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* QUACKENBUSH, Clarence Lansing, Staff Sargent, Army 81st infantry, 323 Wildcat Div., two purple hearts, expert combat infantry badge. Family contact: gsqintl@bellsouth.cl
QUANN, William J. Jr. - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
QUARTY, Howard B., 1st Marine division , 1st Regiment , 3rd Battalion, Headquarters Company , 81 Millimeter Mortar Platoon. I was there during the invasion for 18 days. We were shot up so bad, we had no division left. They came and took us out of there, and brought us back to the Pavuvu to recuperate. After 2 days, we were in training to go to Okinawa. That was April 1st, 1945. We were there when the war ended, then sent home. For the last 50 some odd years, I still CANNOT sleep through the night without horrible nightmares. It forever changed my life. I can be reached by Email at Julmer@tampabay.rr.com
QUASS, Roy P. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ QUEEN, James Junior, PFC. 81st Wildcat Div, US Army. PFC Queen was killed when he stepped on a land mine on 26 OCT 1944 in the Peleliu Central Combat Zone on the Palau Islands. He was from Mercerville, OH, and his grave is at Gill Cemetery, Salt Rock, WV. If you knew PFC James Queen, please contact Nola Edith (Queen) Jenkins.
* QUICK, Billy Lee. Navy Corpsman attached to a Marine unit during Peleliu. He was wounded along with three other men in a foxhole. Billy Lee died on July 17, 1981. He spoke little about this time in his life but it clearly had a profound effect on him and touched his family throughout his life. His family would like to hear from anyone who knew him or served with him. HQuick@COZEN.com
QUIN, James L. Navy Corpsman, with the 1st Marine Division at the battle of Peleliu. d.quin@juno.com
+ QUINN, Kenneth F. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/27/44.
*QUIRAM, Harold W. Captain in 321st Infantry Division, Company H. Wounded at Anguar leading a charge into a Japanese stronghold. Received Purple Heart and Silver Star. Became occupation officer in Japan. Promoted to Major after WWII. Became commercial artist after war. Lived in Dallas, TX. Died in 1978 of cancer.
RADABAUGH, Philip W. - Cpl - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ RADOMSKI, Cpl. Headquarters and Service Company, 17th Marines, 1st Division. Killed on the morning of the second day.
* RAGAN, Bobby D. K-3-5.
RALSTON, Robert L. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ RAMBO, GEORGE T. PFC, First Signal Company, First Marine Division, landed on Peleliu D-Day, September 15, 1944. He suffered a very survivorable wound about September 20th. He was taken to the beach on a stretcher and was waiting for a boat to take him out to a hospital ship, when a Jap mortar shell struck him, killing him instantly. He was from Florida.
RAMEY, Charles W. - 2nd Lt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
RAMPLEY, John A. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* RAMSEY, Ralph R. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/5/44 - Now deceased.
RANDANT, Lafayette Jr., PFC. B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* RANDOL, Frank - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44. Now deceased.
+ RANDOLPH, Amos L. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - KIA 10/12/44.
RANKIN, Robert W. Jr. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RASKIN, Lloyd E. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
RASMUSSEM, Roy F. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* RAUR, Herman J. K-3-5.
RAY, Junior W. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
RAYMOND, Arthur H. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
READE, Frank Z. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
REAMER, John H. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
REARIC, Donald Blair, Corp. 1st Marine Division, Amphibious Tractor. Born July 10, 1925, Iselin, PA. Entered service in Pittsburgh, PA on 9/28/43. Veteran of Peleliu and Okinawa campaigns. Discharded 2/20/46. Died at his home in Hanover, MD on Memorial Day, 5/31/82. Please contact his son Donald if you can share any information on his father. Drearic@aol.com
REBER, Harry - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
REECE, Chester A., Sgt. Headquarters and Service Company, 17th marines. I am interested in contact with WW II Marines in my Company. Our Regiment was the engineers of the First Division. I was crew chief over the constuction section. Cadreece@aol.com
* REDIFER, John C.. Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. WIA on 28 Sept 44.
REED, Lonnie W - W.O. - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
REEDER, Robert V. - Cpl - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
REESE, Frederick E. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
REEVES, Andrew E., Jr., Sgt. Served on Peleliu and Okinawa with the 1st Bn, 1st Marines. Now deceased.
REEVES, David M. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
REGATUSO, Joseph A., PFC. C-17 during Peleliu.
REIBLICH, Ralph D. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
REIBOLD, Wayne H., Sgt. 81st Division, Quartermaster Company. Later served in Philippines (Leyte) and Occupation Army of Japan. Originally from Niobrara, NE and lived after the war in and around Denver, CO. Died in 1982 at age of 63.
REISINGER, Ford D. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
REISS, Dean E. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
REMICK, Carl (Red) Martin. T5, 81st Infantry Division Company A, 321st Infantry Regiment, Regimental Headquarters Company. Currently resides in Wheeling, WV. Imred4@cs.com
* REMUS, Dee R., Cpl. Eighth 155 mm Gun Bn, Third Amphib. Corps. Also landed at Okinawa. Contact by lloydr@gateway.net
* RENARD, Marion C. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/16/44.
RENNER, Mathias J. Navy. Was on an Attack Transport and fought on Peleliu. He climbed a flag pole there and took the Japanese flag, which His family still has to this day, along with a Japanese sword. The flag Has dirt and blood on it as well as a bullet hole.
RENZELMAN, Louis A. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
REYNOLDS, Fred., Corporal. USMC. He was from Benton County in Arkansas. He passed away on February 10, 1990. Family contact: reyhog@ipa.net
+ REYNOLDS, Walter C. K-3-5. Killed in action on September 16, 1944.
RHEAUME, Alexander B., Ch PhM, H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ RHYNE, James Lee. Marine Corporal (TW) (EP). James was killed in action on October 3, 1944. He received a purple heart, Presidential Unit Citation ribbon bar with star, American Defense Service medal, Asiatic- Pacific Campaign medal, and World War II Victory Medal. He is the son of James and Zoe Rhyne. Family contact: Goober1679@aol.com
RIAL, Donald C., Navy Communications, 1st Marine Division.Donald may be contacted through one of his grandchildren at Satire88@aol.com This grandchild says, "Grandpa doesn't speak much about what happened so long ago but I know from the History Channel the price you men paid and the indelible mark you all share. Thank you, Veterans!"
* RICE, Browne B., Jr. USMC, Weapons Company, 7th Marines. He suffered a serious gunshot wound, and while being evacuated on a litter was shot a second time. Browne also fought with the 7th Marines at Guadalcanal and New Britain. He lives in Houston, Texas.
+ RICE, Lyman D. K-3-5. Killed in action on October 3, 1944.
RICHMOND, Harold T.A. Capt.05936. Commanding officer of G-2-5 on Peleliu. "Tom" was twenty-six-years-old at Peleliu and was awarded the Silver Star for heroism. He also received the Silver Star for heroism at Cape Gloucester. He died in a domestic plane crash in 1960. Tom was a Dartmouth graduate from Yonkers, New York. His son, Peter Richmond, wrote a book entitled My Father's War, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.
RICKETTS, Lyle K. - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RICCI, Elmo J. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RICHARD, Harold H., Pfc., 546448. Field radio operator, 12th Defense Bn, attached to the First Marine Division for the Peleliu campaign. Had enlisted in the Marines at age 17. Still living, in Sacramento, CA. Contact: hrichard6@attbi.com
RICHARD, Leo S. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ RICHARD, Prosper J., S-Sgt. A member of the 81st Army Division and killed on Peleliu at the age of 24 on September 25, 1944 while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier.
RICHARDS, William B. - PhM 3 - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ RICHARDSON, Paul Y. Jr., PFC. Recco. Co., Div.Hq. Bn. USMCR , KIA 20 Sept,1944, on Peleliu. Paul was in D Co. (Scout) 1st Tank Batallion prior to August 1944. He was my Godfather. I never met him, but wish I had. If you knew him, contact me at elect@midrivers.com
RICHEY, Henry L. 1st Marine Division, Co A, Tank Battalion. He went through the campaign without a scratch. He landed on Peleliu on September 15, 1944, five days after his 19th birthday. He was a Private at that time, later promoted to Cpl. On Okinawa he was a tank driver. The name of his tank was "Judy" - the only tank on Okinawa never to be knocked out overnight. The tank crew received a citation for evacuating wounded under fire. His son Henry writes, "I'm very proud of the part my father served in WW 2, as I am of ALL the men and women who gave the word "Freedom" a whole new meaning." Henry.Richey@worldnet.att.net
RICHMAN, Leonard R. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
RICO, Al. 1st Marine Division. Landed on 3rd wave, December 1944, Service and Supply. Also served at Okinawa with Company G, 2nd Bn, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Al is looking for his lost buddies (living or not). RicoPaz@aol.com
* RICO, Ignacio O. - PVT - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/16/44.
+ RIDDLE, Sgt. Headquarters and Service Company, 17th Marines, 1st Division. Killed during the night of D Day.
RIEMER, Daniel H. - 1st Lt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RIERRA, John - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
RIFFLE, James H. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* RIGGS, James. 1st Marine Division, 7th Reg, 1st Bn, A Co, 2nd Platoon. Fought at Cape Gloucester, Peleliu & Okinawa. Wounded at Peleliu. He was Bill Burns' best friend . Bill was Jim's best man when he got married.
+ RIGNEY, Thomas. K-3-5. Killed in action on September 28, 1944. His nephew would like to find someone that might have known him. Audrig@aol.com
RIGONI, Albert J. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RILEY, Morris "Mike", 1st Sergeant. 1st Marines 7th Regiment. He served Hg and Spl Wpns Cos. He was set to go to Iwo Jima with his outfit but they found him too ill with the malaria he got 4 years before at Guadalcanal and sent him back to the US for 6 months of R&R. He was at the Naval Powder Factory in Indianhead, MD with orders to ship out for the invasion of Japan when the war ended. He served the required 6 before out. Today (2002) he is 80 years old and lives near Portland, Oregon. With the help of our Senator here in Michigan he received his service medals only last year. rdvictor@webtv.net
RILEY, Ray H. Jr. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RITTER, George F. - Cpl - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RIVKIN, Walter - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
RIZZOTTI, Lawrenc P. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ ROAN, Charles H., PFC. 2nd Bn, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. PFC Roan was a 21-year-old from Claude, Texas, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. PFC Roan covered a grenade with his body, thereby saving the lives of his comrades on Peleliu, September 18, 1944.
ROBBINS, Arnold - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ROBBINS, Val Jean ("Robbie"). Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa. Robbie passed away on November 18, 1997. He was born in Kansas and was a San Diego resident for 73 years. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, a son, 2 daughters, 3 step-children, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He attended San Diego State University until WW II when he enlisted in the US Marine Corp and served his country for 4 years. He then returned to SDSU and earned his Master's degree in speech therapy which he taught in the San Diego City Schools for 32 years until his retirement.
ROBBINS, William S. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ROBERTS, George William, Sgt, Headquarters Company, Division Headquarters Headquarters Battalian, 1st Marine Division. Served on New Guinea, sland (Goodenough Island), Cape Glouster, Pavuvu, Peleliu, returned to Pavuvu, then on to Okinawa. Now lives in Minnesota. Can contact at e-mail address jrobe3624@aol.com
ROBERTS, James R., Tech 5. Co. B, 819th Tank Destroyer Bn. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with Bronze Star. He served on Peleliu, Tarawa, Saipan, and Okinawa. He was from Madisonville, TN. He is now deceased.
ROBERTSON, Gene - 2nd Lt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ROBERTSON, James Edward, Platoon Sgt. 1st Marine Division. Served in the Marines Corps from September 25, 1940 until October 1, 1970 when he retired as Master Sergeant. Sgt. Robertson received the Silver Star Medal while serving in a Marine artillery battalion on Peleliu. On 3 October 1944, the battalion in which he was serving, acting as infantry, was holding a sector of the lines containing an enemy pocket of resistance. When a hospital corpsman, in attempting to reach a machine gun position to give aid to a wounded man, was hit and badly wounded by an enemy rifleman, Robertson, with complete disregard for his own safety, left his covered position, ran to the aid of the hospital corspman, and assisted him to cover within the machine gun position. His heroic action assisted in saving the life of a wounded comrade and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. James Edward Robertson is 82 years young and lives in Ormond Beach, FL. If you would like to get in touch with him, you can contact him through his grandson at Lindberg-family@att.net He would really treasure hearing from his comrades.
ROBIE, Joseph B. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ROBILLARD, Coleman, 350315, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
* ROBINSON, Augusta L. - Plt Sgt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/6/44.
ROBINSON, Lavon S. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* RODEFER, Stanley David. 323rd Regiment, 81st Infantry, C Company, Wildcat Division. Injured when a mine blew up in front of him. He still haas shrapnel in various parts of his body. Family contact: david.lindmark@verizon.net
RODEMEYER, James Quentin - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. He now lives in Arizona. If you served with him, please contact his nephew Garrick at GarrickRd@aol.com
RODGERS, Fred O., PFC. "A" Company Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
RODGERS, James A. - Cpl - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ RODICAN, John P. "Jack, Cpl. 1st Marine Division. Killed in action September 24, 1944 at Peleliu. At the time he had served 31 months in the Pacific. His family would like to hear from anyone who knew him. We also have a photo of Jack and other Marines on leave in Australia. Would like to post if there is an appropriate site. E-mail mdicbi@prexar.com Or write or call: James Denegre, 21 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-0511.
* RODRIGUEZ, Raul. K-3-5.
ROECKER, William O. - Sgt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ ROGERS, Armiger Chauncy. Born 1/4/25 in Logan, UT, and killed at Peleliu on 9/16/44. At the time he left to go to war he was living in Chubbuck, ID, which is part of Pocatello, ID. He was a "runner" and carried messages. His nephew, David Burton, was told that he was killed while carrying a message from one unit to another. David would like to know more about his uncle if anyone has information. His address is 2232 East Tompkins, SLC, UT 84121. Or contact him by email at NET2000397@AOL.COM
ROGERS, Daniel F. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ROGERS, Frank J. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ROGERS, Frank B. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ROGERS, Frank J. - -Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* ROGERS, Fred W., PFC. Third Armored Amphibian Battalion. He was a radio operator repairman assigned to forward observer teams for the 155MM Howitzers and 155MM Long Tom. He was wounded in action on Bloody Nose Ridge the night of October 3, 1944. He was hit with Japanese hand grenade shrapnel and still has some in his body. You may send correspondence to Fred W. Rogers, 207 Opal Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952.
ROGERS, George A. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* ROGERS, George T. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/443.
ROGERS, James K. - Sgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ROGERS, James Michael, Captain. Staff, 1st Bn !st Marines. Following war became a Roman Catholic Priest. Now living on Cape Cod, Mass.
* ROGGE, Edward S., Jr., PFC. K-3-5. Sent to a military hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana to recuperate from the wound he received on Peleliu. After being discharged he resumed his pre-war position at the Standard Oil refinery in Baton Rouge, La. Edward married and he and his wife raised three children. He retired in 1985. Now deceased. His brother, Roy, is compiling a family history and would appreciate any information regarding Edward. rogge1217@aol.com
ROLAND, Richard A. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ROLEN, Woodroe L., PFC 323 RCT, 81 Wildcat Division-now deceased. ROMERO, William J. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. + ROOKER, Dwight, PFC. Radio Operator with the forward observer teams in the 3rd Armored Amphibian Bn. He directed fire from the 155 MM Howitzers and 155 MM Long TOms, for the infantry. He was killed near the Airfield on the morning of D-Day + 1, September 16, 1944.
ROSE, Harry B. 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Air Wing. E-Mail.
ROSENBERG, Sherwin L. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. ROSS, Bill D. Author of PELELIU: TRAGIC TRIUMPH. New York: Random House, Inc., 1991.
ROSS, Edward J. Cpl. First Marine Division. From Albany, NY. He enlisted in the Marine Corps when he was only 17, immediately after Pearl Harbor. He received the Silver Star while serving with the First Marine division during action against enemy Japanese forces on Cape Gloucester, New Britain island, on December 26 and 28, 1943. One of six men to follow a tank in an assault against an entrenched enemy pill box, Pvt. 1C Ross courageously braving a hail of immense hostile fire, crawled to the entrance of the emplacement on three separate occasions and threw in hand grenades, thereby completely neutralizing the Japanese position and clearing the way for further assaults. He risked his life again by effectively covering a patrol with an automatic rifle and through expert marksmanship killed several of the enemy. Edward Ross was 75 years old in 1999 and still lives in Albany, NY. A copy of a newspaper article on Edward Ross may be viewed by request by contacting his friend Michael O'Neill at moneillone@msn.com
ROSSMAN, Elmer Milo, Cpl. #451990. First Marine Division. Fought on Peleliu 9/15/44-9/18/44, Cape Gloucester 12/26/43- 3/1/44, and Okinawa 6/14/45-7/2/45. Elmer passed away August 1991. Please contact his son Paul Rossman if you have information about Elmer that you may share with him. Paul hopes to learn what unit he was in and to hear form someone who might have known him. You may contact him by email: PELELIUSON@Yahoo.com
ROSZEL, James P., PFC. 1st Marines, 1st Battalion (1-1-1). He was in Pacific Theater Operations 11 July '44 thru 3 Feb '45 and was a BAR gunner. He was wounded in the elbow by shrapnel and evacuated. He was honorably discharged 9 Aug '45. He died of can in 1976. His son James Jr. is seeking further service information. If you knew James, please contact his son at JPRoszel@aol.com<P<> ROTH, Joseph Jr. PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ROTH, William C. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/25/44. Now deceased.
* ROTTINGHAUS, J. . K-3-5.
ROUH, Carlton. Lt. A mortarman with 1-7. A 25-year-old from Lindenwold New Jersey. Nicknamed "Cobber". He was also awarded the Silver Star for heroism at Guadalcanal and the the Medal of Honor at Peleliu. Despite smothering a grenade with his body he survived the war. Now deceased.
* ROWOLD, Edwin C., SSgt., Rifle squad leader, Company C, 322nd Infantry, U. S. Army. Landed on Angaur Island September 17, 1944. Killed in action October 5, 1944. If you have any information concerning him, please contact his niece Virjean Svoboda at P. O. Box 313, Overgaard, AZ 85933 or :virjim@wmonline.com
ROWLEY, Joseph William. 1st Marine Division. Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa and was sent to Northern China to guard Madame Chiang after the Japanese surrender. He lives at 1093 Little Lane, Warminster, PA 18974.
ROWE, Richard William. 1st Marine Division. He is a minor character In the book "Coral Comes High." His son may be reached at urowep00@umail.ucsb.edu
ROWE, Richard William. 1st Marine Division. He is a minor character in the book CORAL COMES HIGH. He was a part of "K" Company under George Hunt. He was known to entertain the troops. He received the Purple Heart in 1944. He is now deceased. His son may be reached at paul@paulrowe.com
ROXBURGH, Richard E. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ROYAL, Edward L. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* ROYER, Charles Henry Jr., 351319, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
ROZICKI, Joseph F. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ RUE, Henry N., PFC. US Army. 81st Wildcast Division, Co I, 322nd Infantry. Killed on the Palau Island of Angara on 2 October 1944. He was from Barneveld, WI.
RUEBUSH, Leland P. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* RUHE, Edwin M., Pvt. 1st Marine Division on both Peleliu and Okinawa, wounded during both campaigns. He is now deceased. He was from Bethlehem, PA. He went to boot camp at Parris Island. His son Bob would appreciate hearing from anyone who could tell him more about his Dad. RUHER@aol.com
RULLE, Roland E. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
RUSH, Charles C. Jr. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RUSSELL, Clarence J. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* RUSSELL, Clark B., Cpl. Ret 1964 Master Sargeant. He served and was wounded on Peleliu and received the Purple Heart. He lives in Fredericksburg, VA. Family contact: Steven.Russell@south.liggettgroup.com
RUSSELL, Herbert S. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* RUSSO, Romulo N., Lt. In charge of weapons platoon, F-2-1. Received Silver Star and Purple Heart there. Now deceased.
RUTHERFORD, Royal H. - Plt Sgt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
RUTLEDGE, Paul R., Pvt. B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. While on the LST on the way to Peleliu the tank crews drew straws to see who would stay on the LST to be used as replacements later. The tank he was assigned to hit a mine going in and there were no survivors. This has bothered my father all the years. He was used as a machine gunner after stripping the tanks of their usable guns on Bloody Nose Ridge. He was wounded on Okinawa and was treated by a corspman but he never received a Purple Heart for his wound. If anyone who served with him can verify this I would like to try to get it presented to him. Please email me at deno@chartertn.net
RUTTLE, Leo F. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ RYZNER, Henry J. K-3-5. Killed in action on September 29, 1944.
SABOURIN, DON, PFC, First Signal Company, First Marine Division, landed on Peleliu on D-Day, September 15, 1944, and fought Japanese until relieved by the Army 81st Division, about a month later.
* SACHEN, Robert "Bob", Sgt. 1st Marine Division. Served in one of Chesty Puller's units. He was seriously wounded in the leg by an exploding shell on one of the Peleliu Hills. Also served on Guadalcanal and Cape Goucester, where he earned the Silver Star. He currently lives in Rockledge, FL and is 82 years old. Family contact: nephew Tom Ream at Tream@CO.SLC.UT.US
SACHS, Harold H. - Pvt - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
SADLIER, Thomas - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ SADOSKI, Melvin B. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. KIA 9/15/44.
SAINTSING, Fred M. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SALGE, Wilbur O., PFC. Served in L Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Wireman for OP mortar section, Weapons platoon on Peleliu. Killed in action on Okinawa.
+ SALMON, William (Billy) J., Cpl. USMC, scout/sniper, Company F, 2nd Bn, 1st Regiment, 1st Marines. According to the death certificate, BIlly was killed in action at Peleliu on September 23, 1944 (D+8). He had enlisted two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, at the age of 18. He grew up in Belleville, NJ, and was the much -loved oldest of several children. Before Peleliu, he served in the Guadacanal and Cape Gloucester, New Britain campaigns. His niece Jeanne would greatly appreciate any correspondence or information from anyone who served with Billy. She can be contacted c/o bfreeman@rc.com
SALVATORE, Freni, Sgt. - Lives in So. Walpole, MA.
SALZMAN, Elmer "Salty", Captain. He died soon after the war. He was from Kiel, WI. Family contact: bcockel@cruzio.com
SAMFORD, Robert H., Medic. 41st Division Wildcats, U.S. Army. Robert is a Bronze Star Recipient. He currently lives in Laporte, Indiana.
SAMPSON, Carl D. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SANABRIA, Edward - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SANBORN, George N. - 2nd Lt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/16/44.
SANCHEZ, Fred L. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
SANDERS, Jessie L. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* SANDS, Elwin W. K-3-5.
SANTOS, Vincent. Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
+ SARGES, Gerald, Pvt. Marine. Killed October 4 on Peleliu at the age of 18. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sarges. He was a football player at Senn High School.
SAUNDERS, W. R., Gy. Sgt. Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
SAVIC, Pandel - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SAVONA, Vito, Sgt. fought in Okinawa now residing in Kansas City, MO.
SAWICKI, Casimer J. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* SAXTON, Ray. K-3-5. Served in New Guinea, Cape Gloucester, and was in the first wave in Peleliu, where he was wounded. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean conflict. He retired from United Airlines. He now lives in Brighton, CO. He may be reached by email at saxton@webtv.net
SCANLON, John E. - 2nd Lt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SCARBER, Henry - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SCARPELLI, Peter. K-3-5.
SCHACKMANN, Robert (Bob) F. 81st Wildcat Infantry Division. He died on February 3, 1980.
SCHAEFER, Alvin A., Tech Sgt., Machine Gun Platoon Sgt. Company M, 321st Army Infantry Regiment. Contact: aquarnberg@home.com
* SCHAEFER, Louis L. K-3-5.
SCHAEFER, Westley C. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SCHAFFNIT, Ernest Thomas, 351345, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
SCHAFFER, Leonard E. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SCHALKA, Karl A. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SCHALL, Albert W. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SCHLEIP, Lt., Platoon Leader of F-2-1. BN 2 on Okinawa. Died shortly after WW II.
* SCHMID, Raymond ("Ray" or "Smitty") William. Weapons Co., 5th Marines. Wounded on Peleliu on Sept. 26, 1944. He enlisted in Seattle on 10/22/43, received basic training in Seattle, and took anti-tank training at Camp Elliott, CA. He was an anti-tank gun crewman. He shipped out on the SS Azalea City 3/28/44 to Noumea in 48th Replacement Bn. He joined the 52nd Replacement Bn on 5/29/44 and went to Russell Islands. He joined the Weapons Co. 5th Marines on 6/1/44 as an anti-tank Gun Specialist. He sailed from Pavuvu on LST 225 on 8/25 for Peleliu. After being shipped home on 11/11 on the Relief and recovering from leg amputation, he married Madeline in 1946, attended Seattle University, had four children, worked for Yale & Towne as a mechanical engineer, and died in PA on 2/1/64, before seeing his 11 grandchildren. His family would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him: mschmid@bcm.tmc.edu
SCHMIDT, John E. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* SCHMITT, Robert. E CO Exec on Peleliu, 2nd Bn., 1st Marines. Also E CO Commander on Okinawa. Now lives in Pinehurst, NC.
* SCHMITTOU, Joseph, M. 1SGT, Co K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Cited in "Coral Comes High" by George P. Hunt. He spent 28 years in The Corps and retired as a MSGT. Family contact: Emesisbasin@aol.com
SCHMUHL, Charles W. - Cpl - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SCHNEIDER, Clifton E. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
SCHNEIDER, Robert E., Cpl. (DIGG ER) A-1-11. From Forest Grove, OR. Robert would like to hear from any man who served with him or any questions from their family. ssromel@webtv.net
SCHONS, Albert P. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
SCHOPECK, George, 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.
SCHROEDER, Harold V. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SCHROEDER. Robert E. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SCHULTZ, Donald H., 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.
SCHUTZ, William A. - Cpl - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* SCHWARTZ, Donald O. K-3-5.
+ SCOTT, Radio Cpl. - KIA. 1st Marine Div, 2BN, 5th Marines, 4th joint assault Sig BN.
SCOTT, Clarence T. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SCOTT, Leo, Jr. U.S. Army. Now lives in Ohio.
SCOTT, Samuel J. Jr. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SCOTT, George L. - Cpl - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/16/44.
SCOTT, James W. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SCREWS, CARROLL S.,PVT., First Signal Company, First Marine Division, landed on Peleliu on D-Day, September 15, 1944, and fought Japanese until evacuated with the terribly mauled First Marine regiment about October 1st. (Deceased about 1985, hometown Yazoo City, MS).
SEEP, Christopher G., PFC, 81st Wildcat Division, mechanized recon, currently resides near Troy, MO. Family contact: seep@juno.com
SEHMEL, Donald A., Cpl. Fought at Peleliu with "M"-4-11. Currently lives in Gig Harbor, WA. He can be reached at dsehmel@narrows.com
SEIDENBERG, Edward S. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ SEIDENSTEIN, Lt CO. C.O. 1st Marine Div, 2BN, 5th Marines, 4th joint assault Sig BN.
SEIZ, Woodrow W. - Sgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SELLERS, William L. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SELLS, James J. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SHAFFER, George R. - Cpl. 1st Marine Division, A Co., 1st Engineers Bn. Currently resides in Pipestone, MN. Email: ashaffer@usd.edu
SHAFT, Don -PFC - 1st Bn. 1st Marine, 1st Tank Battalion.
* SHAGINAW, Joseph A. Rifleman in 81st Infantry Division in WWII. Received Purple Heart and Bronze Star from wounds received on Pelelieu in South Pacific. Born September 2, 1911 Died August 22, 1997. Beloved father of Joseph A. (wife Angelia), Grandfather of Jeffery, David, Guy, Jocelyn, Valerie, Robert and Brent Shaginaw.
+ SHANLEY, James "Jamo", Capt. Company commander of L company, 3rd battalion, 7th Marines. Killed in action at the battle for for Hill 120 on October 4, 1944. Awarded the Navy Cross posthumously. His hometown was Plandome, L.I. New York.
* SHANAHAN, Tom. 1st Marine Division, 7th Reg, 1st Bn, A Co, 2nd Platoon. Fought at Guadalcanal,Cape Gloucester & Peleliu. Wounded at Peleliu & received the Navy Cross.
* SHANNON, Jim. K-3-5.
SHANNON, William B. Seaman 1st Class, Navy. USS Warren APA 53. Made the Peleliu landing. He was in the boat crews on White Beach. When his son would prod him for more information, he would say, "That was a rough one."
* SHARP, James F. K-3-5.
+ SHARP, Reece E. 7th Marines, L Co, 1st Marine Division. He was killed on October 4, 1944 on Bloody Nose Ridge. His body was tagged as unknown until 1949 and was finally brought home to Oklahoma. Family contact: Sharpsound7@cs.com
+ SHAWN, Charles "Tex". Served in L Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Squad leader Mortar section Weapons Platoon. Killed at battle for hill 120 October 4, 1944. His hometown was Liberty, Texas. His brother Joe Shawn, who also fought at Peleliu, was KIA on Okinawa.
SHAWN, Joe. Served in 1st Tank Company on Peleliu. Promoted to 2nd Lt. Killed in action on Okinawa. Brother of Charles Shawn, who was killed at Peleliu. His hometown was Liberty, TX.
SHECKELS, Sammy J. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SHELTON, Lawrence A. K-3-5.
SHELTON, Merriell A. "Snafu", Cpl. Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Was from Louisiana.
SHELTON, William. U.S. Marines, 1st Division, 1st Battalion. Served from Guadacanal to Okinawa. He was a sergeant on Peleliu. He died in 1989.
SHEMA, John J. Jr. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* SHEPARD, Earl. K-3-5.
SHEPARDSON, Welton A. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* SHEPHERD, Homer L. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44 - Now deceased.
SHEREDA, Raymond J. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SHERMAN, Les, Lt. 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in Wichita, KS.
SHERRILL, Lewis M. Sherrill. 81st Infantry, Wildcat Division. Was from Lucy, TN. Now deceased.
SHERWOOD, Sam. Field lineman/switchboard operator. He was on Peleliu September 15-19, 1944.
+ SHIFLET, Mack C. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
SHINGLER, Thomas J. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SHIPLEY, Earl E. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SHIPMAN, Bruce Lynn, PFC. 1st Marine Division, 2nd Bn, 5th Marines. Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa. He died in 1991 after Surviving Peleliu, Okinawa, and 20 plus years as an Iron Worker in Indianapolis, IN. He loved opera music and the Chicago Bears. If anyone knew my dad I sure would love to hear from them. My e-mail address is oemproducts@msn.com
SHIRLEY, Carl C., Corporal. 1st Marine Division. Now deceased. Family contact: CShiri8338@aol.com
SHOBER, Harold F. - H.A.1 - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SHOCKEY, Jacob F. - Cpl - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SHOFNER, Austin C., CO of Company K on Peleliu, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. As a captain, he had survived the fighting on Corregidor, been captured by the Japanese, escaped, and had returned to combat. He came back to the division later, and commanded the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines on Okinawa. He retired from the Corps as a brigadier general.
SILVAS, John Guthier, Staff Sergeant. Marine. He now lives in Sequim, WA and would like to know if there is anyone that might Live in his area that served in Peleliu. ltcreate@olypen.com
SILVERSTEIN, Seymour - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
SIMANIS, George A. 81st Infantry "Wildcat" Division. After surviving Peleliu, he was sent to Japan. He returned to Chicago where he lived until he pass away in 1986. He had 7 children. Family contact: email dumpster23@attbi.com
SIMMONS, Harry F. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SIMMONS, Robert Lee. Marine. He joined in October of 1942 at Detroit and was discharged in October 1945 at Great Lakes in Chicago. He was a Corporal at discharge and has the Third Amphibious Corps patch on his dress jacket. His addresses during the war were (1) Battery B, 155 MM Gun Battalian and (2) 4th Defense Battalian. He also saw action at Vella LaVella and Okinawa. I would be so grateful if anyone out there might know some details of his units and/or has a memory of him during the war. jcsimmons@excite.com
* SIMMONS, William, Cpl. 1st Marines, Weapons Co., FMF. His specialty was light machine gun crewman (604) and AT gun crewman (PRIM). Also served at Cape Gloucester and Okinawa. He was wounded at Peleliu when his landing craft was hit. He was from Flint, Michigan. He is now deceased. Family contact: peairs@pcmagic.net
* SIMMS, Sidney B. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/16/44 - Now deceased.
* SIMON, Albert. K-3-5.
SIMON, Alex J. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SIMONEAUX, Murphy. A jeep driver with 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in LaPlace, LA.
SIMPSON, Paul, Sgt. Cook with 81st Wild Cat Division. Landed on Anguar and a few days later on Peleliu with the 321st Infantry Battalion. Now lives in Tennessee.
SIMPSON, Roy. E-2-1.
SIMPSON, Wesley H. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SIMS, Charles E. - PFC - A C0. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SINKOVITZ, Frank B. - 2nd Lt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SIRMANS, Newt T. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SLEDGE, Eugene B. "Sledgehammer", Mortarman, K-3-5, on Peleliu and Okinawa. Eugene was a doctor and lived in Montevallo, Alabama. He died in March 2001. He wrote the book With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, Novato, Calif.: Presidio Press, 1981.
SLIGER, Brizz Moran, 504152, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
SLOAN, Russell C. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SLOOT, Daniel F. K-3-5.
SLY, Dellmer W. Mechanic with the Nightfighters, sent in just after the first wave along with other Nightfighters support personnel. He now lives in Dakota Dunes, SD.
SMART, Jimmie C. PFC - A co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SMIDA, Kenneth V. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, Charles H. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, Dean L. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* SMITH, Donald Earl, Corporal. 1st Marine Division, 7th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 81MM Mortar Platoon. He arrived on Peleliu on September 15th, and left Peleliu on September 30th, after being shot in the hip, back, and leg on Bloody Nose Ridge, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. He lives a happy and healthy life with his wife Joyce of more than 50 years. They reside in Reading, PA. He attended the Peleliu reunion in September 1994. He may be contacted by email at: Kndra16@aol.com"
SMITH, Douglas K. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, Edward L. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, Ernest E. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, Fayburn R. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, George A. Jr. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SMITH, Gerald Jr. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44 - Now deceased.
SMITH, H.T.
SMITH, Howard J. Jr. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, James E. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
SMITH, James N. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ SMITH, James T., PFC. Marines. Lost his life in the first few days. It is believed that he won the Navy Cross for his actions in battle. If you have any information concerning him, please contact his family at JCooper308@aol.com
* SMITH, John Mitchel, Sgt. Born November 3, 1923, at Jasper, TX, John joined the USMC in 1942. He was serving in an artillery battery on Peleliu, and their gun emplacement was blown up, destroying the gun and killing and injuring its crew. John also served in Korea as a specialty Field Artillery Canoneer 0811, USMCR III, 8th MCRDist. He was a sergeant when discharged after Korea. He worked in oil company mapping until his retirement. He and his wife Gloria Ann have one daughter, who is now a physician.
SMITH, Joseph W. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, Leroy B - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SMITH, Lon C. - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SMITH, Loren W. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SMITH, Merril F., Cpl. Served with the Marines, 8th Amphibian Tractor Battalion on Peleliu. He now lives in Huntington, WV.
SMITH, Ralph D. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SMITH, Richard. 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in Delmont, PA.
SMITH, Russell N., Jr., PFC. Company A/1/1/ (assigned from D/1/1). Deceased 1995. Family contact: smithrp@magpage.com"
SMITH, Thomas E. - Cpl - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* SMITH, Thomas (Jimmy). 1st Marine Division, 7th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Co H. Wounded in action Sept. 25, 1944 on Peleliu. Jimmy passed away on 10/28/98. Among Jimmy's papers were those of a Joseph Albert Marino, a buddy, who the family thinks was killed in the battle. They would like to send the papers to his family. The papers say he was on the USAT Sea Cat on 9/25/44 and are signed by a Baron Mclain (Chaplain). If anyone knows of Joseph Marino's family, please contact Phil Purcell by email at phil@516.com
+ SMITH, Winnie. PFC 81st Division: Killed on Peleliu on October 15, 1944. He was from Lewis County Kentucky.
SNELL, Adrien L. - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SNELL, Cecil B. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.. - Now deceased.
* SNYDER, Homer Jr. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/24/44.
SNYDER, James R. 81st Inf Regt 322nd Cannon Co. Served on Peleliu, Anguar, Leyte and New Caledonia. Medium Tank Crewman. First to Occupy Northern Japan (Hanshu). Acted as Regimental M.T.O during deactivation of the company. Received Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon w/2 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation With 1 Bronze Star. Bronze Arrowhead. CIB. Was promoted to Staff Sergent.
SNYDER, Walter G. - Sgt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SOEHNGE, Walter E. K-3-5.
SONNENBERG, W.L., 1st Lieut. Of VMF 114.
SORIA, Carlos D. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SORRELS, Vona K. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ SOUTH, Joseph Lloyd, PFC. B CO, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was killed on Sept. 15, 1944. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. His family has been trying to gather information about him and hope to find someone who might have known him. Email Bill Eagar at: eagar64@konnect.net
* SOVIK, Paul. 1st Marines, K Company, 3rd Bn. Platoon leader. PL Sergeant. Received the Purple Heart from shrapnel wounds. He served as DI at Parris Island all of 1945. He is married, has two children, retired from Westinghouse Electric, and is active with the Tri-State Marine Corps League. He is interested in hearing from others in K Co or any recruit at Parris Island who might have had contact. 2260 McCollum Road, Youngstown, OH 44509, 330-799-0254.
SPANGLER, Walter A., Cpl., 1st Marine Division (Reinforced) Combat Photographer. Took still and moving pictures during actions against enemy Japanese forces at Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa. Awarded U.S. Navy Photographic Institute citation on Oct. 27, 1945 for "exceptionally meritorious photography" for a motion picture sequence called "the Death of a U.S. Tank on Okinawa". Walter was a Staff Sgt. when he died at Camp Pendleton, CA, June 15, 1951. He was 26 years old. If you knew Walter, please contact his niece by e-mail: ibegenealogyjunkie@yahoo.com
SPANGLER, Warren L. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
SPANN, Overstreet - Sgt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SPEAR, Horace I. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* SPIELMANN, John V., Sgt. 81st Infantry, 321st, Company B on Anguar and then on Peleliu. He was wounded as a result of an enemy mortar shell exploding nearby as he led his platoon behind a tank. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. As of August 1999, John is 80 years young and currently residing in Lakewood, NJ.
* SPENCER, Robert E., Jr., 2nd Lt. 321st Infantry 81st Wildcat Division, U.S. Army. Wounded on Peleliu Sept. 28, 1944, and received the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He also served on Angar. Robert passed away January 26, 1999. Robert kept many artifacts of his involvement in WWII, letters, photos, Army documents. His family has donated some of the items to the Nimitz museum in Fredricksburg, Texas. This museum is dedicated to the Pacific theater. His son Rob would be happy to share his information with others when possible and hopes to help spread the word of the 81st Divisions actions on Pelilu. Please contact his son Rob by email as follows: Robert.Spencer1@worldnet.att.net
SPENCER, Robert N. - Sgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* SPIECE, Harry. K-3-5.
SPILMAN, Charles F. - 2nd Lt - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
SPINOGATTI, Louis - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SPLATT, David - Sgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ SPRECHER, Raymond H. Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
SPRINGER, Harry. 17th Combat Engineers. Harry was a satchel Charge man in the cave work at Peleliu. Lives in Sparks, NV.
* SPRINGLE, Sigmund J. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/12/44 - Now deceased.
SPRINKLE, Ben L. Jr. - 2nd Lt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SPROUL, Frank A. - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SPURGEON, Henry B. 1st Marines Division. Also fought on Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Okinawa. He now lives in Arab, Alabama and may be reached by email through his daughter Janvalentine@hotmail.com
STACY, Gilbert H. - Cpl - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
STANERT, Robert Francis, 350985, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
STANLEY, Thomas J. Capt. Executive Officer and then commander of Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
STANTON, William J. PFC B Co. 1st Batt. 7th Regt. 1st Div. Landed first wave September 15, 1944. Also made invasion of Cape Gloucester, Okinawa and China. Living in Vermontville, Michigan. sstanton@ia4u.net
STAPP, William "Bill". 1st Marines. From Tuscon, AZ. He did boot camp at Camp Legune. The Murdoch family is Hoping to hear from anyone who might know him or what Happened to him. Please Contact the Murdochs With any information.
* STASIAK, Arthur Leon, 347045, Sergeant, Platoon Guide, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT. Married and living in Pennsylvania. They have 2 children.
+ STAY, Walter B. K-3-5. Killed in action on September 29, 1944.
+ STEEL, John W., Jr., 2 LT. K-3-5. Killed in action on September 15, 1944.
STEELE, Arnold E., Maj. MSC, USA (ret). Arnold was an FMF Navy Corpsman attached to a Marine Night Fighter squadron VMF(N)541 during the invasion of Peleliu. He helped to take care of Marines wounded on Peleliu, on the USS Tryon while awaiting transfer to the island. He was stationed 18 months on the coral rock then was sent to China where he was attached to the 2nd Bn, 1st Marines for 11 months quartered in Peking and Tientsin. He is now a member of the Monterey Bay Marine Corps League chapter 711. "I shall never forget the sacrifices of our nation's bravest and best on the island of Peleliu and I yet grieve for the many young men lost in this bloody conflict." Arnold may be contacted by email at: ADOCSTEELE@aol.com or by snail mail at: 1118 Briarwood Place, Salinas, CA 93901.
STEELE, Filbert Gleason; Corporal. December 15, 1942- December 11, 1945. Participated in the offensive operations at Peleliu Island and Palau Island. Participated in the offensive and defensive operations at Okinawa Island, Ryukyu Island. Participated in the initial landing at Cape Gloucester, New Britian. If anyone has any information or knows where there is any information on this person, I would appreciate you contacting me. Thanks, Peggy Steele Spring pspring@telepak.net
STEELE, William R. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
STEELMAN, Bobby J. - Cpl - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
STEFFENSON, Walter E. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ STEINHOFF, Glenn David, PFC. Co. K, 3rd Bn, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Killed in the first wave.
STELCK, Del "Bill", Corporal. H-S Company, 1st Marines. The DUKH he was in got hit but he managed to make it ashore. His classification was Japanese combat interpretor (Regimental Intelligence). After a few days he was assigned to Col. Puller's headquarters. He was with the colonel down by the beach the last day there. Del is interested in finding Captain John Todd, CO of H-S Company. He lost his leg the first day on Peleliu. Some of his good friends from H-S were Keyes, Manhoff, Heyman, and Forrester. Del also fought at East New Guinea and New Britain. He is a professor emeritus, CSUN. Del may be reached at Delstelck@aol.com
STEPHENS, Giles L. 1st Marine Division on Peleliu. He is now a retired doctor living in Louisville, KY. Family contact: dstephens@designbuildconcepts.com
STEPHENS, Gordon A. Amphibians Corp Baker Battery, Field Artillery of the Third Amphibious Corp, First Marine Divison. Now resides at 10734 Libby Road #3, Clermont, FL 34711. E-Mail.
STEPHENS, Herman Ross, PFC, 81st wildcats, 321 Comb. Rgt. Originally from East Liverpool, OH made the whole trip like many other 81st from Fort Rucker, AL to Yuma, AZ. to San Luis Obispo, CA to Hawaii to Guadalcanal to Anguar, to Peleliu to Ulithi, to Leyte, etc. He contracted malaria in the Philippines and was hospitalized briefly. He is now and living in Oceanside, CA. You may contact him through his son: marksmanbt99@aol.com
STEPHENSON, Robert F. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
STERNER, Jay Williard Jr., 372031, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
STEUHL, Frederick J. - Cpl - Cpl - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. Now deceased.
STEVENSON, Carl R., Sgt., A-1-7. Now lives in Tucson, Arizona.
STEVENSON, Nikolai S., Major. Exec Officer 1/1. Retired businessman, now lives in Port Washington, NY. Subject of an article written by his son - appears in the Winter 1999 issue of MHQ, the Quarterly Journal of Military History.
STILES, Donald. 1st Marines Division, Artillery spotter on Peleliu.
STILL, Ernest C. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
STIX, Charles H. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
STOCKAMP, Loren W. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
STAUFFER, John Albert. 3rd Corps Artillery Battery. He served in the 9th Gun Battalion in the B Battery, on Peleliu and Okinawa. He now lives at 122 Paddock Drive in Fairhope, Alabama.
+ STOCKWELL, Francis W. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 10/6/44.
STONE, Marvin C. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
STONE, Vertus P. - Sgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
STONELAKE, William, Benjamin , PFC, 1st Marine Division. Bill can be contacted through his son at stonelake@prodigy.net" He is now living in Maryland.
STORY, Perry R. #865568 Company D Third Armored Amphib. Batt., 1st Marine Div. Fought with Third Amphib. as machine gunner at Peleliu. Later killed on April 1, 1945 at Okinawa on LST 949. If you knew Private Story, please contact his nephew Wendell H. Story at 606 Caldwell Rd. Zebulon, GA 30295 or by email.
STOUGHTON, Donald R. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* STOUT, Cecil C. K-3-5.
STOUT, Robert F. Major, VMF-114. Corsair pilot who shot down 6 Jap planes during the war. Commanding officer of VMF-114. His nickname was "Cowboy". Stout was shot down and killed at Koror on 3-4-45.
STRACK, Charles F. - Cpl- D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
STRAMEL, Raymond G., Lt., K-3-1. Now lives in McCook, Nebraska.
* STRATTON, Kennett R. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/6/44.
STRBA, PAUL W. - Pvt. 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, 601st Heavy Artillery Battery, Northern Solomon Islands, Palau Islands (Peleliu), Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa. Deceased, Jan. 14th, 1998. Paul had lied to his mother to get her to sign his papers to enter the Marines when he was only 17 and in his last month of high school (May 1942). After the war he earned his GED so he could join the Cleveland Police Department where one of the things he did in his 33 year police career was to establish the city's only outdoor firing range with Cleveland police Sgt. Lou Bors. His son Phil may be reached by email at pstrba@ameritech.net
STREET, Virgil L. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* STRINGER, Richard - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/13/44. Deceased October 2001.
STRUBBLE, Lawrence Jr., Sgt. Served with the Marines on Peleliu. He was an aviation mechanic. He helped to secure the airfield, then was taken out of the line and put to work maintaining aircraft. He and his wife Ruth have lived in Tallahassee, Florida, since 1957. He retired, at age 55 from the Bureau of Prisons, with a total of 33 years federal service. His son states that his Dad is his hero. "Not just because he fought as a proud Marine, but for the way he's lived his life as a man, a husband, and a father. Given the opportunity, no kid could have ever picked a better dad." strubble@gdls.com
+ STUART, John Malcon, PFC. M-3-5, Machine gunner, First Marine Division. KIA on Ngesebus. From Summerville Mass.
STUART, William H., Corporal. Headquarters Company, 1st Bn, 1st Marines. Now deceased. Was formerly in 81 mm mortar platoon D Company, 1st of the 1st on Guadalcanal. His son Tommy would like to hear from anybody who knew him. Stuartt@ci.hoover.al.us
STUDLEY, George W. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ STURTEVANT, Carl, PFC. Served in 1st Platoon, L Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Killed in action on Hill 120, Oct. 4, 1944. Home town Lynn, Mass.
STURM, John E. - Cpl - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ STUTLER, Stanley Highland, PFC. 11th Regiment. KIA on Peleliu on Friday, October 13, 1944 by a sniper.
SULLIVAN, Daniel "Danny". 3 BN, 1st Marines.
+ SUNDBY, John A. Jr. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - MIA.
SUP, Joseph J. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SURBER, Raymond N. 1st Marine Division, 11th Marines, 4th Bn. He also fought and was wounded on Okinawa. Raymond passed away on May 31, 2001, from cancer. His family may be reached at: BPOPPA95@HOTMAIL.COM
SURZYN, Stanley - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
SUTTER, Walter R. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ SVAST, Thomas P.Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 10/1/44.
SWAIN, Harry K. Jr. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SWEAT, George W. Marine. Now resides at 465 Plantation Rd., McDonough, GA 30252. PGlaspie@aol.com
SWANSON, Carl (Swanne). 1st Marine Division, 7 th Reg, 1st Bn, A & D Comps, Machine Gunner. Fought at Cape Gloucester, Peleliu & Okinawa & served in China at war's end.
+ SWEANY, Albert Earl, Cpl. USMC. Killed in action early morning on 9/14/44. He is buried in the National Cemetery in Manila, P.I. Family contact: Billsweany@aol.com
SWEENEY, Owen. 2nd Bn. 1st Marines. Now lives at 43 Fern Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
* SWEETLAND, Oliver L. - Pvt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* SWINDELLS, John. First Marine Division.
* SWONGER, Louis W. K-3-5.
* SWOPE, Raymond Jr. - Pvt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/6/44.
SYMONOWICZ, Edwin F. PhM, 3-D Co, 1st Medical Bn. Served at Peleliu from September 15 to October 15, 1944. hsymono@msn.com
SYNEIC, Leo - Sgt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
SZUT, Nicholas - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
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