# Bataan Project 4

> We Remember


## Posts

- [Young, Sgt. Robert L.](https://bataanproject.com/young-cpl-robert-l/): Sgt. Robert Lewis Young was born on June 18, 1917, to Lewis Young and Beulah Dean-Young and was the couple’s third child. His father died in 1920 and his mother married Charles Branscombe in 1923, and the family moved to Spokane, Washington. He graduated from high school and attended college for at least one year possibly two years. After leaving college, he worked at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. When the Selective Service Act became law, he registered on January 6, 1941, and named his mother as his contact person. He was drafted into the US Army on March 26, […]
- [Gugula, Pvt. Nicholas](https://bataanproject.com/gugula-pvt-nicholas/): Pvt. Nicholas Gugula was born on May 28, 1917, in Pennsylvania, to John and Julia Gugula and had two sisters and a brother. He completed grade school and attended high school for one year before leaving school and going to work. When the Selective Service Act became law on October 16, 1940, he registered for the draft and named his mother as his contact person. On April 21, 1941, he was inducted into the US Army in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, and given the serial number 33 024 134. He did his basic training at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Maryland […]
- [Beard, PFC Lawrence R.](https://bataanproject.com/beard-pfc-lawrence-r/): PFC Lawrence R. Beard was born on October 4, 1915, to Harvey T. Beard and Elvie B. Snyder-Beard in Westminster, Maryland, and he had two brothers and a sister. His family resided at RFD #4, Westminster, Maryland. It is not known when and if he attended school or what grades he completed. He also married, Helen L. McGee in March 1938. It is known he registered with Selective Service when the draft act became law on October 16, 1940, and named his father as his contact person. He was drafted into US Army on February 18, 1941, it is not […]
- [HQ Co., 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/hq-co-192nd-tank-battalion-2/): To Provisional Tank Group Capt. Havelock Nelson*★ Cpl. Elmer J. Bensing Jr. Pvt. James C. Henson Jr.★ M/Sgt. George Prueher*★ Cpl. William E. Burns Jr.*★ PFC Donald E. Knipshield*★ Cpl. Edward P. Serpell M/Sgt. Robert G. Havens*★ Pvt. Daniel H. Nugent Sgt. Norman F. Spencer*★ PFC Vernon M. Pendley Commanding Officer, 192nd Tank Battalion Lt. Col. Theodore F. Wickord* Staff Officers Maj. Maynard R. Snell★ Capt. Joseph A. Revak Capt. Russell C. Thorman *★  Capt. Arthur V. Burholt*★   Capt. Ruben H. Schwass *★ Liaison Officer 2nd Lt. John F. Hay★ Unattached 1st. Lt. George A. Van Arsdall*★ HQ Co. Commanding Officer […]
- [De Groot, Tec 5 Edward L.](https://bataanproject.com/de-groot-tec-5-edward-l/): T/5 Edward Louis DeGroot was born on January 10, 1919, in Franksville, Wisconsin, to Peter and Mary Barth-DeGroot. He was the third oldest of the couple’s seven children. In 1940, his family was living on County Line Road in Racine County, and he was working as a clerk at the Edward Zlevor Grocery Store when the Selective Service Act took effect. He registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, and named his father his contact. On January 29, 1941, Ed joined the United States Army to fulfill his military obligation. He enlisted with his brother and three friends because […]
- [Courtney, PFC Dannie J.](https://bataanproject.com/courtney/): PFC Dannie Joseph Courtney was born in Janesville, Wisconsin to the son of Donald Edward Courtney and Eva Butler-Courtney on October 23, 1917. As a child, with his three brothers and three sisters, he grew up at 518 South Pearl Street. He was known as “Danie” to his family and friends. One of his sisters was married to 1st Lt. John F. A. Bushaw. It is known that he was enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guards tank company sometime in 1936 but he was not listed on a roster from September 2, 1937, so he may have been discharged. It […]
- [Thompson, Sgt. Kenneth E.](https://bataanproject.com/thompson-sgt-kenneth-e-2/): Sgt. Kenneth Eugene Thompson was born on September 24, 1915, to Lloyd and Anna Thompson in Plymouth, Ohio. He grew up in Graytown, Ohio, and resided in Oak Harbor, Ohio. He was the brother of Gertrude Collins the wife of Capt. Harold Collins of C Company. It is known that in 1935 he was a member of the Ohio National Guard’s tank company in Port Clinton, Ohio but he left when his enlistment ended possibly because he moved to Columbus, Ohio.  While living with his aunt at 441 East Norwich Avenue in Columbus, he registered for the draft on October […]
- [LeGrow, PFC Silas B.](https://bataanproject.com/legrow-pfc-silas-b-2/): PFC Silas Benjamin LeGrow was born on August 12, 1918, in Bauline, Newfoundland, Canada, to Benjamin LeGrow and Mary Whalen-LeGrow. He was orphaned and raised by his aunt and uncle, with his brother, at 3512 Tacon Street in Tempa, Florida, where he attended school. He later moved to Toledo, Ohio, where he lived with a cousin at 1116 Starr Avenue. He would later work on a farm as a hired hand in Portage Township, Wood County, Ohio. While a resident of Toledo, Silas attempted to join a local Ohio National Guard Unit, but since there were no openings, he could […]
- [Corr, Tec 5 Charles L. Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/corr-tec-5-charles-l-jr/): T/5 Charles Leo Corr Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 28, 1916, to Charles L. Corr Sr. and Mabel Snow-Corr. With his brother, Robert, he lived at 6705 North Loleta Avenue in Chicago. While he was a high school student, Charles became interested in radio equipment. He was a ham radio operator and was licensed on July 28, 1933. His call letters were W90Lt. He joined a radio program with the Illinois National Guard and when he joined it, he agreed to be assigned to an Illinois National Guard unit if he was in the Army. After high […]
- [DuBois, Tec 5 Albert J.](https://bataanproject.com/dubois-pvt-albert-j/): T/5 Albert Joseph DuBois was born on January 16, 1918, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Peter DuBois and Philamoine DuChene-DuBois. While a child, Albert’s father passed away, and his mother remarried and the family moved to Webster, Wisconsin. After he finished school, he went to work in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, and named his mother as his next of kin. Albert was drafted into the army on April 9, 1941, and sent to Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Recalling his training, he said, “Basic training was a lot like my CCC experience.  Then […]
- [Brittan, Sgt. Lewis H.](https://bataanproject.com/brittan-sgt-lewis-h-2/): Sgt. Lewis Harry Brittan was born on October 10, 1915, to Max and Fannie Brittan who were Russian immigrants. He and his brother were raised in Downers Grove, Illinois, and attended Downers Grove High School where he played football and basketball. After high school, he worked as a shipping clerk for a novelty company. His family also moved to 1844 South Komensky Avenue in Chicago during this time.  Lew enlisted in the Illinois National Guard in Maywood, Illinois, in August 1940, with his best friend from high school, Albert Cornils because the Selective Service Act had been passed and he knew […]
- [Wickord, Lt. Col. Theodore F.](https://bataanproject.com/wickord-lt-col-theodore-f-2/): Lt. Col. Theodore Francis Wickord was born on August 2, 1907, in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter H. Wickord and Julia Nevecerel-Wickord. He grew up in Cicero and graduated from J. Sterling Morton High School in 1925. Wickord married Marie Falisiewicz and with his wife lived at 1839 South 7th Avenue in Maywood, Illinois. The couple became the parents of two sons, and he was employed as a Field Engineer by the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois, in its operating department, which supplied gas and electric power to the Chicago area. Wickord started his military career in the Citizens Military […]
- [Self-Attached to 194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/self-attached-194th-to-tank-battalion/):   Cpl. Walter L. Clark Sgt. Earl E. Hyson Pvt. William D. Kane Pvt. Jack D. Morgan Pvt. John L. Schmidt
- [Self-Attached to 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/self-attached-to-192nd/):   Pvt. Lawrence R. Beard Pvt. Vernon H. Beck Pvt. Edward L. Hartley Jr. PFC Winton J. Long  
- [D Co., 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/d-co-192nd-tank-battalion/): Unattached 1st. Lt. George A. Van Arsdall*★ HQ Company Sgt. William C. Alford* Pvt. Lonnie L. Gray* Pvt. Ernest L. Sampson Jr.* Pvt. Elzie E. Anness*★ Pvt. Lyle C. Harlow* Sgt. Jennings B. Scanlon Jr.*★ Pvt. William E. Blacketer* Pvt. Stanley H. Kyler* Pvt. Reid T. Shewmaker* T/Sgt. Johnnie W. Bottoms Sr.*★ Pvt. Fred G. Leonard Jr.*★ Pvt. Cecil J. Sims* Pvt. Grover C. Brummett* PFC Lawrence I. Martin* Pvt. Marvin D. Taylor* PFC Robert V. Cloyd*★ PFC Albert B. Moore* Pvt. Cecil R. Van Diver* PFC Ancel E. Crick*★ PFC William L. Peavler* Pvt. Grover D. Whittinghill* PFC John […]
- [Provisional Tank Group](https://bataanproject.com/provisional-tank-group/): Commander Provisional Tank Group Brig. Gen. James R. N. Weaver Executive Officer Lt. Col. Thaddeus E. Smyth★ Staff Officers Maj. John C. Morley★ Maj. Havelock D. Nelson★ Maj. Robert C. Pettit Jr.★ Tank Group HQ Co. Commander Capt. Edwin W. Rue* Staff Officer 2nd Lt. Daniel J. Beyer To 192nd Tank Battalion 2nd Lt. Harry B. Black★ From 17th Ordnance Pvt. Milton J. Goemmer★ Sgt. Willard Russell★ PFC Malcolm S. Webb★ From 192nd Tank Battalion Cpl. Elmer J. Bensing Jr. Pvt. James C. Henson Jr.★ PFC Vernon M. Pendley Cpl. William E. Burns Jr.*★ PFC Donald E. Knipshield*★ M/Sgt. George […]
- [A Co., 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/a-co-192nd-tank-battalion/): Battalion Staff Capt. Russell C. Thorman *★  HQ Company Commanding Officer Capt. Fred T. Bruni*★ Staff Officer 1st. Lt. John F. A. Bushaw *★ Enlisted Men To Provisional Tank Group M/Sgt. Robert G. Havens*★ PFC Donald E. Knipshield*★ M/Sgt. George Prueher*★ HQ Company Pvt. Donald R. Berger*★ Tec. 5 John T. Fox*★ Sgt. William F. Nolan* PFC. Lester R. Buggs* Tec. 5 Donald M. Heddleston*★ Sgt. Joseph H. O’Connell* PFC Melvin E. Buggs*★ PFC Robert R. Hubbard*★ Pvt. Emerson S. Rex* PFC Wayne T. Buggs* Tec. 5 Kent W. Hughes Jr.*★ Tec. 4 Gerald J. Sterken*★ Sgt. Willard H. Campbell*★ […]
- [C Co., 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/c-co-192nd-tank-battalion/): Battalion Staff Capt. Arthur V. Burholt*★ 192nd Liaison Officer 2nd Lt John F. Hay ★ HQ Company Sgt. John G. Kolesar Jr.*★ Pvt. Russell D. Simon*★ C Company Commanding Officer Capt. Robert S. Sorensen*★ Capt. Harold W. Collins*★ Officers From A Company 2nd Lt. Albert J. Bartz*  2nd Lt. Leroy A. Scoville*★ From B Company 2nd Lt. Donald R. Bertrand*★ From D Company 1st Lt. William H. Gentry* From HQ Company, 194th Tank Battalion 1st Lt. William L. Cockrum★ Enlisted To B Company Sgt. Elmer N. Smith*★ C Company Pvt. Leonard M. Adams Pfc. George S. Garman Pvt. Joseph P. Pevey★ […]
- [B Co., 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/b-co-192nd-tank-battalion/): BattalionCommanding Officer Lt. Col. Theodore F. Wickord* Staff Capt. Ruben H. Schwass *★ HQ Co., 192nd Capt. Donald L. Hanes*★ 1st. Lt. Emmett F. Gibson* 2nd Lt. Jacques V. Merrifield*   2nd Lt. Richard E. Danca*★   Enlisted Men To Provisional Tank Group Sgt. Norman F. Spencer*★ Cpl. William E. Burns Jr.*★ HQ Company S/Sgt. Richard C. Armato* Sgt. John O. Hopple*★ Tec. 5 Fred W. Lovering Jr.*★ Pvt. Emery B. Boardman*★ Tec. 4 William P. Hullihan*★ S/Sgt. Walter J. Mahr*★ Sgt. Lewis H. Brittan* Cpl. Fred A. Jannisch Jr.*★ T/Sgt. Arthur C. McArthur Jr.*★ Pvt. Martin W. Camfferman Jr.*★ Sgt. Frank Jendrysik*★ Pvt. […]
- [Nevarez, Pvt. Manuel G.](https://bataanproject.com/nevarez-pvt-manuel-g-2/): Pvt. Manuel Gutierrez Nevarez was born on May 12, 1918, in Durango, Mexico to Alfredo and Alejandra Nevarez. He was the oldest of six children, and all his siblings were girls. Some records show his last name as Nevarez while others show it as Nevares. It is known that his family immigrated to the United States in 1920 and resided in Alisal, California. He graduated high school in 1939 and went to work in a sugar factory. He said, “I graduated high school in June of 1939. Work was scarce. To add to my meager income and to show pride […]
- [Smith, Pvt. William J.](https://bataanproject.com/smith-pvt-william/): Pvt. William John Smith was born in 1922 to Durwood C. and Lucille E. Smith and raised at 309 Quince Street in Brainerd, Minnesota with his sister. At some point, he joined the Minnesota National Guard in Brainerd. He left high school during his senior year when the company was called to federal service.  At the end of February, the first detachment of men was sent to Ft. Knox, Kentucky, for training as radio operators for 13 weeks. Other detachments of men were sent to the base over the next few months. It is not known when he was sent […]
- [Former Proviso students who fought in the Philippines](https://bataanproject.com/former-proviso-student-who-fought-in-the-philippines-8-dec-1941-to-6-may-1942/): Sgt. William B. Mitchell Jr. Ex. ’32- U.S.A. Maj. John B. Rago ’20 – U.S.A. Capt. Frank J. Grady ’31 – U.S.A.   Pvt. William S. Ball ’36 + – U.S.A.A.C.  
- [Proviso Township High School WWII Dead](https://bataanproject.com/proviso-wwii-dead/): S/Sgt. Louis J. Aiani Jr. Ex ’41  USAAC★ Sgt. Jack J. Griswold ’38*  USA★ Pvt. James P. Miller ’41  USA★ 1st. Lt. Paul W. Andermann ’39  USMCR★ 2nd Lt. Edward C. Groves ’37  USMC★ 1st Lt. Roy H. Mohr Jr. ’37  USAAC★ 2nd Lt. Helen B Anderson ’41  USA★ 2nd Lt. Harold C. Ham ’43  USAAC★ AM2c George R. Morris Ex ’36  USNR★ Pvt. Robert L. Armstrong ’39  USA★ PFC Edgar C. Hansler, Ex ’41  USA★ Sgt. Merrill M. Mullin Ex ’38  USA★ S/Sgt. Arthur L. Babcock ’39  USAAC★ Pvt. George L. Hanson, Ex ’41  USA★ Pvt. Edmund J. Murphy Ex […]
- [17th Ordnance](https://bataanproject.com/17th-ordnance/):           Transferred to 86th Field Artillery – 2 April 1942 2nd Lt. George T. Holland           Headquarters, Provisional Tank Group Pvt. Milton J. Goemmer★ Sgt. Willard Russell★ Cpl. Malcolm S. Webb★           Medical Detachment, 17th Ordnance Capt. Max M. Bernstein Cpl. Wilson R. Mouser Tec 5 Richard A. Combs★ Pvt. Robert S. Cook           17th Ordnance Company Capt. Richard C. Kadel 1st Lt. Jack T. Woodson 1st Lt. Fred P. Laboon 2nd Lt. Earl W. Hill★ 1st Lt. Wayne R. Fanson★ 2nd Lt. Charles W. […]
- [Medical Detachment, 194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/medical-detachment-2/): Medical Detachment From C Company: Cpl. Raymond N. DeCloss*★ Capt. Leo J. Schneider Capt. Harry S. Hickman★ PFC Floyd T. Allen Cpl. George W. Gober★ PFC Joe Schneider Pvt. Frederick P. Bartik★ Tec 5 Robert W. Hirst*★ PFC Robert V. Strasters Pvt. David J. Baugh★ PFC Thomas S. Joyce★ PFC John B. Tapaszi★ PFC Claude A. Dewberry★ PFC Harold G. Kurvers Pvt. Harold E. Van Alstyne PFC John W. Fancher Pvt. Lawrence E. Maranda★ Pvt. Woodrow W. Vequist* S/Sgt. Roy A. Gatewood Pvt. Ernest L. McKinney PFC Robert D. Wendroff★   PFC Herman Omansky★   * National Guard ★ Died […]
- [C Co., 194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/c-company-2/): BattalionStaff Officers Capt. Lyman E. Johnson*                      1st Lt. Benjamin E. Gwynn*★ 1st Lt. Theodore I. Spaulding*       HQ Company Cpl. Francis E. Aram*★ Tec 4 Robert E. Emlay*★ Tec 5 Robert E. Overstreet*★ Sgt. Joseph E. Aram* Sgt. Jacob S. Gamboa* Tec 5 Donald J. Reilly*★ M/Sgt. Floyd W. Bickmore*★ PFC Noah C. Heard*★ Sgt. Gerald W. Schlosser*★ M/Sgt. William G. Boyd*★ T/Sgt. Allan D. Lang*★ Pvt. James H. Smith* Tec 4 Lloyd O. Cole*★ T/Sgt. Sidney G. Lang* Cpl. Warren B. Smith Jr.* Tec 5 Artie P. Cope* Pvt. Robert […]
- [A Co., 194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/a-company-2/): BattalionCommanding Officer   Lt. Col. Ernest B. Miller*   Staff Officers  Capt. John S. Muir* Capt. Clinton D. Quinlen*★ HQ Company 2nd Lt. Russell L. Swearingen* Enlisted PFC Roy M. Nordstrom*★ Pvt. Sid H. Saign* Cpl. Frank E. South*★ A Company Commanding Officer Capt. Edward L. Burke* Officers 1st Lt. Harold E. Costigan* 1st Lt. Ralph W. Duby To D Co., 192nd  2nd Lt. Carroll M. Guin*★ 2nd Lt. Weeden A. Petree Jr.*★ From C Company 2nd Lt. James H. Hart*★ 2nd Lt. Albert H. Hook*★ From D Co., 192nd 2nd Lt. Archibald B. Rue*★ Enlisted To Provisional Tank Group Pvt. […]
- [HQ Co., 194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/hq-company-2/): BattalionCommanding Officer Lt. Col. Ernest B. Miller*  Executive Officer Maj. Charles S. Canby*★ Staff Capt. Lyman E. Johnson*   Capt. Clinton D. Quinlen*★ 1st Lt. Benjamin E. Gwynn*★ Capt. John S. Muir*  Capt. Ferris G. Spoor* 2nd Lt. Lawrence S. Schoeneck*★ To Provisional Tank Group 2nd Lt. Daniel J. Beyer 2nd Lt. Harry B. Black★ To C Company, 192nd Tank Battalion 1st Lt. William L Cockrum★ To D Co., 192nd Capt. Jack C. Altman★ 2nd Lt. Alfred J. Herbold*★ 2nd Lt. John J. Hummel HQ CompanyCommanding Officer Capt. John C. Riley Jr.* Officers 1st Lt. Charles A.  Fleming*★ 2nd Lt. Ralph […]
- [Medical Detachment, 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/medical-detachment/): Doctors Capt. Alvin C. Poweleit, M.D. 1st Lt. William D. Mosiman, M.D. Medics PFC Robert G. Gill Jr.★ Pvt. Ira C. Morgan Pvt. Albert J. Graf Tec 5 Paul E. Moser III★ Pvt. Marvin W. Jaeger Pvt. Robert J. Nank★ PFC Charles C. Jensen Pvt. Donald C. Norris Pvt. Nick Kaplar Cpl. John B. Reynolds★ Pvt. Wilbur E. Linse Pvt. Robert J. Ryan PFC Curtis Massey★ PFC Ardell O. Schei S/Sgt. Howard I. Massey Sr.★ PFC Martin L. Wasserman Pvt. John B. Miller Pvt. Earl H. Wheeler ★ Died in Service
- [Carter, PFC James M.](https://bataanproject.com/carter-pfc-james-m-2/): PFC James Melvin Carter was born on August 25, 1919, in Graves County, Kentucky, and was the son of Henry D. Carter and Regina Lois Ballard-Carter. With his six brothers and two sisters, he grew up in Mayfield, Kentucky, and attended Wright Chapel School through the eighth grade but did not attend high school. As a young man, he worked as a farmer growing tobacco and corn, and also raised dairy cows and pigs. When Selective Service Registration became law on October 16, 1940, he registered for the draft, named his mother as his contact person, and indicated he was […]
- [Cravens, Pvt. William T.](https://bataanproject.com/cravens-pvt-william-t/): Pvt. William Thomas Cravens was born on August 20, 1917, in Henry County, Kentucky, to William H. Cravens and Stella Powell-Cravens. It is known that he had one sister and that he was known as Thomas to his family and friends. He registered for Selective Service on October 16, 1940, and listed his father as his contact person. He also stated he worked on the family farm. He was drafted into the Army on January 21, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky, and sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky, for basic training. During May, his family received a message from the War Department. […]
- [Schlitz, PFC Michael W.](https://bataanproject.com/schlitz-pfc-michael-w/): PFC Michael W. Schlitz was born on December 3, 1919, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Nicholas J. Schlitz and Catherine A. Sayles-Schiltz, and had a sister and four brothers. The family resided in Industrial City, Missouri. He left school after seventh grade and worked as a mechanic and drove a truck.  The tank company became B Company, 194th Tank Battalion on Sept. 4, 1940. Mike enlisted in the Missouri National Guard on September 23, 1940, for three years. He did this to fulfill his military commitment since the Selective Service Act became law on October 16, 1940, and required all […]
- [Andersen, Cpl. John N.](https://bataanproject.com/anderson-cpl-john-n-2/): Cpl. John N. Andersen was born on October 12, 1918, in Big Rock, Illinois, to Robert Andersen and Carrie Jensen-Andersen. He was the youngest of the couple’s three children and had an older brother and sister. Sometime in the 1920s, his family moved to California and settled in Salinas at 207 East Alisal. In 1940 they were living at 407 California Street. John joined the California National Guard and in 1940 was a corporal. To get out of the camp, he went out on a bridge-building detail on May 1st which was under the command of Lt. Col. Ted Wickord […]
- [Long, PFC Collen W.](https://bataanproject.com/long-pfc-collen-w/): PFC Collen Wesley Long was born on December 8, 1914, in Ross County, Ohio, to Warren K. Long and Goldie Rae Woods-Long. He and his one sister – of his three sisters – were the only children to reach adulthood. The family resided at RFD #1, Fayette County, Ohio. It is known that he was a high school graduate and worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad until he was furloughed sometime in 1939. When the Selective Service Act went into effect on October 16, 1940, he registered for the draft, stated he was unemployed, and named his father as […]
- [Williams, PFC Howard R.](https://bataanproject.com/williams-pfc-howard-r/): PFC Howard R. Williams was born in Nebraska on January 17, 1917, to Grover C. Williams and Flora M. Callison -Williams. He had three brothers and a sister. His mother passed away and his father moved the family to Buhl, Idaho. It is known that he completed grammar school and went to work as a farmhand in Hansen, Idaho. In 1940, he registered for the draft and later decided to enlist in the army. His records show that he enlisted in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 21, 1941. He did his basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and after […]
- [Long, PFC Winton J.](https://bataanproject.com/long-pfc-winton-j/): PFC Winton Jean Long was born on August 11, 1920, in Washington State to Harrison A. Long and Ethel E. Wood-Long and was the oldest of two sons. In the 1920s, his father passed away. His mother married Karl Kotzen, in 1929, and the family resided in Chelan, Washington. Sometime after graduating from high school, he joined the US Army Air Corps and was stationed at Chanute Airfield, Rantoul, Illinois, in 1940. In 1941, he was next assigned to the 93rd Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomb Group (Heavy), which was assigned to Hickham Field, Hawaii, which flew B-17s. Later in 1941, […]
- [Lawson, Tec 5 John P.](https://bataanproject.com/lawson-tec-5-john-p/): T/5 John Peter Lawson was born on August 18, 1914, in Detroit. Michigan to John Wasilewski and Josephine Sawicki-Wasilewski. His birth name was Victor Peter Wasilewski, and it is known he had one brother. Both his parents died on the same date in 1916, and he was an orphan at the Saint Francis Home for Orphan Boys in Detroit. His brother and him appear to have changed their last name to Wasile. At some point, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he worked as a mechanic and lived at 125 Fremont Street. When the Selective Service Act took effect […]
- [Murphy, PFC Walter F. Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/murphy-pvt-walter-f-jr/): PFC Walter F. Murphy Jr was born in Maywood, Illinois, on July 7, 1916, to Walter F. Murphy Sr. and Alma Murphy, and had a sister and a brother. His family lived at 1611 South 2nd Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, and he graduated from Garfield School, and then from Proviso Township High School in 1936. After high school, he attended Wheaton College and Elmhurst College but left school after his second year and worked at the Fair Store, at State Street and Adams Street, in Chicago. When the Selective Service Act took became law, he registered for the draft on October […]
- [Greene, Pvt. William J. Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/greene-tec-5-william-j-jr/): Pvt. William Joseph Greene Jr. was born on February 23, 1915, in Reedley, California, to William J. Greene Sr. and Frances Sullivan-Greene. With his brother, he grew up at 628-A Shrader Street in San Francisco, California. He completed two years of high school before going to work as a truck driver. When the Selective Service Act took effect on October 16, 1940, he registered and named his mother as his contact person. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on May 28, 1941, at Fort Ord, California. He may have been sent to Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was assigned […]
- [Wood, Sgt. John W. Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/wood-sgt-john-w-jr-2/): Sgt. John Walter Wood Jr. was the son of John W. Wood Sr. and Bridget Dunlavey-Wood and was born on March 11, 1914, in Milton, Wisconsin. He was known as “Jack” to his family and friends and was a 1932 graduate of Milton Union High School. Knowing that on October 16, 1940, the Selective Service Act took effect and that he would have to register for the draft. John was one of eight men who joined the Wisconsin National Guard’s tank company in Janesville on September 9th after attending the tank company’s drill night. His reason for doing this was […]
- [Sandmire, Sgt. Owen L.](https://bataanproject.com/sandmire-sgt-owen-l-2/): Sgt. Owen L. Sandmire was born October 24, 1918, to Leonard and Bessie Sandmire in Viola, Wisconsin, and was the fourth child of eight children. “Sandy” as he was called by his friends, grew up first in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Reedsburg Elementary School. His family then moved to Lime Ridge, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Lime Ridge High School in 1938. Sandy went out on his own at fifteen since it would make it easier on his family. His father was a barber and could not make enough to support his large family. To support himself, Sandy […]
- [Grady, Capt. Francis J.](https://bataanproject.com/grady-capt-francis-j/): Born: 20 February 1913 – Oak Park, IllinoisParents: Emma Seroscheim-Grady & Frank A. GradySiblings: 1 sisterNickname: FrankHome: 1619 West Saint Charles Road- Maywood, IllinoisEducation:– Proviso Township High School – Class of 1931Military:– Illinois National Guard– Enlisted: 10 February 1931– Discharged: 9 February 1934– U.S. Army Air Corps:– Enlisted: 25 June 1934Serial Number: O&398741 Overseas Duty:– Philippine Islands – 1937– 228th Signal Operations– cryptographer– Commissioned: Second Lieutenant – 27 September 1940– Promoted: First Lieutenant – 19 December 1941– Promoted: Captain – 1942– Corregidor – 1942– handled all the messages between Gen. Douglas MacArthur and the Philippines headquarters– handled all the messages […]
- [McGrath, Sgt. Harry E. Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/mcgrath-sgt-harry-e-jr/): Sgt. Harry E. McGrath Jr. Born: 1920 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. McGrath Sr. Home: 815 North 15th Avenue, Melrose Park, Illinois. Education: Class of 1938 – Proviso Township High School Wife: Annette Residence: 4207 West Hirsch Street, Chicago, Illinois Inducted: Not Known – U.S. Army Air Corps – Training: machine-gunner – Army Serial Number: 36686684 Unit: 500th Bomb Group, 73rd Bomb Wing Plane: Z-31 – Top Gunner Missions: – plane had completed 9 bombing mission – 10th bombing mission was on Tokyo – the plane was hit by flak – only Harry and one other crew member, Sgt. Melvin Johnston, survived Prisoner of War: – captured by Japanese civilians who treated him relatively well – turned over to […]
- [Mitchell, Sgt. William B. Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/mitchell-sgt-william-b-jr/): Born: 3 July 1914 – Cook County, Illinois Parents: Othelia E. Novak-Mitchell & William B. Mitchell Jr. Siblings: 5 brothers, 1 sister Home: 1712 South 8th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois Education: – Garfield School – Proviso Township High School – left after three years Occupation: hatchery worker Enlisted: – 7 September 1938 – U.S. Army Training: – not known Unit: – H Battery, 60th Coast Artillery Overseas Duty: – Philippine Islands Engagements: – Battle of Luzon – 7 December 1941 – 6 January 1942 – Battle of Bataan – 7 January 1942 – 9 April 1942 Prisoner of War: – 9 […]
- [Gonsolin, 1st Lt. Edward M. Jr](https://bataanproject.com/gonsolin-1st-lt-edward-m-jr/): Born: 13 April 1909 – Stuntz, Minnesota Mother: Edward M. Gonsolin Sr. & Ida Gonsolin Siblings: 1 sister Hometown: Stuntz, Minnesota Education: University of Minnesota – Class of 1933 Residence: 1940 – living at the Y.M.C.A. in Kelly Lake, Minnesota Occupation: swimming director Y.M.C.A. Married: Ruth M. Nelson – 13 April 1941 Enlisted: Unknown Training: – Fort Lewis, Washington Unit: – 194th Tank Battalion Overseas Duty: – Philippine Islands Engagements: – Battle of Luzon – 8 December 1941 – 6 January 1942 – Battle of Bataan – 7 January 1942 – 9 April 1942 may have been promoted to captain […]
- [Kistner, Sgt. Lawrence E.](https://bataanproject.com/kistner-sgt-lawrence-e/): Sgt. Lawrence Edward Kistner was born on August 9, 1917, in Kentucky, to Claud and Lillie Price-Kistner and had two sisters and two brothers and resided in Charles, Kentucky. One brother died in an accident at one year old and his father died in 1925, His mother married Douglas Price and the family lived at 405 South Sebree Avenue, Dawson Springs, Kentucky. He graduated from Earlington High School in 1937 and worked as a grocery store clerk. On October 16, 1940, he registered when the Selective Service Act took effect and named his mother as his contact person. Knowing he […]
- [Lopez, Pvt. Alfonso A.](https://bataanproject.com/lopez-pvt-alfonso-a/): Pvt. Alfonso A. Lopez was born on February 25, 1915 in Gallup, New Mexico, to Gaspar Lopez and Natalia Gutierrez-Lopez and had five sisters and a brother. He moved to Los Angeles, California, and married Esperanza Ordaz. The couple were the parents of a son in 1940, and living at 614 North Figueroa Street Los Angeles. He worked at Leon Brothers as a garment presser to support his family. He registered for the draft when the Selective Service Act became law on October 16, 1940, and named his wife as his contact person. But, he also registered at a different […]
- [Hadley, PFC George](https://bataanproject.com/hadley-pfc-george-r/): PFC George Hadley was born on June 10, 1902, in Brazil, Indiana, to George W. Hadley and Christina Hoag-Hadley, and had one sister. He left school after completing grammar school and worked as a truck driver at a coal mine. He later worked as a bartender. He married Corine Hargis on February 2, 1929, but the marriage ended in divorce. His father passed away in 1939. He apparently enlisted in the U.S. Army on January 9, 1941, at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, and was sent to Ft. Knox, Kentucky, where he was assigned to the 19th Ordnance Battalion and did […]
- [Graham, Cpl. Raymond J.](https://bataanproject.com/graham-cpl-raymond-j/): Cpl. Raymond Joseph Graham was born on October 4, 1918, in Jefferson County, Kentucky, to Charles M. Graham and May Gies-Graham. He had three sisters and four brothers and lived at 1610 Stevens Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky. His family called him, “Bud.” He registered for Selective Service on October 16, 1940, and named his mother as his contact person. He also indicated he was employed by Roy C. Whayne Supply Company before he was inducted into the U.S. Army on March 31, 1941, in Louisville. Ben appears to have received a furlough at this time. Marriage records for Oldham County, Kentucky show […]
- [King, Pvt. Denver E.](https://bataanproject.com/king-pvt-denver-e/): Pvt. Denver Earl King was born on October 25, 1921, in Putman County, West Virginia, to Ollie E. King and Anna F. Asbury-King. With his six sisters and brother, he grew up in Plymouth Township, Putman County, West Virginia. It is known that he left school after completing eighth grade and worked as a painter. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on January 8, 1941, at Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio, and was sent to Ft. Knox, Kentucky, for basic training and assigned to the 19th Ordnance Battalion. The soldiers were housed in wooden barracks surrounded by trees on two sides. […]
- [Gray, Pvt. Lonnie L.](https://bataanproject.com/gray-pvt-lonnie/): Lonnie L. Gray was a soldier who served in World War II as a member of the Kentucky National Guard and was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese in the Philippines. His story is one of hardship, resilience, and perseverance. Despite the challenges he faced, he never lost hope and remained committed to his duty as a soldier. From his enlistment to his liberation, his journey is a testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the war. Discover the full story of Pvt. Lonnie L. Gray and his experiences in the military at BataanProject.com.
- [Young, Capt. Martin W.](https://bataanproject.com/young-capt-martin-w/): Capt. Martin Walter Young was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 2, 1920, to Martin W. Young and Adaline Petera-Young. In 1930, his family was living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before moving to 2115 North 72nd Court, Elmwood Park, Illinois, sometime in the 1930s. He graduated from Elmwood Park School, and since Elmwood Park was not districted for a high school, he was allowed to select what high school he wanted to attend which was Proviso Township High School, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated in 1937 and attended the Illinois Institute of Technology for two years. After he left school, he worked […]
- [Worts, Cox LeRoy R.](https://bataanproject.com/worts-cox-leroy-r/): Cox LeRoy Roger Worts was born in Chicago on January 17, 1925, to Patrick and Ruth Worts and had one sister. His family resided at 522 South Harlem Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. He graduated from Saint Bernadine Catholic School and attended Proviso Township High School but left after his sophomore year after enlisting on April 2, 1942, into the US Navy. His serial number was 300 82 22. He received his high school diploma while in the Navy. Very little is known about his training, but it is known that he trained at the San Diego Naval Base, San Diego, California. and Norfolk, Virginia. […]
- [Wolf, T/Sgt. George L.](https://bataanproject.com/wolf-t-sgt-george-l/): T/Sgt. George Lee Wolf was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 14, 1916, to Manford L. Wolf and Alma A. Bedard-Wolf, and had three sisters. His family resided at 1618 North 19th Street – Melrose Park, Illinois, and he graduated from Sacred Heart School, Melrose Park, and then from Proviso Township High School in 1938. After high school, he worked at J. W. Trenkler Company, Melrose Park, where he drove a truck. When the Selective Service Act became law on October 16, 1940, he registered for the draft and named his mother as his contact person. He was inducted into the […]
- [Wittekindt, Sgt. Glen A.](https://bataanproject.com/wittekindt-sgt-glen-a/): Sgt. Glen Arthur Wittekindt was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on March 4, 1921, to Henry H. Wittekindt and Attie Amundsen-Wittekindt, and had a sister and brother. The family resided at 712 Chicago Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from Lincoln School and Proviso Township High School in 1938. After high school, he attended the Illinois Institute of Technology earning a degree in mechanical engineering in 1943, and worked at the Armstrong Brothers Tool Company, Chicago. While he was a student at IIT, he registered with Selective Service on February 16, 1943, and named his father as his contact person. On […]
- [Wise, S1/c Robert B.](https://bataanproject.com/wise-s1-c-robert-b/): S1/c Robert Benjamin Wise was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 27, 1921, to Boyd B. Wise and Ingeborg Mamsen-Wise and had a sister. His family resided at 230 South Mannheim Road, Bellwood, Illinois, and he graduated from Jefferson School and then from Proviso Township High School in 1939. After high school, he worked at Armour & Company, Chicago, Illinois. On February 16, 1942, he registered with Selective Service and named his father as his contact person. Knowing that he would be drafted into military service, he enlisted in the United States Navy on September 12, 1942, in Chicago. Two places […]
- [Winkler, P/Sgt. Richard C.](https://bataanproject.com/winkler-p-sgt-richard-c/): P/Sgt. Richard Carl Winkler Jr. was born in Forest Park, Illinois, on February 15, 1920, to Richard C. Winkler Sr. and Anna Lohr-Winkler and had a sister and two brothers. His family resided at 1042 South Troost Avenue in Forest Park. He graduated from Saint Bernadine School and in 1937 from Proviso Township High School. It is not known what job he held after high school. On September 18, 1940, Richard enlisted in the United States Marines in Chicago at the Central Recruiting Division. It is known  he received the serial number 00 295 590 and did his basic training […]
- [Willson, F/Sgt. John C.](https://bataanproject.com/willson-f-sgt-john-c/): F/Sgt. John Campbell Willson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on April 7, 1924, and he had a sister and a brother. His father was born in Lee Township, Michigan and his mother was born in Glasgow, Scotland. The family moved to the United States so his father could find work as a machinist. At some point, the family moved to 120 North 13th Avenue, Melrose Park, Illinois. He attended Melrose Park School, graduated from Lincoln School, and Proviso Township High School, Maywood, Illinois, in 1941. Right after graduating high school he attended the Bryant & Stratton Business College from […]
- [White, Pvt. Edward D.](https://bataanproject.com/white-pvt-edward-d/): Pvt. Edward Douglas White was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 7, 1922, to Edward D. White and Ann Marie Greiner-White, and had two sisters and two brothers. One sister died as a child. He was called Douglas. His family resided at 1126 North 5th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, and he graduated from Lincoln School and attended Proviso Township High School but left school before his class graduated. After leaving school, he worked at the Wander Company, Villa Park, Illinois, as a lathe operator. Douglas registered with Selective Service on June 27, 1942, and named his mother as his contact person. He […]
- [Werstovshek, Cpl. Willard J.](https://bataanproject.com/werstovshek-cpl-willard-j/): Cpl. Willard John Werstovshek was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 12, 1913, to Anthone Werstovshek and Emily Kulle-Werstovshek and had two sisters and two brothers. His family resided at 1103 South Circle Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. His mother died in 1934.  He graduated from Field Stevenson School, Forest Park, and attended Proviso Township High School but left before graduating. He moved to Michigan, where his sister and her husband resided and worked for the Pontiac Varnish Company. When the Selective Service Act took affect, on October 16, 1940, he registered for the draft, named his father as his contact person, […]
- [Weidner, SF2/c Albert G.](https://bataanproject.com/weidner-sf2-c-albert-g/): SF2/c Albert Gerhardt Weidner was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 22, 1922, to Gust Weidner and Olga Richter-Weidner. His family called him Gary. He was raised at 333 North 25th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, with his two sister and three brothers. He graduated from Saint Paul Lutheran School, Melrose Park, Illinois, and attended Proviso Township High School for one year. After he left high school, he went to work for Community Metal Products Company, Forest Park, Illinois. He married, Mary, and the couple lived at 1216 Norther 34th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. Albert joined the United States Naval Reserve, November 25, 1941, […]
- [Warner, 1st Lt. John T.](https://bataanproject.com/warner-1st-lt-john-t/): 1st Lt. John Thurman Warner Jr. was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on August 24, 1919, to Dr. John T. Warner Sr. and Vera C. Rowder-Warner and resided in Maywood and later at 503 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. He attended Garfield School, Maywood, and Grant-White School, Forest Park, and was a 1937 graduate of Proviso Township High School. During this time, in 1934, his father died. After high school, he went to the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, where he earned his degree in 1941. During his time at the U. of I., he joined the US Army Reserve, registered when the […]
- [Ward, Pvt. Raymond](https://bataanproject.com/ward-pvt-raymond-2/): Pvt. Raymond Ward born in Universal, Indiana, on October 8, 1922, to Elijah P. Ward and Rose Wright-Ward who had immigrated to the United States from England. With his three sisters and five brothers, he lived at 409 South 10th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, and he was a 1940 graduate of Proviso Township High School. After high school he worked at the Jefferson Electric Company, Bellwood, Illinois. Raymond registered with Selective Service, on August 25, 1942, and named his father as his contact person. Knowing he was going to be drafted into the army, he enlisted on August 25, 1942, and received […]
- [Vollmer, 1st Lt. Charles A.](https://bataanproject.com/vollmer-2nd-lt-charles-a/): 1st Lt. Charles August Vollmer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 13, 1919, to Charles J. Vollmer and Clara Sandkohl-Vollmer and had two sisters and two brothers. He was called “Chuck” by his family and friends. His family resided at 1211 South 4th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, and graduated from Emerson School and Proviso Township High School in 1937. He then attended the University of Illinois in Urbana/Champaign and earned a degree in commerce and business in 1943. While he was a student at the U. of I., he registered with Selective Service, on October 16, 1940, and named his father as […]
- [Turner, Cpl. Robert J.](https://bataanproject.com/turner-cpl-robert-j/): Cpl. Robert James Turner was born, in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, on January 2, 1922, to Elmer D. Turner and Julia McKeon-Turner and had a sister. His family resided at 2735 North 75th Avenue, Elmwood Park, Illinois. He graduated from John Mills School, and since Elmwood Park was not in a high school district, chose to attend Proviso Township High School, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated in 1939 and attended the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, where he studied mechanical engineering. He then worked at Electro-Motive Corporation in La Grange Park, married June Rioux, and was the father of a […]
- [Vail, S2/c Gerard J. Vail](https://bataanproject.com/vail-s2-c-gerard-j-vail/): S2/c Gerard James Vail was born in Chicago , Illinois, on January 11, 1927, to James D. Vail and Isabel Klein-Vail and had two sisters and a brother. The family resided at 811 South 15th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. It is known that he attended Manual Training High School and then Proviso Township High School. He joined the US Coast Guard Reserves on January 2, 1945, and received his high school diploma on June 6, 1945. He held the rank of apprentice seaman. What is known is that he became ill and was sent to Hines Hospital, Hines, Illinois, which is located right […]
- [Turner, Capt. Robert F.](https://bataanproject.com/turner-capt-robert-f/): Capt. Robert Francis Turner was born in Geneva, Illinois, on November 5, 1919, Charles F. Turner and Gladys I. Stimple-Turner. His family resided at 1207 South 14th Street, Maywood, Illinois. He attended Proviso Township High School but left before his class graduated and went to work for the Dwight Paper Company in Chicago in the company’s office. His father passed away in January 1941. On July 1, 1941, Robert registered with Selective Service and named his mother as his contact person. He enlisted in the United States Merchant Marines. It appears he married and his wife’s name was Francis. The couple […]
- [Toepper, S/Sgt. Miles L.](https://bataanproject.com/toepper-s-sgt-miles-l/): S/Sgt. Miles Lloyd Toepper was born in Forest Park, Illinois, on December 26, 1923, to J. Charles Toepper and Laura Toepper. He had two sisters and two brothers, and his family resided at 418 South Elgin Avenue in Forest Park. He graduated from Proviso Township High School, in Maywood, Illinois, in 1941. After high school, he worked at Chicago Title & Trust Company in Chicago, and attended Northwestern University Evening School. Miles registered with Selective Service on June 27, 1942, and named his mother as his contact person. He was drafted into the Army on March 31, 1943, and issued […]
- [Taylor, Sgt. Robert L.](https://bataanproject.com/taylor-sgt-robert-l/): Sgt. Robert Leroy Taylor was born in Joliet, Illinois, on February 5, 1923, to LeRoy and Jennie Taylor and had one sister. His family resided at 1114 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, and he graduated from Proviso Township High School in 1940. He next attend the Illinois Institute of Technology for two years before going to work at the Public Service Company as an accountant. Robert registered with Selective Service on June 27, 1942, and named his father as his contact person. He was enlisted in the US Army on October 23, 1942, and because of his score on the […]
- [Swangren, Capt. Roy](https://bataanproject.com/swangren-capt-roy-t/): Capt. Roy Swangren was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on August 16, 1920, to Joseph T. Swangren and Marie Ziehnert-Swangren, and had a sister and a brother. His family resided at 614 South 6th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from Emerson School and then Proviso Township High School in 1938. After high school, he worked as a mechanic at S&S Machine Works, Chicago. On February 16, 1942, he registered with Selective Service and named his father as his contact person. He enlisted in the US Army on March 25, 1942, and was issued the serial number 16 077 126. Since he had […]
- [Stipa, Tec 5 Aldino D.](https://bataanproject.com/stipa-tec-5-aldino-d/): T/5 Aldino Domenico Stipa was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 7, 1920, to Emidio Stipa and Elvira Verdecha-Stipa. He was known as Dino to his parents and friends. His family resided at 2032 North 72nd Court, Elmwood Park, Illinois, and he attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Proviso Township High School in 1938. After high school, he was employed at the Continental Coffee Company in Chicago. The Selective Service Act took effect on October 16, 1940, Dino registered for the draft and named his mother as his contact person. He was inducted into the US Army on December 2, […]
- [Stenzel, Tec 5 Otto E.](https://bataanproject.com/stenzel-tec-5-otto-e/): T/5 Otto Edward Stenzel was born in Chicago on April 7, 1912, to Christ Stenzel and Anna Taube-Stenzel. His parents at some point separated and his mother and he resided at 306 South 7th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from Washington School and attended Proviso Township High School for one year before going to work as a machinist. He joined the Illinois National Guard in September 16, 1940 since the Selective Service Act was about to become law on October 16, 1940 and issued the serial number 20 606 850. Since he was in the National Guard, he did not have […]
- [Speechley, Pvt. Charles W.](https://bataanproject.com/speechley-pvt-charles-w/): Pvt. Charles William Speechley was born in Chicago on December 29, 1920, to Charles A. Speechley and Kathryn Walsh-Speechley, and had two sisters. His family resided at 5900 Ridge Avenue, Berkley, Illinois. He graduated from Saint Domitilla School, Hillside, Illinois, and Proviso Township High School in 1939. After high school, he worked at J. D. Patton Company in Chicago. Charles registered with Selective Service on February 16, 1942, and named his mother as his contact person. On September 2, 1942, in Chicago, he was inducted into the US Army and received the serial number 36 368 699. It is known, […]
- [Soule, S/Sgt. James B.](https://bataanproject.com/soule-s-sgt-james-b/): S/Sgt. James B. Soule was born in Cook County, Illinois, on October 10, 1925, to Orlando H. Soule and Hariet Alice Burras-Soule and had a sister. His a parents divorced during the 1930s and his father moved to Schoolcraft, Michigan. His mother, sister, and he moved in with his maternal grandparents, and he graduated from Field-Stevenson School and later Proviso Township High School in 1943. During this time, his family resided at 833 South Harlem Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. Just before he graduated high school, he enlisted in the Army, on May 5, 1943, and was issued the serial number […]
- [Snow, 2nd Lt. Robert C.](https://bataanproject.com/snow-2nd-lt-robert-c/): 2nd Lt. Robert Carter Snow was born in Chicago on March 10, 1922, to Walter H. Snow and Helen Hawkins-Snow, and had a sister and a brother. His family resided at 1017 South 24th Avenue, Bellwood, Illinois. He graduated from Wilson School, Bellwood, and Proviso Township High School, Maywood, in 1940. After high school he attended Oberlin College, Ohio, for two years and transferred to the University of Illinois for the 1942 – 1943 school year. He registered with Selective Service on June 29, 1942, and named his mother as his contact person. He enlisted in the US Army on March […]
- [Smith, Pvt. Kenneth D.](https://bataanproject.com/smith-pvt-kenneth-d/): Pvt. Kenneth Donald Smith was born in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada on February 24, 1915, to James A. Smith and Elizabeth M. Currie-Smith and had two sisters. His mother died in 1928, and his family moved to the United States and resided at 1608 North 15th Avenue, Melrose Park, Illinois. He graduated from Lincoln School in Maywood, Illinois, and attended Proviso Township High School but left after two and a half years to return to Canada. It appears he did not remain there long and returned to the United States and lived in Bellwood, Illinois, before living in Elgin, Illinois, and […]
- [Slabis, 2nd Lt. Anthony](https://bataanproject.com/slabis-2nd-lt-anthony/): 2nd Lt. Anthony Slabis was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, on April 20, 1923, to Anton and Vencenta Slabis and had a sister. His family resided at 100 North 24 Avenue, Melrose Park, where he graduated from Mount Carmel Grade School. He then graduated from Proviso Township High School in 1941. After high school, he worked for his father and registered with Selective Service on June 27, 1942, and named his father as his contact person. Anthony enlisted in the US Army in late 1943 or early 1944, and given the serial number 16 137 544. Since he had scored higher […]
- [Semper, Sgt. Albert A.](https://bataanproject.com/semper-sgt-albert-a/): Sgt. Albert August Semper was born in Forest Park, Illinois, on December 30, 1923, to Helmuth E. Semper and Lila J. Mary Lawrence-Semper and had two sisters and two brothers. One sister died as a child. His family resided at 1529 South Elgin Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. Albert graduated from Field-Stevenson School and then Proviso Township High School in 1941. He registered with Selective Service on June 26, 1942, named his father as his contact person, and stated he worked at a drug store. Knowing that he would be drafted, he enlisted in the Army on November 23, 1942. He was issued the serial […]
- [Schneider, 2nd Lt. Henry Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/schneider-2nd-lt-henry-jr/): 2nd Lt. Henry Schneider Jr. was born in Maywood, Illinois, on November 25, 1919, to Henry Schneider Sr. and Sophie Schander-Schneider and had three sisters and two brothers. His family resided at 317 South 24th Avenue, Bellwood, Illinois. He graduated from Saint John Lutheran School and attended Proviso Township High School, Maywood, Illinois, for two years. After leaving high school, he worked at the Polar Sturges Company, Bellwood. Henry registered with Selective Service on February 1, 1941, and named his father as his contact person. A little over two weeks later, on February 17th, he enlisted for three years in the army […]
- [Schmidt, Sgt. Frederick](https://bataanproject.com/schmidt-sgt-frederick/): Sgt. Frederick Schmidt was born in Maywood, Illinois, on November 30, 1924, to Solomon Schmidt and Amalia Schneider-Schmidt, and had two sisters and two brothers. His family resided at 507 South 11th Avenue in Maywood. Fred graduated from Saint Paul Lutheran School in Melrose Park, Illinois, and then from Proviso Township High School, Maywood, in 1942. After high school, he was employed by the Charles Bruning Company in Chicago. He registered with Selective Service on December 29, 1942, and named his mother as his contact person. On March 9, 1943, he was drafted into the US Army and issued the serial […]
- [Schaloske, 1st Lt. Robert A.](https://bataanproject.com/schaloske-1st-lt-robert-a/): 1st Lt. Robert August Schaloske was born in Forest Park, Illinois, on April 5, 1921, to Daniel Schaloske and Emilie Lengert-Schaloske and had one sister. The family resided at 236 Lathorp Avenue, Forest Park, and his father died in 1930. He graduated from Saint John Lutheran School and then Proviso Township High School in 1939. After high school, he was employed by Western Tire & Automotive.  Robert registered with Selective Service on February 16, 1942, and named his friend, Jerry Griffith, as his contact person. Knowing he was going to be drafted into the army, he enlisted in the US […]
- [Schaede, PFC Roland E.](https://bataanproject.com/schaede-pfc-roland-e/): PFC Roland Everett Schaede was born in Maywood, Illinois on March 24, 1921, to Emil L. Schaede and Edna M. Schlager-Schaede, and had to sisters and a brother. His family resided at 2010 South 3rd Avenue in Maywood. Roland was a graduate of Emerson School and Proviso Township High School in 1941. After high school, he moved to California and went to work for the United States Engineering Department, Camp Callan, California. He resided at the Federal Hotel, 237 F Street, San Diego, California. Roland registered with Selective Service on July 1, 1942, and named his mother as his contact person. […]
- [Sarny, Pvt. Joseph](https://bataanproject.com/sarny-pvt-joseph/): Pvt. Joseph Sarny was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 8, 1920, to Rocco Sarny and Amelia Granato-Sarny, and had a sister and two brothers. The family resided at 421 West Madison Street, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from Emerson School and attended Proviso Township High School for three years. At the end of his junior year, his family moved to Los Angeles, California, and resided at 430 East Avenue 28. He did not finish high school and went to work as an automotive mechanic at Harry Seeley’s Auto Service in Los Angeles. He registered with Selective Service on October 16, […]
- [St. Jean, 2nd Lt. David W.](https://bataanproject.com/st-jean-2nd-lt-david-w/): 2nd Lt. David Ward St. Jean was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 20, 1922, to Oscar E. St. Jean and Grace Ward-St. Jean and had a sister. His family called him Ward. He graduated from Garfield School and then Proviso Township High School in 1940. After high school, he attended the University of Chicago and worked at the Liberty Mutual Insurance in Chicago. David registered with Selective Service on June 2, 1942, and named his father as his contact person. When he was inducted into the Army as an enlisted man. Since he had scored higher than 110 on […]
- [Ruffolo, Tec 5 Frank E.](https://bataanproject.com/ruffolo-tec-5-franklin-e/): T/5 Frank Edward Ruffolo was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on September 23, 1919, to Matteo Ruffalo and Josephine Gentile-Ruffalo and had a sister. His family moved to Maywood, Illinois, where they resided at 170 South Sixth Avenue and his father worked at Veterans Administration’s Hines Hospital, Hines, Illinois. Frank attended Washington School, Garfield School, and graduated from Proviso Township High School in 1939. After high school, he went to Lewis Institute, Chicago, Illinois, which trained engineers. When the Selective Service Act became law on October 16, 1940, Frank registered for the draft and named his mother as his contact person. He […]
- [Rowe, PFC Edmund J. Jr.](https://bataanproject.com/rowe-pfc-edmund-j-jr/): PFC Edmund John Rowe Jr. was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on November 1, 1924, to Edmund J. Rowe Sr. and Anna Vignola-Rowe, and had a sister and a brother. His family resided at 1625 South 17th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. His father passed away in 1938. Edmund graduated from Proviso Township High School in 1942, and worked at the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company, Chicago, Illinois. He registered with Selective Service on December 26, 1942, and named his mother as his contact person. He was inducted into the US Army on April 7, 1943, and was issued the serial number […]
- [Rossi, Sgt. Bernard F.](https://bataanproject.com/rossi-sgt-bernard-f/): Pfc. Bernard Frank Rossi was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, on November 21, 1921, to Frank C. Rossi and Michelina Maeillard-Rossi, and had three sisters. His family resided at 810 North 18th Avenue in Melrose Park, and graduated from Melrose Park School, and later from Proviso Township High School in 1939. After high school, he worked at the American Can Company, Maywood, Illinois. Bernard registered with Selective Service on February 16, 1942, and named his father as his contact person. He was inducted into the US Army on September 25, 1942, and issued the serial number 36 376 529. It is […]
- [Rohde, Cox Howard R.](https://bataanproject.com/rohde-cox-howard-r/): Cox Howard Henry Rohde i Cook County, Illinois, on March 2, 1925, to Henry Rohde and Bernice Keefer-Rohde, and had two sisters and a brother. The family resided at 38 South Hillside Avenue, Hillside, Illinois. He graduated from Sunnyside School, Berkeley, Illinois, and attended Proviso Township High School but left on April 10, 1942, to join the Navy. Howard enlisted in the US Navy on April 30, 1942, and was sent to Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois, for his basic training. He was issued the serial number 300 84 34. It is known that on June 30, 1942 he was attending Armed […]
- [Rodger, Sgt. William G.](https://bataanproject.com/rodger-sgt-william-g/): Sgt. William Garner Rodger was born in Maywood, Illinois, on July 6, 1916, to W. Fred Rodger and Bernice Hexamer-Rodger and had two sisters. His family resided at 615 North 2n Avenue in Maywood. When he was a child his mother died, and one of his sisters was killed in a car accident. In 1934, he graduated from Proviso Township High School and then completed a two year courses at Georgia State College, Atlanta, Georgia. He was employed by the Ceco Steel Products Company, Cicero, Illinois, and engaged to Vera Stelzer of Chicago. He registered with Selective Service when the draft act […]
- [Rodeck, 1st. Lt. Ewald M.](https://bataanproject.com/rodeck-1st-lt-ewald-m/): 1st Lt. Ewald Martin Rodeck was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, on July 26, 1912, to Reinhold Rodeck and Ida S. Frey-Rodeck, and he had six brothers. The family resided at 443 Elgin Avenue, in Forest Park, Illinois. He graduated from Saint John Lutheran School, Proviso Township High School, in 1931, and the University of Chicago in 1935. He worked as the sales manager for the Meyercord Company, Chicago, Illinois. When the Selective Service Act became law on October 16, 1940, he registered for the draft, named his mother as his contact person, and gave his residence as 1136 Ontario Street, Oak […]
- [Resech, FTO Arthur C.](https://bataanproject.com/resech-2nd-lt-arthur-c/): FTO Arthur Carl Resech was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on June 1, 1924, to Carl H. Resech and Helga Frey-Resech, and had a sister and three brothers. The family resided at 114 Rockford Street, Forest Park, Illinois. He graduated from Saint John’s Lutheran School and attended Proviso Township High School, but he left school before his class graduated. He went to work at the Continental Can Company, Chicago, Illinois. He appears to have enlisted in the US Army Air Corps but no information has been found on when he enlisted or where he enlisted.  He was selected for the Air […]
- [Pusateri, T/Sgt. Anthony C.](https://bataanproject.com/pusateri-t-sgt-anthony-c/): T/Sgt. Anthony Charles Pusateri in Maywood, Illinois, on March 13, 1922, to Lawrence Pusateri and Josephine Romano-Pusateri, and had two sisters and a brother. The family resided at 1416 North 16th Avenue, Melrose Park, Illinois. He graduated from Sacred Heart School, Melrose Park, and attended Proviso Township High School for one year but left school and worked in his father’s grocery store.  On June 22, 1942, he registered with Selective Service and named his father as his contact person. He was drafted into the US Army on September 25, 1942, and was issued the serial number 36 376 606. No […]
- [Phelps, PFC Howard C.](https://bataanproject.com/phelps-pfc-howard-c/): PFC Howard Carter Phelps was born in Cook County, Illinois, on June 29, 1925, to Howard W. Phelps and Leota Phelps, It appears he used his middle name Carter as his first name to avoid confusion with his father. The family resided at 1912 South 11th Street, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from Garfield School and attended Proviso Township High School for three years but left when his parents appear to have divorced and his mother moved to Jefferson County Missouri in 1943. Both his parents remarried. His father, appears to have been in the Illinois National Guard and called to […]
- [Pearce, Pvt. John R.](https://bataanproject.com/pearce-pvt-john-r/): Pvt. John Richard Pearce was born in Treharris, Wales, on November 25, 1920, to Fred Pearce and Emily Cole-Pearce. He was known as “Jack” to his family and friends. His father immigrated to the United States, and his mother, brother, and he immigrated to the US on the SS Berengaria on May 27, 1922. When they arrived, they settled in Johnston City, Illinois, where his father was working as a coal miner. By 1929, his family was living at 231 South 14th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. He also now had two sisters. He graduated from Washington School, Maywood, and attended Proviso […]
- [Parichy, QM2c Emery William](https://bataanproject.com/parichy-qm2-william-e/): QM2c Emery William Parichy was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 20, 1924, to Emery A. Parichy and Margaret D. Kramer-Parichy. With his two sisters, he grew up at 1113 South Harlem Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, and graduated from Saint Bernadine School, Forest Park, and Proviso Township High School, Maywood, Illinois, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, played football, and worked as a life guard. He also used William as his first name. He also appears to have joined the Naval Reserve while in high school. His father was the President of the Proviso Township High School […]
- [Ostermann, PFC Henry K.](https://bataanproject.com/ostermann-pfc-henry-k/): PFC Henry K. Ostermann was born in Delmenhorster, Germany, on May 31, 1916, to William Ostermann and Frederika Ahrens-Ostermann. His mother may have died in the 1920s. It appears he was 13 years old when he arrived in the United States with his younger brother and sister at Ellis Island on the ship Berlin. The family resided at 604 South 6th Avenue, Maywood. Illinois. He attended Proviso Township High School but school after completing his first year and went to work as a garbage man. He registered with Selective Service when the draft act took effect on October 16, 1940, […]
- [O'Neal, 2nd Lt. James L.](https://bataanproject.com/oneal-2nd-lt-james-l/): 2nd Lt. James Lowell O’Neal was born in West Frankfort, Illinois, on May 17, 1918, to Charles D. O’Neal and Anna E. Lambert-O’Neal, and had two sisters and a brother. His family moved to Proviso Township around 1926 and resided at 212 South 11th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from Washington School, in Maywood, and Proviso Township High School in 1936. It is known that he worked at the American Can Company, Maywood, as the head payroll clerk. When the Selective Service Act became law on October 16, 1940, James registered and named his mother as his contact person. He enlisted […]
- [Obermayer, PFC Fred W.](https://bataanproject.com/obermayer-pfc-fred-w/): PFC Fred William Obermayer was born on May 20, 1923, in Cook County, Illinois, to George Obermayer and Marie Raab-Obermayer. His family resided in Berwyn, Illinois. Fred’s father died on April 22, 1932, and his mother and Fred moved to 444 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. He graduated from Saint Bernardine School and than attended Proviso Township High School for three years. On May 20, 1943, he registered with Selective Service and named his mother as his contact person. His mother moved to Wisconsin so he left school to join her in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Fred was drafted into the Army […]
- [Norton, Cpl. Robert D.](https://bataanproject.com/norton-cpl-robert-d/): Cpl. Robert David Norton was born in Maywood, Illinois on November 11, 1921, to Henry F. Norton and Bertha W. Block-Norton. He had three sisters, one died as an infant, four brothers, and a half-sister. His family resided at 1701 South Sixth Avenue, Maywood, and he graduated from Garfield School and attended Proviso Township High School, but he left high school after his first year. It is known that he worked at a company that manufactured doors and windows. On November 25, 1941, he enlisted in the United States Marines while he was in Cincinnati, Ohio, and named his parents as […]
- [Nordquist, Pvt. Glenn W.](https://bataanproject.com/nordquist-pfc-glenn-w/): Pvt. Glenn Wesley Nordquist was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 25, 1925, to Clarence Nordquist and Evelyn M. Johnson-Nordquist, and had one brother. His family resided at 1820 South Eleventh Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from Garfield School and then attended Proviso Township High School. While he was a senior in high school, on October 21, 1943, he registered with Selective Service and named his father as his contact person. He left school during his last semester, was drafted into the US Army on March 3, 1944, and received his high school diploma in the Army. His serial number […]

## Pages

- [192-C-Before The War](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192nd-co-c/192-c-before-the-war/): Co. C in action before the war.
- [192 - Co. D - After the War](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-d/192-co-d-after-the-war/)
- [The Death March](https://bataanproject.com/the-death-march/)
- [Kovach Reburial - July 8 to 10, 2017](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192nd-co-c/kovach-reburial-july-8-to-10-2017/)
- [Morin Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/morin-interview/)
- [Maggio Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/maggio-interview/)
- [Lawson Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/lawson-interview/)
- [Bashleben Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/bashleben-interview/)
- [Lajzer Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/lajzer-interview/)
- [Diaz Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/diaz-interview/)
- [Vandiver and Moore Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/vandiver-and-moore-interview/)
- [Cichy Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/cichy-interview/)
- [Allen Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/allen-interview/)
- [Degroot Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/degroot-interview/)
- [Martel Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/martel-interview/)
- [194th Tank Battalion Album](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion-album/)
- [Rowland Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/rowland-interview/)
- [Brummett and Reed Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/brummett-and-reed-interview/)
- [17th Ordnance Company Album](https://bataanproject.com/17th-ordnance-company-album/)
- [WebQuest Student Activity Worksheets (17th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-student-activity-worksheets-17/): Select your worksheet below: 17th Ordnance Company worksheet 17th Ordnance Company Diseases worksheet 17th Ordnance Company Hellships worksheet 17th Ordnance Company POW Camps worksheet 17th Ordnance Company Map Activity worksheet 17th Ordnance Company Death March worksheet 17th Ordnance Company Soldier Activity worksheet
- [WebQuest Student Activity Worksheets (194th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-student-activity-worksheets-194/): Select your worksheet below: 194th Battalion worksheet 194th Battalion Diseases worksheet 194th Battalion Hellships worksheet 194th Battalion POW Camps worksheet 194th Battalion Map Activity worksheet 194th Battalion Death March worksheet 194th Battalion Soldier Activity worksheet
- [ThemeNcode PDF Viewer SC [Do not Delete]](https://bataanproject.com/themencode-pdf-viewer-sc/): This page is used for Viewing PDF.
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- [Straka Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/straka-interview/)
- [Prison Camp Galleries](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://bataanproject.com/privacy-policy/): Welcome to https://bataanproject.com (the “Site”). We understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site, especially when conducting business. This statement governs our privacy policies with respect to those users of the Site (“Visitors”) who visit without transacting business and Visitors who register to transact business on the Site and make use of the various services offered by Jim Opolony (collectively, “Services”) (“Authorized Customers”). “Personally Identifiable Information” refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, […]
- [Bilibid Prison](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/bilibid-prison/): Click image to view larger pictures
- [194th - Graves & Memorials](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion-album/194-graves-memorials/): Click image to view full size with caption.
- [17th - Graves & Memorials](https://bataanproject.com/17th-ordnance-company-album/17-graves-memorials/): Click image for full size and caption.
- [194th - Co. B](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion-album/194-b-co/)
- [192nd - Graves & Memorials](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192-graves-memorials/): Click image for full size and caption.
- [Ortega Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/ortega-interview/)
- [Schei Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/schei-interview/)
- [Video Interviews](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/): Allen Interview Bashleben Interview Brummett and Reed Interview Cichy Interview Degroot Interview Diaz Interview Lajzer Interview Lawson Interview Maggio Interview Martel Interview Morin Interview Ortega Interview Rowland Interview Schei Interview Straka Interview Wepsiec Interview Vandiver and Moore Interview Allen Interview Bashleben Interview Brummett and Reed Interview Cichy Interview Degroot Interview Diaz Interview Lajzer Interview Lawson Interview Maggio Interview Martel Interview Morin Interview Ortega Interview Rowland Interview Schei Interview Straka Interview Wepsiec Interview Vandiver and Moore Interview
- [Wepsiec Interview](https://bataanproject.com/video-interviews/wepsiec-interviews/)
- [Tank Group Documents](https://bataanproject.com/documents/tank-group-documents/)
- [Hoten Camp - Mukden Manchuria](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/hoten-camp-mukden-manchuria/)
- [194th Medical Detachment](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion-album/194th-medical-detachment-2/)
- [194th During The War](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion-album/during-the-war-2/)
- [194th Before The War](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion-album/before-the-war-2/)
- [American Military Cemetery at Manila - 2013 Memorial Day Ceremony](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion-5/american-military-cemetery-at-manila-2013-memorial-day-ceremony/): Photos courtesy of  Steve & Marcia Kwiecinski
- [Harrodsburg 2008](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-d/harrodsburg-2008-2/): The following are photos of the Memorial Service held for D Company on April 26, 2008 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky at Fort Harrod State Park
- [Sen. Mark Kirk Presents Nick Marchese medals.](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-b/sen-mark-kirk-presents-nick-marchese-medals/): Arlington Heights, Illinois Memorial Day 2011 Presentation of medals by Senator Mark Kirk to the family of Pvt. Nick Marchese of HQ Company, 192nd Tank Battalion
- [Bataan/Corregidor Surrender Documents](https://bataanproject.com/documents/wainwright-bataan-surrender-press-release/): Includes documents from Gen. King and Gen. Wainwright Courtesy of Roger Mansell Click the image to view the complete document.
- [Proviso Township High School Goes To War](https://bataanproject.com/proviso-township-high-school-goes-to-war/)
- [Printable Rosters](https://bataanproject.com/printable-rosters/): Printable Rosters Click on the link below to download the roster for printing: 17th Ordnance Roster 192nd A Company Roster 192nd B Company Roster 192nd C Company Roster 192nd D Company Roster 192nd Medical Detachment Roster 192nd HQ Company Roster 194th A Company Roster 194th C Company Roster 194th Medical Detachment Roster 194th HQ Company Roster
- [Harrodsburg Documentary](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-d/harrodsburg-documentary/): Premiere of D Company DocumentarySetup: April 25, 2008Centre College, Danville Kentucky
- [WebQuest Maps (192nd)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-maps-192/): Select your map below:
- [WebQuest Maps (17th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-maps-17/): Select your map below:
- [WebQuest Teacher Information (17th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-teacher-information-194th/): Welcome to the Bataan Commemorative Research Project website! Hopefully, you will be able to use some of these materials in your classroom when you are discussing World War II. Though this site was designed primarily to research and remember the local history of our veterans in the Bataan Death March, this project has grown beyond the wildest imagination of the founding teachers, Jim Opolony, Ian Smith and Renee Johansson. With the help of Social Studies teacher, Trish Howard, the project continues to grow. We have developed some activities that assist our students in appreciation of the sacrifices made by our […]
- [WebQuest Teacher Information (194th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-teacher-information-194/): Welcome to the Bataan Commemorative Research Project website! Hopefully, you will be able to use some of these materials in your classroom when you are discussing World War II. Though this site was designed primarily to research and remember the local history of our veterans in the Bataan Death March, this project has grown beyond the wildest imagination of the founding teachers, Jim Opolony, Ian Smith and Renee Johansson. With the help of Social Studies teacher, Trish Howard, the project continues to grow. We have developed some activities that assist our students in appreciation of the sacrifices made by our […]
- [WebQuest Student's Page (17th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-students-page-17/): Welcome to the Bataan Commemorative Research Project! You will find a lot of interesting information contained here. RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Read the History of the Bataan Death March. This will let you know about one of the most important events in US History. Remember, they died for our freedom! Most information should be “linked” for you. However, there will be times when some of the links will be down. When stuck, try the links page on the web site, www.google.com, or your favorite search engine to locate the information that you need. You can print up the Activity worksheets for yourself […]
- [WebQuest Student's Page (194th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-students-page-194/): Welcome to the Bataan Commemorative Research Project! You will find a lot of interesting information contained here. RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Read the History of the Bataan Death March. This will let you know about one of the most important events in US History. Remember, they died for our freedom! Most information should be “linked” for you. However, there will be times when some of the links will be down. When stuck, try the links page on the web site, www.google.com, or your favorite search engine to locate the information that you need. You can print up the Activity worksheets for yourself […]
- [WebQuest - 17th Ordnance Company](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-17th-ordnance-company/)
- [WebQuest - 194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-194th-tank-battalion/)
- [Roster of 192nd at Mukden, Manchuria](https://bataanproject.com/documents/roster-of-192nd-at-mukden-manchuria/):   Albert Allen Compiled this Roster of the 192nd Tank Battalion at Mukden, Manchuria after being Liberated The Roster is Typed on Japanese Toilet Paper Note: D Company is Missing from the Roster Since Allen Believed the Company had been Transferred to the 194th Tank Battalion Click on image to enlarge for better viewing.
- [History of the 17th Ordnance Company](https://bataanproject.com/history-of-the-17th-ordnance-company/): Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on print Share on email 17th Ordnance Company was created when A Company, 19th Ordnance Battalion of the First Armored Division was deactivated at Fort Knox, Kentucky in August 1941. As part of 19th Ordnance, the company had trained alongside the 192nd Tank Battalion. In August, when the 192nd was sent to Louisiana take part in the maneuvers being held there, 17th Ordnance was ordered west to Fort McDowell on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay for transport to the Philippine Islands. The company sailed on the USS President Coolidge. As part of […]
- [WebQuest Student's Page (192nd)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-students-page-192/): Welcome to the Bataan Commemorative Research Project! You will find a lot of interesting information contained here. RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Read the History of the Bataan Death March. This will let you know about one of the most important events in US History. Remember, they died for our freedom! Most information should be “linked” for you. However, there will be times when some of the links will be down. When stuck, try the links page on the web site, www.google.com, or your favorite search engine to locate the information that you need. You can print up the Activity worksheets for yourself […]
- [WebQuest Maps (194th)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-maps-194/): Select your map below:
- [WebQuest Student Activity Worksheets (192nd)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-student-activity-worksheets-192/): Select your worksheet below: 192nd Battalion worksheet 192nd Battalion Diseases worksheet 192nd Battalion Hellships worksheet 192nd Battalion POW Camps worksheet 192nd Battalion Map Activity worksheet 192nd Battalion Death March worksheet 192nd Battalion Soldier Activity worksheet
- [WebQuest - 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-192nd-tank-battalion/)
- [WebQuest Links](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-links/): The links below are useful for teachers to plan lessons on World War II. www.teacheroz.com – Great website that covers many of the different causes and battles of World War II. The links page contains many links to sites with information on Bataan and POW life. http://www.densho.org/ Japanese American Internment http://www.children-of-the-camps.org/ Japanese American Internment
- [WebQuest Teacher Information (192nd)](https://bataanproject.com/webquest-teacher-information-192/): Welcome to the Bataan Commemorative Research Project website! Hopefully, you will be able to use some of these materials in your classroom when you are discussing World War II. Though this site was designed primarily to research and remember the local history of our veterans in the Bataan Death March, this project has grown beyond the wildest imagination of the founding teachers, Jim Opolony, Ian Smith and Renee Johansson. With the help of Social Studies teacher, Trish Howard, the project continues to grow. We have developed some activities that assist our students in appreciation of the sacrifices made by our […]
- [Acknowledgements - 194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/acknowledgements-194th-tank-battalion/): We would like to Thank the Following People and Organizations for Their Help The 194th Tank Battalion Henry Peck* A Company Walter Straka* A Company * Denotes those members of the 194th who have passed away since the website was created. The Families Richard Abel Great-Nephew of Steve Lemke, A Company Sally Atwell-Williams Daughter of John R. Atwell, HQ Company Rob Beller Nephew of Joe Schneider, Medical Detachment Lt. Col. William Cahill, U.S.A.F., Ret. Nephew of Martin Cahill, C Company Brad Bull Grandson of Harlin Owens, HQ Company Tom Corning Cousin of Roy Maghan, A Company Candace Cross Niece of […]
- [Chicago Tribune Drawings](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion-5/chicago-tribune-drawings-2/)
- [194th - HQ Co.](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion/194th-hq-co/)
- [194th - Co. A](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion/194th-co-a/)
- [194th - Co. C](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion/194th-co-c/)
- [Cabanatuan](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/cabanatuan/)
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- [Co. C](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192nd-co-c/): Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on print
- [Documents](https://bataanproject.com/documents/): Gen. Wainwright Report of Operations Gen. Wainwright’s complete report on operations in the Philippines
- [Links](https://bataanproject.com/links/): Pacific War 2/26th Battalion 6th Ranger Battalion – Descendants 31st Infantry Regiment (Facebook Page) 59th Coast Artillery Regiment 200th/515th Coast Artillery Alamo Scouts American Battlefield Monuments American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor (Facebook Page) American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memorial Society American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Museum American Ex-POWs American Guerillas American Merchant Marine POWs American Nurses in the Philippines American POWs of Japan American War Orphans Arisan Maru Roster Atomic Bomb Museum Australia-Japan Research Project Australian War Memorial Australia’s War Bataan Corregidor Memorial Foundation Bataan Diary Bataan Legacy Historical Society Bataan Missing Bataan Son Battleship Row (Pearl […]
- [Acknowledgements - 192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/acknowledgements/): We would like to Thank the Following People and Organizations for Their Help The 192nd Tank Battalion William C. Alford* D Company Albert L. Allen Jr.* C Company Andy Aquila* B Company Zenon Bardowski* B Company Jim Bashleben* B Company Patrick Boone* D Company Grover C. Brummett* D Company Earl Burchard* A Company Ed DeGroot* A Company Edward Depa* B Company Albert DuBois* A Company Morgan French* D Company Frank Goldstein* B Company Joseph Hrupcho* C Company Charles Jensen* Medical Detachment Marvin Jaeger* Medical Detachment Herbert Kirchhoff* B Company Steve Kodaj* B Company Joseph Lajzer* B Company Marcus A. Lawson* […]
- [Dugout Doug](https://bataanproject.com/dugout-doug/): A majority of American soldiers on Bataan believed that the situation they found themselves in was a direct result of the military decisions of General Douglas MacArthur. Soldiers stated that during the withdrawal into Bataan they passed warehouses full of food, ammunition, and medical supplies. Many held deep resentment toward General Douglas MacArthur and referred to him by the nickname “Dugout Doug”. While they lived with daily strafing from Japanese planes and shelling from Japanese artillery, they believed General MacArthur was safe in the Malinta Tunnel on Corregidor. The following lyrics were sung to the tune of “The Battle Hymn […]
- [POW Boxcar](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/pow-boxcar/)
- [Janesville 2008](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192-co-a/janesville-2008/): Bataan Memorial Service in Janesville, WI – 2008
- [Death March](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/pow-life/death-march/): [nggallery id="35"]
- [192nd Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/pow-photos-192nd-tank-battalion/): [nggallery id=”34″]
- [Camp O'Donnell](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/camp-odonnell/): [nggallery id="33"]
- [Bashleben Drawings](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/bashleben-drawings/): [nggallery id=”31″]
- [Miscellaneous Photos](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/pow-life/miscellaneous-photos/): [nggallery id=”30″]
- [During The War](https://bataanproject.com/during-the-war/): [nggallery id=”25″]
- [192-MD-BeforeTheWar](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/md/192-md-beforethewar/): [nggallery id="21"]
- [Miscellaneous Photos](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-b/miscellaneous-photos/): Miscellaneous photos from Co. B John Hopple Previous Next
- [Lobdell Reburial](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192-co-a/lobdell-reburial/): Reburial of PFC Lloyd Lobdell.
- [Other Photos](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion-5/)
- [POW Life](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/pow-life/)
- [192-A-Before The War](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192-co-a/192-a-before-the-war/): [nggallery id="7"]
- [Bataan Day 2017](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-b/bataan-day-2017/): 2017 Maywood Bataan Day Memorial Service – Maywood, IL.
- [Wickord Drawings](https://bataanproject.com/prison-camp-galleries/wickord-drawings/): Lt. Col. Wickord’s collection of POW drawings, including his own. Click an image below to learn more.
- [Medical Detachment](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/md/)
- [HQ](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/hq/)
- [Co. D](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-d/)
- [Co. A](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/192-co-a/)
- [194th Tank Battalion](https://bataanproject.com/194th-tank-battalion/): [ngg src=”albums” ids=”8″ display=”pro_list_album”]
- [192nd - B - During The War](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-b/192nd-b-during-the-war/): [nggallery id="3"]
- [192-B-Before The War](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-b/192-b-before-the-war/): [ngg src="galleries" ids="2" display="thumbnail"]
- [Co. B](https://bataanproject.com/192nd-tank-battalion/co-b/)


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