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Billadeau, George R. Formally of Brockton, MA, passed away August 19, 2012 at Boca Raton Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 24, 1926 in Staughton, MA to the late Thomas and Anne Brennan Billadeau. A veteran of WWII he served as Torpedomans Mate 3rd Class aboard the submarine, USS Springer (SS 414) in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the USN. He was a member of USSVI, Holland Club South Florida Base. Following an honorable discharge from the Navy, George returned to Brockton, MA. With his brother, Thomas(Bud), he was co-owner of Budges Seafood and later owner of Sparks Express Trucking Company and Brockton Freezer Warehouse. During one of his golfing trips to Florida with his Brockton buddies he decided to move south. George loved hitting that little white ball, always playing with a fierce competitive spirit. In Brockton he was a long time member of Thorney Lea CC and DW Field, winning club championships at both courses. Locally he held membership at Boca Golf & Tennis, Hunters Run, Deer Creek CC and won the PBC Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship in 1995. George is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 30 years, Barbara Billadeau, her son Michael Rogers(Carol) of Texas, his sons Paul(Aleta) of New Hampshire, and George(Lesley) of Massachusetts, his daughters Eileen Brown of Oregon and Michelle Billadeau of Massachusetts, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation, followed by a memorial service will be held Friday, August 24, 2012 beginning at 11:30 am at Babione Funeral Home 1100 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432 (561) 395-8787. Private burial will be in Maine. For those who wish, donations may be made in Georges memory to: Kaps 4 Kids @ subvetsgroton.org or to The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 333 1/2 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148 www.nchv.org.
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Asiatic/Pacific Campaign Medal - 1945
Name of Award Asiatic/Pacific Campaign Medal
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Year Awarded 1945
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2012
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Details Behind Award
USS Springer (SS-414) Springer sailed to Saipan on 16 June and began her third war patrol the next day. This was a combination offensive and life guard patrol in the Tokyo Bay area. On 26 June, she rescued eight men from a downed B-29 and transferred them to Tigrone (SS-419). Springer and Trepang were notified that there was another crew down about 50 miles (80 km) distant. They raced to the scene and Springer rescued one airman while Trepang picked up seven. The airman was transferred to Devilfish (SS-292) several days later. After an uneventful patrol in Kii Suido from 17 July to 23 July, the submarine sailed for Guam.
Springer was at Guam when hostilities with Japan ceased. She departed there on 17 August and headed for the west coast of the United States. She arrived at Mare Island on 5 September 1945 and shortly thereafter was attached to Mare Island Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet. In January 1947, her status was changed to in reserve, out of commission.
