Criteria The Navy Cross may be awarded to any person who, while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself in action by extraordinary heroism not justifying an award of the Medal of Honor.... The Navy Cross may be awarded to any person who, while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself in action by extraordinary heroism not justifying an award of the Medal of Honor. MoreHide
Comments Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Howard James Blind (NSN: 0-108587), Unite... Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Howard James Blind (NSN: 0-108587), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and intrepidity in the line of his profession upon the occasion of a surfacing accident to the U.S.S. CREVALLE (SS-291), on 11 September 1944. As Officer of the Deck, upon reaching the bridge and observing that the ship was re-submerging with the upper conning tower hatch open Lieutenant Blind fought his way through a torrent of water and with complete disregard of his own safety struggled with the hatch until it was closed, although the ship had submerged at the time to a keel depth of 150 feet. His action was a major contributing factor to the saving of the ship and her crew and undoubtedly cost him his own life. His actions and conduct on this occasion was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.
General Orders: Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 03215 (December 6, 1944)
Action Date: September 11, 1944
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Division: U.S.S. Crevalle (SS-291) MoreHide
Criteria The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding ac... The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description The plan of the Pacific subseries was determined by the geography, strategy, and the military organization of a theater largely oceanic. Two independent, coordinate commands, one in the Southwest PaciThe plan of the Pacific subseries was determined by the geography, strategy, and the military organization of a theater largely oceanic. Two independent, coordinate commands, one in the Southwest Pacific under General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and the other in the Central, South, and North Pacific (Pacific Ocean Areas) under Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, were created early in the war. Except in the South and Southwest Pacific, each conducted its own operations with its own ground, air, and naval forces in widely separated areas. These operations required at first only a relatively small number of troops whose efforts often yielded strategic gains which cannot be measured by the size of the forces involved. Indeed, the nature of the objectivesùsmall islands, coral atolls, and jungle-bound harbors and airstrips, made the employment of large ground forces impossible and highlighted the importance of air and naval operations. Thus, until 1945, the war in the Pacific progressed by a double series of amphibious operations each of which fitted into a strategic pattern developed in Washington.... More
People You Remember Commissioned Officers Lieutenant-Commander Francis D. Walker Jr. 75075, United States Navy (USN) WifCommissioned Officers Lieutenant-Commander Francis D. Walker Jr. 75075, United States Navy (USN) Wife: Amy Lynn Walker, 27 Jewett Dr. Wyoming, Ohio Lieutenant William J. Ruhe, 82800 USN Wife: Carolyn Elizabeth Ruhe, 74 Ascan Ave. Forest Hill, NY Lieutenant (jg) George Morin, 103749 United States Naval Reserve (USNR) Wife: Hope Elizabeth Morin, Wyoming, RI Lieutenant (jg) Howard J. Blind, 108587 USNR Father: Howard J. Blind, 723 So. Wolcott Street, Casper, Wyoming Lieutenant (jg) Thomas W. E. Bowdler, 161435 USNR Wife: Doris Evelyn Bowdler, 214 Foch Street Ellwood City, PA Lieutenant (jg) Walter F. Mazzone, 185916, USNR Father: Frank A. Mazzone, 162 Race Street San Jose, CA Ensign Richard E. Bowe, 282877, USN Mother: Clara Bowe, South Woodslee, Ontario, Canada Ensign Howard E. Geer Jr., 229122, USNR Mother: Dorothy H. Geer, 24409 90th Avenue Bellerose, NY Chief Petty Officers George Charles Doyle, 223-25-70, Chief Motor Machinist's Mate (CMoMM) (AA) USN Mother: Mabel Doyle, 1781 West 8th Street Brooklyn, NY James Hampton Howard, 359-86-56, Chief Torpedomans Mate (CTM) (AA) USN Father: W. A. Howard, 131 Sequin Street, San Antonio, TX Pomeroy Lee Jr., 214-95-20, Chief Motor Machinist's Mate USN Father: Pomeroy Lee Sr., 9 Burbury Lane, Great neck, NY Fred Loos, 382-12-37, Chief Pharmacists Mate CPhM (AA) USN Father: Louis L. Loos, 1487 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA Gerald Clifton Mc Lees, 341-89-91, Chief Electricians Mate (CEM) (AA) USN Wife: Theresa M. Mc Lees, 24 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, NH Fredrick Sutter Jr., 228-32-64, Chief Gunners Mate (CGH) (AA) USN Wife: Mary King Sutter, P.O. 1058 Cristobal, Canal Zone Joe Richard Thies, 355-82-21 CEM (PA) USN Mother: Pearl Thies, 4251/2 West Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK James Edgar Westmorland, 406-11-37, Chief Commissary Mate (AA) USN Mother: Clyde Westmoreland, 496 North Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA Enlisted Members of the Crew ANDERSON, Herbert Carl, 382-10-11, Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class (MoMM2c) USN Mother: Bertha Anderson, 18742 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA BARNES, Frank, 201-73-26, Motor Machinist's Mate First Class (MoMM1c) USN Wife: Mary F. Barnes, 168 Austin Avenue, Portsmouth, NH BIEHL, Henry Tudor, 628-44-89, Radar Technician First Class (RT1c) USNR Mother: Elva May Biehl, Belleville, KS BOWER, Albert Francis, 724-64-02, Radar Technician Second Class (RT2c) USNR Father: A. E. Bower, 221 South Monroe, Mason City, IA BUNN, Clifford Robert, 359-83-61, MoMM1c USNR Mother: Ida S. Anderson, 323 Cherry Street Baytown, TX CHAMBERS, Wayne Marvin, 321-28-74, MoMM1c USN Wife: Dorothy G. Chambers Primghar, IA CROWLEY, Joseph Dennis, 243-79-76, Torpedomans Mate First Class (TM1c) USN Wife: Margaret A. Crowley, 1519 North Robinson Street, Philadelphia, PA CURRAN, William John, 650-75-09, Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class, USNR Mother: Janet Curran, 840 Spruce Street, Shamokin, PA DAVIS, Wymon, 846-33-82, Stewards Mate First Class (StM1c) USNR Mother: Victoria Davis, Route 1 Box 49, Natchez, LA DEMPSTER, Albert Joseph, 223-63-82, Yeoman First Class (Y1c) USN Mother: Adelaide Dempster, 940 Quinton Ave, Trenton, NJ DUCHARME, Armand Napoleon, 212-69-39, Electricians Mate First Class (EM1c) Mother: Mrs. D. B. MacIntyre 3 East Allen Street, Winooski, VT ELLIOTT, Walter James, 243-83-12, Fire Control Second Class (FC2c) USN Mother: Dorothy Elliott, RD#3, Meshoppen, PA ENRIGHT, George Francis Jr., 300-53-89, Torpedomans Mate Third Class (TM3c) USN Father: G. F. Enright Sr., 4737 Gladys Avenue, Chicago, IL FOX, Earl George, 648-03-32, Signalman Second Class (SM2c) USNR Mother: Mrs. Helen Fox, 605 South 4th Street, Norfolk, NB FOX, Ernest Klmer, 614-15-46, Firemen First Class (F1c) USNR Wife: Ruth Fox, 1325 Brown Street, Akron, OH FREEMAN, Edgar Allen, 644-78-82, TM2c USNR Mother: Mrs. C. L. Freeman, Box.31, Pineville, LA FRITCHEN, William Louis, 305-44-42, GM3c, USNR Mother: Mrs. Jens Dyhe, 1313 Herriek Ave., Racine, WI GAINES, Robert Earl, 665-040-01, MoMM3c, USNR Father: Mr. E. E. Gaines, Box 580, Auburn, WA GRAHAM, Ivan Hugh, 860-71-18, F1c, (SV), USN Father: Mr. Edward D. Graham, 308 S. Shiawassee St., Owasso, MI GREGORY, Willie Edward, 835-95-90, StM2c, USNR Mother: Nana Gregory, Lake Lacresse, VA HARDMAN, Lee Earl, 615-56-43, S1c, USNR Father: Earl Hardman, 21081 Avalon Drive, Rocker River, OH HEAGY, Robert Louis, 409-93-76, MoMM1c, USNR Wife: Lillian E. Heagy, 85 Great Eastern Highway, Victoria Park, Australia HILDERBRAND, Charles Frederick, 634-45-04, EM3c USNR Mother: Mrs. Sally Hilderbrand, 741 Breckenridge Ave. Louis, KY HOWIE, Robert Charles, 262-98-38, MOMM3c, USN Father: Harry L. Howie, Box 165 Laurnburgh, NC INGRAM, Fred, 393-37-70, SM1c, USN Mother: Martha Jane Ingram, RR#1, Jakins, GA JANDL, Edward Paul, 329-18-82, QM3c, USN Wife: Mrs. E. P. Jandl, 1362 Danforth Street, St. Paul, MI JENIGEN, Albert Joseph, 651-81-62, S1c, USNR Father: Albert Jenigen, 824 4th Ave. Bristol, PA JESTER, Halbert Maurice, 291-54-24, TM1c, USN Wife: Ester M. Jester, 2136 California Street Apt 3, San Francisco, CA JOHNSON, Ronald Gordon, 269-18-81, GM3c USN Mother: Mrs. A. C. Sheppard, Route C, griffin, GA KALLINSKY, Lewis, 826-58-59, SC3c, USNR Father: Maurice Kallinsky, 2311 Whittier Ave. Baltimore, MD KEANE, Edward Francis, 224-86-81, TM3c USN Mother: Edna Keane, 761 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY KEEFE, James Henry, 603-08-37, TM3c, USNR Wife: Sara C. Keefe, 2324 North Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA LANGFELDT, Maurice Edward, 648-37-61, TM2c, USNR Wife: Eleanor Langfeldt, Olivet, SD % Albert BJ LARSEN, James Louis, 203-60-37, MoMM3c, USNR Wife: Mrs. J. L. Larsen, 19 Taunton Street Wrentham, MA LENATZ, John Joseph, 305-53-57, TM3c, USN Mother: Mrs. Helen Lenatz, 67 East Thomas Street, Ironwood, MI LLANO, Lewis Clemente, 382-18-92, MoMM2c, USN Mother: Mrs. Laura Palmer, 715 W Mountain View Road, Altadena, LOCKTOV, Leon, 376-27-13, TM2c, USN Sister: Ruth Locktov, 1327 Lincoln Street, Berkley CA MAILLE, John Francis, 856-60-85, MoMM3c, USNR Wife: Mrs. J. F. Maille, West Beach Street, Jefferson, OH MC GOWAN, Francis Thomas Jr., 632-65-95 TM2c USNR Mother: Sue Mc Gowan, 4427 Clayton Ave. Los Angles, CA MINKLEY, Earnest Lamar, 551-92-31, TM2c, USNR Mother: Mrs. C. Minkley, Mount Dora, FL MULLEN, Joseph George, 224-12-15, RM1c, USN Wife: Dorothy Mullen, 160 Allen Ave. Waban, MA MUNYAN, Curtis Augustus, 238-81-59, EM3c, USN Mother: Mrs. I. C. Munyan, 17 Milford Street, Binghamton, NY NIEMCZYK, Joseph Norman, 651-22-63, TM2c, USNR Mother Mrs. Natalie A. miles, 201 North 3rd Street Reading, PA PACE, Vincent Mark, 666-35-13, TM2c, USNR Wife: Marie Pace, 248 Conway Street Greenfield, MA PITTS, Louis Franklin, 405-80-38, RM1c, USN Mother: Addis M. Pitts, 1929 Seddon Road, Richmond, VA RENNEKE, Wyman John, 328-83-39, EM1c, USN Father: John Wyman Rnneke, Le Sueur, MI, RR#4 RICKSECKER, Guy ?M?, 337-34-03. MOMM1c, USN Mother: Dyca Scott, Hartville, MO RORABACK, Gilbert Little, 666-56-35, TM3c, USNR Mother: Gladys M. Roraback, Sheffield, MA SCHWARZ, Robert Franklin, 872-58-05, EM3c, USNR Wife: Doris G. Schwarz, 7208 Zephyr Place, Maplewood, MO SCISCO, Clayton Sterling, 224-13-10, MoMM3c, USNR Father: Leon D. Scisco, 51 Woodland, Ave. Youngstown, OH SINCLAIR, Joe Milton Jr. 837-10-67, F2c, USNR Father: J. M. Sinclair, 4159 Buena Vista, Dallas, TX SINGER, Jack William, 224-77-09, EM3c USN Guardian: Mrs. Helen Burchi, 732 22nd Street, Union City, NJ SNELLINGS, Earl Mason, 286-06-74, QM1c, USN Mother: Manie J. Snellings, Falmouth, VA STEINERT, Herbert Alvin, 611-89-14, RM3c, USNR Wife: Shirley Steinert, 3123 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL STOKES, Frank Howard, 709-30-10, SO3c, USNR Father: William MacLean, 176-18 130th Ave., Springfield, NY STUTZMAN, Gerald Wilbert, 614-09-31, RM2c, USNR Mother: Mrs. Susie Stutzman, Seward, NB TACKETT, William ?NV?, 360-32-30, MoMM2c, USN Mother: Hattie Tackett, Kennard, TX Star Route 4 TEDOLDI, Charles Everett, 202-42-44, EM2c USN Mother: Mary Tedoldi, 52 Dickens Street, Dorchester, MA TOMLIN, George Lawrence, 724-58-38, EM2c, USNR Father: Mr. Ralph Tomlin, 217-West High Street, Mason City, IL TRUMAN, Horice Lynn, 356-31-74, MM1c, USN Wife: Betty J. Truman, RFD#1, Groton, CT WIESNIWSKI, Francis Walter, 234-40-24, MoMM3c, USN Mother: Mrs. Hattie Kozlowski, Cobley Road, Corfie, NY WILLIAMS, George Findlay, 201-69-16, EM1c, USN Wife: Margaret K Williams, Nurses Home, Wentworth Hosp. Dover, NH YEAGER, Robert Lee, 614-74-93, MoMM2c, USNR Mother: Mrs. W. L. Yeager, South School Street, Orwell, OH YOCUM. Edward Cope, 650-17-87, EM2c, USNR Mother: Mary Yocum, 306 West King Street Shippensburg, PA... More
Memories 4 Apr 1944 USS Crevalle (Lt. Cdr. F.D. Walker) departs Fremantle for her 3rd war patrol. Once again 4 Apr 1944 USS Crevalle (Lt. Cdr. F.D. Walker) departs Fremantle for her 3rd war patrol. Once again she is ordered to patrol in the South China Sea. 25 Apr 1944 Crevalle torpedoes and sinks the Japanese army cargo ship Kashiwa Maru (976 GRT) north of Borneo near the Balabac Strait in position 07�11'N, 116�46'E. 6 May 1944 Crevalle torpedoes and sinks the Japanese fleet tanker Nisshin Maru (16801 GRT) about 40 nautical miles west of Kalutan Island in position 07�19'N, 116�52'E. 11 May 1944 Crevalle evacuates 28 women and children from Negros Island, Philippines. 14 May 1944 Crevalle, while en route to Fremantle, is damaged by depth charges off northern Celebes in position 00�57'N, 125�51'E. 19 May 1944 Crevalle disembarks her passengers at Darwin, Australia. She also underwent some repairs. 28 May 1944 Crevalle ends her 3rd war patrol at Fremantle.... More
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
