American Guerrillas On Mindanao
1. CLYDE M. ABBOTT
ASN 6553635, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to Tenth Military District on 15 Oct 1942. Born in Cuba, New Mexico, on 30 Oct 1917. Second Year High School; speaks English and Spanish; 6 years as Pvt, USAC: Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, Tenth Military District, USFIP, on 28 Nov 1942; promoted 1st Lieut, Inf, on 27 Feb 1943; served as 1st Lieut until he proceeded to the Replacement Depot on 14 Jan 1945.
Executive Officer, 110th Infantry, 1 Dec 1942; responsible for mutual understanding of the civilians and the Army – settling troubles between civilians and the Army. Responsible for locating suitable places for intermediary radio stations in the 2nd Battalion area, 110th Infantry. Ordered to proceed to USAFFE Headquarters on 10 Jan 1945.
2. MICHAEL J. AMRICH
ASN 6895873, Private, USAC. Evacuated 2 December 1943.
3. ROBERT ANDREWSASN 19115375, Corporal, Allied Air Force. Reported to the Tenth Military District on 26 Feb 1945. On DS with the Force Radio Section, Tenth Military District, for two months. Evacuated on 26 Apr 1945.
4. ROBERT B. BALL
ASN 0-888819, Captain, Signal Corps. Reported to Tenth Military District on 3 Dec 1942. Pfc in the Hws, 5th Air Base Group. Captured by the Japs; escaped and joined the Mindanao Guerrilla. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, USFIP, on 3 Dec 1942. Commissioned temporary 2nd Lieut, AUS, Ho, USAFE, on 4 Jan 1944. CO, Signal Detachment and Radio Officer on 24 Dec 1942. CO, FRS, Tenth Military District, on 8 May 1943. Promoted 1st Lieut on 26 April 1943; promoted Captain, Signal Corps, on 11 Sept 1943. Sent on mission to the areas garrisoned by the Tenth Military District on 30 Dec 1943. Relieved as CO, FRS, Tenth Military District, on 13 Dec 1943 to report to Maj CHARLES, CE, AUS, for assignment.
5. HOWARD BATES
Private, Air Corps; died 10 July 1942.
6. THOMAS RICHARD BAXTER
ASN 19014929, Captain, Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District, 1 Dec 1942. Born in Mt. Trumble, Arizona, 24 Dec 1916; High School Student; A Private in the 89th USAAC; promoted to Sgt, USAAC. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Tenth MD, on 1 Dec 1942; promoted 1st Lieut, 1 Oct 1943; promoted Captain, CO, Anakan Sector, 110th Division; Liaison Officer for the Commanding Officer, Tenth Military District, with the 13th Air Force, USAFFE, and ordered to report to Commanding General, USAFFE, in March 1945.
7. KENNETH L. BAYLE
ASN 6296797, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District on 1 Jun 1943. Born in Plainview, Texas, on 11 Nov 1921. High school graduate; 10 months in 131st Field Artillery, Texas. Enlisted in USAAC on 16 Nov 1939 as a 2nd Class Aircraft Mechanic; Graduate Air Corps Tech. School of Engineer. With Bomb Squad, 19th Group, AC. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Tenth Military District, USFIP, on 7 Nov 1943. From Pfc, AC, assigned in FRS, Tenth Military District. Evacuated on 27 Feb 1944.
8. JULIAN BENAC
ASN 19051297, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District. Born in Allison, New Mexico, on 3 Jun 1919. Enlisted in the USAC on 10 Jan 1941 as Pvt; Mechanic, 32nd and 30th Bombard Squad, 19th Bombardment Group. Commissioned 2nd Lieut Inf on 1 Jun 1943, Tenth Military District. Executive Officer, 112th Regt, 109th Division.
9. LEO A. BOELENS
ASNO-426888 Capt. Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District on 15 May 1943. Reported and assigned to the 110th Division, Tenth Military District, after his escape from the enemy concentration camp. Commissioned 1st Lieut on 15 May 1943; Agent Officer, Farm Project (Landing Field) No. 1; transferred to Hq, Tenth Military District; promoted Captain on 1 Sept 1943. His former organization was the 21st Pursuit Squadron. Killed in action in Balingbing, Kolambugan, Lanao on 22 Jan 1944.
10. ALEXANDER RANKIN BONNER
ASN 6583746, Capt Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District on 1 June 1943. Born in Calgary, Alte, Canada, on 31 Jan 1920. ACTS graduate on 2 Aug 1944. Enlisted in the Army on 20 Nov 1939. Reported to the Tenth Military District and commissioned 2nd Lieut on 1 Jun 1943; promoted 1st Lieut on 16 Aug 1944. Commanding Officer, MT Bn, 10th Military District.
Promoted Capt. Inf on 6 May 1945. Ordered to report to the 4th Replacement Depot USAFFE on 5 May 1945.
1l. ROBERT V. BOWLER
ASN O-294619, Colonel, reported to the Tenth Military District in November 1942.
Born in Medical Lake, Washington; Major, assigned as Commanding Officer of the 111th Infantry Regiment, on 15 November 1942. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on 14 December 1943; Commanding Officer, 109th Division, on 14 March 1943; Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Tenth Military District; promoted to Colonel on 1 March 1945; Liaison Officer for the Commanding Officer, Tenth Military District, with Tenth Corps on 24 March 1945; Commanding Officer, 106th Division, on 8 May 1945. Placed on temporary duty with Headquarters, Tenth Corps on 23 June 1945.
12. DURWARD L. BROOKS
ASN 6281619, 1st Lieut. Reported to the Tenth Military District on 1 Jun 1943. Born in Lohn, Texas, on 14 Feb 1916. Sgt, Air Corps, 28th Bombardment Squadron, 19th Group. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Tenth Military District, USFIP; Signal Officer, 106th Division; attached to Radio Section as Code Officer on 8 Sept 1944.
Promoted to 1st Lieut on 16 Aug 1944. Enlisted in the USA from 31 Nov 1937 to 26 Jan 1939. Graduated from Clark Field Radio General School.
Ordered to report to 11th Replacement Depot on 5 May 1945.
13. OSCAR G. FROWN
ASN 18046073, Private USAC. Born in Oakland Avenue on 22 May 1942. 440th Ordnance Co.; High school graduate. Enlisted at Fort Logan, Colorado.
Left for SWPA on 28 Dec 1944.
14. EDWARD W. BROWNING
ASN 13034981, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District on 1 Jul 1942. Born in War Eagle, West Virginia, on 20 Apr 1920. 4th year High School. Enlisted in the Army on 13 Jun 1941 in Ronaki, Virginia, as Pvt, 30th Squad, 19th Bomb, arrived Manila 27 Oct 1941 and stationed at Clarks Field; Mindanao 1 Jan 1942, station at Bugo. Did not surrender.
Commissioned 2nd Lieut from Sergeant on 1 Jul 1943. Assigned to 109th Division on 10 Aug 1943; Corps Radio Section “A” Corps on 5 Aug 1944. On duty with G-3, Tenth Military District on 27 Oct 1944. Ordered to proceed to Hq; USAFFE, on 19 February 1945.
15. ANDREW THOMAS BUCKOVIENSKY
ASN 0-890200, 2nd Lieut Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District in May 1944. Born in Greensburg, Penn. 2nd Lieut Inf 101st Field Artillery, 101st Division on 10 May 1942, stationed at Aroman, Bukidnon. Requested repatriation. Assigned to 106th Division due to poor health; ordered to proceed to Leyte on 15 December 1944.
16. ANTHONY BUJNOWSKI
ASN 6828122, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the Tenth Military District on 1 Aug 1943; on duty with the 109th Division for one year and five months.
Evacuated on 1 January 1945.
17. JOHN F. CAIN
ASN 6906281, 2nd Lieut Inf reported to the Tenth Military District on 5 May 1944, assigned in the FPS, Tenth Military District.
18. TIMOTHY C. CASEY
ASN 6954402, 1st Lieut, Inf, reported to the Tenth Military District on 1 Jun 1943. Born in Akron, Colorado, on 12 Feb 1920, enlisted as Pvt, 351st Ordnance Co, 19th Bombardment Group at Fort Logan, Colorado, on 24 May 1940; promoted to Pfc in March 1941; to Corporal in December 1941. Commissioned 2nd Lieut on 1 Jun 1943, Tenth Military District; promoted to 1st Lieut on 16 Aug 1944. Chief Water Transport, 106th Division; Code Officer, Radio Station.
Ordered to report to 1th Replacement Depot on 27 Apr 1945.
19. MARVIN HEAD CAMPBELL
ASN 0-890421, 2nd Lieut Inf, reported to the Tenth Military District on 6 May 1944. Assigned as Ordnance Officer, 106th Division for 8 months. Evacuated on 21 Feb 1945. Born in Meansville, Ga., on 17 Mar 1912. Enlisted as Pvt in “A” Troop, 11th Cavalry on 25 November 1938. Discharged and reinstated in 31st Inf, “A” Co, on 26 Feb 1940. Transferred to 808 MP Company (Manila) in September 1941; completed 3 years of High School. Commissioned as 2nd Lieut, Inf USAFFE, Sist Regt, 51st Division on 5 Mar 1942, Bataan. Reported to 118th Regt, 106th Div, on 6 May 1944; served as Agent Officer for 105th Division; transferred to “A” Corps Headquarters. Ordered to report to Commanding General, USAFFE on 21 Feb 1945.
20. LUCIEN V. CAMPEAU
ASN W2115938, 2nd Lieut, Sig C, reported to the Tenth Military District on 1 Jun 1944. Warrant Officer, AUS, 5217 Reconnaissance Battalion, appointed 2nd Lieut, Sig C, 1 May 1945. Instructed to report to the Hq, 8th Army, 19 March 1944.
21. REID C. CHAMBERLAIN
ASN 265983, USMC, 1st Lieut Reported to the Tenth Military District on 15 Jan 1943. Born in Parkin, Arkansas, 1 Apr 1919. Trained 1 year in the Infantry and 9 months in anti-aircraft. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, 5 Jan 1943, Tenth Military District, USFIP; promoted 1st Lieut on 1 Oct 1943; 3 years and 6 months active duty with the Marine Corps; 2 years Reserve Marine Corps. 4 ½ years High School. On duty with the Tenth Military District. Repatriated 14 Nov 1943.
22. GERALD G. CHAPMAN
ASN 0-1686506, 2nd Lieut OS, reported to the Tenth Military District on 28 Mar 1943. S/Sgt, 440th Ordnance Company Aviation Bombardment. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, AUS, Ordnance Dept, 24 Dec 1944. Advance Echelon, USAFFE. Radio Section, Tenth Military District Headquarters.
23. CLYDE CLEMENT CHILDRESS
ASN 0-371217, Lieut-Col, Inf, reported to Tenth Military District on 20 Nov 1942. Born in Ft. Worth, Texas, on 22 Jul 1917. Junior Officer of “C” Co, 31st Inf, Manila on 8 May 1941 to 25 Aug 1941. On DS with the 2nd Bn, 61st Inf, PA. Machine Instructor at Dingle, Iloilo, Philippines, from 1 Sep to 30 Oct 1941; Bn Comdr, 2nd Bn, 61st Inf, PA, Lanao on 10 May 1948. Capt, 61st Inf, PA. Chief of Staff, 110th Division, Tenth Military District, from Nov 1942 to May 1944; Commanding Officer, 107th Division.
Promoted to Maj, Tenth Military District on 20 Nov 1942; Maj AUS on 20 Dec 1943, Ha USAFFE; Lt-Col, Tenth Military District on 20 Sep 1944. Relieved CO, 107th Division, 29 Dec 1944.
24. NOEL R. CHIOTA
Private. Died on 14 April 1943.
25. BRUCE CHAPMAN
Private 1st class, AUS. Died 14 April 1943.
26. MICHAEL CHUCKRAY
ASN, 668-55, Radio Technician, Seventh Intelligence Fleet. Reported to Tenth Military District on 1 Jan 1945, assigned DS with FRS, Tenth MD.
In charge of Radio Maintenance Section, FRS.
27. EDWARD O. CHMBILEWSKI
2nd Lieut, Sig C, reported to the 10th MD on 6 Dec 1942. Assigned Radio Operator, FRS, 10th MD for l year and 2 months.
28. JACK ROLAND CLARKE
ASN 6936730, 1st Lieut, Inf, reported to the 10th MD, 23 Apr 1943. Born in Topeka, Kansas, 24 Feb 1919. High school graduate; civilian pilot.
Pvt, USAC, 13th Bombardment Squad, from 20 Dec 1939 to 3 May 1941. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, 10th MD, on 23 Apr 1943; promoted 1st Lieut, 31 Jan 1944.
Commanding Officer “I” Co, 112th Inf, 109th Division in Dec 1943. In charge of Radio Station TAB, 109th Division, March 1944.
Executive Officer, 112th Inf June 1944 until ordered to proceed to GHQ, USAFFE, on 18 Feb 1945.
29. JOSEPH PHILLIP COE
ASN 7000444, 1st Lieut, Sig C, reported to the 10th MD on 29 Oct 1944.
Born in Coleanor, Alabama on 27 Jan 1920. High school graduate; Staff Sgt, USAC, 91st Bombardment Squad. Survivor of PO Transport, sunk off Sindangan, Zamboanga, in September 1944. Joined Mindanao Guerrilla with FRS, 10th MD. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Sig C on 24 Nov 1944; promoted to 1st Lieut on 20 Apr 1945. Requested repatriation and left on 20 April 1945.
30. EARL A. COOK
ASN 6130149, Pfc AC, reported to the 10th MD, 19 Oct 1945, assigned in 108th Division; evacuated on 22 Jan 1944.
31. RICHARD L. COOK
ASN 0-377258, 1st Lieut. reported to 10th MD on 20 Sept 1944. 1st Lieut, 59th Inf (PS) USA. Survivor of POW transport, sunk off Sindangan, Zamboanga in Sept 1944; on duty with G-3 Tenth MD; promoted to 1st Lieut on 21 Jan 1942; left for GHQ on 6 Dec 1944.
32. ROBERT MYRES CRUMP
ASN 0-1688141, Capt Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 8 Nov 1943. Born in Brazil, Indiana, on 5 Jun 1915. Degrees: B.A., M.A. Volunteered for service 9 Dec 1941 as civilian. Commissioned 2nd Lieut 10 Jan 1943; assigned Transportation Officer, Hq Bamar Prox Brigade. Reverted. Served the 110th Division, 10th MD, and called back to active duty as 2nd Lieut, Inf, 10th MD on 1 Jul 1943. Assigned as Asst FQM, 10th MD, 17 Nov 1943.
Commission of 8 Nov 1945 confirmed by Hq, USAFFE, 4 Sep 1944. Promoted 1st Lieut 9 Mar 1944 and Capt on 1 Apr 1945. Ordered to report to 4th Replacement Depot 15 Apr 1945.
33. BILL EMERY DALLERBACK
ASN 17027499, 2nd Lieut Inf. Reported to the 10th MD 1 Jun 1943, assigned Radio Operator, 109th Division for 6 months. Evacuated 22 Jan 1944.
34. LINCOLN HALL DA PRON
ASN 6980094, Capt, Sig C reported to the 10th MD on 23 Jun 1943. Born in St. Paul, Minn., on 10 Aug 1916; high school graduate. Studied journalism; 3 years service in the Air Corps as Sgt. Joined Air Corps in 1939. Commissioned 2nd Lt on 23 Jun 1943. Promoted to 1st Lt on 19 Jan 1944; Capt on 18 Jan 1945. On duty with the 109th Division and FRS, Tenth MD. Ordered to report to 4th Replacement Depot, Hq, USAFFE on 30 Jun 1945.
35. GEORGE D. DAVIS
ASN 295828, 2nd Lieut Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Oct 1943. On duty with 125th Inf.
36. MARVIN. DE VRIES
ASN 2233318, 1st Lieut, USN Sig C reported to the 10th MD on 16 Dec 1942.
Commissioned 2nd Lieut on 16 Dec 1942. Assigned with MT Co, Hq 10th MD; assigned with 108th Division, 10th MD on 25 Sep 1943; to FRS, 10th MD on 3 Nov 1943.
Promoted to 1st Lieut on 11 Sep 1943. Evacuated on 27 Feb 1944.
37. FRANK DIVINO
ASN 19038803, 2nd Lieut Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Oct 1943. Assigned in the FRS 10th MD for 1 year and 3 months. Born in Garfield, Utah, on 6 Feb 1921. Enlisted at “MARCH” Field, California, on 3 Mar 1941 in the QMS, 89th LM Battalion. Pvt in USAC. Commissioned as 2nd Lieut on 1 Oct 1943. Assigned to duty with the 10th Division, 10th MD on 2 Oct 1943. Transferred to duty with FRS on 1 Nov 1943. Evacuated on 6 Feb 1944.
38. MICHAEL DOMERVICH
Capt, Infantry. Reported to the 10th MD 11 May 1943. Born in Iventon, Minnesota on 10 Oct 1915. A year’s college R.O.T.C. B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. Commissioned 1st Lt, Marine Corps 1 Jul 1939; promoted Capt, USFIP, 10th MD, 11 May 1943; Liaison Officer and FFO. Evacuated on 14 November 1943.
39. VINCENT K. DOUGLASS
ASN 6579268 Capt, Sig C Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942. Born in Dalles, Oregon on 8 Apr 1914; high school graduate; Air Corps Mechanic.
Sgt, 30th Bombardment Squad. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, USFIP, 10th MD, 1 Dec 1942. Assigned Provost Marshal 2nd Bn, 111th Int Regt. Assigned in the Communication Section, 109th Div on 2 April.
Promoted to 1st Lt on 17 Dec 1943; changed his branch of service to Sig C on 10 Jan 1945; assigned to the Signal Supply Section in charge of the 109th Division on 3 Jan 1945; promoted to Captain. Ordered to proceed to 4th Replacement Depot, Hq, USAFFE.
40. FRANK W. DUFF
ASN 6296419, 1st Lieut QMS, reported to the 10th MD on 1 Apr 1943. Born in Childress, Texas, on 9 Jun 1918. S/Sgt USAC on 4 Oct 1939. Commissioned 2nd Lt, Inf, on 5 Jan 1943; Branch of service changed to QMS on 1 Apr 1943.
Promoted to 1st Lieut on 1 Apr 1943. Acting S-4, Imbatug Sector from 9 Nov 1942 to 5 Jan 1943; Procurement Officer, Hq 10th MD, from 18 Mar 1943 to 2 Aug 1943; G-4, 108th Division from 2 Aug 1943 to 13 Sep 1943; Finance Officer, Farm Project (Landing Field) #1 from 13 Sep 1945 to Oct 1945. Ordered to proceed to SWPA on 14 Nov 1945.
41. WILLIAM E. DYESS
ASN 0-22526, Major, Inf, reported to the 10th MD on 15 May 1943; on duty with 110th Division; evacuated in July 1943.
42. BRUCE G. ELLIOT
ASN 3762211, USN. Reported to the 10th MD, 8 Jul 1943. Born in Garden City, Kansas, in 1923; Coxswain, USN, USS “TANKER”. Arrived 8 Aug 1943 from Palawan. Surrendered on the fall of Corregidor on 6 May 1942 and concentrated in Princesa Concentration Camp, Palawan. Escaped and reported to the 10th MD. Assigned on duty with 125th Inf Regt. Evacuated on 27 February 1944.
43. JAMES L. EVANS JR.
ASN 0-556781, Maj MC. Reported to the 10th MD on 13 Dec 1945. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., on 6 Dec 1912; MD, Bachelor of Science in Biology and English, licensed Radio Operator; commissioned 1st Lieut ORC June 1937, promoted Captain (permanent) July 1941, 2nd Corps Area; Post Surgeon, Ft. Tilden, N.Y., on 31 Jan 1941 to 20 Jun 1948.
Detachment Commander and Chief Neuropsychiatric Section, 5th Station Hospital, Australia from 13 Feb 1942 to July 1942; Surgeon and Adjutant, Hq Base Section 6, Australia from July 1942 to 25 Jan 1943; Chief of Record Section, 3rd Medical Supply Depot, Base Section 5, 25 Jan 1943.
Assigned by the GHQ to the 10th MD and was designated Acting CO, FRS, 10th MD; promoted Major, AUS by GHQ, USAFFE, 28 Jan 1944; ordered to proceed to GHQ, USAFFE for sick leave on 17 Jan 1945.
44. BEVERLY PERRY FARRENS
ASN 6953549. Reported to the 10th MD on 16 Feb 1943. Born in Marysville, Missouri on 30 May 1917.
Pfc in the Air Corps, with Bombardment Squad, 19th Group. Commissioned 2nd Lieut in the 10th MD on 16 Feb 1943; promoted to 1st Lieut, Sig C on 8 Mar 1944; Capt on 1 May 1945.
Assigned G-4, Hq 10th MD on 16 Feb 1943; to Force Radio Net on 1 Oct 1943. Ordered to proceed to 4th Replacement Depot on 30 Jun 1943.
45. FRED SIMS FAUST
ASN 6929112, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 19 Feb 193. Born in South Carolina 27 Aug 1921. High school graduate. Commissioned 2nd Lieut 19 Feb 1943; promoted 1st Lieut 1 Oct 1943. CO, 110th Division Special Troops. Commended for his attack on Buenavista, Agusan, inflicting 40 to 50 wounded or killed. Repatriated 10 Jan 1945.
46. FREDERICK A. FEIGEL
Capt, QMS, reported to the 10th MD on 1 Oct 1943. Born in Louisville, KY, on 5 Jan 1901; served as civilian in the 81st Inf, USAFFE. Commissioned 1st Lieut on 1 Oct 1943, QMS, in the 10th MD; promoted Capt on 15 Feb 1944.
Assigned in the QMS and then 107th Division; Chief of Staff and G-4 on 4 May 1944. Killed in action on 26 Jul 1944 while on inspection trip.
47. ALFRED FERNANDEZ
ASN 6517769, 1st Lieut. Reported to 10th MD 1 Dec 1942. Born in Hilo, Hawaii on 8 Jan 1905. M/Sgt, USAC. CO, 1st Bn, 110th Inf Div. Ordered to report to SWPA, 17 Dec 1944.
48. WENDELL W. FERTIG
ASN 0-254976, Colonel, Corps of Engineers, led the Mindanao Guerrilla on 18 Sep 1942 and organized the 10th Military District (MD). Relieved by Colonel Charles W. Hedges on 23 Jun 1945.
49. GEORGE FINNEGAN
ASN 121394211, 2nd Lieut, Sig C. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Jun 1944. Born in Geneva, New York 13 Mar 1921. S/Sgt, USAAF: Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Sig C, 4 Dec 1944. On DS with FRS, 10th MD. Ordered to proceed to Hq, Far Eastern Air Force Weather Group, 26 Apr 1945.
50. PAUL R. FLOWERS
ASN 19049569, Pvt USAC. Died 27 July l942.
5l. JAMES LEONARD GARLAND
ASN 7003822, Capt, Sig C. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Born in Erwin, Tennessee on 1 Mar 1921. High school graduate; graduated from USAC Technical School, Hickam Field, Hawaii. Pfc in the Air Corps. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, 1 Jun 1943; promoted to 1st Lieut, Inf, 1 Jun 1944; Capt on 18 Jan 1945. Change of branch of service to Signal Corps on 18 Jan 1945; on duty with 109th Division 1 Jun 1943; FRS on 25 Oct 1943; Officer in Charge Message Center FRS on 6 Jan 1945; Commanding Officer, FRS and Communication Officer, 10th MD on 30 Jun 1945.
52. GLEN E. GAMBER
ASN 13024686, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 15 Jan 1943. Assigned Code Officer, 110th Division for 10 months. Evacuated 17 Jan 1945.
53. ROBERT E. GENTRY
ASN 0-288840, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD, 1 Nov 1942. CO, “D” Co, 115th Inf, for 5 months; on duty with G-4, 10th MD, for 5 months. Repatriated 15 Feb 1944.
54. PAUL A. GILL
ASN 6570724, 2nd Lieut, Sig C. Assigned on duty with FRS, 10th MD for one year. Evacuated 7 Feb 1944.
55. DEWITT GLOVER
ASN 3758436, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD, 6 Dec 1942. On duty with Hq 10th MD. Repatriated 29 Sep 1943.
56. JOHN W. GRANT
ASN 6999542, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Assigned to 109th Division. Died on 1 Nov 1943.
57. SAMUEL GRASHIO
ASN 0-412503, Capt, Inf. Reported to the 110th Division, 10th MD in May 1943; assigned in Farm Project (Landing Field) #1, 10th MD on 1 Jul 1943. Born in Spokane, Washington on 1 Apr 1918. Two years in college. Commissioned 2nd Lieut 26 Apr 1941, AC. Promoted 1st Lieut 11 May 1943; Captain 1 Sep 1943. Proceeded to Hq USAFFE, 29 Sep 1943.
58. JAMES R. GRINSTEAD
ASN 0-888857, Lt-Col, AUS. Reported to the 10th MD on 19 Feb 1943. Born in Ridgeway, Mo., 5 Nov 1897. Served in “M” Co, 1st Inf, Oklahoma, 1st Artillery as 1st Lieut from Dec 1919 to 1921. Assigned in “D” Co, 15th Inf, Headquarters, Company, 31st Inf, from April 1923 to 1926 as Private, Corporal, Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant; with Philippine Constabulary from April 1926 to November 1931 as 3rd Lieut, 2nd Lieut, 1st Lieut, and Captain.
Student of the Philippine Constabulary Academy; on duty with the Provincial Commander, Lanao; with the Intelligence Division, Manila; participated in Mindanao and Sulu campaign. Resigned in Nov 1931 to engage in business; established a coconut plantation in Malabang, Davao, Salaman, Cotabato.
Reserve Officer in the United States Army; 2nd Lieut March 1924 to 1926, 1st Lieut from March 1926 to 1941. Battle campaigns; Mexican Border in 1913, AEF in France – April 1918 to January 1919 in St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne.
High School graduate, 1914; University of Kansas, September 1914 to April 1917; called to duty as Capt, Inf 19 Feb 1943. Captaincy in AUS confirmed by Ha, USAFFE 16 Feb 1944; promoted Major, Inf June 1943, confirmed by USAFFE 5 May 1944; promoted to Lt-Col 2 Nov 1943.
Assignments:
- Temporary assignment with the Headquarters, 10th MD on 19 Feb 1943;
- To the 109th Division on 25 Mar 1943;
- Commanding Officer, 109th Inf Regt, 109th Division on 7 Apr 1943;
- Chief of Staff, 109th Division on 25 Jun 1943;
- Commanding Officer, 109th Division 1 Nov 1943;
- Commanding Officer, 105th Inf Div, PA, 10th MD, 25 Jun 1945.
- Commended as a good organizer and had the finest intelligence coverage in Mindanao.
59. CYRILL A. GROSH
ASN 19028955, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Nov 1942. Assigned to 110th Division as contact man for one year. Evacuated 16 Nov 1943.
60. JAMES D. HABURNE
ASN 0-890327, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD 9 Feb 1944. Assigned Code Officer, FRS, 10th MD. Repatriated 2 Dec 1944.
61. ARTHUR R. HAGE, JR.
ASN 7022833, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 9 Feb 1944. Assigned Code Officer, FRS, 10th MD. Evacuated 29 Dec 1944.
62. JAMES E. HALKYARD
2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD in Dec 1942. Evacuated in Jan 1943.
63. GEORGE O. HALL
ASN 6938070, lst Lieut, Sig C. Reported to the 10th MD on 5 Jan 1943. On duty with FRS, 10th MD for 2 years and 8 months. Evacuated 20 Jan 1945.
64. CHARLES HANSEN
ASN 0-600183, Capt, OS. Reported to the 10th MD 11 Apr 1943. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. on 4 Mar 1890; High School graduate. Studied M.E. University of Syracuse; Commissioned USA, Reserve Capt, CS in August 1919; called to active duty on & Dec 1941 but unable to report. Reported to 110th Division 10th MD, 11 Apr 1943, assigned Procurement Officer; assigned Liaison Officer 110th Division on 11 Dec 1944. Evacuated 10 Jan 1945.
65. ANTON J. HARATIK
ASN 0-1686153, Capt, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942. Born in Philipps, Wisconsin on 4 May 1916; high school graduate. Airplane mechanic, 19th Bombardment Group, Hq & Hq Co, as Pvt. Joined the USFIP, 10th MD, and commissioned 2nd Lieut on 1 Dec 1942. USFIP; commissioned 2nd Lieut, AUS on 11 Jul 1944; promoted 1st Lieut on 1 Oct 1943, USFIP; promoted Capt, USFIP on 1 Jan 1944; assigned Agent Officer, 110th Div, 24 Dec 1943; CO, 112th Prov Bn, 107th Inf. Rated an excellent commanding officer by his Chief.
66. FRANK HARAYDA
ASN 6978648, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 16 Nov 1943.
67. JACK HAWKINS
Capt. Inf. Reported to 10th MD 11 May 1943. Born in Teston, Texas, on 25 Oct 1916. Graduated from U.S. Naval School; commissioned 2nd Lieut (Reg) USMC 1 Jun 1939; promoted 1st Lieut (Reg) 2 Dec 1941; served in the Marine Shanghai from 17 Jul 1940 to 27 Nov 1941; served in Bataan and Corregidor during this war and captured by the Japs on 6 May 1942. Reported to 10th MD and promoted Capt 11 May 1943; assigned with G-2 Section, 110th Div, 10th MD. Proceeded to GHQ, USAFFE; 14 Nov 1943.
68. ELMER R. HAYES
ASN 19024031, Corp, USAC. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Jan 1944. Assigned in 110th Div. Evacuated on 15 Dec 1944.
69. CHARLES WILLIAM HEDGES
ASN 0-540796, Colonel, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 2 Oct 1942; born in Springdale, Washington, 14 Sep 1896; Mechanic Engineer Certificate and license, 3½ years in the United States Army from 1917 to 1920; Capt, Inf, AUS, USAFFE on 18 Nov 1943; promoted Major, USFIP 16 Nov 192 and Lt-Col, USFIP, 13 Dec 1942; promoted to Colonel, Inf, 16 May 1945.
Helped Col Fertig in organizing the Guerrilla, 10th MD; Commanding Officer, 108th Division, 13 Dec 1942 and at the same time Deputy Chief of Staff, 10th MD on 14 Oct 1943.
Chief of Staff, “A” Corps, West Mindanao (WM), 10th MD on 9 Oct 1944; Commanding Officer, 10th MD, relieving Col Fertig.
70. TRUMAN HEMINGWAY
ASN 6081224, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD 1 Dec 1942. Assigned with the Coast Watcher Station FRS 10th MD for 10 months. Evacuated on 20 Oct 1944.
71. EARL G. HILLIARD
ASN 19000241, 1st Lieut, Inf, reported to the 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. On duty, Corps Radio Station, “A” Corps, Western Mindanao, for 6 months. Evacuated on 15 Jan 1945.
72. SACK W. HOFFMAN
ASN 636779, 2nd Lieut, Inf, 1 Jun 1943. Assigned in 109th Div for one year and six months. Evacuated 25 Dec 1944.
73. MC E. HOKE
ASN 16041689, 2nd Lieut, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD 1 Jun 1944. Officer in Charge, weather Control, Corps Radio Station, “A” Corps, Western Mindanao. Evacuated 26 Apr 1945.
74. EARL C. HOMAN JR.
ASN 6946985, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD 1 Nov 1943. Assigned in the FRS for one year and five months. Evacuated 28 Feb 1944.
75. LOWELL G. HOLDER
ASN 6983959, Capt, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 24; Feb 1943. Born in Evansville, Indiana on 12 Apr 1921. High school graduate of AC Technical School; enlisted in the AC, 13 Nov 1939 as Sergeant. Reported to 10th MD 24, Feb 1943 and commissioned 2nd Lieut on 25 Feb 1943. Promoted to 1st Lieut on 19 Jan 1944; promoted Capt 1 Apr 1945.
Also assigned JO in the MT Co, 10th MD Ho on 24 Feb 1943. Also a Code Officer on 27 Nov 1943 and assigned to Davao area in March 1944. Ordered to proceed to the 4th Replacement Depot, Hq, USAFFE on 26 Jun 1945.
76. JOHN L. HOULIHAN
ASN 212469, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD in Dec 1942. On duty with 110th Div, G-3 Section for six months. Evacuated 14 Nov 1943.
77. FORREST A. HOWARD
ASN 19002853, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 6 Jan 1943. On duty for nine months with 109th Div; with Corps Radio Section, “A” Corps, Western Mindanao for nine months. Evacuated on 12 May l945.
78. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON
USN SN 2832703, lst Lieut, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD 3 Dec 1942. Assigned with the Coast Watch Station, FRS, 10th MD in Zamboanga area for 2 years and 2 months. Evacuated 9 May 1945.
79. JOSEPH ST. JOHN
ASN 6909351, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 26 Jul 1943; detached service 9th MD, Radio Section.
80. ERLING H. JONASSEN
ASN 6937757, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Co, Sig Co, 109th Division.
8l. THOMAS WALKER JURIKA
ASN 0-890348, Capt, QMC. Reported to 10th MD, 3 May 1943. Born in Zamboanga, Philippines on 9 Jan 1914. High school graduate; two years college, USA. Commissioned 1st Lieut, QMC, 19 Feb 1942 by Philippine Dept, USA.
Assigned to U.S. Army Transport Service, Philippines. Promoted to Capt, 5 May 1943 in the USFIP, 10th MD. Assigned to the 108th Div, 10th MD on 3 May 1943; on SD with GHQ, 10th MD 5 May 1943. Assigned to Hq, 10th MD, 5 Nov 1943.
82. ALBERT ROY KIRBY, JR.
ASN 6291177, Sgr, USAC. Reported to 10th MD on 12 Apr 1943. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on 29 Sep 1919; High School graduate; 3 years in USAC Bomb Squad, as Flying Chief Crew, in Charge of Motor Maintenance, 110th Div on 6 May 1943. Killed in action 3 Sep 1943.
83. JOHN KOLODIE
ASN 6877573, Pvt, QMSC. Evacuated 2 Dec 1943.
84. JOHN KORYSINSKI
ASN 16021372, 2nd Lieut, Inf.
85. WILLIAM F. KONKO
ASN 2832701, lst Lieut, Sig C. Reported to the 10th MD 26 Dec 1942. Assigned Radio Operator, FRS, 10th MD for 1 year and 8 months. Evacuated on 29 Dec 1944.
86. WILLIAM A. KNORTZ
ASN 6909312, Capt Inf. Reported to the 10th MD and commissioned 2nd Lieut on 1 Dec 1942; promoted to 1st Lieut on 12 Jan 1943; promoted to Capt, 10 Feb 1943, Assigned Agent Officer, ll4th Inf Regt. Died 11 Sep 1943.
87. RICHARD B. LANG
ASN 6571980, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD, 1 May 1943. On duty with the 107th Div for 8 months; 110th Div for 1 year. Evacuated on 5 Jan 1945.
88. DONALD J. LE COUVRE
ASN 13011259, Major, Inf. Reported to 10th MD, 1 Dec 1942. Born in Bulger, Penn., on 19 Feb 1916; attended Ordnance School, FA, Hawaii; AC Aviation Mechanic; Clark Field, Philippines, Pvt, AC; Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, 10th MD on 1 Feb 1943; promoted 1st Lieut, Inf, 1 Oct 1943; promoted Captain 19 Aug 1944; promoted Major, Inf, 15 Apr 1945.
Assignments: 9 Mar 1943, Observer in areas of 3rd Bn, 115th Inf, 105th Div; Ex O, FRS, 10th MD on 14 Oct 1943; CO, 1st Sep BN; CO, 121st Inf Regt, on 20 Aug 1944; ordered to proceed to CINCAFPAC on 17 Jun 1945.
89. LEONARD LE COUVRE
ASN 13009106, lst Lieut, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD, 29 Jan 1943. Assigned as Code Officer, FRS, 10th MD. Evacuated on 5 Jan 1945.
90. JOHN L. LEWIS
ASN 3455913, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 12 Dec 1942. CO, MTC, 10th MD for 1 year. CO, CTC, “A” Corps, Western Mindanao for 2 months. Evacuated 3 Apr 1945.
91. WILLIAM WATT LOWRY
ASN 0-268916, Capt, ON. Reported to the 10th MD, 13 Apr 1943. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. 1st Lieut, CE; changed his branch of service when he reported to the 10th MD from CE to Inf, 13 Apr 1943; promoted to Capt, 1 May 1943; assigned on SD with Hq 10th MD. In charge of Farm Project (Landing Field) #2, Balingbing, Lanao. Died 19 Jun 1943.
92. RAY J. LOZANO
ASN 18155440, 2nd Lieut, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1944. Weather control Officer, 12lst Inf, for 9 months. Evacuated 4 Apr 1945.
93. ANDREW MANCUSO
ASN 32028092, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942. Assigned to 110th Div for 2 years and 2 months. Evacuated 10 Jan 1945.
94. CLAYTON A. MANNERS, JR.
ASN 6914375, lst Lieut, Inf, reported to 10th MD 1 Jun 1943. On duty with 109th Div for 3 months. In charge, Manticao Farm Project (Landing Field). Evacuated on 29 Apr 1945.
95. ALDO F. MACCAGLI
ASN 6980070, Pfc. Assigned to 110th Div. Evacuated 15 Nov 1943.
96. WILLIAM MADISON
ASN 36048730, S/Sgt. Reported to 10th MD on 26 Feb 1945. Assigned in the FRS, 10th MD. Evacuated 26 Apr 1945.
97. PAUL H. MARSHALL
ASN 0-1686161, Lt-Col, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 11 May 1943. Born in McCows, Kansas on 27 Jun 1911. High School. Commanding Officer, 114th Inf for 1 year and 4 months; Commanding Officer, 110th Div for 5 months.
98. HAROLD D. MARTIN
ASN 0-888847, Capt Sig C. Reported to 10th MD 16 Dec 1942. Born in Mayfield, Kentucky 7 Jul 1919. High School graduate. Enlisted USAAC on 28 Nov 1939; attended Army Air Corps Technical School for 7 months as Air Mechanic; Sgt, lst Class, Air Mechanic in the USAAC. Commissioned 2nd Lieut in the 10th MD on 16 Dec 1942. Promoted lst Lieut, USFIP 1 Sep 1943 and Capt, USFIP 1 Oct 1944. Commissioned 2nd Lieut AUS by GHQ, USAFFE, 9 Feb 1944; promoted 1st Lieut AUB by GHQ, USAFFE 2h May l944.
99. ERNEST E. MC CLISH
ASN 0-296967, Lt-Col, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 19 Nov 1942. Born in Willburton, Oklahoma on 22 Feb 1910; college graduate; senior ROTC graduate; commissioned 2nd Lieut in April 1932 Reserve. Promoted to 1st Lieut in 1934; Capt in Aug 1939, permanent grade. Major on 23 Dec 1941; Lt-Col AUS 20 Nov 1942, USFIP, 10th MD; Lt-Col (temporary) AUS on 2 Dec 1943; promoted Major by Gen Wainwright to Lt-Col, AUS by GHQ, USAFFE; assumed command of 110th Div, 10th MD on 2U Nov 192. Resigned CO, 110th Div 23 January 1945.
100. JAMES MC CLURE
ASN 0-990193, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Oct 1944. On duty G-2 Section, 10th MD for 2 months. Evacuated 2 Dec 1944.
101. MELVYN H. MC COY
Lt-Comdr, USN. Proceeded to Hq, USAFFE in July 1943.
102. FRANK D. MC GEE
ASN 0-3865, Lt-Col, Cavalry. Reported to 10th MD 10 Jan 1943. Born in Claremont, S.D., USA on 6 Sep 1889; US-M.A. (West Point) 1915; 1st Lieut in 1916; Captain in 1917; Major in 1918 – National Army; Major, USAFFE on 23 Dec 1941. Did not surrender. Commanding Officer, 2nd Inf Regt, Bukidnon-Cotabato Force on 10 Jan 1943. On SC with the 109th Div, 10th MD, 30 Jul 1943; Commanding Officer, 106th Div on 7 Oct 1943. Promoted Lt-Col on 1 Jul 1943; confirmed by USAFFE on 20 Dec 1943; on temporary duty with Tenth Corps Hq on 8 May 1945. Commanding Officer, 107th Inf, Pa, 10th MD on 1 Jul 1945. Killed in action 7 Aug 1945.
103. CHARLES E. MC GRATH
ASN 13081616, 2nd Lieut, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD on l Jun 1944. Assigned Weather Control Officer, FRS, 10th MD for 10 months. Evacuated 26 Apr 1945.
104. WARREN L. MC FADDEN
ASN 19028883, Pfc, USAC. Died on 10 May 1942.
105. WEYMAN L. MC GUIRE
ASN 6266335, 2nd Lieut, MAC. Reported to 10th MD on 13 Dec 1942. Assigned Medical Supply Officer, 105th Div for 11 months; Medical Supply Officer, 10th MD. Evacuated 26 Mar 1945.
106. JAMES E. MC INTYRE
ASN 6582459, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942. Assigned Bn Comdr, 110th Inf, for 2 years. Evacuated 17 Dec 1944.
107. WILLIAM F. MC LAUGHLIN
ASN O-890331, Major, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Oct 1942. Born in McKeesport, Pa. on 1 Aug 1918; attended high school in Chemical Warfare from 1937 to 1939; CM, 1939-1940 – Inf, 1943 Instructor Chemical Warfare, PA; Ex O, 3rd Bn, 103rd Bn, 103rd Inf 1 Jan to 28 Feb 1942 as 2nd Lt; promoted 1st Lt on 14 Mar 1943, 10th MD; promoted Capt on 1 Nov 1943; Major on 24 Sep 1944; promoted temporary 1st Lt AUS, by GHQ, USAFFE, 11 Jul 1944. CC, 112th Inf Regt, 109th Div; ordered to proceed to Hq, USAFFE on 28 May 1945.
108. JAMES MC NEIL
ASN 658285, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942. Assigned as Code Officer, Radio Section, 110th Div. Evacuated on 20 Apr 1945.
109. STEPHEN MELLNICK
Major, CAC, passed the 110th Div before leaving for Australia in July 1943 without any personal record.
110. LEONARD L. MERCHANT
ASN 62255032, 2nd Lieut Inf. Reported to 10th MD 1 Jun 1943. Assigned MT CO, 110th Div. Evacuated 26 Jan 1944.
111. WALTER R. MESTER
lst Lieut. Reported to 10th MD on 19 Feb 1943. Assigned S-4 113th Inf for 1 year and 6 months. Evacuated on 27 April 1945.
112. ALMA BUD MILLS
ASN 6581151, Capt, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD 1 Aug 1943. Born in Evanston, Wyoming in 1920; high school student. With the Army Air Corps since 16 Oct 1939 as Corp; commissioned 2nd Lieut Sig C. 10th MD on 1 Aug 1943; promoted 1st Lieut on 19 Jan 1944; promoted Capt on 23 Jan 1945. Assigned in FRS, 10th MD, on 19 August 1943; on duty with FQM, 10th MD.
113. LEONARD MINTER
ASN 6223333, Sgt, USAC. Evacuated 29 Sep 1943.
114. GLYN W. MITCHELL
ASN 6275077, Capt, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD on 24 May 1943; on duty with the FRS, 10th MD for 2 years; served in the Davao area. Proceeded to 4th Replacement Depot on 25 Jun 1945.
115. THOMAS MITSOS
ASN 6914252, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 16 Dec 1942. Assigned Code Officer, FRS for 2 years. Evacuated 29 Dec 1944.
116. WILLARD LANDIS MONEY
ASN 6998768, Capt, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD in Dec 1942. Born in Point of Rocks, Maryland in 1923. Sgt in the USAC, 14th Bombardment Squad. Commissioned 2nd Lieut in the 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942; promoted 1st Lieut on 12 Jan 1943; promoted Capt on 1 Apr 1945. Assigned in FRS, 10th MD 1 Nov 1943. On duty with “A” Corps, Western Mindanao on 22 Jun 1944; Radio Officer of the 106th Div on 1 Jan 1945 to 22 Jun 1945.
117. FRANCIS NAPOLILLO, JR
ASN 2560667, lst Lieut, Sig C. Reported to the 10th MD 16 Bec 1942. On duty with FRS, 10th MD for 10 months. Evacuated on 29 Sep 1943.
118. BERNARD S. NEMZURA
ASN 36006198, Pvt. Died 26 Feb 1943.
119. WILLIAM L. NEWMAN
Pvt, USAC. Died in November 1942.
120. FRANK O. NOEL
ASN 2419049, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 26 Nov 1942. On duty with Div Provost Marshall, 110th Div for 10 months. Evacuated on 29 Sep 1943.
121. LEO O’CONNOR
ASN 14025849, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 15 Mar 1943. Assigned to the FRS, 10th MD for 8 months. Evacuated on 14 Nov 1943.
122. ELWOOD H. OFFRETT
ASN 3681644, 1st Lieut, OMS. Reported to 10th MD on 26 Oct 1942. On duty with G-4, 10th MD for 10 months. Evacuated on 29 Sep 1943.
123. REECE AGUSTUS OLIVER
Captain Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 19 Apr 1943. Born in Akron (Fulton Co) Indiana on 1 Aug 1891. High school graduate and post-graduate work in education. Attended Cadet Officer School, Philippine National Guard on 5 Jul 1918. Commissioned 1st Lieut and assigned Adjutant, 1st Field Signal Bn, Philippine National Guard. Aide-de-Camp to Brig-Gen Dennis P. Quinlan, Camp Claudie. Promoted to Captain, Supply Co. Assigned in the 1st Brigade Hqs, Philippine National Guard. Principal teacher of various high schools and Division Superintendent of Schools, Bureau of Education. Offered his services in any capacity to Col Ben Chastaine, CO, Prov Samar Brigade on 15 Jan 1942 and recommended to Gen Sharp for commission when the order of general surrender came before any reply could be made. Commissioned 2nd Lieut in the 10th MD and on 19 Apr 1943; promoted to 1st Lt on 25 May 1943; promoted to Captain on 1 Jan 1944. Assigned in 110th Div on 19 Apr 1943.
124. PAUL A. OWEN
ASN 2718816, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 26 Mar 1943. Evacuated 29 Sep 1943.
125. HERBERT PAGE
ASN 0-1053, Major Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 26 Apr 1943. Born in Petersburg, Va. on 17 Sep 1877; speaks English, Spanish, little Tao-Sug Moro. Graduated Constabulary, 1906, Manila. Pvt. Corp, Acting Sgt Major, Field Co “A”, 8th United States Inf, Aug 1904 to 24 Sep 1907; 3rd Lieut, 3 Oct 1907, promoted 2nd Lieut 1 Jul 1908; resigned 20 Oct 1911; active duty as 3rd Lieut on Sep 23, 1913; 2nd Lieut on 1 Apr 1915; 1st Lieut on 5 Jun 1917; Capt on 29 Jul 1919; retired a Major, 13 Feb 1941. Recalled on 26 Apr 1943 to 10th MD; CO, 116th Inf Regt, 25 Apr 1945. Appointed Acting Justice of the Peace ex-officio, Glan and Kiamba, Cotabato 9 Nov 1943. Terminated on 30 May 1945. Ordered to report to the 4th Replacement Depot for processing 11 Jul 1945.
126. CHARLES “CHICK” PARSON
Lt-Comdr, USN, reported to 10th MD on 17 Mar 1943. On duty with 10th MD, G-2 Section.
127. FRANK Y. PATTEN
Seaman, 2nd Class, reported to 10th MD on Sep 1944. On DS with Special Intelligence Detachment. Evacuated on 30 Mar 1945.
128. ROBERT L. PEASE
ASN 19052905, 2nd Lieut, QMS. Reported to 10th MD 17 Jan 1944. Assigned to QMS, 107th Div, for 11 months up to 28 Dec 1944.
129. DALCUA A. PHILLIPS
ASN 6414313, Radio Mechanic, 2nd Class. Reported to 10th MD 7 Jan 1945. On DS with the FRS, 10th MD for 4 months. Evacuated on 11 May 1945.
130. NICHOLAS D. POLILUYKO
ASN 7021439, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 18 March 1943. Radio Station Incharge, Dipolog, Zamboanga.
131. MICHAEL PRITZ, JR.
ASN 0-890333, 1st Lieut, Inf. On duty 110th Div. Killed 3 Sep 1943.
132. LEE C. RAGSDALE
ASN 19013450, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 3 Dec 1942. Assigned to the G-4, 10th MD. Committed suicide on 15 Aug 1943.
133. ILIFF RICHARDSON
Major, Inf, reported to 10th MD on 1 Nov 1943. Born in Denver, Colorado in 1918; on DS with 9th MD for 8 months; on duty with 10th MD, 10 Sep 1944.
134. LOUIS ROBERTSON
ASN 19017768, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 1 Apr 1943. Assigned as Provost Marshall, 113th Inf.
135. CHARLES E. ROBINSON
ASN 35706008, Radio Mechanic 2nd Class. Reported to 10th MD on 7 Jan 1945. On DTS with the FRS, 10th MD for 4 months. Evacuated on 11 May 1945.
136. HAROLD A. ROSENQUIST
ASN 0-278037, Major, FA. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1944. Born in Providence, R.I. on 27 Nov 1903; speaks French. Recalled to active duty 8 Jun 1942 as 2nd Lieut, AUS; promoted Capt 29 Jan 1944; assigned USAFFE in Oct 1943; ordered by Hq USAFFE to report to 10th MD, assigned Acting AC of S, G-2, 1 Jun 1944. Promoted Major, JA, 1 Nov 1944; AC of S, G-2, 10th MD, 1 Apr 1945; relieved of assignment. 10th MD and ordered to proceed GHQ, SWPA, to C-in-C, 5 Jan 1945. Reassigned on temporary duty with 10th MD through request of Col Fertig per letter order, 22 Mar 1945, USAFFE Ho; Deputy Chief of Staff, 10th MD.
137. LEWIS C. ROYBAL
ASN 6961559, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Assigned in 106th Div. Evacuated 22 Jan 1945.
138. ELWOOD A. ROYER
ASN 6893017, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 12 My 1943. Assigned to the 110th Div. Evacuated 11 Mar 1944.
139. HENRY C. ROOK
ASN 2622774, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 16 Dec 1942. On duty Farm Project (Landing Field) No. 2 and stayed for 6 months. Assigned in FRS and served for 2 months.
140. LEE. R. RUTHERFORD
ASN 18029967, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Assigned to Corps Radio Section, “A” Corps, Western Mindanao for 7 months. Evacuated 25 Dec 1944.
141. JOHN E. RUZIECHEI
ASN 19002877, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Assigned to Corps Radio Section, “A” Corps, Western Mindanao for 4 months. Evacuated 1 Jun 1944.
142. JACK LAWRENCE SAMPLES
ASN 18046030, Capt. Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Born in Loveland, Colorado on 3 Aug 1919. High school graduate; one year ROTC, one year college. Pvt 3rd Special, 400 Ordnance. Commissioned 2nd Lieut in the USFIP, 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943; promoted 1st Lieut on 15 Feb 1944; promoted Capt. Inf on 1 Apr 1945. Assigned in the FRS, 10th MD on 24 Oct 1943. CO of the Force Ordnance Co on 3 Nov 1943. Ordered to proceed to Hq, USAFE on 8 Apr 1945.
143. WALTER W. SANDERS
ASN 6937917, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on l Jun 1943. Assigned Co, Sig C, 109th Div and Radio Section.
144. JAMES E. SCHOEN
ASN 6657691, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942. Assigned in the FRS, 10th MD for 2 years and 4 months. Evacuated 5 Feb 1945.
145. PETER SCHUR
ASN 6718063, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 7 Nov 1942. Assigned as S-2, 107th Inf, 105th Div for 1½ years. Assigned Regtl S-3 for 6 months. Evacuated 22 Dec 1944.
146. AUSTIN CONNER SHOFNER
Major, USMC. Reported to 10th MD on 11 May 1943. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn. on 3 Mar 1916. Graduated from the University of Tennessee. Professional Marine. Attended Marine Officer Basic School from August 1937 to May 1938; served with the USS “Oklahoma” from August 1938 to June 1939; with the Fleet Marine Force from June 1939 to May 1941; with the 4th Reg. Luzon, Shanghai, etc., in May 1941. Commissioned regular in August 1937; reported as Captain, USMC, in April 1943 with the 110th Div. Major in the 10th MD, USFIP.
147. JOHN DAVID SIMMONS
USN SN 120868, Capt, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD 24 Jul 194. Born in Columbus, Ohio on 16 Dec 1919. Degree: B.A. graduate, one and one-half years graduate school. Speaks English and Papuan. Graduate of Naval Reserve Midshipman School. Commissioned Ensign D-V (G) USNR. Two years in Southwest Pacific, attached to Staff, Com, 7th Fleet, duty on board ship and with radio station in New Guinea. Given the equivalent grade in the Army as Capt, Sig C, Reserve Force, USFIP, 10th MD, 18 Dec 1944. Ex O., FRS and Communication Officer of the “A” Corps, Western Mindanao on 7 Jul 1944.Ordered to proceed to Hq, Seventh Fleet at the instance of letter dated 14 May 1945, issued by Hq, Seventh Fleet.
148. THOMAS LOWRY SINCLAIR
ASN 117873, Capt. Inf. Reported to 10th MD 15 Oct 1944. Born in Yangehow, China on 24 Feb 1914. B.A. Graduate. Speaks Chinese (Mandarin), French. Two months in South China guerrilla from Jul to Aug 1939. Commissioned Ensign, Y-V (3), United States Navy Reserve on 1 Nov 1941. On active duty 19 Jan 1942. Ordered to proceed to GHQ, USAFFE 20 Feb 1945.
149. CHARLES SMITH
ASN 0-888471, Maj, CE. Called to the Hq USAFFE 23 Dec 1943. (No further record).
150. JAMES S. SMITH
ASN 19038509, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 20 Nov 1942. Assigned in the District Motor Pool for 3 months and transferred to 110th Div, serving thereat for 8 months. Evacuated 2 Dec 1944.
151. OSCAR F. SMITH
ASN 1604078, Pvt, USAC. Reported to 10th MD on 1 May 1943. On duty with 110th Inf Regt for 1 month. Evacuated on 14 Nov 1943.
152. RUSSEL HOWARD SMITH
ASN 6291002, Capt, Sig C. Reported to the 110th Div, 10th MD on 1 Sep 1943. Born in Farmingdale, South Dakota on 16 Nov 1919. 1st year college. Sgt in the AC. Commissioned 2nd Lieut on 1 Oct 1943, USFIP, 10th MD; promoted 1st Lieut 1 Oct 1944; promoted Capt on 6 May 1945. Assigned in the 110th Div on 2 Oct 1943, Asst Div Prov Marshal, 110th Div, 18 Sep 1943; assigned in the FRS, l0th MD on 1 Nov 1943. Ordered to proceed to Hq, USAFFE on 11 May l945.
153. ROBERT B. SPIELMAN
ASN O-1686152, Major Inf. Reported to 10th MD 11 May 1943. Born in Leigh, Iowa in June 1921; last year C.E., Texas. Enlisted 17 September 1940; served in the Luzon campaign up to 24 December 1941; in Corregidor from 25 December 1941 to 6 May 1942. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the 10th MD, 11 May 1943. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 1 October 1943; promoted to Captain on 1 November 1944; promoted to Major on 15 April 1945. Assigned as Assistant G-3, 110th Division, 12 May 1943; AC of S, G-3, 110th Division, 1 May 1945; Commanding Officer, 114th Infantry, 8 January 1945; ordered to proceed to 4th Replacement Depot on 15 July 1945.
154. JOHN E. SPRUILL
ASN 629476, Sgt. OS. Reported to 10th MD, 7 Dec 1942. Designated Mess Officer, American Mess for 6 months; Ordnance Supply Officer, 10th MD for 9 months; evacuated on 22 Jan 1944.
155. ROBERT E. STAHL
ASN 32236898, 2nd Lieut Sig C. Reported to 10th MD on 15 Dec 1943 with Col SMITH.
156. JOHN W. STARKY
ASN 18036776, lst Lieut. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Assigned on duty with 109th Div for 1 year and 7 months. Evacuated 5 May 1945.
157. ADOLPH ERNEST STERNBERG, JR.
ASN 6587239, Capt. Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Feb 1944. Born in Sidney, Nebraska on 9 Sep 1917. Speaks English and German. High school graduate; carpenter; 4 years, USAC Mechanic, Crew Chief, and Engineer; Sgt in the 20th Bombardment Squad, 19th Bombardment Group, USAC. Joined the 10th MD on 28 May 1942. Commissioned on 1 Feb 1944 as 2nd Lieut; promoted to 1st Lieut on 1 Nov 1944; promoted to Capt on 15 Apr 1945. CO of the Special Intelligence Detachment, 107th Div, 10th MD on 1 Feb 1944. Assigned to Radio Section and Utility, Hq, 107th Div on 1 May 1944. Ordered to 4th Replacement Depot on 27 Apr 1945.
158. TONY STEWART
ASN 19050535, Pvt, USAC. Reported to 10th MD on 19 Jul 1943. Assigned in Signal Company for one month. Evacuated on 14 Nov 1944.
159. OSCAR E. SWANSON
ASN 6507759, Capt, Inf. Reported 1 May 1944. Born in Sweden on 18 Jul 1900. High school student; 10½ years in the USAC; Sgt in the USAC, 66th Service Sq. Discharged 1 Feb 1935; called to Davao by Col R. S. Hillsman on 14 Dec 1941. Served as Technical Adviser Aeronautical and Ordnance from 10 Jan 1942 to May 1942 with Gen Sharp; commissioned 1st Lieut on 1 May 1944; promoted Capt on 15 Apr 1945. On duty with 107th Div, 107th MD on 1 May 1944. Assigned Transportation Officer, QMS, 10th MD on 10 Jan 1945. In charge of the QMS Service Depot at Bahi and Bahi Landing Field from 1 Jan 1945 to 15 May 1945. Ordered to 4th Replacement Depot on 25 May 1945.
160. ROBERT O. SNYDER
ASN 13016435, lst Lieut, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Assigned in the FRS, 10th MD; served for one year and 11 months. Evacuated on 1 June 1945.
161. FREDERICK MARSTON TAYLOR
ASN 6581597, Capt, Inf. Reported to the 10th MD 1 Jun 1943. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, 16 Aug 1921. Graduate in ACTS; 3 years and 8 months in the Air Corps. Reported to CO, 10th MD on 3 Nov 1943. Temporarily assigned to the Div Signal Unit, 110th Div. Commissioned 2nd Lt. 11 Jun 1943. Promoted to 1st Lt. on 20 Feb 1945; promoted to Captain on 1 May 1945. CO, La Paz Military Area, 5 Mar 1945; relieved as CO, La Paz Military Area on 17 May 1945.
162. CHANDLER B. THOMAS
ASN O-418183, Major, AC. Reported to 10th MD on 4 Nov 1942. Born in Seattle, Washington on 11 Nov 1916. Degrees: B.A., Washington University 1937; graduated Army Air Corps 29 May 1941 with the 1th Bombardment Sq., 19th Group, promoted to 1st Lieut, 10th MD on 21 Dec 1942; promoted Capt, Hq, USAFFE, 24 May 1944. Promoted Maj 18 Nov 1944; assigned Asst AC of S, G-2, 10th MD on 6 Dec 1942; in charge of Farm Project (Landing Field) No. 1, 10th MD on 19 May 1943. DC of S, “A” Corps, on 12 Dec 1944. On duty with G-2, 10th MD on 30 Oct 1944. Liaison Officer for the CO, 10th MD, with the 13th Air Force, 31 Mar 1945.
163. RICHARD LEONARD THOMMES
ASN 19032233, Capt, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 28 Nov 1942. Born in Lastrup, Minnesota on 6 Apr 1919, high school graduate and 5 years in pre-divinity. Speaks German, English, and Latin. Pfc in the 38th Reconnaissance Sq., 19th Bombardment Group. Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, USFIP, 10th MD, 28 Feb 1943. Promoted 1st Lieut 11 Feb 1944; promoted Capt on 15 Apr 1945 and assigned as CO, Hq Bn, 110th Inf. Assigned to FRS, 10th MD on 1 Nov 1943. Ordered to proceed to Hq, USAFFE on 8 Jun 1945.
164. CARLYLE G. TOWNSWICK
ASN 6938081, 1st Lieut. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Communication Officer, “A” Corps, Western Mindanao and 109th Div. Evacuated 12 May 1945.
165. FRANKLIN J. TRAMMEL
ASN 6465880, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. On duty with 109th Division, Corps Radio Section “A” Corps. Evacuated 1 Jun l944.
166. TRACY S. TUCKER
ASN 19016176, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Feb 1943. Assigned on duty with 109th Div. Evacuated 29 Sep 1943.
167. JOHN LINCOLN TUGGLE
USN SN 265-74-29, Capt, Inf. Reported to 10th MD, 6 Dec 1942. Born in Chesterfield County, Va. on 3 Mar 1916. 6 years United States Army Mechanic 1st Class B., Sc 3. Commissioned 2nd Lieut in the 10th MD on 6 Dec 1942; promoted 1st Lieut on 1 Oct 1943; promoted Capt on 16 May 1945. Assigned in GHQ, 10th MD on 6 Dec 1942. Assigned to the 108th Div; designated Agent Officer, Farm Project (Landing Field) No. 2, 10th MD on 3 Sep 1943; Acting Administrator, Farm Project No. 2, “A” Corps, 8 Oct 1944. On 13 Jan 1945, assigned to Labo Landing Field. Ordered to proceed to Hq, USAFFE on 12 May 1945.
168. GLEN TURNER
ASN 19030146, Pvt, USAC. Corps, Casual EWP.
169. FRED W. VARNEY
ASN 0-953161, Capt. CMC. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jan 1944. Commissioned 1st Lieut, QMS, AUS, on 1 Jan 1942. Discharged by Col Ben H. Chastaine on 9 May 1942 with instruction to report for duty at Anakan where he served continuously until called to 110th Div, 10th MD on 1 Oct 1943. Promoted Capt on 1 Jan 1944 and confirmed by GHQ, USAFFE: on 13 Sep 1944 assigned to the FRS, 10th MD.
170. CECIL E. WALTER
ASN 0-1686140, Major, CE. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jan 1900. Born in Portland, Oregon, 21 Feb 1891; degrees: Economics, Engineering, and Forestry. Called to active duty on 1 Jan 1944 as Capt, Hq, 10th MD; rank confirmed by GHQ, USAFFE. Promoted Maj CE, 10th MD on 6 Dec 1944; promoted Lt-Col on 1 Jul 1945; Liaison Officer for CC, 10th MD, with the 108th RCT on 15 May 1945. CO, 109th Div, 10th MD on 25 Jan 1945.
171. LLOYD WATERS
ASN 6298002, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 1 Dec 1942. Assigned in the FRS, 10th MD for one year and nine months. Evacuated 29 Dec 1944.
172. HADLEY C. WATSON
ASN O-890290, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 28 Apr 1944. Assigned in the Hq, 10th MD. Evacuated 28 Dec 1944.
173. HOWARD R. WATSON
ASN 6581144, lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD 1 Jun 1943. Assigned in the 109th Div for one year, in charge of the Code Section, Corps Radio Section “A” Corps, Western Mindanao Net Control Station for 6 months. Evacuated 8 Apr 1945.
174. ROYCE F. WENDOVER
Capt, CE. Reported to 10th MD on 26 May 1943. Degree: B.S., Oregon State College. Born in Logging, Kansas on 6 Nov 1897. Joined Philippine Scouts USA at Zamboanga on 7 Mar.
175. ROY E. WEEBON
lst Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Oct 1943. Communications Officer, FRS, 10th MD. Died on 25 Jan 1944.
176. MAJOR M. WHEELER
USN SN 149981, Lt-Comdr, USNR. Reported to 10th MD on 4 Mar 1944; Lieut – DVS USNR; promoted Lt-Cmdr, USNR 26 Sep 1944. Promoted Maj, USFIP, 10th MD, Sig C, 15 Sep 1944; promoted Lt-Col, GSO on 1 Jun 1945. Assigned in FRS, 10th MD on 4 Mar 1944 and CO FRS on 1 Jul 1944. Designated DC of S, 10th MD on 1 Jan 1945; C of S, 10th MD on 1 Mar 1945.
177. PERRY T. WHITLEY
ASN 627596, T/Sgt USAC. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Dec 1942. Assigned in the 110th Div; Asst in charge of the Machine Shop, 10th MD. Evacuated 17 Dec 1944.
178. WILLIAM W. WILLIAMS
ASN 6576079, 2nd Lieut, Inf. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jun 1943. Assigned in FRS, l0th MD for five months. Assigned on duty with 109th Div for one year and three months. Evacuated 8 Feb 1944.
179. DONALD H. WILLS
ASN O-389373, Major, Cavalry. Reported to 10th MD on 1 Jan 1944. Born in Lynchburg, Va. on 23 May 1918; degree: BSC. Graduated 4 years Virginia Military Institute; 1 year 14th Cavalry Graduate; Cavalry Motor School 1 year – 26 Cavalry, Philippine Scouts. Called to active duty in Jun 1940. Promoted Capt, Cav on 22 Oct 1944; promoted Major Cav on 20 Mar 1945; Prisoner of War who jumped overboard prison ship off Coronado Point, Zamboanga. AC of 3, G-3, “A” Corps, 16 Dec 1944. AC of S, G-3, 10th MD, on 1 April 1945. Ordered to report to 4th Replacement Depot, USAFFE, on 27 April 1945.
180. OWEN PAUL WILSON
ASN O-888985, Capt, Sig C. Reported to 10th MD on 21 Dec 1943. S/Sgt, AC, born in McCrory, Arkansas on 23 Dec 1911. Enlisted in the AG in 1937. Finished the Air Base Radio School. Radio Com Teletype operator course graduate. Instructor in the 10th Group Radio School. Chief of Section (Radio) until the surrender, commissioned 2nd Lieut, 10th MD on 21 Dec 1943. Promoted to 1st Lieut on 1 Oct 1944; promoted to Capt, Sig C, on 15 Apr 1955. Assigned to 107th Div on 22 Jun 1944. CO, 111th Prov Bn, 110th Div, on 15 Jan 1944. Assigned to FRS, 10th MD on 10 Apr 1945.
181. SAM J. WILSON
USN SN 71404, Lt-Col, GSC. Reported to 10th MD on 21 Feb 1943. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., on 18 Feb 1897. High School and Economics Business Courses: U.P. and Columbia University; attended Naval Training Station for 5 months. Special Naval Course at Howard University from May 1914 to 1919. With USN from May 1917 to Apr 1919 (sub-chaser). In Oct 1932, a Lieut in USNR; on active duty in Dec 191 in Manila, Philippines, assigned to the Censorship and Naval Intelligence.
Source: History of the Mindanao Guerrillas by the American Guerrillas of Mindanao (AGOM), Unpublished Manuscript
