I do not have access to the military records of individuals, but I can recommend the following websites to obtain such information: Military Records and National Archives and Records Administration.
* before the name indicates those who were known to be wounded on Peleliu.
This is a fantastic site on the Battle of Peleliu! You will find details on the battle, photos, maps and great links. A must see! http://www.peleliu.net/
Read a first person account of the Battle of Peleliu written by USMCR Capt. R. Bruce Watkins. http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/brothers.htm
A WW II Memorial is being planned for Washington, D.C. Read about how you can plan a role in its creation. http://wwiimemorial.com/
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+ AASHEIM, Raymond, PFC and machine gunner. Company A, 1st Bn, 1st Marines. He was killed in action at Peleliu on September 17, 1944. Raymond also served in combat at Cape Gloucester in the New Britain Islands. His remains were returned to the U.S. in 1950 and he is buried in the McCallsburg Cemetery in McCallsburg, IA. His brother Les would appreciate any correspondence or information from anyone who served with Raymond either at Cape Gloucester or Peleliu in Company A of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Marines. His email address is uffdameg@aol.com
ABBOTT, Clarence Jr. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ABEL, Charles I. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ABERNETHY, Felix B. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ABRAHAMSON, Rolland G. - Cpl - A Co. 3rd Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ACHILLES, Lloyd W. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ACKERSON, Leonard C. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ADAMS, Douglas W. of Georgia. Weapons CO, 5th Regiment, 1st Marines.
ADAMS, George Lee - SGT - USMC Infantry Division attached to VMF-121, Air Group 11. - Now deceased.
*ADAMS, Ralph N. of Virginia. Rifleman C15 CO, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 5th Regiment. http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/MAILTO%20ElsieAdams@area-net.co
ADZICK, Mike, Sgt. Marine Air Wing. Mike died shortly after the war from cancer. His nephew would be most pleased to hear from anyone who knew Mike. http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/AGlogovac@aol.com
* AHNER, Leonard D., Cpl. K-3-5. From Huntington, IN. KIA on Okinawa.
AIELLO, Dominic "Duke", Sgt. - Graduated from Syracuse University with a teaching degree - Long-time, respected industrial arts teacher with the Herkimer County school system in Utica, NY, retiring in 1983 - Deceased 12/98.
AINLEY, Howard B. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
AKERS, Orbra L. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ALDERMAN, Owen O. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
ALEXANDER, Gerard - 1st Lt. - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ALEXANDER, Jack C. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.- Now deceased.
ALFIERI, Adolph - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ALFRED, William J. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian tractor Bn.
* ALICK, Kenneth Albert, 336992, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
ALLEN, J. DAN, PFC. 1st Signal Company, 1st Marine Division. Landed on Peleliu on D-Day, Sep. 15, 1944, and fought the Japs until relieved by the Army 81st Division about a month later. P.O. Box 6801, Louisville, KY 40206.
ALLEN, Ray C. - PFC H&S - Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ ALLEN, Roger R. - PhM 2 - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - KIA 10/6/44.
ALLISON, James Byron, Pvt. K Company, Third Battalion, First Regiment, First Marine Division. He was one of the thousands of Marines who stormed the beaches of Peleliu on Sept. 15, 1944. He was a "runner" and carried messages from Platoon to Company. He was in the Peleliu campaign for "about a month", to quote him, and was then sent back to Pavuvu with his Division for replacements and training for the invasion of Okinawa. James B. Allison died on October 12, 1996, of lung cancer, in Red Lodge, Montana. He was a proud Marine to the end.
ALSPAUGH, William O. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armpored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ ALTOM, LONNIE E. PFC. 1st Marine Division, A Co, 1st Bn, 7th Regiment, 1st Platoon. Killed in action on 9/17/44 at Peleliu. He was also a veteran of Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester campaigns. Was in first wave at Peleliu and was carrying a Bazooka. Reported as leading a fire team on morning he was killed. Known friends were Woody Evans, Paul Eaton, "Tex" Dodson, and Frank Rees. His family would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Please contact his nephew Eddy Bass of Ardmore, OK via email: eddyb@brightok.net
ALVERSON, Troy P. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
AMANTIA, Anthony - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* AMARAL, Edward A., Sgt., Squad Leader, Marine Assault Rifle Co. B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Bronze Star & Purple Heart awarded for action on Peleliu. Deceased 1987. Read his story.
+ AMDUR, Gil. K-3-5. Killed in action on October 3, 1944.
AMOS, George L. Jr. - PhM 2 - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
George passed away in 1967. His nephew Brad Johnson would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. mailto:bradj1@cswnet.com
* AMOS, Hollie C. - PVT - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44 - Now deceased.
ANDERSEN, Clarence A. - Sgt - C Co. Sixth Amphibiam Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* ANDERSEN, Merle G. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/18/44.
+ ANDERSON, Edwin P. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
ANDERSON, Einar A. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ANDERSON, James C.,Cpl. K-3-5. Now lives in Cameron, Wisconsin.
ANDERSON, Norvall J. _ PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* ANDRASOVSKY, Henry W. GySgt, USMC (Ret). A Co., 1st Bn, 7th Marines. Landed on Peleliu on 15 September 1944, on Orange 3. He was wounded twice on D Day, but received only one Purple Heart Medal. While waiting to be evacuated, he was hit again by mortar fire. At the time he was a Corporal. mailto:%20Corky1701@aol.com
ANDREJKO, Elmer - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ANDRUS, Horace G. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
APPLEGATE, William O. Jr. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ARDITO, Louis F. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ARELLANES, Charles B. Fought with the 81st Infantry Division (Wildcats), U.S. Army, at Peleliu. He also served his country in Korea. He is now deceased.
ARENZ, Leon E. - Cpl - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
ARMSTRONG, Lester R. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
ARMSTRONG, Wallace. 2nd Amtrac Bn, attached to the 2nd Marine Division. Lives in Torrance, CA. http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/MAIL%20TO:Wdoarm@aol.com
ARNOLD, William Price, 347034, Corporal, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
ARTHURHULTZ, Clyde. Fought with the 81st Infantry Division, 321st Infantry Regiment. He served in combat with the line company; Company C of that regiment. He was later transferred to the postal section of Division Headquarters. carthurhultz@emsts.com
ARTLIP, George Stanley. First Marine Division. martlip@email.msn.com
* ASH, Carroll L. First Marine Division. Received the Purple Heart with a gold star for wounds received at Peleliu. He was from Ashland, NH. He passed away in December 1999.
ASHBY, Ralph H. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
ASHER, Richard P. - PFC C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
ASHLEY, Irvan H., Pvt. 81st Infantry, Company 323rd, deceased.
ASKEY, Robert S., Sgt., I-3-11. Now lives in Oregon, Ohio.
ASTON, Jake. Corpsman with E & G-2-5 at New Britain, Peleliu, and Okinawa. jwaston@ix.netcom.com
ATEN, Harry S. Jr. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
ATHERTON, Darville E. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
ATHERTON, Mick: I was unable to respond to your email message about your father. Maybe your email address was incorrect? logxpin-br549@logixnet.net I have questions. Please contact us again.
* ATKINSON, Everett (Bill), Sgt. G-2-5 1st Mar. Div. Cape Gloucester, Talasea. Wounded in action atop Bloody Nose Ridge, Peleliu. Now lives in St. Petersburg, FL. his e-mail address is: billatkinson1@juno.com
ATWELL, Thomas A. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
AUBERT, Harold L. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
AUBIN, Arthur J. Jr. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
AUBUCHON, Andy. Landed on Anguar and a few days later on Peleliu with the 321st Infantry Battalion. Now lives in North Carolina.
AUDAS, Roy E. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
*AUGUST, Edward, LCpl and machine gunner, C Company, 1st Bn, 1st Marines. He was wounded during the overnight fight to hold Hill 100. Ed August was also a veteran of the Cape Gloucester and Okinawa campaigns. He passed away in October 1995, and is buried in Tracy, California. Family contact: CAugust@Anteon.com
* AULT, David C. K-3-5.
AUTREY, Earnest W. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* AXDAHL, Gilbert J., Sgt. A member of the 81st Wildcats. He was wounded in action but the man next to him died which resulted in saving Gilbert's life. Gilbert died 3/28/99.
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BACCILE, Paul Tripoli, 340414, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
BACHELOR, John A. - Pvt - Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* BACIGALUPO, James Edward Jr., PFC, 810410. H-F CO, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Landed White-2 beach. MG crewman 604 and Automatic Rifleman 746. Wounded and evacuated on 9/19. James lived in Tennessee. He died on October 21, 1999.
BACKEY, Charles Wade. 1st Marine Division. Currently resides in Spring Hill, FL.
BACKLUND, Adolph. Fought on Anguar Island. As of 1999 he is 83 years old and lives in Kingsford, MI and is a retired paper mill worker. His son James may be reached at backlunj@k2.kirtland.cc.mi.us
* BACKOUS, Howard T. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/19/44.
+ BACON, Gilbert D. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - KIA 10/7/44.
BACON, James R. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BAEHR, Fred J. He was a riflemen in Co. F, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Fred died in November of 1999. His relatives were very touched by his military burial. They felt very grateful to be Americans and had never been so awe inspired and thankful.
BAGWELL, Clinton O. Navy Corpsman, G-2-5, New Britain and Peleliu. Now deceased.
BAILEY, Connor E. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* BAILEY, Daniel, E. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 10/6/44.
* BAILEY, David P. K-3-5.
* BAILEY, Galen F., Tech Sergeant, 81st Infantry Division (Wildcats), 323rd Regiment, 1st Bn, Company I, 1st Platoon. Fought at Ulithi, Anguar, and Peleliu. Was severely WIA by Mortar fire on "Bloody Nose Ridge" at 4:00 PM on Oct. 28, 1944. He was awarded a full Athletic Scholarship as a Punter & Fullback to PENN STATE University, playing several seasons prior to entering the Service at the begining of the War. As of 2001 he is 82 years old and resides at RR#6,Towanda PA.18848. Family contact: Son Gary Bailey gfbailey@epix.net
BAILEY, John W. Jr. USN -Phm 2/C- S&S Co. 1st. Ser. Battalion 1st. Marine Division. Served with the 1st. Marine Division on Peleliu from Sept. 15 to November 8 when the Division returned to Pavuvu, Russell Islands to reform and train for the Okinawa Campaign. He also served with the Division in New Guinea, New Britain and Okinawa. John has a six hundred page manuscript written more or less in novel form describing life in the Division, it is titled "Come Ye Back a Hero." He is presently getting it ready for publication. He can be reached by e-mail at nf.jb@juno.com John now resides at 1327 Forest Dr. in Santa Paula, CA 93060.
BAIRD, Fredrick C. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BAIRD, Homer, Jr - Pvt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BAIRD, William V. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BAISE, William. 50 Cal. machine gunner attached to 317th Field artillery 81st Wildcat Division. Now residing in New Berlin, IL. Looking for correspondence with anyone from 81st. Landed at Anguar. Is present commander for 1999 81st reunion in Springfield, IL. Can be contacted at 217-478-3021. or by email: bai@fgi.net
BAKER, George R. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BAKER, Kenneth J. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BAKER, Lewis M. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BAKER, Ralph Jr. - Pvt - H&S CO. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ BAKER, Roye E. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
BALCOMB, Edward Lewis, Sgt. 81st Wildcat Division, Company A, 323rd Infantry. Son Edward may be reached at: ebalcomb@up.net
+ BALDWIN, Floyd T. - Pvt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
* BALDWIN, James, Cpl. 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Now lives in Palm Harbor, FL.
* BALISH, Gerald C., Cpl. 1st Marine Division, 5th Marines, Rifleman. Participated in action at Peleliu, Palau Island, September 15, 1944, and at Okinawa, Ryukyu Island, June 1945 and in the occupation of China October 11, 1945 - January 14, 1946. Wounded in action September 15, 1944. Resides in Mentor, OH and can be contacted at http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/pbncx@netscape.net
BALKA, Herman E., Lcpl. Field Combat Radio Operator, 1st Signal Co., Bn., landed on Orange 1 around 10AM on D-Day, 9/15. Also fought at Cape Gloucester and Okinawa. Family contact: Edward Balka at edbalka@home.com
BALL, Richard. USN. Drove an amtrac at Peleliu (third wave). Went on to serve at the invasion of the Phillipines and also at Okinawa. Retired from USN in 1964. He is still living, and serving in South Africa as a missionary. Family contact: http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/MAIL%20TO:Robert_M_Walsh@icpmech.navy.mil
BALL, Robert E. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BALTAZOR, Frank J. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BANE, Thomas H., Sr. Private. 81st Wildcats. Now deceased. His son Thomas Jr. has a copy of the Company's campaign book as well as a Jap rifle and bayonet. baneth@hqlee.deca.mil
BARANYI, Edward - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ BARBUSCHAK, George E. - Pvt D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 10/9/44.
BAREGI, John R. - Pvt B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BARLOW, Thomas Harvey, 353579, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
BARNES, Robert O. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BARONE, Benjamin L. - PFC A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ BARRET, John E. "Moose". 2LT. K-3-5. He was the First Platoon Leader and was wounded, later dying in the field hospital during a Japanese counterattack on October 12, 1944.
* BARRETT, Donald D. Squad Leader in the 1st Platoon of Able company, First Bn, 7th Marines. Of the 17 men in his squad that came ashore with him on Orange Three, he was the only one to return. Every man in his squad was either killed or wounded included Donald who caught shrapnel from a knee mortar in his left foot, putting him out of action for the rest of the campaign. Donald may be reached by email: DaytonDon@aol.com
BARNES, L.E. --- DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? A Marine who visited the island of Peleliu in 1993 for a Battle Study found a canteen deep in the jungle. The name L.E. Barnes and the state word of "Indiana" is carved in it also. This Marine would like to find the original owner. Please contact GySgt James A. Fernow with any information fernowja@mfp.usmc.mil
BARRINGER, Raymond W. - PFC D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BARROW, Ted J. "Tex", Cpl. K-3-5. Received a Silver Star. From Kemp, TX.
+ BARRY, John E. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/19/44.
BARTLETT, Robert Walter, Pfc., Fleet Marine Forces, Ist Division. Family contact: Rapidrod16@aol.com
BASORE, Ralph C., PFC, 81st. Division, 321 Regiment, Company G. A veteran of Peleliu, Anguar, and Leyte. Currently lives at 213 Andrews Blvd. E. Dr., Plainfield, Indiana 46168 and would love to hear from some of his "Wildcat" buddies. E-mails can be sent c/o his son at MickBas526@aol.com
BATCHELOR, Frank. K-3-5. Currently resides in Florida. Family contact: nephew Rich Spang rspang@gomicro.com
BARTHULI, Robert C - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BARTON, Harold B. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BASALEGO, John - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BASSETT, Richard W. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Richard fought in Peleliu, Okinawa and served during the occupation of Japan. He is now living in Alexandria, Indiana and is married with two children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He still works as a tool and die maker. Please contact him through his granddaughter, Valerie at mailto:%20Val71275@aol.com
BASSLER, Charles T. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* BATES, W.A. 81st Infantry Division ("Wildcats"), 321st Regiment (U.S. Army). Wounded at Peleliu by a Japanese bayonet to the leg. He was sent to Guadalcanal to recuperate. He was awarded the Purple Heart, which his grandson James now possesses. He survived the war but is now deceased. His grandson may be contacted by email: jpil@mindspring.com
* BAUER, Stanley R. K-3-5.
+ BAUERSCHMIDT, Bill. 2 Lt., 3rd Platoon Leader. K-3-5. Killed in action on October 3, 1944.
+ BAUSELL, Lewis K., Corporal. 1st Bn, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. On Sept. 15, 1944, Corporal Bausell threw himself on a grenade, taking the full blast of the explosion and sacrificing his own life to save his men. Corp. Bausell was from Pulaski, Virginia.
* BAUGH, Jack W. K-3-5.
+ BAXTER, Thomas R. K-3-5. Killed in action on October 5, 1944.
BEAMAN, Robert W. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BEAMER, William F. Jr. - Pvt. - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BEARDEN, Walter L. Jr. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BEARDSLEE, Clyde A. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BEASLEY, Ballard F. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ BEATTY, Ivan C. - Pvt. - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
BEAUCAGE, Emile J. Jr. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BEAVER, Logan Clarence. VMF 121 Marine Fighting Squad, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Served on Peleliu from September, 1944 until October, 1945 as a radio repairman. As of 5/00, Mr. Beaver is 82 years old and lives in Bentonville, Arkansas. Contact him via his son-in-law: John D. Key at jdk123@specent.com
+ BEAZLEY, RALPH P. PFC K-3-1 KIA 16 Sept. on the "POINT". Nephew would appreciate any info. Jim Beazley, P.O. Box 816, Forrest City, AR 72336 or email jbeazley@sbcglobal.net
BECHTEL, Robert V. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BECK, Daniel W. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BEEBE, David B. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BEECHINOR, Robert Michael Jr., Major, US Army, Battallion XO, 2nd Battallion, 323rd Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry (Wildcats) Division. Earned Bronze Star and CIB on Peleliu. Also engaged in action on Guadacanal, Tinian, Leyte, and Saipan. Retired from active duty as Colonel in 1964 (IG 4th Army, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas). Died of natural causes, October 3rd, 1997. Please contact his sons at will.beechinor@ci.austin.tx.us if you remember serving with him.
BEHEL, Vernon W. III- Pvt - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BEHREANDT, Chester W. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BELL, John T. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* BENEDICT, Derry O. Corporal. 1st Marine Division. Also served at at Guadalcanal and New Britain campaigns prior to being wounded on Peleliu. Now deceased.
+ BENEDICT, Keith P. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
BENEDICT, Lloyd H. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BENGTSSON, Charles Lewis. 81st Infantry Division, U.S. Army. Chuck was in the 154th Combat Engineers Bn., which cleared a landing strip for bombers on the small island of Anguar in the Palau group. While there, they were sent to assist Marines in their invasion of Pelelieu. After R & R in New Caledonia, his group was sent to the Philippine Islands, and then from there, they were headed to Japan when the A-bomb was dropped. After that, they were sent to Northern Japan. Chuck finished his service there, and returned to California in 1946. Chuck was drafted right out of high school. As of 10/99 Chuck is 75 years old and is in good health. He may be reached by email at Vbengtsson@aol.com
+ BENGSTON, Willis L. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 10/6/44.
* BENSON, Rex. K-3-5.
BENTIVENGA, Dante M. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BERGERON, Ralph P. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BERNHARDT, Lawrence - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BEST, Kenny, Cpl. 3rd Bn, 1st Marines. Wounded on Peleliu the first day he landed.
BETHEA, William D. - W.O. - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* BETTHAUSER, Lavern "Bud", Cpl. B/1/1. He died at the age of 37 because of shrapnel wounds he received in his legs and abdomen that eventually went to arteries in his heart and killed him. His grandson, Andy Randall, has his uniform, pictures, letters, canteen, and leggings. If you knew Cpl. Betthauser, please email his grandson.
* BICKERS, Andrew Paul, Sgt. E Co, 2nd Bn, 5th Marines. Wounded in the right leg on Sept. 16, 1944. He also fought at Tulagi, Edson Ridge, Matanikau River at Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and Cape Gloucester. He was cited for vravery for his action near Waru Village, New Britain. He is now deceased. His nephew Doug has all his military records, medals, stories, etc., and would like to share with any interested parties. Please contact his nephew.
+ BIELAT, Alvin A. He was killed in the Palaus. His family would like to hear from anyone who has information concerning him. BslComTrk@aol.com
+ BIGELOW, Howard L. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/19/44.
BILHARZ, Burton A., Cpl., K-3-1. Now lives in Wadsworth, Illinois.
BILSLEND, Duane K. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* BIRON, Robert A. "Bob", Pfc. In the 11th Marines, he fought in the Pacific Theater. Now deceased, his legacy of service to our country Lives on in the hearts of his daughter Jayne and grandchildren. He was a wonderful man, a great husband, father, and grandpa. He was a hard worker, a devout catholic, and a true American hero. He never went by a church or a flag without bowing his head. He loved his country passionately. He was buried with full military honors. Until the day he died, he always wore a small flag tie clip on his person. He willed his footlocker (still filled with all his possessions, as if he needed to be prepared to report for active duty!) and his uniforms, to his daughter's sons. Bob was shot in the leg during the war, possibly on Peleliu. The hospital caring for him was bombed during an airstrike and all his medical records were lost before the war ended. You may contact Bob's family at Jcompton@inna.net
BISHOP, Ernie, PFC. A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
BISKUP, Edward S. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BIUS, Charles W. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* BJORKLUND, Henry A. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
* BLACK, Paul F. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/24/44. Now deceased.
BLACKMON, Marion T. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ BLACKMON, Melvin E. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/19/44.
+ BLAIR, Samuel "Buddy" Sylvester, PFC. 81st Infantry, 321st, Company B. He was from Kansas. Buddy was with five other men when an enemy grenade landed among them. Buddy kicked the grenade, saving the others, but received a mortal shrapnel wound to the head. He was awarded the Silver Star posthumously. Buddy was just 18 years old.
BLAIR, William S. - Cpl - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* BLAISDELL, Albert L. - Plt Sgt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. WIA 9/20/44.
BLAKELY, Jay Cooper. First Marines, 17th Combat Engineers, Detached. Jay served on Peleliu and was a decorated war hero as a result of that Combat. He later became a guard at the White House and there was a Ship named after him. Jay died in 1996. He has a son, Carl.
BLANKENHORN, John L. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BLIESENER, Robert H. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
*BLITGEN, Glenn E. - 2nd Lt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/29/44.
BLOOMFIELD, George Mitchell "Mike". Tank Commander with Co. B, 1st Tank Bn on Guadalcanal, New Guinea, New Britain, and Peleliu. His crew consisted of Melvin Sweet, Bill Petry, and an assistant driver named Cushner. He would appreciate any information about these men. He may be reached at the following address: G.M. Bloomfield, 2515 Friar Tuck Lane, Austin, TX 78704, or by email through his daughter Hino88@aol.com
BOECK, Edward Walter Richard Boeck. Edward was a seabee attached to the 1st Marine Division on August 15, 1944. He disembarked to Peleliu on the morning of September 15th. As of 5/00 he was living in Drexel Hill, PA.
* BOECKEMIER, Louis C. K-3-5. WIA on 28 Sept 44.
BOGNER, William Joseph. 1st Marine Division, 11th Battalion (artillery). He was an artillery spotter. He lived in Calhan, CO. He passed away on July 14, 2001. Family contact: mailto:%20Fracek@RLF.com
BOLES, Harold M. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BOLTE, Robert J. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* BONACKER, Beryl - E-2-5 Corpsman on Peleliu WIA on 9-19-44 while patching a shoulder wound on a fellow Corpsman.
BOND, Charles E. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BOND, Morris L. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BONNEAU, Ernest L. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BONNETT, John C. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BORAN, Francis J. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
BORRIELLO, William A. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BORSTEIN, Porky. A Marine.
BOTKIN, Charles M. - Sgt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BOUDREAUX, Charles J. - 2nd Lt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BOUSKA, William M. Marine Air Wing Service Squadron 11.
BOVE, Edo V. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BOWEN, William T. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* BOWERS, Kenneth G. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
BOWMAN, David L. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BOWMAN, Hansel B. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BOWMAN, Jess C., Cpl. E-2-5. Now deceased.
BOYD, Carl Willard (Red). He was a Field Artillery Fire Control Man with H&S Btry, 3D, 155MM How BN, 3D Corps Arty, III PHIB Corps. (Infantillery) Also saw action on Okinawa. Died 1965. Anyone who knew him, please share with me, Mike Boyd, 115 Tifton Drive East, Greenwood, SC 29646 or e-mail me at mailto:csmboyd@emeraldis.comNOTE TO DON H: Please respond again. Michael's computer crashed And he lost your contact address. Michael has some pictures that he Can share with you.
BOYD, Charles "Chick"- Was a first aid man that was wounded on Sept 17th with the First Marine Division on Peleliu. As he now has Alzhemier's disease we (his son and grandson) would like to know more about him from anyone who recalls him. He went on to go through college and became a new car auto dealer in Cape Girardeau MO. Send info to neckdoc@swbell.net
BOYER, George W. - Sgt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
BOYER, Kimber H. - Lt Col - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* BOYES, Henry "Hank", 1st Sgt. K-3-5. Recipient of the Silver Star. Has been a resident of Australia since 1969. His address is P.O. Box 15, Woodburn NSW 2472 Australia, and his email address is bevboyes@lis.net.au
BOYLE, James A. 819 Tank Destroyer Bn. He was from Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Mr. Boyle passed away in 1983. His son James may be reached at Jboyle@interport.net
BOYLE, Thomas R., Pfc., A-1-7. Now lives in Columbia, Kentucky.
BOZZOLA, Douglas F. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ BRADSHAW, John. 81st Wildcat Division. At the age of 19, John Was killed on Anguar. He was from San Antonio, TX.
BRAEUNIG, John F., Master Sergeant. Marine Air Group 11 (MAG 11). 10/28/19-Living. Bomarmar@aol.com
BRAMAN, King H. - 2nd Lt - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. -Now deceased.
BRAMANTE, Nunzio - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* BRANGHAM, Oliver V. K-3-5.
* BRANNEN, Arthur Cooper, 295821, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
BRAY, Norman C. - 2nd Lt. - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. WIA 9/16/44 Now deceased.
BRENT, Gerald, WPNS CO, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Enlisted on 17th birthday, remained in Corps until 1954. He passed away July 1998 in Jackson, California. Anyone who knew him, either at Peleliu, Okinawa, or Chosin Reservoir, please e-mail me, his stepson, with any stories you could relate. We miss him. Contact Rory Gallagher at rpgallag@goldrush.com
BRES, DeFrance - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* BRESLIN, Daniel J. Cpl-1st Gunner, Light Machine Gun, Co. C- 1st Btn, 1st Regt., 1st Marine Div. a/k/a "Charley One" C/O Capt. E. Pope. Bloody Nose Ridge. Born 1923, Somerville, MA. Died 1997, Hudson MA.
* BRETON, Frank L. Landed on Peleliu on Sept. 15, 1944, with the 8th Amtrac Bn., 1st Mar.Div. He was wounded Sept. 15, 1944. He was also in the Okinawa Invasion of April 1, 1945. He now lives in South Hamilton, MA. and is a member of the 1st Mar Div. Association as well as the 8th Amtrac Bn. Association.
BREWER, Edward Jr. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BRILEY, Herbert Henry. Yeoman First Class, assistant to Cdr. Doane. He currently lives in Marrero, LA with his wife of 62 years, Opal. He is the father of 4 sons, Herbert Glenn, Gary Lynn, Ronald Patrick, and Steven Edward. garybry@bellsouth.net
BRISTOL, Merritt E. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ BRISTOL, Wilson T. - 1st Lt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
+ BRITT, Robert "Shadow", PFC. From Albany, NY. Served With the 7th Marines on Peleliu. He was killed in action on Bloody Nose Ridge, and received the Silver Star. In 1940, he Was known as the smallest man in the Marine Corp.
* BROADWAY, Steve B. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/16/44 - Now deceased.
BROOKE, Donald A. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BROOKS, Wade H., Cpl. 12th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion attached to 1st Marines. Now lives in S. Charleston, WV.
BROSCHE, Dean, Cpl. 1st Marine Division, 3rd Bn, 7th Marines. He served in Peleliu, Okinawa, and China. He was married in 1950 and has 3 sons, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He currently lives with his wife of 50 years in Santa Monica, CA. He can be reached at paul_brosche@yahoo.com
BROTZGE, Charles E. - Cpl - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BROWN, Clifford J. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* BROWN, Donald L. I-Company, 3rd Bn, 5th. Was in the first wave to the air field. Received a Purple Heart for a gunshot to the right ear. He enlisted at the age of 17 and was 18 on Peleliu and Ngesebus. He returned to Pavuvu and was sent to USA for O.C.S. on his 19th birthday. Don would like to hear from anyone who was there. His address is 400 East 18th, Hays, KS 67601, or you could email him at his son-in-law's address: mlacy@tiger.fhsu.edu
BROWN, Edgar W. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ BROWN, Howard William, Cpl. H Co. 2nd Bn. 1st Marines. From Lewiston, Maine. Killed in action on D-Day of Peleliu, September 15, Lewiston, Maine. Killed in action on D-Day of Peleliu, September 15, 1944. Cpl. Brown volunteered in the Marine Corps on the 17th of December, 1941. His great niece would like to hear from anyone who knew him. lisa-l brown@uiowa.edu
* BROWN Sr., W.A., Ret. WOJG. Served with the U.S. Army on Peleliu, Wildcats 81st Infantry, 323rd Service Unit. He returned to the island in the 70's after his retirement of 32 years of service with the Army, and with the aid of the natives found the Memorial the soldiers had erected there, with the words cut out of old tanks "least we forget those who died here." While there he had the honor of meeting Admiral Crowe, USN, who encouraged him to renew the old monument. He took on the responsibility of raising donations from the survivors of his company to purchase new brass letters for the monument. The USN C.B.'s made the letters and transported them to Peleliu. The U.S. Marines were invited for the occasion. Before his untimely death in 1988, he returned to the island many times and was also invited by the USN for the christening of the ship, the USS Peleliu.
BROWN, Warren M. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BROWN, Woodrow W. - Cpl - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BROWNE, Sherman J. Jr. - Pvt. - A Co Third Armored Amphibian Bn. -Now deceased.
BRYAN, Harry L. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
BRYAN, Robert T. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. Now deceased.
BRYANT, James H. Jr. - Pvt - B co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BYRD, Harvey B. - 1st Lt., 81st Div.(Wildcats), 321st Infantry Reg., Maybe B Company. Deceased Jan. 20, 1999. Born Bogalusa, LA on Aug. 25, 1913. Graduated from Louisiana State University c. 1934. Commissioned 2nd Lt.- Called up from reserves in 1940. Served Stateside until 1944 at various bases, including Ft. Benning, Ga. Evacuated from Peleliu via ship 19 Oct. 1944. Spent approx. 6 months in Brooke Army Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Note: This is my father. He would never talk much about his experiences. I am trying to piece together what happened to him on Peleliu. I have a few medical records and letters after his discharge, but not much more. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I can be e-mailed at tigerbyrd@yahoo.com
BUCKNEER, Lewis H. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BUCKLEY, Joe. Weapons Co., 7th Marines.
BUDISH, Henry J. - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BUGAJ, Harry P. - Pvt - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BUMBER, Robet K. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BURDEAUX, Perry L - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
BURGETT, Austin H. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BURGIN, R. V., Cpt. Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
BURKARD, Robert L. - 2nd Lt - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
BURKE, Francis T. His life story was broadcast on a local radio station in Scranton, Pa. His position was attacked and he was bayoneted in the head. During his time in the Marines he won the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star in addition to the purple heart. He won a battlefield commission. He is now deceased. His cousin Girard Gaughan would like to hear from anyone who was there.
BURKE, Francis, Lt. Company C, 1/1, Peleliu, Hill 100.
BURKE, James T. "Jim". Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
+ BURKE, Walter, PFC, USMC. Killed in action on September 19, 1944, Bloody Nose Ridge, Peleliu Island.
BURKS, Clifford M. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
BURKS, "RD" B. Corporal. 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. Contact: ARDees@webtv.net
BURLETT, Leo C., Sgt. Marine Squadron VMF 114. He did his training on Parris Island in December of 1942. He has been looking for men he served with and would appreciate hearing from them by email or snail mail to 530B Richlyne Temple Terrace, FL 33617, phone 813-985-1347.
*BURNS, Bill. 1st Marine Division, A-1-7, 2nd Platoon. Fought on Cape Gloucester and Peleliu, wounded on Peleliu.
BURNS, Robert G., Cpl. E-2-5 at New Britain, Peleliu and Okinawa. dburns600@worldnet.att.net
BUSICK, Hinz Christensen of Natches, Mississippi. 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).
BROUILLETTE, Brad, CDR. USN Ret. Main battery fire control officer on USS Mississippi, BB41 at Peleliu. Supported Marines on Orange Beach 1 and 2. Gave heavy fire support to those taking Bloody Nose Ridge.
BROWN, Fred E., of Georgia. Weapons CO, 5th Reg, 1st Marines.
BUBANAS, Andrew H., Sgt. 1st Mar. Div, I Co. 3rd Bat., 1st reg. Fought on Peleliu, Okinawa, and China. 61 Burtt St. Lowell, MA 01851.
BUCKINGHAM, Milton, 1st Marines, combat photographer. Participated in landings at Peleliu, Okinawa, and Enewitok. Died 1963.
BUCKLEY, John (Jack) D. 1st Sergeant. Served with Company L, 3rd Bn, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions on Peleliu. He retired from the Corps as a LTC in 1970 and currently lives in Florida. He may be contacted through his family at GJMEAD@aol.com
+ BUCKMINSTER, "Bucky", PFC. E CO, 2nd BN, 1st MARINES, 1st PLT
BURGIN, R. V., Cpl., K-3-5. Now living in Lancaster, Texas.
* BURNETT, John W. Jr. - PFC - A Co.Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/19/44.
* BURNETTE, Robert, Capt., Battalion Operations Officer, Bn 3, 1st Marines. Also wounded at Okinawa.
* BURNS, Bill. 1st Marine Division, 7th Reg, 1st Bn, A Co, 2nd Platoon. Fought in Cape Gloucester & Peleliu. Wounded at Cape Gloucester & Peleliu.
BURNS, Kevin, Sgt., A-1st Tank Battalion. Now lives in Bloomington, Minnesota.
BUTLER, C.A. E-7. Veteran of Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa. He was laid to rest on 2/7/01. He was also an Army veteran of Korea, Vietnam. He was 80 years old and he was the recipient of many awards for valor and bravery in the face of the enemy. Family contact: WBSIRWILLIAM@aol.com
BUTLER, John - PFC - 1st Bn. 1st Marine, 1st Tank Battalion.
BUTTERFIELD, Clyde U., Captain, USMC RET. I landed about D+15 with Headquarters, 2nd Marine Air Wing. We were by the Airfield and supported MAG 11. Left the island about DEC/10/12, 1944, and had Christmas on the atoll Ulithi. Now living in Yuma, AZ. cub056@aol.com
+ BUTTS, Calvin O. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/15/44.
+ BUTTS, William N. - Pvt - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. KIA 10/6/44.
BUZZELL, James C. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* BYRD, Clyde, Corporal, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines. Purple Heart awarded for action on Peleliu. Can be contacted at this address: 426 E. Raynor Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28311, or via e-mail to his grandson at clydecpa@home.com
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CABLE, Hobart. 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in Almond, NC.
+ CACKLER< Ora E. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - KIA 9/17/44.
CAHOON, Richard S. - Cpl - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* CAIN, Andrew H. K-3-5.
CALBERT, Sidney L. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
CALLAHAN, Robert L. Now lives in Lee's Summit Missouri.
CAMBRE, Douglas. 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in LaPlace, LA.
CAMPBELL, Bower Earnest, Sgt. USMC 1st Division. H & S Co. 1st Amphibian Tractor Bn. Traveled by USS Rochambeau from San Diego to New Caledonia, USS San Pablo to Melbourne, SS Francis E. Newlands to Goodenough Island, LST 63 to Ora Bay New Buinea, LST 71 to Cape Gloucester, SS Titiana to Pavuvu, LST 127 to Peleliu, USS Rintinan to Pavuvu, LST 582 to Okinawa. Died August 26, 2000. May contact his son, John at http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/MAIL%20TO:fineart@erols.com
CAMPBELL, Leonard F. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CAMPBELL, Richard O. - 1st Lt - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
CAMPBELL, William 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.
CANARIATO, Frank S., Sgt. 1st Marines. 17 Combat Engineers Detached. Presently lives in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
* CANDELLA, Peter. K-3-5.
* CANNADY, Harry L. "Rags". G Company, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines, Machine Gunner. Received the Bronze Star and one of three Purple Hearts on Peleliu. Although he also saw action on Okinawa (where he was one of seven survivors in his company), New Guinea, New Britain and Cape Gloucester, he told his son that Peleliu was the worst battle he had ever been in. Harry died in 1990. If you knew of Harry "Ray" Cannady from any of his campaigns (Okinawa, Peleliu, Cape Gloucester, New Guinea, or New Britain), please contact Tom Cannady at mailto:%20TPC53155@aol.com
* CANTALE, Jim. 81st Wildcat Division. Wounded in battle in September of 1944. He died in Cleveland in 1990. His son Jim would like to hear from those who may have known his Dad. Email jcantale@earthlink.net
CANTRELL, Bill, Lt., VMF-114. Corsair pilot that helped provide close air support at Ngesebus and the Umurbrogal Hills. This was possibly the shortest bombing hop in history: 1100 yards from takeoff to target. Called "Nose" by his fellow pilots Cantrell has just published a fine Memoir of his WWII experience entitled Friends, Dear Friends, and Heroes. He now lives in Springfield, Missouri. His book may be purchased from Freebooter Publishing Company, 3554 E. Catalpa Street, Springfield, Missouri 65809. $25.00 plus $3.00.
CAPIK, George - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
CAPOZZI, Joe. 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in Erie, PA.
* CARALIER, George V. K-3-5.
CARDELL, Thomas J. - Plt Sgt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
CAREY, Aloysious William, known as "Frank," 820729, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT. Killed at Okinawa.
CARLSON, Jordan R - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CARLSON, Wilbert J. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
CARMICHAEL, H.C. "Mike", 1st Marines, 5th Regiment, Weapons Company. Mike landed on Peleliu on September 15th and was fortunate not to have been wounded. He lived most of his life in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and worked as a Highway Patrolman for 20 years and then in the finance department for GMAC for 17 years after that. Deceased, July 10, 2006.
* CARMODY, Wayne A., 1st Lt. Co F, 2nd Bn, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Wayne played football at the University of South Dakota. He was wounded in action on Peleliu 9/26/44. He died on the USS Relief 10/3/44 and was buried at sea. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. His nephew still has the original Western Union telegram notifying his grandparents of his death. His nephew would like to hear from anyone that might remember him. Write to: fortun8@worldnet.att.net
CARPENTER, Calvin W. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CARRITHERS, Howard J. 1st Marine Division, Co A, Tank Bn. From Kansas.
CARROLL, David E - Pvt - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CARROLL, Robert E., PFC. A Co. 6th Amp. Tractor Bn. He was in Command of 6 tractors on that initial assault on Peleliu. He lost all 6 with their crews. He was 16 years of age and was to see many more battles before his dischard on Dec. 7, 1945. Hid date of birth is 7/26/28. He was in boot training in July of 1943 at the San Diego Recruit Depot. He was in the first assaault wave to hit the Marshall Islands on 2/1/44. Robert passed away on April 2, 2000 at the age Of 72. His family may be contacted by email. htc1@bellsouth.net
CART, John J. - Cpl. 1st Bn. 1st Marine, 1st Tank Battalion.
CARTER, Arlen B. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CARTER, Linn E. Jr. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CARTER II, Robert B., Cpl. A Co, 1st Bn, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. rcarter@matcogroup.com
CASSIDY, Lou, Sgt. 1st Marines, 17th Combat Engineers Detached. Now lives in Hamilton Sq., NJ. loucassidy@aol.com
CASSIDY, Joseph. 2nd Bn., 1st Marines. Now lives in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
CASTEEL, Merlin C. - Cpl - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CATALFAMO, Candiloro - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
CHAFFIN, James E. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* CHAPLAIN, George C., PFC. "F" Company, 1st Marine Bn, 1st Marine Division. "F" Company landed on Peleliu the morning of September 15, 1944. George was severely wounded on the morning of September 20, 1944. He is now 60% disabled. George had enlisted in the Marines Reserves prior to graduating from high school in 1943 and served them until discharged in August, 1945. His overseas service was from February 1944 to October 1944, serving at Noumea, New Caledonia, and Peleliu, Palau Islands. After service in Noumea, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division prior to the assault on Peleliu. George is retired and living in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He may be reached at fairway.112@worldnet.att.net
CHALCRAFT, Robert Francis, 810706, PFC, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT. Deceased 1980. Married, lived in Illinois, owned an office equipment repair store, and had 4 children.
CHALFANT, Thomas R., Cpl. 1st Marine Division, A-11. In addition to Peleliu, Cpl. Chalfant also served on Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester. Cpl. Chalfant would like to know of any 1st Marine reunions. He may be reached at 5720 Tam O'Shanter Court, Sarasota, FL, phone: 941-927-9786.
CHANCEY, George (Hulen) W. , Jr. Cpl. Served on New Britain, Peleliu, and Okinawa. Awarded Presidential Citation, 3 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, Victory Medal and AT Ribbon. Killed in action on Okinawa May 14, 1945.
CHANGO, Edward J. Marine. He died in December of 1988. His son Bill may be reached by email at PepsiBill@aol.com
CHAFFIN, James E. - Cpl - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
CHESNUT, Lugene J. USMC, E-2-1. Lu returned to Peleliu for the 55th Anniversary of the battle in Sept. 1999. http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/lujayatt@att.worldnet.net
+ CHILDERS, Billie J. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 9/18/44.
CHIPRANY, Andrew T. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
CHISM, Chester - PFC - A Co.Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
CHRISTIAN, Larry N. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CICHOCKI, Carl B. - Cpl - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CILLI, Edward, Cpl. Wpns Co, 5th Marines. tcilli@access995.com
CLABEAUX, Louis. 1st Marines. A-1-7. Also served at Guadalcanal and Gloucester. He was wounded on Peleliu on October 17, 1944. lclabeaux@webtv.net
CLAPP, Frank W., PFC. Flamethrower on Peleliu.
CLARK, Benjamin R. - Pvt - C Co. Third ArmoredAmphibian Bn.
* CLARK, Edward. 1st Marine Division. Fought at Guadalcanal, Bouganville, and Peleliu. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart at the invansion of Peleliu. His brother believes he was run over by a Jap Tank in the first wave. Ed died in 1999. His brother would be grateful if anyone could furnish him with any information on his brother. He may be contacted at eclark8283@aol.com
CLARK, Harold E. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
CLARK, James R. - 2nd Lt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CLARK, James R. - Pvt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CLARK, Joseph. A Pharmacists Mate attached to the 1st Marine Division. Joe has passed away, but was known to have said that of all the invasions he participated in while in the South Pacific, Peleliu was the worst - Okinawa included.
+ CLARK, Levi K., Sgt. C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. KIA 9/17/44.
CLARK, Robert F., 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.
CLARK, William E., Jr., Cpl. Corporal Clark was in the Peleliu, New Britain, and Okinawa battles. He was with the 1st 1st Marine Division, A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. Now lives in Amarillo, Texas.
CLARK, William Henry, Cpl. 81st Wildcat Division, 322 Infantry, Cannon Company. Invaded Anguar in September 1944. Henry was a member of the National Guard from 1936 until joining the Army in 1938. He was a boxer and fought in AL, TN, AR, HI, and San Luis Obispo. He is currently residing in Kissimmee, FL. He has 8 children, 16 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Henry would love to hear from his Army buddies. He can be reached by email at elk@kua.net or write to him at 2817 Jessup Ave., Kissimmee, Florida. 34744. His daughter writes that she is very proud of my father and all of the courageous men who fought for our freedom in W.W.II. "Thank you all for making the United States the greatest country on earth!!!!"
CLARK, William Thomas, PFC. 1st Marines, E Co, 5th Bn. He Was wounded around 10/12/44 and taken off the island 10/14/44. He Now resides in Emporia, VA and would love to hear from any Buddies. kclark@beldar.com
* CLARKE, Robert Smith Jr., Capt. USMC 1st Division. Wounded at Peleliu. mailto:%20DueWesta@aol.com
CLASSON, Richard T. - Pvt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CLAY, Vincent R., Cpl., A-1-5. Now lives in Angleton, Texas.
CLAYTON, M. L., Cpl., A-1-5. Nickname was "Bird Dog." Now lives in San Antonio, Texas.
CLIPPER, Charles, 1st Sgt. F Company, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines. Now lives in Reno, Nevada.
COBB, Hobart L. Puller's A Co, 1st Bn, 1st Marine Regiment. First wave on Peleliu. Helped Capt. Polk get his medal. Thanks to God, I'm still alive. hlcobb@juno.com
COCCHIARA, Bernard F., Cpl., USMC, 7th A.A. Bn., Anguar, and D Btry, 12th A.A.A. Bn., Peleliu. Now deceased. His family may be reached by email: Cocchiaras@aol.com
* COCHRAN, Aubry W. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/24/44.
COCKE, Cecil O., Cpl. 81st Calvary Recon Troop. Peleliu and Anguar. Now deceased. His nephew would enjoy hearing from anyone who knew him at that time. Lvmccol@aol.com
COHAN, Frank G. Sr. - Pvt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
COLE, Douglas C. 4th Marines, Pioneers Demolition Team. Currently Residing in Onaway, Michigan.
COLEMAN, Jack L., Cpl. Co. B, 1st Bn, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Served on Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Cape Gloucester on the island of New Britain.
COLEMAN, Wayne - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ COLGAN, William Winfield, 1st Marine Division. Was Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class and Petty Officer 2nd Class when he went to fight in the Battle of Peleliu and on Oct. 4, 1944, he was killed in action. He was awarded the Navy Cross, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart for heroically saving the lives of three men who were wounded in battle. Read his story.
COLLETTI, John T. - Sgt - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
COLLINS, Chester L. - Pvt - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
COLLINS, Philip, PFC. Company C of 1/1, Peleliu, Hill 100.
COLLISON, Kenneth Walter. Marine. He served as a 2nd and 1st Lieutenant, in the motor pool, and as a court report and prosecutor. He died in 1991. His son Craig may be reached at http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/MAIL%20TO:ccolliso@fastdata.net
+ COLSTON, Billie Edwin. Killed on Peleliu Sept. 15, 1944. He was in the Navy and was a Seaman First Class. He was on the USS Crescent City. His birthdate was June 26, 1923.
* COLYER, James D. Medic on Peleliu. He was wounded and remained on the island. He was a dentist in Hays, Kansas and retired to Scottsdale. He would love to hear from anyone at (480) 991-1623 or via his son at Jeffcolyer@aol.com
CONGER, Jack E. Major, VMF-114. Corsair pilot who shot down 10 1/2 Jap planes during the war, was nicknamed "Smiling Jack and was from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Now lives in Havelock, North Carolina.
CONGLETON, James U. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
CONIGILO, Frank C. - Sgt - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CONNOR, Charles D. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ CONNORS, James Joseph, Cpl., 1st Marine Division, 7 th Reg., 3rd BN., E Co. - Landed on Orange Beach, Peleliu Island, Sept. 15, 1944. Killed in action on Sept. 25, 1944, at the age of 21. His family would appreciate any information about Jimmy. Please contact his nephew Mark F. Connors E-Mail address: mailto:%20mfconnors@mindspring.com
+ CONROY, Edward, Lt. E Co, 2nd Bn, 5th Marines. A platoon leader who served at Cap Gloucester, then at Peleliu. He was killed on 10/8/44 while going forward of his platoon. He was awarded the Navy Cross for earlier action on Peleliu. I would welcome hearing from any man who knew him or who has information on E/2/5. Chris Conroy 98 Corey St. West Roxbury, MA 02132 or e-mail: ccpths@aol.com
CONSTANTINIDES, Criton P. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. Now deceased.
+ COOK, Arthur W. K-3-5. Killed in action on September 29, 1944.
COOK, Carl E. - 2nd Lt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* COOK, Charles A. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/27/44 - Now deceased.
+ COOK, Joseph Francis, 354767, CPL, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st PLT
COOK, Leland G. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
COOLER, Eugene P. Jr. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
COONS, W. A., GySgt. C-1-5. Now lives in Springfield, Oregon.
CONNOLLY, John J. Marine. Fought on Peleliu. Died in 1972.
COOPER, John E., PFC. VMF (N) 541 MAG 11. Landed on Peleliu 09-15 attached to 1st Division for 27 days. Later went on Leyte and then returned to Peleliu for the rest of WW II. RoverF150@aol.com
COOPER, Julius A. - Pvt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
COPPOLA, Joseph G. - PFC - H&S Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CORMAN, Buford - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CORNETT, Charles E. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CORTEZ, Manuel R. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* COTE, Benny. 1st Marine Division. He fought at Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa. He was wounded, but returned to battle. Eventually he served as an M.P. in China until he was discharged in 1946. Benny died in 1999, most of his war experiences died with him as he was very modest about his great contributions in WW II. Family contact: Alan Cote at alan.cote@worldnet.att.net
COUNCIL, Jerome M. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
COURCHESNE, Rudolph G. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
COSTA, Alex - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ COURTEMANCHE, H.D., S Sgt., 321st Infantry, Co. G, 1st Platoon. He was mortally wounded Oct. 16, 1944. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. The Courtemanche Ridge on Ngesebus was named after him. His son, Don R. Waldera, would be pleased to talk with anyone who knew him. Contact by email waldera@vail.com or P.O. Box 23717, Silverthorne, CO 80498, PH.970-468-7810.
COURTNEY, Raymand S. 1st Marine Division. Also fought in New Guinea and Cape Gloucester. He was named in the Leatherneck for action on Cape Gloucester. He now resides in Indianapolis, IN.
COURTNEY, Richard R. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
COX, Horace W. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
COX, Lat L. - Cpl - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ COXWELL, Jr., Franklin Harrison. A-1-5 killed on Peleliu September 28, 1944. Bar Gunner. Nephew would like to talk to anyone who served with his uncle. Contact at Tschula1@aol.com
* CRAIN, Edward J., Dr. This was a heroic "Battle Surgeon" who served in the 1st. Bn., 5th Reg. I remembered his last name over these many years and recently confirmed his full name through the Navy's Medical Historian in Washinton D.C., a Mr. Hacula (202) 737-2300. They can bring up any doctor's name who served on Peleliu if they received an award. He is Lt. JG. Edward J. Crain, MD. and he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart on Peleliu and the Navy Cross on Okinawa. There were some heroic navy doctors on Peleliu and they should be found and listed if at all possible. Contributed by Harvey B. Kishman.
CRANDALL, Frank V., Sgt. 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.
CRANDELL, Lloyd Joseph. 1st Marines, 6th Amphibian Tractor Battalion. Fought in battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. Lloyd died in 1988, but his son and daughter-in-law are compiling a family history and would like to hear from anyone who served with Lloyd. Contact mailto:manderly@ix.netcom
CRAPPS, Marvin D., Sr., PFC. 81st Infantry Division, 321st RCT, Co L. He is in good health, living in Alabama. Generations of American citizens owe men like our father and grandfather a great, great debt. We his children and grandchildren (Danny Crapps, Andy Crapps, Laura Crapps, Aaron Crapps, George Crapps, Susan Lassiter and Cathy Mobley) are very proud of him and very thankful that the Lord spared His life while serving on Peleliu. If you would like to contact Mr. Crapps, please send an email to his son Danny Crapps DCrapps@aol.com or his grandson Andy Crapps Andyashmc@aol.com
+CRAWFORD, David - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - MIA.
*CRAWFORD, Donald F. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
CRAWFORD, Ernest V. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CRAWFORD, James L. Navy Corpsman, F-2-5, New Britain, Peleliu, and Okinawa. Now deceased.
CRAWFORD, John A. Jr. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CRAWSHAW, Ronald S. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
CREAMER, John J. 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Edsons Raiders.
CREASY, Lewis. A Tech Sergeant in the 154th Engineer Combat Battalion, attached to the 81st Division. Invaded Anguar shortly after the Marines landed on Peleliu, and then relieved the Marines on Peleliu, finishing the job of ridding the island of the remaining Japanese. Lewis may be reached by email: mailto:lroan@juno.com
CREECH, Donald E. - Cpl - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CRELIA, Edgar D., 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.
* CRESTO, Frank A. Jr. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. WIA.
CREWS, Earl T - PFC - C CO. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CRIBB, Italy W. - Pvt - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ CROCOL, Porter. Forward Observer, Battery G, 11th Marines, First Marine Division. Killed in action on the second day of the invasio of Peleliu. He was the best friend of Peleliu vet James Wagner. He came from Buffalo, NY.
CROEL, Karl. Fought in the battle of Peleliu, he now resides in the city of New Port Richey, Florida. MaryMpbiz@aol.com
CROSSON, Joseph T., PFC. 81st Infantry Division, 906th Field Artillery, Battery B. Brooklyn, NY Deceased July 5, 1971. Family contact: mailto:jkc5@erols.com"
* CROWDER, Thurmon Eric, PFC. Rifleman. Co L, 3rd Bn, 322 Inf. 81st (Wildcat) Division. Landed on Anguar 9/14/44. WIA by Japanese party somewhere around 10/16/44. Missed Peleliu because of the wounds. Later fought on Leyte. He was a member of the occupation forces in Japan. As of 2001, he is 76 years old and lives in Shannon, GA. Contact: tecrowder2000@msn.com
CROWN, John A. Lt. Col. Commander of Company I, Company K, 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
CRUNKLETON, Mancel E. Served in Third Armored Amphibian Bn, D-3 at Peleliu and Okinawa. Would like to hear from any old D Company ex's. Contact me at mcrunk@alltel.net or yaqal@cyberback.com
CUDAK, Chester "Whitey" J., PFC. Artillery. He helped to fire the 105 mm howitzer cannons.
* CULBERTSON, Raymond H. - PFC - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. -WIA 9/15/44 - Now deceased.
CUMMINGS, Whiteley A. - Capt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
CULLEN, Gerald F., 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.
CULLEN, William H., PFC - 6th Amphib. Tractor Battalion - One of the "engineers" who volunteered in relief on the 1st Regiment. Assigned to combat sniper duty on the western side of Bloody Nose with the objective of preventing the enemy from escaping west out of The Pocket, down the mountainside, across the West Road, and into the relative safety of the yet-to-be-cleared "swamp" (the centuries-old Palauan taro farm at Ngerchol) - Retired and living in Concord, CA.
CULPEPPER, Semion William (S.W.), Sgt 81st Infantry Division, (Wildcats) 323 Regiment, Company G. Light Mortar Crewman Squad Leader, participated in landings at Ulithi atoll, Angaur and Peleliu, New Caledonia and Leyte. He was also stationed at Honshu Air Force Base in occupied Japan. After his discharge he returned to Georgia and his wife and the infant son he had never seen. S.W. a farmer and a machinist until his death 17 June 1993. Family contact: supepper@nlamerica.com
CUMMINS, Dale F. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
CUNNINGHAM, Jack, Corporal. Jeep driver with 81st Wild Cat Division. Landed on Anguar and a few days later on Peleliu with the 321st Infantry Battalion. Now lives in Alabama.
CURRA, Philip- PFC- Light Antiaircraft Fire Control Man, 9th Antiaircraft, 1st Marine Div. Now lives in Salem, NH
* CUSHING, Robert, PFC. 1st Marines, 2nd Bn, G Company. Landed on White Beach on D-1. He was wounded on Sept. 19th, blinded by a mortar shell, and was evacuated to San Diego. He finally got his sight back after 29 days. In 1987 his son went back with him to Peleliu. They spent 6 days there sharing time and his memories. He finally made it to the top of Bloody Nose Ridge and his son recorded it. Robert "Renny" Cushing, Jr.: papacush@nh.ultranet.com
+ CUSTER, Clyde R. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - MIA
CUTRIGHT, Orien G. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
CVENGROSS, Roy G. - Cpl - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Roy lives in Amsterdam, Ohio.
CYPRA, Robert. Heavy AAG, 12th AA Bn. Deceased 1981. He was a good father. I'm searching for anyone who might have known anything about him. Please e-mail me at cypra@alaska.com or call me at 907-745-5541. Thank you.
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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.
+ 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. mailto:%20DENTERTD2@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 mailto: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.
DICKEY, DONALD B. - Private, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, machine gun crew. Donald was wounded by a machine gun on Sept. 16th, 1944 for which he received a Purple Heart, though Don didn't talk much about it or about his time on Peleliu. His son is a veteran of Vietnam and can be emailed at, ljjjjbd@aol.com.
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. newsom5@peoplepc.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 mailto: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. - USMC, Peleliu campaign.
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 mailto:%20gjducote@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
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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.
* 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.
+ 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.
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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.
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.
FARASY, Mervyn John - SSgt. - C Co., 323rd Regiment (U.S. Army), 81st Infantry Division ("Wildcats"), Peleliu, Bismarck-Archipelago and Southern Philippines Campaigns. Expert Rifleman. Offered a Field Commission. Awarded two (2) Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Of St. Louis, Missouri. His daughter Sue Ann has pictures, but no names and can be contacted at, megs84@swbell.net
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. http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/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.
FINELLI, Patrick L. - SGT USMC MAG-45 to III Amphibious Corps; Demolition Support with UDT-6 pre-invasion beach recon (Sept. 1-16) (in the water Sept. 12-15); "A" Co., 1st Pioneers; 3rd Bn, 1st Marines, "K" Co. (Sept. 16-21); "C" Co., 1st Pioneers; 2nd Bn, 7th Marines, "K" Co. (Sept. 21-26) wounded and evacuated to Guam. You can view his son Pat's Website by clicking here.
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.
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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GADOURY, Roland E. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GAILEY, Harry A. Wrote PELELIU: 1944. Annapolis, Maryland: Nautical & Aviation Publishing Company of America, 1983.
GALL, Richard A. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
GALLINGER, James S. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
GALLOWAY, George C. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GALLOWAY, William Jaes. He was a 3rd Class Petty Officer, a Navy Seabee, MU 571. He is presently living in St. Amant, Louisiana. http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/prounds@sm-law.com
GANSKY, Frank J. - Cpl - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GARDNER, James M. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ GARES, Arthur W. - Cpl., 1st Marine Division, 4th Bn, 11th Regiment. Killed in action on Peleliu. Please contact Samuel M. Haynes at http://vm.uconn.edu/~don4762/MAIL%20TO:giannone@mciworld.com if you have any information as to the final resting place of Arthur.
GARNER, James Charles. 2nd Bat, 7th Reg, 1st Marines. With Headquarter Company. Alive and well near Memphis. Submitted by nephew cgarner@gte.net
GAROFALO, Joseph - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
GAROFANO, Dom, Cpl. L company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Was Op man for 60mm mortar section, Weapons platoon on Peleliu. Also served on Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester. Retired Aerospace engineer living in Mountain View, California. E-mail uncle.dom@worldnet.att.net
GARRIE, Thomas R. Army Battery "C", 317th Field Artillery Bn. Served June 4, 1942 - January 16, 1946. He was a part of the 81st Wildcat Rangers, and served in Anguar and Peleliu. Now deceased. Family contact: SCarr84905@aol.com
* GARRISON, Nelson (Nels). Marines. He served at Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and Peleliu, where he was wounded on 12/15/44. If you knew Nels, please contact his nephew Eric at ems@subronet.com
GARTRELL, Ralph. 81st Division. Landed on Anguar. Suffered bullet wound to shoulder. Recipient of Purple Heart. Currently resides with his wife in Ohio.
GARZA, Alfonso S. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
GATELEY, Harold - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* GATHWRIGHT, Gordon E. K-3-5. WIA on 28 Sept 44.
GAUTREAUX, Sidney J. Jr. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. Now deceased.
GAVALYAS, Toni J. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GAYLE, Gordon, General. Commanded 2/5.
* GAYLE, Joe, E CO Commander, E CO, 2nd BN, 1st Marines. Now lives in Perry, Georgia.
+ GEE, Everett L., PFC. Company D, USMC. Killed at Peleliu on September 28, 1944.
GEIERMAN, Al, Pfc., A-1-11. Now lives in Chicago, Illinois.
GENNES, Robert L. H & S battery - 4th battalion- 11th Marines-First Marine Division.
GEORGE, Joseph L. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* GETTELL, Richard "Slim". VMF 121 invaded Peleliu September 15, 1944 through 45. Now resides in Sandusky, Ohio. He may be contacted through his daughter at feather2@mediaone.net
GIACALONE, Andrew L. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GIBSON, Jack. 1st Marine Division. Charlie Company. Jack now lives in Jacksonville, TX. He may be contacted by email: krypton@swconnect.net
GIBSON, Robert M. Combat infantryman attached to the 81st Infantry Division. He took part in the invasion of Anguar and then fought on Peleliu. He is now deceased.
* GIBSON, Roy B., Corp. 1st Marine Div., 11th Marines, I Battery. #4. Living in Paris, TX as of 2/2000. In fair health (considering). After noting the number of deceased I feel most fortunate to still be here. If this should be read by any of my old buddies, you can get me at rgjean@lamarelectric.com
GIBSON, Zed C., Army Transportation Corp. He drove a Duck, Taking troops ashore on the invasion, and ship-to-shore ammo and casualty transportation to the front lines during battle. He was from Arkansas.
GIEL, John. 81st Wildcat Division. Lives in Illinois.
GILES, Claude A., 1st Mar.Div, I Co.,3rd Bat., 1st reg. Landed in first wave on Peleliu and fought on Bloody Nose Ridge and the entire island until it was secured. Landed on Okinawa at the Naha Air Field on the first wave. Fought on the entire island from the North to the South and was wounded on this island. Then went to China for duty at Tietsin and Pieping. Was discharged in 1946. Address: Claude Giles P.O. Box 52 Belspring, VA 24058. Interested in finding a 1st Lt. who served in 1-3-1 on Peleliu during this same time. His last name is Smith. He was transfered to another unit when he landed on Okinawa. Any info. is desirable. Also looking for info. on a Navy medic who also served with 1-3-1 during this time. His last name is Moser or Moisier. He had red hair at the time. Claude may be contacted by email: brhu63d@prodigy.com
GILLEN, Eugene. Marine. Submitted by his grandson Raynor Denitzio. 120982@email.msn.com
GILLEY, Robert L. - Stf Sgt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
GILLILAND, Louis Leroy, PFC, #914027. Participated in battle on Peleliu from Sept. 15-30, 1944. Born 11/6/08, died 1977. Believed to have been in 1st Marines, 1st Division. Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon w/1 star La Peleliu.
GILLIS, Joseph Jr. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
GILMORE, Robert, PFC. Served in L Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Mortar section Weapons platoon on Peleliu. Also served at Okinawa and China. Living in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
GIORDANO, Joe A. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GIRDLER, Charlie. 1st Marine Division, 7th Reg, 1st Bn, A Co, 2nd Platoon. Fought at Guadalcanal & Cape Gloucester. Wounded at Guadalcanal & Cape Gloucester.
GLADDEN, James W. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
GLANKLER, Jr., Frank Joseph "Spook". 1st Marine Division, C-Company. By all accounts he was/is one of the only eight men left, who survived the battle for Bloody Nose Ridge from his company. He carried a flame thrower throughout all of his Division's island hopping campaigns in the Pacific. He lives in Memphis, TN and is regarded by many as the finest criminal trial lawyer known. As of 2001, he is 75 years old and has ten children. Family contact is: DTFNARC@aol.com
+ GLAUD, Steve John, PFC. Marine, Company C, First Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. Steve was from Carnegie, PA. He was killed at Peleliu at the age of 21 on September 15, 1944.
GLAZE, Charlie - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* GLEESON, Walter T. Jr. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - KIA 10/4/44.
GLENN, Charles H. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* GLENN, Edison J. Marine. Also fought at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Britain, and Okinawa. Injured twise. He was one of 250 men in his landing, and one of 37 to survive. Edison lives in Eugene, OR.
GLENN, Ralph C. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
GLENN, Tom H. - Sgt Mjr - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GLENCROSS, Jack. Marine. K Company. During the battle of Peleliu, Glencross was a 17-year-old redhead, Cpl of the devasted K Company. Jack also fought in Okinawa and was a sergeant in the Korean war. Jack is doing great, still living in Wallace, Idaho. We would love to hear from you, please contact Jack via email to his grandson at mglencross@youritsupport.com
+ GODFREY, Mike, PFC. Rifle Company, 1st Marine Division. Killed in action at Peleliu while trying to rescue a fellow marine. He was recommended for the Silver Star, but was awarded the Bronze Star. He attended San Pedro High School, San Pedro, California. He left school early to join the Marines.
* GOLDEN, Robert L. - PFC - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
GONZALES, Manuel R. - Pvt - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
* GONZALES, Niebez "Tony". 1st Division C15. He received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained Sept. 16, 1944 on Peleliu. He later received a cluster for wounds sustained May 8, 1945 at the Battle of Okinawa. Alive and well in Phoenix, AZ. E-Mails may be sent c/o his grandson at cscott22@qwest.net
GOOD, John J. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GOODWIN, Gene C. Served with the Marines during the Invasion of Peleliu. Now lives in Pasadena, TX.
* GOOGE, Jesse L., Jr. K-3-5.
* GOOMAN, Louis L. K-3-5. WIA on 28 Sept 44.
GORDON, Billy D. - PFC - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GORRELL, Robert A. (Bob), PFC. Nicknamed "Babe." Fought with the 1st Marine Division at Peleliu. Also was in the third wave of Marines to land on Nagasaki (Sasebo-Nagasaki landings). Passed away on May 1, 2001. If any of you knew him, please e-mail his daughter at ndroll@verizon.net.
* GORSKI, Sigmoun. K-3-5. WIA on 28 Sept 44.
GOULDING, Thomas E. Jr. - Cpl - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* GRADY, Earl Bennett, Jr. - Cpl - H Co, 2d Bn, 1st Marines - Now deceased. His family would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who knew Cpl. Grady. You may reach his nephew at rrsam1@aol.com
GRANGER, William M. - Sgt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
+ GRAVET, Ray. K-3-5. Killed in action on October 3, 1944.
GRAVING, William E. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
+ GRAVITT, John, Lt. 1st Marine Division. Lt. Gravitt was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions. He held off a jap machine gun net while while his comrades were able to move to cover. He sustained what proved to be mortal wounds and died in a field hospital around September 22. If you knew Lt. John Gravitt, please contact his sister Joanna and nephew Mark Langwell. Two of John Gravitt's brothers also served in the South Pacific during WW II. His brother Wilbur was in the Army Air Corps and was killed in a plane crash in Hawaii in 1942. His brother Floyd was captured at Corregidor and he survived the Bataan death march and a Japanese prison camp. Floyd is alive and well in Florida.
GRAY, GeorgeE. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GREEN, Gerald Allen. H&S Co., 1st Marines. Served in the Cape Gloucester and Peleliu landings. His email address is gagreen@mediaone.net
GREEN, James T. 81st Infantry Division, 323rd Regiment. He resides in St. Joseph, TN. As of 2/2000 he is 78 years old and doing well. Email: jogreen@lorettotel.net
GREENBERG, Melvin E. - PFC - H&S Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GREENE, William P. - PFC - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
GREENE, Arthur D. Jr. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GREENWOOD, Richard T. (Dick), Captain. First Marine Division at Bouganville, Peleliu, and Okinawa.
* GREER, Raymond J. - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
+ GREER, Ron, 2nd Bn, 5th Marines, 1st Division. Ron was from Boston Massachusetts. He was a very unusual and effective leader in the second battalion. "His Irish wit and brilliance made him an usual person in the planning and implementing of the stagings for landing of the 2nd Division at Peleliu. Ron was hit by a piece of Jap mortar shrapnel within 60 seconds of his landing on the coral sand beach of Peleliu and he died in the next few hours as we were urged by him to go ahead, take charge, do what we came to do. The end for Ron came early, and yet his attitude and skill of leadership gave a meaning to why the rest of us were there and provided motivation for some of us to do better and strive to be effective fighting Marines." Submitted by Jim Hauer.
GREY, Norman J. - Cpl - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn. - Now deceased.
GRIFFITH, Hugh M., Cpl. TN-Cpl-Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-122, Air Group 11. From E. Chattanooga. Now deceased.
GRIGGS, - Harry L. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
GRISHAM, Otha L. - 2nd Lt - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GRISHAM, John T. Jr. - Pvt - H&S Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ GRISWOLD, Carleton Webb, Ph.M. 3/C, 1st Marines, "A" Co., killed in action Sept. 17, 1944. I, the grand nephew, Carleton Chenery, just received articles from news papers regarding his funeral , also a letter from Corporal Robert J. Drake describing the events of his death. Cpl. Drake was wounded the same day, Sept. 17th. cchenery@mail.msn.com
GROLL, David - Pvt - D Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GROOMS, James E. - Pvt - B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
GROOT, Robert L, PFC. 5th Marines. Robert lives in Zephyrhills, FL, and may be reached by email: rustnail@gateway.net
GROOVER, Thomas E. - PFC - A Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GROSS, Glenn O. - Sgt - C Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
+ GROTTAGLIO, Alfred M., PFC, First Marine Division, died on Peleliu on the first day of battle, September 15, 1944. He received a Silver Star and Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, and the bronze star. He was from Long Island City, Queens, NY. The family would appreciate any information concerning his company/platoon/battle group. janet@cooptions.com
* GROWICH, Andrew E. K-3-5.
GUIDROZ, Alvin J., 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.
GUILBEAU, Wray F., Corpsman with Weapons Company, 7th Marines. Now lives in Opelousas, LA.
+ GUILD, Clifford E. 1st Marine Div, 2nd Bn. Clifford died on Peleliu on October 4. From Lowell, MI. His brother Stanley also served on Peleliu. His brother Leroy was wounded on Iwo Jima. His niece Norma would like to hear from anyone who served with her uncles. uncles. s9d3763@mail.drms.dla.mil
GUILD, Stanley E., Cpl. 1st Marine Division, 2nd Bn. He died May 11, 1945. Silver Star receipient. From Lowell, MI. His brother Clifford died on Peleliu. His brother Leroy was wounded on Iwo Jima. His niece Norma would like to hear from anyone who served with her uncles. s9d3763@mail.drms.dla.mil
GUILFORD, Dewey H., Sgt. B Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
* GUMTOW, Ronald B. - PFC - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
GUNDERSON, William J - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
* GUNYA, Roy F. - Pvt - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - WIA 9/15/44.
GUSHWA, Keith. Marine. Fought at Peleliu. Now deceased. He was a high school English teacher who is still remembered fondly by his former students.
GUTH, Raymond J. - Pvt - C Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn.
+ GUTHRIE, Horis E. T/5 US Army Co. A, ARMRD REGT 710, Tank Bn., 81st Infantry Division.
GUYON, Robert E. - PFC - B Co. Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.
GUZIK, John S. 1st Marines - 17 Combat Engineers Detached. Presently lives in Totawa, NJ.
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HACKMAN, Lloyd P. - PFC - A Co. Third Armored Amphibian Bn. - Now deceased.
* HADDOCK, Francis M. Lost an eye and was wounded in the leg.
HADERER, Anthony J., Cpl. Attached to the 81st Infantry, Wildcat Division, 906th Field Artillery Battalion C Battery, He fought in the Palau Group and Southern Philippines Campaigns from 16 July 1944 through December 26, 1945, and received the American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Philippines Liberation Ribbon. He passed away in July 1996.
HADLEY, Douglas. 81st Infantry, Wildcat Division. Now deceased.
HAGAN, Edward J., Lt. (USN) - Combat surgeon attached to 3/7 - Won the Silver Star for Valor on Cape Gloucester - Cited in Chapter 8 of Ross' "Peleliu Tragic Triumph" (Random House, NY, 199