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On a patrol mission in June over the south Atlantic, Arthur's aircraft failed to return. A telegram was sent to his family stating the aircraft with a crew of 5 failed to return to its base and is long overdo, and was presumed lost. The telegram further informed the family that all efforts are being carried out to locate the men and the ship and search the islands near its path. However no radio messages were received, nor was any trace of the aircraft or crew found. Lieutenant Arthur Anderson Steinmetz was Killed In Action on June 21, 1943. A memorial service was held at his base on June 27, 1943.
Criteria The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, kill... The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism. MoreHide
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Posthumously awarded by order of President Roosevelt.
Criteria The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, ... The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty status for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the European-African-Middle Eastern 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 On a patrol mission in June over the south Atlantic, Arthur's aircraft failed to return. A telegram was sent to his family stating the aircraft with a crew of 5 failed to return to its base and is l... On a patrol mission in June over the south Atlantic, Arthur's aircraft failed to return. A telegram was sent to his family stating the aircraft with a crew of 5 failed to return to its base and is long overdo, and was presumed lost. The telegram further informed the family that all efforts are being carried out to locate the men and the ship and search the islands near its path.
However no radio messages were received, nor was any trace of the aircraft or crew found. Lieutenant Arthur Anderson Steinmetz was Killed In Action on June 21, 1943.
A memorial service was held at his base on June 27, 1943. MoreHide
Description The European-Mediterranean-Middle East Theater was a major theater of operations during the Second World War (between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946). The vast size of Europe, Mediterranean and MThe European-Mediterranean-Middle East Theater was a major theater of operations during the Second World War (between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946). The vast size of Europe, Mediterranean and Middle East theatre saw interconnected naval, land, and air campaigns fought for control of the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The fighting in this theatre lasted from 10 June 1940, when Italy entered the war on the side of Germany, until 2 May 1945 when all Axis forces in Italy surrendered. However, fighting would continue in Greece – where British troops had been dispatched to aid the Greek government – during the early stages of the Greek Civil War.
The British referred to this theatre as the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre (so called due to the location of the fighting and the name of the headquarters that controlled the initial fighting: Middle East Command) while the Americans called the theatre of operations the Mediterranean Theatre of War. The German official history of the fighting is dubbed 'The Mediterranean, South-East Europe, and North Africa 1939–1942'. Regardless of the size of the theatre, the various campaigns were not seen as neatly separated areas of operations but part of one vast theatre of war.
Fascist Italy aimed to carve out a new Roman Empire, while British forces aimed initially to retain the status quo. Italy launched various attacks around the Mediterranean, which were largely unsuccessful. With the introduction of German forces, Yugoslavia and Greece were overrun. Allied and Axis forces engaged in back and forth fighting across North Africa, with Axis interference in the Middle East causing fighting to spread there. With confidence high from early gains, German forces planned elaborate attacks to be launched to capture the Middle East and then to possibly attack the southern border of the Soviet Union. However, following three years of fighting, Axis forces were defeated in North Africa and their interference in the Middle East was halted. Allied forces then commenced an invasion of Southern Europe, resulting in the Italians switching sides and deposing Mussolini. A prolonged battle for Italy took place, and as the strategic situation changed in southeast Europe, British troops returned to Greece.
The theatre of war, the longest during the Second World War, resulted in the destruction of the Italian Empire and altered the strategic position of Germany resulting in numerous German divisions being deployed to Africa and Italy and total losses (including those captured upon final surrender) being over half a million. Italian losses, in the theatre, amount to around to 177,000 men with a further several hundred thousand captured during the process of the various campaigns. British losses amount to over 300,000 men killed, wounded, or captured, and total American losses in the region amounted to 130,000.... More
Memories On a patrol mission in June over the south Atlantic, Arthur's aircraft failed to return. A telegramOn a patrol mission in June over the south Atlantic, Arthur's aircraft failed to return. A telegram was sent to his family stating the aircraft with a crew of 5 failed to return to its base and is long overdo, and was presumed lost. The telegram further informed the family that all efforts are being carried out to locate the men and the ship and search the islands near its path.
However no radio messages were received, nor was any trace of the aircraft or crew found. Lieutenant Arthur Anderson Steinmetz was Killed In Action on June 21, 1943.
A memorial service was held at his base on June 27, 1943.... More
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In January 1942, Arthur was sent to New England where he flew patrol missions over the Atlantic. He was promoted to Lieutenant (J. G. - Junior Grade). The Navy accepted a new type of Patrol Bomber, and Arthur was sent to Burlington, Vermont to study and train on the aircraft. After completion, he was sent back to Florida.
Criteria The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, ... The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty status for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the European-African-Middle Eastern 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 In January 1942, Arthur was sent to New England where he flew patrol missions over the Atlantic. He was promoted to Lieutenant (J. G. - Junior Grade). The Navy accepted a new type of Patrol Bomber, ... In January 1942, Arthur was sent to New England where he flew patrol missions over the Atlantic. He was promoted to Lieutenant (J. G. - Junior Grade). The Navy accepted a new type of Patrol Bomber, and Arthur was sent to Burlington, Vermont to study and train on the aircraft. After completion, he was sent back to Florida. MoreHide
Description The European-Mediterranean-Middle East Theater was a major theater of operations during the Second World War (between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946). The vast size of Europe, Mediterranean and MThe European-Mediterranean-Middle East Theater was a major theater of operations during the Second World War (between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946). The vast size of Europe, Mediterranean and Middle East theatre saw interconnected naval, land, and air campaigns fought for control of the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The fighting in this theatre lasted from 10 June 1940, when Italy entered the war on the side of Germany, until 2 May 1945 when all Axis forces in Italy surrendered. However, fighting would continue in Greece – where British troops had been dispatched to aid the Greek government – during the early stages of the Greek Civil War.
The British referred to this theatre as the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre (so called due to the location of the fighting and the name of the headquarters that controlled the initial fighting: Middle East Command) while the Americans called the theatre of operations the Mediterranean Theatre of War. The German official history of the fighting is dubbed 'The Mediterranean, South-East Europe, and North Africa 1939–1942'. Regardless of the size of the theatre, the various campaigns were not seen as neatly separated areas of operations but part of one vast theatre of war.
Fascist Italy aimed to carve out a new Roman Empire, while British forces aimed initially to retain the status quo. Italy launched various attacks around the Mediterranean, which were largely unsuccessful. With the introduction of German forces, Yugoslavia and Greece were overrun. Allied and Axis forces engaged in back and forth fighting across North Africa, with Axis interference in the Middle East causing fighting to spread there. With confidence high from early gains, German forces planned elaborate attacks to be launched to capture the Middle East and then to possibly attack the southern border of the Soviet Union. However, following three years of fighting, Axis forces were defeated in North Africa and their interference in the Middle East was halted. Allied forces then commenced an invasion of Southern Europe, resulting in the Italians switching sides and deposing Mussolini. A prolonged battle for Italy took place, and as the strategic situation changed in southeast Europe, British troops returned to Greece.
The theatre of war, the longest during the Second World War, resulted in the destruction of the Italian Empire and altered the strategic position of Germany resulting in numerous German divisions being deployed to Africa and Italy and total losses (including those captured upon final surrender) being over half a million. Italian losses, in the theatre, amount to around to 177,000 men with a further several hundred thousand captured during the process of the various campaigns. British losses amount to over 300,000 men killed, wounded, or captured, and total American losses in the region amounted to 130,000.... More
Memories In January 1942, Arthur was sent to New England where he flew patrol missions over the Atlantic. HeIn January 1942, Arthur was sent to New England where he flew patrol missions over the Atlantic. He was promoted to Lieutenant (J. G. - Junior Grade). The Navy accepted a new type of Patrol Bomber, and Arthur was sent to Burlington, Vermont to study and train on the aircraft. After completion, he was sent back to Florida.... More
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In February he enlisted in the Navy at Sandpoint, Washington, one of the larger Naval Stations on the West Coast, and then was sent to Pensacola, Florida for Naval Aviation training, received his wings and a commission as Ensign.
He was sent to Squantum Naval Air station, outside of Boston where he was trained as an instructor. He was sent back to Florida to train new pilots.
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He was sent to Squantum Naval Air station, outside of Boston where he was trained as an instructor. He was sent back to Florida to train new pilots.
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In February he enlisted in the Navy at Sandpoint, Washington, one of the larger Naval Stations on the West Coast, and then was sent to Pensacola, Florida for Naval Aviation training, received his wings and a commission as Ensign.
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
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
On a patrol mission in June over the south Atlantic, Arthur's aircraft failed to return. A telegram was sent to his family stating the aircraft with a crew of 5 failed to return to its base and is long overdo, and was presumed lost. The telegram further informed the family that all efforts are being carried out to locate the men and the ship and search the islands near its path. However no radio messages were received, nor was any trace of the aircraft or crew found. Lieutenant Arthur Anderson Steinmetz was Killed In Action on June 21, 1943. A memorial service was held at his base on June 27, 1943.