PVT WILBURN K. ROSS Co G, 350th Infantry, 3rd ID Near St. Jacques, France 30 October 1944 After a battle that cost his company over half of their compliment, Pvt Ross set up his Machinegun in a position well forward of the rest of his unit. His intent was to soften the enemy a … Continue reading 30 October
29 October
Dr. (Cpt) GEORGE W. MAtthews Assistant Surgeon, 36th Inf, U.S. Vol. Near Labo, Luzon, Philippine Islands 29 October 1899 American forces clashed with the enemy resulting in several casualties. Dr. Mathews was operating out of a hasty field aid station, under heavy enemy fire, when he and his patients were swarmed and attacked by rebels. … Continue reading 29 October
28 October
TPM2 HENRY BREAULT O-5 (SS-66) U.S. Navy. Submarine Service 28 October 1923 On the morning of 28 October 1923, 0-5 was she collided with the United Fruit Company Steamship Abangarez off of Panama. The Boat sank in less than 60 seconds. TPM2 Breault was in the torpedo room when the collision occurred and was outside … Continue reading 28 October
27 October
SGT Alonzo Woodruff Company I, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters Near Hatcher's Run, Va. 27 Oct 1864 Woodruff was just 22 years old when he enlisted as a Private, but by the time the battle of Hatcher's run came around, he was a seasoned Combat NCO. Almost 4 months into the siege of Petersburg, the Union began … Continue reading 27 October
26 October
PSG MITCHELL PAIGE 2nd Bn, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Div. Solomon Islands 26 Oct 1942 PSG Paige was leading a platoon of Marines against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on 26 October 1942, when the enemy broke through the line directly in front of his position. Paige continued to direct the fire of … Continue reading 26 October
25 October
CMDR ERNEST E EVANS Commanding U.S.S. Johnston “The last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors” Off Samar, Pacific Ocean. 25 Oct 1944 Known to Historians as the Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors, Cmdr Evans led 4 tiny warships, USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413), USS Hoel (DD-533), USS Johnston (DD-557) and USS Gambier Bay … Continue reading 25 October
24 October
CMDR DAVID McCAMPBELL Air Group 15. Philippine Sea 24 Oct 1944 Cmdr. McCampbell, and just 1 other aircraft, intercepted a formation of 60 enemy aircraft. McCampbell shot down 9 Japanese planes and sent the enemy flight into confusion forcing the others to flee before a single aircraft could reach the fleet. This was not the … Continue reading 24 October
23 October
CMDR RICHARD H. O’KANE Commanding Officer U.S.S. Tang. Vicinity Philippine Islands 23 and 24 October 1944 As commanding officer of U.S.S. Tang outnumbered and outgunned Tang and her crew operated against 2 enemy Japanese convoys on 23 and 24 October 1944. – This was her 5th and final war patrol. O’kane boldly maneuvering his boat … Continue reading 23 October
22 October
Pfc MILTON L. OLIVE III Company B, 2nd Battalion 503rd Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. Phu Cuong, RVN 22 October 1965 3rd Platoon moved through the jungle searching for Viet Cong operating in the area. During initial contact the platoon was subjected to a heavy volume of enemy gunfire and pinned down temporarily,They swiftly retaliated assaulting … Continue reading 22 October
21 October
PFC RICHARD G. WILSON Co I, (Med) 187th Airborne. Opari, Korea 21 October 1950 Pfc Wilson, a Combat Medic, accompanied his unit through the hilly country near Opari. The main body of the company was passing through a narrow valley when the enemy laid down a deadly barrage of mortar, automatic-weapons and small-arms fire Casualties … Continue reading 21 October
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