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Ehramjian, Aram (Bob) USS Wasatch (AGC 9)
Chief Warrant Officer, CT Div.
Served aboard the Wasatch AGC-9 from its commissioning day May 20, 1944 in Norfolk until it arrived back in San Diego on Nov 29, 1945.
Criteria The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in... The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China between July 7, 1937, and September 7, 1939; or who Served ashore in China or were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of operations in China between September 2, 1945 and April 1, 1957. Military services performed in the Asiatic-Pacific area between September 2, 1945 and March 2, 1946 could be credited for eligibility for the China Service Medal unless the individual was eligible for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal based on service performed prior to September 2, 1945. MoreHide
Description Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). 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 Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). 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 Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). 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 Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). MoreHide
Criteria The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department on 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the ... The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department on 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the Second World War to recognize those who had performed occupation service in either Germany, Italy, Austria, or Japan. MoreHide
Criteria The Philippine Defense Medal was awarded for service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1942, under either of the following conditions: Participation in any engagement... The Philippine Defense Medal was awarded for service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1942, under either of the following conditions: Participation in any engagement against the enemy in Philippine territory, waters, or in the air over the Philippines or Philippine waters; or, Assigned or stationed in Philippine territory or waters for not less than thirty days during the authorizing period. MoreHide
Comments Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). MoreHide
Criteria The Philippine Liberation Medal was awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944, to September 2, 1945. In order to qualify, one of the following provisions must be m... The Philippine Liberation Medal was awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944, to September 2, 1945. In order to qualify, one of the following provisions must be met: Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from October 7-20, 1944; or, Participation in any engagement against the enemy during the Philippine Liberation Campaign; or, Service in the Philippine Islands or in ships in Philippine wates for not less than 30 days during the period of October 17, 1944 to September 2, 1945. MoreHide
Description Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). MoreHide
Criteria The Philippine Presidential Unit Citation is a unit decoration of the Republic of the Philippines. It has been awarded to certain units of the United States military for actions both during and subseq... The Philippine Presidential Unit Citation is a unit decoration of the Republic of the Philippines. It has been awarded to certain units of the United States military for actions both during and subsequent to the Second World War. MoreHide
Description Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). MoreHide
Description The campaign for Mindanao posed the greatest challenge for the liberating American forces, primarily for three reasons: the island's inhospitable geography; the extended Japanese defenses; and the strThe campaign for Mindanao posed the greatest challenge for the liberating American forces, primarily for three reasons: the island's inhospitable geography; the extended Japanese defenses; and the strength and condition of the Japanese forces, which contained the significantly remaining concentration of combat troops in the Philippines.
Like most of the Philippine Islands and other similar places the U.S. Army operated elsewhere in the Pacific, the geographical conditions of Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, offered very little inspiration for soldiers who would have to fight there. It boasted a long and irregular coastline, the inland topography generally characterized as rugged and mountainous. Rain forests and numerous crocodile-infested rivers covered the terrain, the rest by either lake, swamp or grassland. These grassland regions—along with dense groves of abacá trees, source of hemp fiber—offer the worst obstacles which limit vision and sapping the strength of soldiers who would have to force their way through.
The few roads in Mindanao further complicated the problem of movement. Two of these, was the generously named Highway 1, which cuts across the southern portion of the island, from just south of Parang on Illana Bay in the west to Digos on the Davao Gulf in the east and then north to Davao. The other, Sayre Highway the main north-south road, starts at Kabacan, midway between Illana Bay and Davao Gulf, then runs north through the mountains of Bukidnon and Macajalar Bay (off Misamis Oriental Province) on the northern coast.
The strongest of the Japanese defenses were concentrated around the Davao Gulf area, which was heavily mined to counter an amphibious landing, and in Davao City, the island's largest and most important city. Artillery and anti-aircraft batteries extensively ringed the coastal shoreline defenses. Believing that the Americans would ultimately attack from Davao Gulf and also anticipating that they would be eventually driven from the city, the Japanese also prepared defensive bunkers inland behind its perimeter where they could retire and regroup, with the intention of prolonging the campaign as much as possible.... More
Memories Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch).... 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 Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). 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 Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). 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 Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). MoreHide
Criteria The Philippine Defense Medal was awarded for service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1942, under either of the following conditions: Participation in any engagement... The Philippine Defense Medal was awarded for service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1942, under either of the following conditions: Participation in any engagement against the enemy in Philippine territory, waters, or in the air over the Philippines or Philippine waters; or, Assigned or stationed in Philippine territory or waters for not less than thirty days during the authorizing period. MoreHide
Comments Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). MoreHide
Criteria The Philippine Defense Medal was awarded for service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1942, under either of the following conditions: Participation in any engagement... The Philippine Defense Medal was awarded for service in the defense of the Philippines from December 8, 1941 to June 15, 1942, under either of the following conditions: Participation in any engagement against the enemy in Philippine territory, waters, or in the air over the Philippines or Philippine waters; or, Assigned or stationed in Philippine territory or waters for not less than thirty days during the authorizing period. MoreHide
Comments Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle... Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch). MoreHide
Description The Battle of the Philippine Sea (June 19–20, 1944) was a major naval battle of World War II that eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy's ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions. It took place The Battle of the Philippine Sea (June 19–20, 1944) was a major naval battle of World War II that eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy's ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions. It took place during the United States' amphibious invasion of the Mariana Islands during the Pacific War. The battle was the last of five major "carrier-versus-carrier" engagements between American and Japanese naval forces, and pitted elements of the United States Navy's Fifth Fleet against ships and aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Mobile Fleet and nearby island garrisons.
The aerial part of the battle was nicknamed the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot by American aviators for the severely disproportional loss ratio inflicted upon Japanese aircraft by American pilots and anti-aircraft gunners. During a debriefing after the first two air battles a pilot from USS Lexington remarked "Why, hell, it was just like an old-time turkey shoot down home!" The outcome is generally attributed to American improvements in pilot and crew training and tactics, technology (including the top-secret anti-aircraft proximity fuze), and ship and aircraft design. Although at the time the battle appeared to be a missed opportunity to destroy the Japanese fleet, the Imperial Japanese Navy had lost the bulk of its carrier air strength and would never recover. During the course of the battle, American submarines torpedoed and sank two of the largest Japanese fleet carriers taking part in the battle.
This was the largest carrier-to-carrier battle in history.... More
Memories Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch).... More
Description The Battle of Morotai, part of the Pacific War, began on 15 September 1944, and continued until the end of the war in August 1945. The fighting started when United States and Australian forces landed The Battle of Morotai, part of the Pacific War, began on 15 September 1944, and continued until the end of the war in August 1945. The fighting started when United States and Australian forces landed on the southwest corner of Morotai, a small island in the Netherlands East Indies (NEI), which the Allies needed as a base to support the liberation of the Philippines later that year. The invading forces greatly outnumbered the island's Japanese defenders and secured their objectives in two weeks. Japanese reinforcements landed on the island between September and November, but lacked the supplies needed to effectively attack the Allied defensive perimeter. Intermittent fighting continued until the end of the war, with the Japanese troops suffering heavy loss of life from disease and starvation.
Morotai's development into an Allied base began shortly after the landing, and two major airfields were ready for use in October. These and other base facilities played an important role in the liberation of the Philippines during 1944 and 1945. Torpedo boats and aircraft based at Morotai also harassed Japanese positions in the NEI. The island's base facilities were further expanded in 1945 to support the Australian-led Borneo Campaign, and Morotai remained an important logistical hub and command center until the Dutch reestablished their colonial rule in the NEI. ... More
Memories Battle of Morotai: September–October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944–45): October 194Battle of Morotai: September–October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944–45): October 1944 – September 1945 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October–December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13–16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January–August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao adn Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch).... More
Description The Battle of Leyte Gulf, also called the Battles for Leyte Gulf, and formerly known as the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea, is generally considered to be the largest naval battle of World War II The Battle of Leyte Gulf, also called the Battles for Leyte Gulf, and formerly known as the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea, is generally considered to be the largest naval battle of World War II and, by some criteria, possibly the largest naval battle in history.
It was fought in waters near the Philippine islands of Leyte, Samar and Luzon from 23–26 October 1944, between combined US and Australian forces and the Imperial Japanese Navy. On 20 October, United States troops invaded the island of Leyte as part of a strategy aimed at isolating Japan from the countries it had occupied in Southeast Asia, and in particular depriving its forces and industry of vital oil supplies. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) mobilized nearly all of its remaining major naval vessels in an attempt to defeat the Allied invasion, but was repulsed by the US Navy's 3rd and 7th Fleets. The IJN failed to achieve its objective, suffered very heavy losses, and never afterwards sailed to battle in comparable force. The majority of its surviving heavy ships, deprived of fuel, remained in their bases for the rest of the Pacific War.
The Battle of Leyte Gulf consisted of four separate engagements between the opposing forces: the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea, the Battle of Surigao Strait, the Battle of Cape Engaño and the Battle off Samar, as well as other actions.
It was the first battle in which Japanese aircraft carried out organized kamikaze attacks. By the time of the battle, Japan had fewer aircraft than the Allied forces had sea vessels, demonstrating the difference in power of the two sides at this point of the war. ... More
Memories Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch).... More
Description The Battle of Leyte in the Pacific campaign of World War II was the amphibious invasion of the Gulf of Leyte in the Philippines by American and Filipino guerrilla forces under the command of General DThe Battle of Leyte in the Pacific campaign of World War II was the amphibious invasion of the Gulf of Leyte in the Philippines by American and Filipino guerrilla forces under the command of General Douglas MacArthur, who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army in the Philippines led by General Tomoyuki Yamashita from 17 October 1944 - 1 July 1945. The operation code named King Two launched the Philippines campaign of 1944–45 for the recapture and liberation of the entire Philippine Archipelago and to end almost three years of Japanese occupation.... More
Memories Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch).... More
Description The Battle of Mindoro was a battle in World War II between forces of the United States and Japan, in Mindoro Island in the central Philippines, from 13–16 December 1944, during the Philippines campaigThe Battle of Mindoro was a battle in World War II between forces of the United States and Japan, in Mindoro Island in the central Philippines, from 13–16 December 1944, during the Philippines campaign.
Troops of the United States Army, supported by the United States Navy and U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF), made an amphibious landing on Mindoro and defeated Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) forces there. There was no significant opposition from the Imperial Japanese Navy, nor from the Japanese Army and Navy Air Forces, except for kamikaze (suicide) attacks on American ships.
The Japanese force in Mindoro was not large, and was eliminated in three days. The Army was assisted in the campaign by guerrillas from the local Filipino population.
The U.S. captured Mindoro to establish airfields there, which would be in fighter range of Lingayen Gulf in northern Luzon Island, where the next major amphibious invasion of the Philippines was planned. Ground-based fighter cover was necessary for this operation. Mindoro could also serve as the advanced base for U.S. troops going to fight in Luzon. ... More
Memories Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1Battle of Morotai: September - October 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Philippines Campaign (1944-45): October 1944 - September 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte: October - December 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Leyte Gulf: October 1944 1944 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Mindoro: 13-16 December 1944, during the Philippines Campaign (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Battle of Luzon: January - August 1945 / Lingayen Gulf (USS Wasatch)
Battle of Mindanao and Balikpapan (1945): July 1945 (USS Wasatch).
Occupation Forces, occupation of Japan. (USS Wasatch).... More
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
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North African radio stations in Algeria and Morocco.
Other Memories
USS Yorktown Nov 10, 1940 – Sept. 1941
Sent to Radar School.
Name: USS Yorktown (CV-5)
Namesake: The Battle of Yorktown
Ordered: 3 August 1933
Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.
Laid down: 21 May 1934
Launched: 4 April 1936
Sponsored by: Eleanor Roosevelt
Commissioned: 30 September 1937
In service: 1937
Out of service: 1942
Struck: 2 October 1942
Honors and awards: 3 battle stars: American Defense Service Medal ("A" device)/American Campaign Medal / Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (3 stars) / World War II Victory Medal
Fate: Sunk 7 June 1942 in the Battle of Midway, 141 men killed.
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
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For service on the USS Yorktown CV5, sunk June 1942: 3 battle stars: American Defense Service Medal ("A" device)/American Campaign Medal / Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (3 stars).
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
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For service on the USS Yorktown CV5, 1940/41.
Ehramjian, Aram (Bob) USS Wasatch (AGC 9)
Chief Warrant Officer, CT Div.
Served aboard the Wasatch AGC-9 from its commissioning day May 20, 1944 in Norfolk until it arrived back in San Diego on Nov 29, 1945.
Information from "US NAVY CREW LIST"