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"The carrier that fought the most through the entire war..."
Enterprise entered World War II on the morning of December 7, 1941, when her scout planes encountered the Japanese squadrons attacking Pearl Harbor. Not until May 14, 1945, when a Kamikaze attack off Kyushu, Japan, left a gaping hole in her flight deck, was she forced to leave the war.
Of the more than twenty major actions of the Pacific War, Enterprise engaged in all but two. Her planes and guns downed 911 enemy planes; her bombers sank 71 ships, and damaged or destroyed 192 more. Her presence inspired both pride and fear: pride in her still unmatched combat record, and fear in the knowledge that Enterprise and hard fighting were never far apart.
The most decorated ship of the Second World War, Enterprise changed the very course of a war she seemed to have been expressly created for.
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Flew: TBM-3D of VT(N)-90 from Enterprise CV-6
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1945 Chronology Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945
Criteria The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while partic... The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while participating in aerial flight, but not of a degree that would justify an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. MoreHide
Comments Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander.
The Executive Officer of VS-l0 (Scouting Squadron Ten), LT William I. Martin, was very interested in the development of aviation radar. Torpedo Ten received a replacement TBF with ASB-l radar and LT Martin requested the opportunity to develop its potential for sector-search operations. The Ship's Radar Officer, LT Henry Loomis, volunteered to assist Martin in this project, and by 1 December 1942 they had 15 hours of experimental radar flying time. They recognized its capability as well as its limitations, but this was the seed that started the development of night-carrier operations. Improvements in new types of aviation radar were soon forthcoming from the engineers at MIT and the electronic industry.
One of The earliest carrier-based electronic reconnaissance missions was flown 16 Feb 1945 by a TBM-3D of VT(N)-90 from Enterprise (CV-6). LCDR Charlie Henderson, pilot, with LCDR Henry Loomis and LTJG Ted Halbach operating specially-installed gear, reconnoitered Japanese radar characteristics and positions in support of the first carrier raids on Tokyo 16-17 Feb. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration). MoreHide
Comments One of The earliest carrier-based electronic reconnaissance missions was flown 16 Feb 1945 by a TBM-3D of VT(N)-90 from Enterprise (CV-6). LCDR Charlie Henderson, pilot, with LCDR Henry Loomis and LTJ... One of The earliest carrier-based electronic reconnaissance missions was flown 16 Feb 1945 by a TBM-3D of VT(N)-90 from Enterprise (CV-6). LCDR Charlie Henderson, pilot, with LCDR Henry Loomis and LTJG Ted Halbach operating specially-installed gear, reconnoitered Japanese radar characteristics and positions in support of the first carrier raids on Tokyo 16-17 Feb. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation). It may also be awarded to a unit that distinguishes itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of military operations), which renders that unit outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service. MoreHide
Description January 6 to 22, 1945, Philippines, China Sea, Formosa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
February 16 to March 19, 1945, Honshu, Bonins, Iwo Jima, Kyushu: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
April 7 to 13, 1945, Ryukyus, Okinawa: VF... January 6 to 22, 1945, Philippines, China Sea, Formosa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
February 16 to March 19, 1945, Honshu, Bonins, Iwo Jima, Kyushu: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
April 7 to 13, 1945, Ryukyus, Okinawa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
May 7 to 14, 1945, Ryukyus, Okinawa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
(Signed) James V. Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation). It may also be awarded to a unit that distinguishes itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of military operations), which renders that unit outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service. MoreHide
Description January 6 to 22, 1945, Philippines, China Sea, Formosa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
February 16 to March 19, 1945, Honshu, Bonins, Iwo Jima, Kyushu: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
April 7 to 13, 1945, Ryukyus, Okinawa: VF... January 6 to 22, 1945, Philippines, China Sea, Formosa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
February 16 to March 19, 1945, Honshu, Bonins, Iwo Jima, Kyushu: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
April 7 to 13, 1945, Ryukyus, Okinawa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
May 7 to 14, 1945, Ryukyus, Okinawa: VF(N)-90, VT(N)-90.
(Signed) James V. Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. MoreHide
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The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War.
Description Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. MoreHide
Description The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945), or Operation Detachment, was a major battle in which the United States Armed Forces fought for and captured the island of Iwo Jima from the JapaneThe Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945), or Operation Detachment, was a major battle in which the United States Armed Forces fought for and captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Empire. The American invasion had the goal of capturing the entire island, including its three airfields (including South Field and Central Field), to provide a staging area for attacks on the Japanese main islands. This five-week battle comprised some of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting of the War in the Pacific of World War II.
After the heavy losses incurred in the battle, the strategic value of the island became controversial. It was useless to the U.S. Army as a staging base and useless to the U.S. Navy as a fleet base. However, Navy SEABEES rebuilt the landing strips, which were used as emergency landing strips for USAAF B-29s.
The Imperial Japanese Army positions on the island were heavily fortified, with a dense network of bunkers, hidden artillery positions, and 18 km (11 mi) of underground tunnels. The Americans on the ground were supported by extensive naval artillery and complete air supremacy over Iwo Jima from the beginning of the battle by U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators.
Iwo Jima was the only battle by the U.S. Marine Corps in which the Japanese combat deaths were thrice those of the Americans throughout the battle. Of the 22,000 Japanese soldiers on Iwo Jima at the beginning of the battle, only 216 were taken prisoner, some of whom were captured because they had been knocked unconscious or otherwise disabled. The majority of the remainder were killed in action, although it has been estimated that as many as 3,000 continued to resist within the various cave systems for many days afterwards, eventually succumbing to their injuries or surrendering weeks later.
Despite the bloody fighting and severe casualties on both sides, the Japanese defeat was assured from the start. Overwhelming American superiority in arms and numbers as well as complete control of air power — coupled with the impossibility of Japanese retreat or reinforcement — permitted no plausible circumstance in which the Americans could have lost the battle.
The battle was immortalized by Joe Rosenthal's photograph of the raising of the U.S. flag on top of the 166 m (545 ft) Mount Suribachi by five U.S. Marines and one U.S. Navy battlefield Hospital Corpsman. The photograph records the second flag-raising on the mountain, both of which took place on the fifth day of the 35-day battle. Rosenthal's photograph promptly became an indelible icon — of that battle, of that war in the Pacific, and of the Marine Corps itself — and has been widely reproduced. ... More
Memories 1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 For1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945... More
Description The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lastedThe Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lasted from early April until mid-June 1945. After a long campaign of island hopping, the Allies were approaching Japan, and planned to use Okinawa, a large island only 340 mi (550 km) away from mainland Japan, as a base for air operations on the planned invasion of Japanese mainland (coded Operation Downfall). Four divisions of the U.S. 10th Army (the 7th, 27th, 77th, and 96th) and two Marine Divisions (the 1st and 6th) fought on the island. Their invasion was supported by naval, amphibious, and tactical air forces.
The battle has been referred to as the "typhoon of steel" in English, and tetsu no ame ("rain of steel") or ("violent wind of steel") in Japanese. The nicknames refer to the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and to the sheer numbers of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle resulted in the highest number of casualties in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Based on Okinawan government sources, mainland Japan lost 77,166 soldiers, who were either killed or committed suicide, and the Allies suffered 14,009 deaths (with an estimated total of more than 65,000 casualties of all kinds). Simultaneously, 42,000–150,000 local civilians were killed or committed suicide, a significant proportion of the local population. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki together with the Soviet invasion of Manchuria caused Japan to surrender less than two months after the end of the fighting on Okinawa.... More
Memories Radar Pickets: The Executive Officer of VS-l0 (Scouting Squadron Ten), LT William I. Martin, was veRadar Pickets: The Executive Officer of VS-l0 (Scouting Squadron Ten), LT William I. Martin, was very interested in the development of aviation radar. Torpedo Ten received a replacement TBF with ASB-l radar and LT Martin requested the opportunity to develop its potential for sector-search operations. The Ship's Radar Officer, LT Henry Loomis, volunteered to assist Martin in this project, and by 1 December 1942 they had 15 hours of experimental radar flying time. They recognized its capability as well as its limitations, but this was the seed that started the development of night-carrier operations. Improvements in new types of aviation radar were soon forthcoming from the engineers at MIT and the electronic industry.... More
Description The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lastedThe Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lasted from early April until mid-June 1945. After a long campaign of island hopping, the Allies were approaching Japan, and planned to use Okinawa, a large island only 340 mi (550 km) away from mainland Japan, as a base for air operations on the planned invasion of Japanese mainland (coded Operation Downfall). Four divisions of the U.S. 10th Army (the 7th, 27th, 77th, and 96th) and two Marine Divisions (the 1st and 6th) fought on the island. Their invasion was supported by naval, amphibious, and tactical air forces.
The battle has been referred to as the "typhoon of steel" in English, and tetsu no ame ("rain of steel") or ("violent wind of steel") in Japanese. The nicknames refer to the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and to the sheer numbers of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle resulted in the highest number of casualties in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Based on Okinawan government sources, mainland Japan lost 77,166 soldiers, who were either killed or committed suicide, and the Allies suffered 14,009 deaths (with an estimated total of more than 65,000 casualties of all kinds). Simultaneously, 42,000–150,000 local civilians were killed or committed suicide, a significant proportion of the local population. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki together with the Soviet invasion of Manchuria caused Japan to surrender less than two months after the end of the fighting on Okinawa.... More
Memories 1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 For1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945... More
Description The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lastedThe Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lasted from early April until mid-June 1945. After a long campaign of island hopping, the Allies were approaching Japan, and planned to use Okinawa, a large island only 340 mi (550 km) away from mainland Japan, as a base for air operations on the planned invasion of Japanese mainland (coded Operation Downfall). Four divisions of the U.S. 10th Army (the 7th, 27th, 77th, and 96th) and two Marine Divisions (the 1st and 6th) fought on the island. Their invasion was supported by naval, amphibious, and tactical air forces.
The battle has been referred to as the "typhoon of steel" in English, and tetsu no ame ("rain of steel") or ("violent wind of steel") in Japanese. The nicknames refer to the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and to the sheer numbers of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle resulted in the highest number of casualties in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Based on Okinawan government sources, mainland Japan lost 77,166 soldiers, who were either killed or committed suicide, and the Allies suffered 14,009 deaths (with an estimated total of more than 65,000 casualties of all kinds). Simultaneously, 42,000–150,000 local civilians were killed or committed suicide, a significant proportion of the local population. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki together with the Soviet invasion of Manchuria caused Japan to surrender less than two months after the end of the fighting on Okinawa.... More
Memories 1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 For1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945... More
Description The Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lastedThe Battle of Okinawa, codenamed Operation Iceberg. was fought on the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa and was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82-day-long battle lasted from early April until mid-June 1945. After a long campaign of island hopping, the Allies were approaching Japan, and planned to use Okinawa, a large island only 340 mi (550 km) away from mainland Japan, as a base for air operations on the planned invasion of Japanese mainland (coded Operation Downfall). Four divisions of the U.S. 10th Army (the 7th, 27th, 77th, and 96th) and two Marine Divisions (the 1st and 6th) fought on the island. Their invasion was supported by naval, amphibious, and tactical air forces.
The battle has been referred to as the "typhoon of steel" in English, and tetsu no ame ("rain of steel") or ("violent wind of steel") in Japanese. The nicknames refer to the ferocity of the fighting, the intensity of kamikaze attacks from the Japanese defenders, and to the sheer numbers of Allied ships and armored vehicles that assaulted the island. The battle resulted in the highest number of casualties in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Based on Okinawan government sources, mainland Japan lost 77,166 soldiers, who were either killed or committed suicide, and the Allies suffered 14,009 deaths (with an estimated total of more than 65,000 casualties of all kinds). Simultaneously, 42,000–150,000 local civilians were killed or committed suicide, a significant proportion of the local population. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki together with the Soviet invasion of Manchuria caused Japan to surrender less than two months after the end of the fighting on Okinawa.... More
Memories 1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 For1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945... More
Description The surrender of the Empire of Japan was announced by Imperial Japan on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close. By the end of July 1945The surrender of the Empire of Japan was announced by Imperial Japan on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close. By the end of July 1945, the Imperial Japanese Navy was incapable of conducting major operations and an Allied invasion of Japan was imminent. Together with the United Kingdom and China, the United States called for the unconditional surrender of the Japanese armed forces in the Potsdam Declaration on July 26, 1945—the alternative being "prompt and utter destruction". While publicly stating their intent to fight on to the bitter end, Japan's leaders (the Supreme Council for the Direction of the War, also known as the "Big Six") were privately making entreaties to the still-neutral Soviet Union to mediate peace on terms more favorable to the Japanese. Meanwhile, the Soviets were preparing to attack Japanese forces in Manchuria and Korea (in addition to southern Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands) in fulfillment of promises they had secretly made to the United States and the United Kingdom at the Tehran and Yalta Conferences.
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Memories 1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 For1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945... More
Description The surrender of the Empire of Japan was announced by Imperial Japan on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close. By the end of July 1945The surrender of the Empire of Japan was announced by Imperial Japan on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close. By the end of July 1945, the Imperial Japanese Navy was incapable of conducting major operations and an Allied invasion of Japan was imminent. Together with the United Kingdom and China, the United States called for the unconditional surrender of the Japanese armed forces in the Potsdam Declaration on July 26, 1945—the alternative being "prompt and utter destruction". While publicly stating their intent to fight on to the bitter end, Japan's leaders (the Supreme Council for the Direction of the War, also known as the "Big Six") were privately making entreaties to the still-neutral Soviet Union to mediate peace on terms more favorable to the Japanese. Meanwhile, the Soviets were preparing to attack Japanese forces in Manchuria and Korea (in addition to southern Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands) in fulfillment of promises they had secretly made to the United States and the United Kingdom at the Tehran and Yalta Conferences.
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Memories 1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 For1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945... More
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CINCPAC Fleet Headquarters, also known as Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet Headquarters. he was on the staff of the Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet Headquarters in Pearl Harbor. Loomis was responsible for the creation of training materials for radar, and worked with pilots and officers on ships to help overcome their wariness of the technology and develop their skills in its use. Loomis was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and left the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Description On December 15, 1944, landings against minimal resistance were made on the southern beaches of the island of Mindoro, a key location in the planned Lingayen Gulf operations, in support of major landinOn December 15, 1944, landings against minimal resistance were made on the southern beaches of the island of Mindoro, a key location in the planned Lingayen Gulf operations, in support of major landings scheduled on Luzon. On January 9, 1945, on the south shore of Lingayen Gulf on the western coast of Luzon, General Krueger's Sixth Army landed his first units. Almost 175,000 men followed across the twenty-mile (32 km) beachhead within a few days. With heavy air support, Army units pushed inland, taking Clark Field, 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Manila, in the last week of January.
Two more major landings followed, one to cut off the Bataan Peninsula, and another, that included a parachute drop, south of Manila. Pincers closed on the city and, on February 3, 1945, elements of the U.S. 1st Cavalry Division pushed into the northern outskirts of Manila and the 8th Cavalry Regiment (organized as infantry) passed through the northern suburbs and into the city itself.
As the advance on Manila continued from the north and the south, the Bataan Peninsula was rapidly secured. On February 16, paratroopers and amphibious units simultaneously assaulted the islet of Corregidor. It was necessary to take this stronghold because troops there can block the entrance of Manila Bay. The Americans needed to establish a major harbor base at Manila Bay to support the expected invasion of Japan, planned to begin on November 1, 1945. Resistance on Corregidor ended on February 27, and then all resistance by the Japanese Empire ceased on August 15, 1945, obviating the need for an invasion of the Japanese Home Islands.
Despite initial optimism, fighting in Manila was harsh. It took until March 3 to clear the city of all Japanese troops, and the Japanese Marines, who fought on stubbornly and refused to either surrender or to evacuate as the Japanese Army had done. Fort Drum, a fortified island in Manila Bay near Corregidor, held out until 13 April, when a team of Army troops went ashore and pumped 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the fort, then set off incendiary charges. No Japanese soldiers in Fort Drum survived the blast and fire.
In all, ten U.S. divisions and five independent regiments battled on Luzon, making it the largest American campaign of the Pacific war, involving more troops than the United States had used in North Africa, Italy, or southern France.... More
Memories 1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 For1945 Chronology USS Enterprise CV-6
Luzon Invasion Jan 6-7, 1945 Hong Kong and Canton Jan 12-16, 1945 Formosa Jan 20-22, 1945 Tokyo Raids Feb 16-17, 1945 Iwo Jima Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku Mar 18-21, 1945 Okinawa Landings Apr 7-12, 1945 Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto May 6-11, 1945 Kyushu and Shikoku May 11-16, 1945 Puget Sound Naval Yard June 7 - Sep 13, 1945 Japanese Surrender Aug 14, 1945 Navy Day Celebration Oct 27, 1945... More
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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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
Comments Bronze Star for meritorious achievement.
Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assign... Bronze Star for meritorious achievement.
Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. MoreHide
Criteria The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while partic... The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while participating in aerial flight, but not of a degree that would justify an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. MoreHide
Comments Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander.
The Executive Officer of VS-l0 (Scouting Squadron Ten), LT William I. Martin, was very interested in the development of aviation radar. Torpedo Ten received a replacement TBF with ASB-l radar and LT Martin requested the opportunity to develop its potential for sector-search operations. The Ship's Radar Officer, LT Henry Loomis, volunteered to assist Martin in this project, and by 1 December 1942 they had 15 hours of experimental radar flying time. They recognized its capability as well as its limitations, but this was the seed that started the development of night-carrier operations. Improvements in new types of aviation radar were soon forthcoming from the engineers at MIT and the electronic industry.
One of The earliest carrier-based electronic reconnaissance missions was flown 16 Feb 1945 by a TBM-3D of VT(N)-90 from Enterprise (CV-6). LCDR Charlie Henderson, pilot, with LCDR Henry Loomis and LTJG Ted Halbach operating specially-installed gear, reconnoitered Japanese radar characteristics and positions in support of the first carrier raids on Tokyo 16-17 Feb. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. MoreHide
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Loomis, stationed in Hawaii on-board the USS Pennsylvania, was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, he became an instructor at the Navy's Oahu radar training school, teaching senior officers how to use an air-to-surface-vessel radar system that had been developed at his father's laboratory.
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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. 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 Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. MoreHide
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At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Henry Loomis was stationed in Hawaii on the Pennsylvania which was in dry dock.
Among the first radar systems to be put into service was an RCA production model of an air-to-surface-vessel radar that was salvaged from the wreckage of the USS California in Perl Harbor and was quickly set up at the Oahu radar training school where Henry served as an instructor.
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
Description Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief ... Mr. Loomis left Harvard in 1940 in his senior year to join the Navy. He graduated first in his naval training class and, because of his background, was assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. He established and ran the RADAR maintenance school, the RADAR operations school and was senior instructor in the RADAR tactical school for senior officers. At the same time, he served as RADAR officer with carriers, air squadrons and battleships. By war's end, he had been awarded a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the Pacific Ribbon with 13 battle stars. Mr. Loomis left the Navy in 1946 as a lieutenant commander. MoreHide
Description The attack on Pearl Harbor, also known as the Battle of Pearl Harbor, the Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters, and Operation Z during planning, was a surpriThe attack on Pearl Harbor, also known as the Battle of Pearl Harbor, the Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters, and Operation Z during planning, was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory, on the morning of December 7, 1941. The attack led to the United States' entry into World War II.
Japan intended the attack as a preventive action to keep the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with military actions the Empire of Japan planned in Southeast Asia against overseas territories of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States. Over the next seven hours there were coordinated Japanese attacks on the U.S.-held Philippines, Guam and Wake Island and on the British Empire in Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
The attack commenced at 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian Time. The base was attacked by 353 Imperial Japanese fighter planes, bombers, and torpedo planes in two waves, launched from six aircraft carriers. All eight U.S. Navy battleships were damaged, with four sunk. All but Arizona were later raised, and six were returned to service and went on to fight in the war. The Japanese also sank or damaged three cruisers, three destroyers, an anti-aircraft training ship, and one minelayer. 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed; 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 others were wounded. Important base installations such as the power station, shipyard, maintenance, and fuel and torpedo storage facilities, as well as the submarine piers and headquarters building (also home of the intelligence section) were not attacked. Japanese losses were light: 29 aircraft and five midget submarines lost, and 64 servicemen killed. One Japanese sailor, Kazuo Sakamaki, was captured.
The attack came as a profound shock to the American people and led directly to the American entry into World War II in both the Pacific and European theaters. The following day, December 8, the United States declared war on Japan. Domestic support for non-interventionism, which had been fading since the Fall of France in 1940,[19] disappeared. Clandestine support of the United Kingdom (e.g., the Neutrality Patrol) was replaced by active alliance. Subsequent operations by the U.S. prompted Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy to declare war on the U.S. on December 11, which was reciprocated by the U.S. the same day.
From the 1950s, several writers alleged that parties high in the U.S. and British governments knew of the attack in advance and may have let it happen (or even encouraged it) with the aim of bringing the U.S. into war. However, this advance-knowledge conspiracy theory is rejected by mainstream historians.
There were numerous historical precedents for unannounced military action by Japan. However, the lack of any formal warning, particularly while negotiations were still apparently ongoing, led President Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy". Because the attack happened without a declaration of war and without explicit warning, the attack on Pearl Harbor was judged by the Tokyo Trials to be a war crime.... More
Memories At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Henry Loomis was stationed in Hawaii on the Pennsylvania At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Henry Loomis was stationed in Hawaii on the Pennsylvania which was in dry dock.
Among the first radar systems to be put into service was an RCA production model of an air-to-surface-vessel radar that was salvaged from the wreckage of the USS California in Perl Harbor and was quickly set up at the Oahu radar training school where Henry served as an instructor.... More
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In 1940, realizing that World War II was imminent, Henry Loomis dropped out of Harvard University during his senior year and enlisted in the Navy. (Harvard awarded him his undergraduate degree in physics in 1946, giving him credit for his Navy radar teaching.)
After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, he became an instructor at the Navy's Oahu radar training school, teaching senior officers how to use an air-to-surface-vessel radar system that had been developed at his father's laboratory.
Criteria The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine ... The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine Corps members were eligible based on any length of service. MoreHide
Description At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Henry Loomis was stationed in Hawaii on the Pennsylvania which was in dry dock.
Among the first radar systems to be put into service was an RCA production mod... At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Henry Loomis was stationed in Hawaii on the Pennsylvania which was in dry dock.
Among the first radar systems to be put into service was an RCA production model of an air-to-surface-vessel radar that was salvaged from the wreckage of the USS California in Perl Harbor and was quickly set up at the Oahu radar training school where Henry served as an instructor. MoreHide
"The carrier that fought the most through the entire war..."
Enterprise entered World War II on the morning of December 7, 1941, when her scout planes encountered the Japanese squadrons attacking Pearl Harbor. Not until May 14, 1945, when a Kamikaze attack off Kyushu, Japan, left a gaping hole in her flight deck, was she forced to leave the war.
Of the more than twenty major actions of the Pacific War, Enterprise engaged in all but two. Her planes and guns downed 911 enemy planes; her bombers sank 71 ships, and damaged or destroyed 192 more. Her presence inspired both pride and fear: pride in her still unmatched combat record, and fear in the knowledge that Enterprise and hard fighting were never far apart.
The most decorated ship of the Second World War, Enterprise changed the very course of a war she seemed to have been expressly created for.
Flew: TBM-3D of VT(N)-90 from Enterprise CV-6
1945 Chronology
Luzon Invasion
Jan 6-7, 1945
Hong Kong and Canton
Jan 12-16, 1945
Formosa
Jan 20-22, 1945
Tokyo Raids
Feb 16-17, 1945
Iwo Jima
Feb 19 - Mar 12, 1945
Kyushu and Shikoku
Mar 18-21, 1945
Okinawa Landings
Apr 7-12, 1945
Anami Gunto and Daito Gunto
May 6-11, 1945
Kyushu and Shikoku
May 11-16, 1945
Puget Sound Naval Yard
June 7 - Sep 13, 1945
Japanese Surrender
Aug 14, 1945
Navy Day Celebration
Oct 27, 1945