taking med supplies to the front. He also served his country at Guadalcanal, New Britain, Saipan, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, Korea, and Vietnam (China Beach). He retired as a Masterchief and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Never will I know a finer sailor and grandfather. I am trying to find out as much as I can about my grandfather as I follow in his footsteps, so any info on him would be greatly appreciated. A proud grandson and Navy Midshipman may be reached at specopseal@hotmail.com
DEPONTO, Vito, Sgt. 1st Marine Division, First Battalion, Seventh Regiment -Now Deceased. Family contact: wdeponto@yahoo.com
* DEPRIMA, Joseph M. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.WIA 9/15/44. Now deceased.
* DETMER, Edwin C. K-3-5. WIA on 28 Sept 44.
* DETTRICH, Raymond C. - Plt Sgt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DEVINE, John. Sent in just after the first wave along with other Nightfighters support personnel.
DeWOLF, Harvey John, Srg. VMF (N)-541, Night Fighter Squadron. This squadron was later called up to fly cover for the battle of Letty Gulf, by Gen. MacArthur. They then returned to Peleliu.
DIBBLE, James E., Pvt. B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
DICKERMAN, Alfred M. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
DICKISON, Arthur R. - Sgt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DIETERICH, Herbert J. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
DIETRICH, William J. Jr. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
DIEZ, R. W., 1st Lt., USMC of VMF 122. PERSONAL NOTE TO MR. DIEZ - Rudy Holechek from your unit is hoping to contact you. You may contact him him by email at pntbox@aol.com or in writing at 1886 E. Carmen St., Tempe, AZ 85283.
DIGNAN, Art. 1st Division, H Company, 2nd Bn. Now deceased. knewsom7@home.com
* DIJULIO, Frank P. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* DILLOWAY, Harold L. - PFC - H&S Co. Third armored Amphibian WIA 9/15/44. Now deceased.
* DILLOWAY, Harold "Sparky" - PFC- USMC H&S Company Third Armored Amphibian Bn. WIA on 09/15/44. Now deceased. Trying to find anyone who served with my grandfather Harold "Sparky" Dilloway. He graduated Boot Camp in San Diego in 1944. His Boot Camp Platoon was 1174. I was told that he was also on the BN. boxing team. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him or knew of him. I can be reached at MLDILLOWAY@YAHOO.COM
* DILUGLIO, Domenic, F Co Exec, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Now lives in Wakefield, Rhode Island.
* DIMUCCIO, Anthony. K-3-5.
DINGEE, Howard E. Jr. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DINGLEDINE, Orville W. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* DINKENS, Cordell James. Marine. He saw combat at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Peleliu, and Okinawa. He earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He passed away in 1994. Contact for family: AudreyElrod@aol.com
DiORIO, Louis Joseph, Pvt. 1st Class. 1st Marine Div., 1st. Tank Bn., Co. C. Served on Peleliu and Okinawa, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V. Now deceased. Family contact: B197564@aol.com
* DIRVEN, Palmer F., Staff Sgt. Served in the Cape Gloucester and Peleliu landings, 12/43-12/44. Was wounded during the Peleliu landing. Anyone wishing to contact Palmer can send e-mail to nahast@co.oakland.mi.us or tomnkel@netzero.net
* DITARANTO, Joseph B. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/26/44.
DIVERGILIO, Michael J. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
DIXON, Norman A., PFC. 321st Inf 81st Inf Div. Bronze Star receipient. Deceased. Family contact: djl1930@juno.com
DIXON, Roy C. Jr. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
DOERR, Sylvester A. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
DOETSCH, Matthew A. Jr. - Sgt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
DONATHAN, Richard D.
DOOD, Kenneth Dood. E Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines. Now living in Grandville, MI.
* DORAN, Robert C. K-3-5.
DORWART, Arthur. 81st Wildcat Division. adorwart@rosenet.net
DOTY, Earl A. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* DOUGLAS, Paul, Capt. A legend in the 1st Marine Division, Capt. Douglas had been an economics professor at the University of Chicago, and had enlisted in the Marine Corps as a private. 53 years old during the Peleliu battle, he was slightly wounded carrying flamethrower ammunition up to the lines. At Okinawa he was wounded seriously by a bullet in the arm while carrying wounded for 3/5. He never regained complete use of the limb. He had served as a senator in Illinois.
DOWDEN, James Newton, 490370, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
DOWNING, Herschel, 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in Wylie, TX.
DOWNS, Heavron H. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DRAGUS, George H. George served in the 1st Division for four years.
DRINKUT, Joseph C. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
DRIVER, Walter G. - PltSgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* DRURY, Jeff "Gator", Cpl. Gunner 60 mm mortar section Weapons platoon, L company, 3rd battalion, 7th Marines. Wounded on Peleliu on Oct. 18, 1944 . Also served on Cape Gloucester and Okinawa. Living in Cameron, La.
DUCLOS, Joseph Francis, PFC. HQ Co., 1st Battalion, 11th Marines. Assigned as a forward observer with K Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. Saw action on Guadalcanal, Cape Glouster,and Peleliu,( he was one of the men with Capt. Hunt on the 'Point' on the extreme left during the invasion of Peleliu. He was also called up with the 25th Marines for Korea. He now resides in Albany, New York with his wife Catherine, and is the father of four sons and one daughter, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He can be contacted by email: ltcdoty@localnet.com
* DUCOTE, Burton J., aka Red, Pharmacist Mate 4th class. Believed to have gone ashored with the 3rd Marines at Orange Beach. He was wounded and shipped back to a hospital ship and to the VA Hospital in San Diego. He was from Ville Platte, LA. If you knew him, please contact his oldest son at gjducote@home.com
DUFFET, Henry, 2nd Lt. 2nd Bn, 1st Marines, Headquarters. Now lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
DUFFY, Andrew Roland, Corporal. Also fought at Guadalcanal, New Britain, and Okinawa. He was from Newton, MA. After the war he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for about 25 years. His grandson would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Jburke@beansprout.net
* DUFFY, E.C. 1st Marine Division, 7th Reg, 1st Bn, A Co, 1st Platoon. Fought in Gudalcanal, Cape Gloucester & Peleliu. Wounded at Peleliu.
* DUFFY, Ernest. 1st Marine Division, A-1-7, 1st Platoon. Fought on Cape Gloucester and Peleliu, wounded on Peleliu.
DUFFY, Robert of Saginaw, MI. G Company, 1st Marine Division. Unknown as to whether he survived the battle. His buddy Kenneth Love is looking for information on him (telephone 231/744-1866).
DUFFY, William Anthony, 1st Marines. Machine gunner.
* DUGGER, James. K-3-5.
DUNBAR, Robert E., Jr., Cpl. A Co., 5th Marines, 1st Division, HQ-1-5. I was with A Co, 5th Marines most of D-Day. That afternoon we were attacked by two Japanese tanks. One was blown up by our Sherman tanks and the other one was knocked out on the Air field. My email address is: redhawk10@aol.com
DUNLAP, William C. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DUNCAN, Raymond C. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
DUNN, Tom. 1st Marine Division, 3rd Bn, 5th Marines, Flame Thrower, Assault Platoon. A survivor of Peleliu. He lives in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. IT0047@JUNO.COM
DUNN, Vernon A. - Cpl - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
DUNNAWAY, Max. 81st Infantry Division, Division Artillery. He was wounded, possibly on Palau. He later became a poet and Wrote an especially inspiring poem entitled "Peleliu."
* DUVAL, James D. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/16/44.
DYSART, George D. - 2nd Lt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ DYSON, George, Sgt. Major, U.S. Marine. He was killed on the beach on September 15, 1944. He is buried in the U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery 1 on Peleliu, Grave 13, Section 2. If any one has information about Sgt. Dyson, either knew him or knew of him, his children who have never seen him or know very little about him would greatly appreciate the information. Please contact Sdr12198@aol.com
EASLEY, James C. U.S. Navy. Served at Peleliu aboard the USS Santee. He is looking for members of Combat Aircraft Service Unit 49. James can be reached at 530-241-0900.
EBERHARD, Harrison J. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
EBMEYER, Jesse, PFC. USMC 8th Amtracs. Served at both Peleliu and Okinawa. Deceased October 2000 at age 79. Family contact: SMK@npjp.com
* EBNER, Duane O. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
EDDLEMAN, Talmon Newton, Corporal. Enlisted in Jackson, MS on January 1, 1944. Weapons qualification: Rifle Marksman. Special military qualifications: Amphibian Tractor Crewman Service: Pacific Area: July 31, 1944-March 19, 1946 Wounds received in service: none. Battles, engagements: Participated in action against the enemy at Peleliu, Palau Islands: September 15, 1944- October 14, 1944; Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands: April 1, 1945-June 21, 1945. Remarks: Issued HonSerLap Button at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 29, 1946. He is living in Bay Springs, Mississippi. He is married to Jane Grayson Eddleman and is the loving Father of four daughters and has six grandchildren. He is presently In a nursing home where he keeps a picture of his marine buddies next to his bed. His daughter may be contacted: electric@c-gate.net
EDMISTEN, Virgil L, Cpl. USMC. Heavy Equipment Sec, H & S CO, Hdqtrs BN, 17th Marines, Pelelieu, Okinawa, China. Deceased. Contact his son at TARALEM@AOL.COM
EDRINGTON, William Martin. Navy Corpsman assigned to the 1st Marine Division at Pelelieu. Please contact his nephew if you have any information on Bill you could share. His nephew is also searching for information on a painting which was done at Pelelieu by an artist he thinks was named Tom Lea. The painting shows a grim chaplain administering the last rights to a dying Marine. His uncle is pictured in the background giving aid to a comrade. If anyone has any idea where he could find information on this painting or the artist, he would be grateful if you would contact him by email: TSchniedwind@somd.org
EDWARDS, Donald V. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
EDWARDS, Eugene R. - Cpl - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* EIMS, Ivan L.,PFC. B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. WIA 9/15/44.
* EISENBERG, Donald C. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.WIA 9/19/44- Now deceased.
ELBERT, Howard, Cpl. 5th Regiment, 1st Battalion. Also served at Guadalcanal, New Britain and New Guinea. Landed on Peleliu on September 15th and was wounded on September 28. He lived in Pittsburg, PA all his life. Deceased in 1984. Family contact: EHel2922769@aol.com
+ ELDERTON, William H. (Bill), PFC, USMC, First Marines, Company K. Killed in action during the assault on the Point, September 16, 1944.
* ELLINGTON, Charles Clifford "Duke". 2nd Lt. K-3-5. 1st Marine Division. He left the USMC reserves in Birmingham as a Captain. He died at the age of 56. He was buried in a Veterans Cemetery in Pensacola, FL. His son Scott may be reached at ellingto@fau.edu
ELLER, Lawrence - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ELLIS, James Edward. 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. He also served on Guadalcanal, new Britain, and Okinawa. His son has recorded his war memoirs and has produced a 50-page booklet filled with personal stories from these battles. Part of these memoirs have been published in the STINGER magazine (USS WASP survivors magazine). At Guadalcanal he was a part of a Marine detachment that served aboard the USS Wasp. The Wasp was sunk on Sept. 15, 1942, the day the battle of Peleliu also began - not quite his lucky day. Anyone who would like to receive a copy of James Ellis' memoirs may contact his son Joe at josephcellis@juno.com
ELLIS, John H. Jr. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ELWYN, Giles W. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ENGLAND, David D. 81st Infantry Division, Division Artillery. He Was either a captain or a major. He earned the Bronze Star on Palau, built airfield on Anguar. His son David believes that he received the decoration for carrying messages up and down the beach after the 81st landed, that eventually led to tanks being placed on the beach for greater firepower against a ridge above the beach. David may be reached at DvEngland@aol.com
* ENGLE, Harry Bell, PFC. 1st Division, 1st Bn. He received what should have been mortal injuries in the taking of Peleliu. He, however, spent 2-1/2 years in the San Diego VA Hospital where he underwent seven surgeries within inches of his heart (unheard of in the 40's) and finally after losing his left lung and part of his right lung, he was released. Daddy died in 1983 of a heart attack, but we have always thought how lucky we were to have had him with us for as long as we did. The autopsy performed on my father was thorough and revealed that daddy still had extensive shrapnel in his chest cavity, so much so that when the doctors tried to implant a pacemaker, they could not find his heart because it had shifted 4-1/2 inches to the right. He was in the USMC band and he often said, "One day they took my sax away and put a gun in my hand. The next day I was on Peleliu." He was a native Pennsylvanian (the Pittsburgh Airport now stands where the farm he grew up on was -- the Bell Farm), but when he married my mother, a native Virginian, he relocated. He stopped once in Saluda, VA, at the home of "Chesty" Puller, because he was in a fox hole once with my father. (I think this brave man was in everybody's fox hole.) Daddy told me once that Gen. Puller said to him, "Son, if you take the safety off of that gun, you'll really kill 'em." This was my father's only battle. He received what were deemed to be "mortal wounds" and was not expected to live. He did live and was my father, and I remain very, very proud of his service to his country. Daughter Susie Convery may be reached by email: SuzieP3@aol.com
ENGLISH, James M. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ENLOW, Harold Thurman, Sr. HQ Co.. Third Battalion, First Marines, Corpman, PhM 1st Class. Lives in Tampa, FL. bighal@compaq.net
ERIKSEN, Dan O. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
ERWIN ,Buren F. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
ESCHBACH, Benedict C., PFC, C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* ESKRIDGE, Alton A - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/16/44 - Now deceased.
ESMAN, Peter, Cpl. G - 2 - 5, 1st Marines. Lives in Portage, MI.
ESSEBAGGERS, Harry R. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ESTANICH, Frederick E. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
EUTSEY, Hobart. 1st Marine Division. As of 1999 he is 82 years of age and living in Pennsylvania. He may be contacted through his son Joe by email: 2099815@lcsys.net
* EVANS, Lester J., Lt. Col. C.O. 1st Bn. 321 Inf. 81st Inf. Div. W.I.A. Anguar Sept. 18, 1944. Landed on Peleliu Island on Sept. 23, 1944. He remained on Peleliu until Jan., 1945. Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star. Deceased June 2, 1990, buried in Guymon, OK. I could never get my father to talk about his wartime experiences. I do know he had terrible dreams until the day he passed away. If you knew my father or served with him I would appreciate hearing from you. Mike Evans. dmevans@accutek.com
EVANS, William R. 323rd Infantry.
EVANS, William S. - 1st Lt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* EVANS, Woody. 1st Marine Division, A-1-7, 2nd Platoon. Fought on Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. Wounded on Cape Gloucester and Peleliu. He may be reached by telephone: (225) 654-2627.
EVERETT, Dudley C. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
EVERETTE, William W. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FABBRI, Peter, Sgt. Radio Section, 81st Wild Cat Division. Landed on Anguar and a few days later on Peleliu with the 321st Infantry Battalion. Now lives in Illinois.
FARMER, Richard H. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FARNSWORTH, Bruce R. - PFC - A Co.Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FARR, Charles Preston. Served about the USS Samuel S. Miles DE-183. His ship and crew were part of the Naval Support Group Of the amphibious assault. Family contact - grandson at CFARR@kc.rr.com
FARRAR, Guy E. Cpl., K-3-5. Mortarman. Now lives in Springfield, Missouri.
* FARRAR, Hulsebus. K-3-5.
FARRELL, William J. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FAULKNER, Jack - Sgt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FAVREAU, Stephen R. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
FAY, David E. - Pvt. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FEE, Russell J., PhM3/c, USN, Corpsman VMF 121. Landed on Peleliu September 15, 1944, and stayed on the island until November 9, 1945. Ratins held, AS, S2C, HA2C, PhM3c. Deceased 1972. His son James has photographs of the island that his father took while there. James is willing to share with anyone interested. James has also been to Peleliu several times and has photographs of the island today that he would be willing share (they are on CD Rom). Feel free to call James Fee at 213-437-0536. jfee@artcenter.edu
FEELY, John T. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* FELDMAN, Roland H. K-3-5.
FELTON, Marvin H. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FENDRYCH, Johnnie S. - Cpl - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FERGUSON, John E. - 2nd Lt. - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FERRARA, Woodrow W. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FERRELL, Frank Lawson, 350501, Corporal, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
FERSON, Joseph A. - Cpl - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. Now deceased.
FESSLER, Jerry. 2nd Bn., 1st Marines. Now lives in Boca Raton, Florida.
FEW, Paul C. Jr. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
FINFROCK, Joseph C. "G" Co. 2nd BN. 5th Marines. I was with the initial landing. I also served with Edsons's Raiders "E" Co. on Tulagi- Guadalcanal. I was wounded on Edson's Ridge and again at the 1st Matanikau battle I was evacuated to Efate, New Hebrides then to New Zealand. I then joined "G" Co. 2nd BN 5th at Melbourne Australia, on to Cape Gloucester,New Guinea then Peleliu. Returned to the States and Duty at Newport,R.I Naval War College. I would like to find a roster of both units, Raiders E co. when we left the States and G co. at Gloucester and Peleleiu. Would appeciate any help in this endeavor. Snail mail: 521 Lincoln Dr., Martinsburg,W.Va. 25401. finfrock@alleganyinternet.net
FIGGIS, William. 7th Marines HQ on Peleliu. Landed on Peleliu on D-Day. Was Heavy Weapons Co. on Guadalcanal And Cape Gloucester. Deceased 1999, buried in Punch Bowl, HI.
FINLEY, Jack Gaines, 810406 CPL, 3rdBn, 1st Marines. Jack was born in Nov 1922 in Kingsport, TN. He died fighting cancer in June 1982 at Bethesda, MD.After a number of years with Hertz operations, he was a transportation specialist for the U.S. Dept of Transportation. He is survived by three daughters. He was an 81mm mortar crewman and NCO serving at Cape Gloucester, Br. Solomons, Peleliu, Palau Islands, Okinawa, and China. He returned stateside in 1946 and was recalled during the Korean War. Then he served at Camp Lejeune with the 2nd Bn, 2nd Marines. His nephew, Thomas F. Finley, III, LTC(Ret), would like to hear from anyone who served with Cpl. Finley. tfranklinfinley3rd@worldnet.att.net or phone 314-458-5392.
FISHER, Lieut. VMF 121.
FITZGERALD, Harold J. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FITZGERALD, James J. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FITZGERALD, John I. Jr. - Capt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. Now deceased.
FLACK, Harley R. Marine. Fought at Kwajelin, Peleliu, and On Okinawa. On V-J day he was at Pearl Harbor and was sent toion duty. He Pull occupation duty. In Kwajelin he was with the 3rd curently lives Amphibious corps, 1st armored Bn, Co C, attached to the 4th Marine Division. At Peleliu he was with the 3rd amphibious Corps, 3rd armored bn, Co A, attached to the 1st marine Division. At Okinawa he was with the 3rd amphibious corps, 3rd armored Bn, Co A, attached to the 1st Marine Division. He currently lives In prescott, AZ. E-mails can be sent c/o his son at dflack@flagstaff.apscc.k12.az.us
FLANAGAN, James J. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FLANAGAN, John H. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FLESHER, Grabville S. - PhM 1 - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
FLETCHALL, William A. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. -Now Now deceased.
FLETCHER, Oliver Wayne - Cpl, E Co, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Landed on Peleliu on Beach White-2, was wounded in action on Okinawa, and was in China for a while, afterwards. Wayne died tragically from burns received in a fire in 1983. He was loved deeply by all who knew him. His nephew, Don Foster, would like to hear from anyone who remembers him at Peleliu, Okinawa, or in China, with stories you could relate at dcfoster@apex.net or Don Foster, 879 Cedar Grove Road, Burna, KY 42028.
* FLETCHER, Thomas E. K-3-5.
FLORENCE, Raymond O. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
FLORES, Nicholas, PFC. Commended for courageous conduct while operating Sixteenth Field Depot vehicles to and from front lines, often under hostile fire, during the operation against the enemy at Peleliu.
* FLOWERS, Leroy L. K-3-5.
* FLOWERS, Miller T. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.WIA 10/13/44.
* FLOYD, Cecil T. (Terry) Jr. Joined the Corps in April '43. Landed on Peleliu D-day, Sept. 15, 1944. Was with HQ/HQ/1. Wounded on D+3 by Japanese grenade and still carries shrapnel in legs and backside. Corporal Floyd was also on Okinawa and later in n. China after the war. Returned to the states in Feb.'46. Retired from the USAF in May of '71 and retired from the State of Ohio in April of '87. He is canteen manager of VFW post 1380 in Lancaster, Ohio and is 73 years old as of this writing(Feb. '98).
FLYNN, John E. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FOEGE, Harold W. Jr. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* FOLEY, Robert P., Corporal. As a forward observer with the Mortar Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Corporal Foley, though twice wounded, refused evacuation and remained at his post, directing fire against a well entrenched enemy. For his heroism, he was awarded a Bronze Star w/Combat V. Resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Bob Foley died September 16, 1999, and as fate would have it, precisely 55 years to the day after being wounded twice on Peleliu. Rest in Peace, Marine. His son may be reached by email: michaelfoley77@hotmail.com
FOLLRATH, Clarence E. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FORBES, Billy B. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ FORD, James T. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 10/9/44.
* FORD, Marion C. First Marine Division. Rev. Ford now lives in Marion, IL.
FORD, ROBERT A. - Cpl - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FORD, Robert P. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FORDICE, Howard C. 592 Joint Assault Signal Co. (JASCO). Attached to 3rd Bat. 321st Inf. Invasion of Anguar September 23, then moved to Peleliu as Marine Corp. reinforcement. Lives in Seattle, WA and would like to correspond with anybody that remembers or was associated with his unit. Email at fordice1@gte.net or phone (206)542-6095 or (206)605-9990.
+ FORSYTHE, Thomas. 1st Marine Division.
* FORTENBURY, Bill H. K-3-5.
FORTINI, Thomas J. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
FORTUGNO, Guy S. VMF 121, Marine Fighting Squad. Aircraft Group 11, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, FMF. Fought at Peleliu, Ngesebus, Caroline Islands. His daughter, Sandra Morin, would like to hear from anyone who knew him. SMorin1524@aol.com
FORWARD, William A. - 2nd Lt - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FOSTER, Bill, Corporal. A-1-1. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart during WW II. He fought at Okinawa, Peleliu, New Caledonia, Russell Island. He lived in Winona, Miss, was born in Alabama in 1923 and died in Miss in 1996.
FOSTER, James C. 2nd Battalion, Company G, 1st Marine Division. He landed near the air stirp. Only he and five others survived and they were replaced six days later. He was later shot by a sniper at Okinawa through the back, which blew out his belt buckle. He is now retired and lives in Kosciusko, MS. Family contact: jfoster@sandersonfarms.com
+ FOSTER, Ralph, PFC. Marine. Ralph was from Nunn, Colorado and was killed on the beach the first day of the action.
* FOSTER, Randle Ray ARailroad@. 1st Marine Division. He had a battlefield promotion to Corporal but the Officer who promoted him was killed before it was made official. He was shot by a Japanese machine gun while taking the airstrip. He was born in Zwolle, LA, February 1923. He died in a car accident August 19, 1973. If you remember him, please contact his son Gerald at moose@mato.com
* FOUTS, Peter. K-3-5.
FOWLER, Grover C. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* FOX, Fred K., PFC - K-3-1 - Wounded in action on D+1 at The Point, White Beaches. He is mentioned in Capt. Hunt's book "Coral Comes High" (1946). He had a successful career in the oil industry in Texas, and was a longtime consultant and mentor to the post-war government of the former Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. He first revisited Peleliu in 1964. In September, 1999, he placed a plaque in honor of Capt. George Hunt at the site of his command post on The Point. He now lives in Austin, TX.
FOX, Robert N., Corp. Served in the Asiatic Pacific area from 2 May 1944 to 13 November 1945. Saw action at Peleliu 16 September 1944 to 14 October. Now deceased. Family contact: hiflyer108@aol.com
FRAEDRICK, Everett E. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FRANKLIN, Cecil R. Sgt. 710th Tank Battalion (deceased). Family contact: Sparksjl@missouri.edu
* FRAZIER, Larkin. K-3-5.
FREDERICKSEN, Thomas A. Served proudly with the 302 in the South Pacific during WW II as a MM-2. He was born in Kenosha, WI in 1906, joined the Navy in March of 1942, and was assigned to platoon D-1. My father passed away in 1983. He worked after the war for the J.I. Case Tractor Co. as a machinist. He was the reason that my older brother and I both spent time in the Navy. He was very proud of "his" Navy and was in the Navy Reserve until he retired in 1973. He was also a member of the 302nd Association until his death. He spoke alot about the guys he served with. I have his 302nd Batallion "cruise book'" and would be happy to share copies of photos with others who are interested. Please contact me if there is anything I can do for you relating to the 302nd. Messdeck@aol.com
FREDRIKSEN, Robert A. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FREELAND, Charles Raymond. From Cortland, NY. Family contact: Ddavey9743@aol.com
FREEMAN, Joseph John, Lt. USMC, E/2/5. Attached to battalion headquarters starr (2/5) as Assistant Quartermaster on D-Day. He was subsequently shifted to head up a platoon in Co E of the 2nd Bn. Prior to Okinawa, he was promoted to 1st Lt. At Okinawa, he continued to head up a platoon in Co. E until May 11, when he was shifted to Co. F where he served as Company Officer, Company Executive Officer and finally (as of July 9) Company Commander. He passed away in 1972. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who served with my dad at Peleliu or subsequently. My e-mail address is joefreeman@att.net and my home address is 3639 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253.
FREES, Gerald E. - Plt Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* FRICK, Frederick D. - PhM 1 - H&S Co.Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/4/44.
FRICK, Harold R. - Pvt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FROYSLAND, Roger A. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
FOURNIER, John - Sgt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FRISONE, John - Sgt - A Co Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
FRYE, Robert C. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FUCHS, Benjamin - Pvt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FULLER, Charles C. Jr. - 2nd Lt - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
FULTZ, Estle, PFC. 81st Infantry Division (Wildcats), U.S. Army. He now resides in Cleveland, OK.
FURR, Lloyd G. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
FURTAK, Frank J. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
FYFE, Wayne R. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
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