Co. C 264th Regiment Kansas City, Rennison, Eugene W. Pvt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Red Boiling Springs[M], Henderson, Edward L. Pfc. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment New England, Hendrickson, Chester B. T. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Samford [M], Otis, Fred L. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Calhoun Falls [M], Moseley, James O. Sgt. In Memorium - Leopoldville Troopship Disaster I 262nd Regiment Sarepta, Fried, Simon Pvt. Det. Each turbine ran on exhaust steam from the piston engine on the same shaft. Co. K 262nd Regiment Norwood, Billger, Paul L. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Cleveland [M], Leidner, Oliver C. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Rye [M], Blaskowski, Benjamin J. S. Sgt. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment Albany [F], Reccardi, Victor J. S. Sgt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment St. Louis, Korte, Clarence I. T/5.Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Jersey City [M], Marzotto, John T/4. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Charlotte, Cuskelly, Richard R. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Herkimer [M], Holleran, James R. Pfc. Co. While the escorts focused on searching for the U-boat and rescuing survivors, they failed to respond to blinking light signals from Cherbourg. Co. As a result, approximately 763 soldiers died, together with 56 of her crew. Med Det. Co. F 262nd Regiment Magnolia [M], Ferbus, Baptiste E. Pfc. Co. Co. E 264th Regiment, Article: Owensboro connected to World War II disaster. Co. L 262nd Regiment Rogersville [M], Anderson, Marvin C. Pvt. [7] Belated efforts by ships including USSPC-1225 rescued some survivors.[8]. Co. L 262nd Regiment Spokane, Rodal, Paul M. T. Sgt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Columbus [F], Smith, Henry A. Cpl. Co. F 262nd Regiment Selsbee [M], Head, Art S. Pfc. Det. Co. K 262nd Regiment Philadelphia, Biggart, Will O. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Hammond [M], White, Vernon W. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Harrisburg [M], Berger, Robert Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bay City [M], Schurig, Russell E. Pfc. As a result of my ongoing research into the disaster the list has been updated and corrected. Co. L 262nd Regiment North Adams [M], Skinner, Charles V. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment New Providence, Miller, Emory R., Jr. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Rudolph [M], Moser, Richard E. Pfc. Leopoldville Passenger Ship 1929-1944 - Wreck Wrak Epave Wrack Pecio Co. F 262nd Regiment Buffalo [M], Foge, Francis J. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Laurens, Neely, Fred L. Sgt. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Odum [M], James, William C. Pfc. Quinlan from Omaha, Nebraska was born on [] Documents about the attack remained classified until 1996. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wesson [M], McBay, James D. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment NYC, Robbins, Jerome Pvt. Co. E 264th Regiment Nutley [M], Claybrook, Richard A. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Knoxville [M], Mixon, Robert L. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment North East, Myers, Harold L. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Carruthers [M], Reeder, Thomas R. Sgt. Co. C 264th Regiment Elyria, Ferguson, Robert V. S. Sgt. SS Lopoldville - Wreck Location Map & GPS Coordinates - Shipwreck Finder Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Dover, Juskus, Carl F. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Franklin, Williams, Heiskell M. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Hudson [M], Bannick, Ronald C. Pfc. Hdq. 1st Lt. Co. B 264th Regiment Houston [R], Ayala, Modesto Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Sharon, Jaspan, Ralph L. Pvt. They are among an estimated few dozen in the nation and the only Houstonians left who survived the Dec. 24, 1944, sinking of the troop transport ship, the SS Leopoldville. Co. A 264th Regiment Park, Brady, Douglas F. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment South Haven [M], Wincheski, Albin J. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Charlotte [M], Palmer, William H. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lowell [M], Abbott, Leslie G. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Hope [M], Harman, Cecil C. Pfc. 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Smith, Robert J. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Pueblo [M], Berube, Joseph E. Pvt. For more than 50 years, the truth of this tragedy was hidden. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Clearwater, Lemke, Otis C. S. Sgt. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Des Moines [M], Hoyt, Robert S. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Herndon [M], Zubal, John J. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment [M], Massey, Robert B. S. Sgt. The scrambling nets were hanging down the Lopoldville's port side and the US soldiers were coming down on to our upper deck. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Calabrese, Vincent R. S. Sgt. 262nd Regiment Hartford [M], Carlson, Francis M. Cpl. Hdq. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Long Lane [M], Moyer, Herbert C. T/4. Co. L 262nd Regiment Pine Valley [M], Hargraves, Jeff Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Newberry [M], James, John E., Jr. 2d. [1], Lopoldville was hastily loaded for the Battle of the Bulge with 2,223 reinforcements from the 262nd and 264th Regiments, 66th Infantry Division of the United States Army. Hdq. I 262nd Regiment Grand Junction, Lowenhagen, Theodore C. T. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Greenville [M], Chockley, Harold Y. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Hamden [M], Caracoglia, Concetto T/4. Brilliant went along the port side of the troopship we had put our starboard fenders over the side; the sea swell was causing a rise and fall of between 8 ft and 12 ft. Det. I 262nd Regiment Yakima [M], Lewis, William K. Pfc. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Lakewood [M], Bailey, William C. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Stockton [M], Goodwin, James D. Pfc. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Worcester, Sullivan, Charles F. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Lee Center [M], Vogel, Frank S. Pfc. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Osbourn, Donnelly, William O. S. Sgt. This In Memoriam list was originally published by me in July 1997. Co. E 262nd Regiment Jerome, Poupard, Wilmer C. T/4. Co. 1st Bat. Co. F 262nd Regiment Fruita, Manley, Albert L., Jr. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Clarksville [M], Christian, Jim B. Pfc. Sgt. Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Detroit [M], Galus, Stanley M. Pvt. Co. C 264th Regiment Moline, Taylor, Robert H. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Show Low [M], Bell, Jack N. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment [M], Pettersen, Einar T. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wichita [M], Masterson, Lawrence J. Pvt. 264th Regiment [F], Reece, Walter W. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Tinton [M], Lottes, Clarence E. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Peoria, Godelas, Peter T. Pfc. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment NYC [F], Wilson, Richard J. T/5. Co. F 262nd Regiment Hamtramck [M], Schramm, Warren C. S. Sgt. Hdq. Co. B 264th Regiment Johnstown [F], Bennett, Lynwood F. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment Roanoke [M], Bransmo, Robert S. S. Sgt. Jack Dixon was a 21-year-old seaman on board HMS Brilliant. Co. C 264th Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], King, Edward Pvt. 262nd Regiment Lowell [M], Wintle, Russell E. Pfc. Co. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Rochester [M], Nassif, Assaph J. Pvt. A 'Leopoldville' survivor recalls sinking on Christmas Eve 1944 Kermit Kirk, left, and his best friend, Clarence Napier, both from Lee County, Va., were aboard the Leopoldville. Co. K 262nd Regiment Cleveland, McCall, Emmett P. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Del Rio, Edler, Tony W., Jr. T. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Rochester [F], Clark, Reginald J., Jr. Cpl. She was converted for use as a troopship in the Second World War, and while sailing between Southampton and Cherbourg, was torpedoed and sunk by the U-486. Co. E 262nd Regiment Elizabeth [M], Van Belle, Daniel J. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment St. Elino, Howard, James L. Pvt. [6] A 24-man DEMS detachment manned defensive guns. Co. F 262nd Regiment Milwaukee [M], Mc Hugh, Dean J. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lenoir City [M], Stills, Robert Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Los Angeles, Mathews, Richard N. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Houston [F], Horne, Albert C. Pfc. PFC. Co. F 262nd Regiment Spartanburg [M], Phasey, Victor E. Lt. Col. Hdq. Med. Co. A 264th Regiment Chicago, Farling, Ernest W. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Bowman, Brown, Dessie W. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Northvale [M], De Prima, Frank T/5. Documentary follows 96-year-old World War II veteran's return of Co. Co. A 264th Regiment Brooklyn, Brande, Robert Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Durgy, William D. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Center [M], Appleby, Preston B. I 264th Regiment New Boston, Skibinski, Walter J. Pfc. Co. Co. Official death notices after the sinking of the SS Leopoldville were sent out slowly over months and were vague of details in an effort to keep information about the disaster away from the public. Co. K 262nd Regiment Knoxville, Henry, Glenn H. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Pittsfield [F], Patterson, Thomas H. S. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Kansas City [M], Smith, C. D. S. Sgt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment St. Louis, Bence, George R. Pfc. I 264th Regiment San Diego, Robles, Nabor P. Pvt. In the course of that bitter cold night, the Leopoldville slowly disappeared into the 48-degree Channel waters, 763 American soldiers died, and the bodies of 493 American soldiers were never recovered. Lopoldville was 478feet 8inches (145.90m) long, with a beam of 62feet 2inches (18.95m). Co. I 262nd Regiment Lees Summit [M], Israel, Philip S. Pvt. S.S. Leopoldville Disaster: December 24, 1944 - amazon.com Co. F 262nd Regiment Milan [M], Williams, Donald E. Pfc. The turbines increased Lopoldville's total power to 1,197 NHP. Det. Co. H 262nd Regiment Prophetstown [M], Duhasek, William R. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment [M], Alexander, J. D. Pfc. All told, every state in the nation lost at least one soldier, except Delaware and Wyoming. Co. E 262nd Regiment Terre Haute, McMillen, Furl C. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Dana [M], Cornwell, Clinton J. Pvt. Co. G 262nd Regiment Morrison, Gillis, James C. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment NYC, Cappello, Dominick J. S. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Versailles [M], Bonde, Carl R., Jr. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Cacace, Anthony F. S. Sgt. Leopoldville Disaster 1944 October 1, 2018JarwatoDisaster The longest day 70th anniversary of d the longest day 70th anniversary of d 70 year reveal of a christmas eve tragedy maritime disasters of wwii 1944 1945 scooper news a tragedy kept secret 70th Anniversary Of The Ss Leopoldville Troopship Disaster National Wwii Museum Med. Co. F 262nd Regiment Concord [M], Benson, Edward E. Pfc. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Johnston [M], Costa, William Pfc. Co. I 262nd Regiment Mcdonald [R], Borovich, Sam Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Delphos [M], MacMillan, Lynn L. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Nassau, [M], Zaloga, Edward J. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Potsdam [M], Solotes, Joseph J. Pvt. Med. Co. E 264th Regiment Pomona, Macrorie, Edward J., Jr. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Cuyahoga Falls [M], Bader, Donald W. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Albany, Barr, Hugh R. Pfc. Co. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Ansonia [F], Doherty, James J., Jr. S.Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Cypress Inn [M], Gregory, Charles H. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Aneta [M], Lawrence, Benton L. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Tishomingo [M], Howell, Alton Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Los Angeles M], Jump, Clifford V. Pfc. Her tonnages were 11,256GRT and 6,521NRT until 1936,[2] when they were revised to 11,509GRT and 6,941NRT. Co. H 262nd Regiment Frankfort [M], Simonetti, John Pvt. I 262nd Regiment West Caldwell [M], House, Russell S. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], Pollitt, Joe A. T. Sgt. Det. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Paramus [M], Franco, Pablo G. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Lockport, Stern, Lawrence M. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Shreveport [F], Henderson, John M. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Foraker [M], Craig, Coy C. Sgt. The engines drove twin screw propellers. 264th Regiment Beech, Conn, Curtiss Pvt. Det. Co. E 262nd Regiment Doyle [M], Zamarripa, Pete M., Jr. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Plainfield [M], Coakley, Francis X. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lancaster [M], Kopczewski, Anthony W. Pvt. In remembrance of the Leopoldville | Chester County Press Co. F 262nd Regiment Dunkirk [M], Paci, Vincent Pvt. As a result of my ongoing research into the disaster the list has been updated and corrected. I 264th Regiment Norton [R], Long, Robert H., Jr. Pvt. Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Wolf, Henry H. Pfc. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Cairo [M], Freeman, Ethell W. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Delta, Green, Cecil C. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Duffield [M], Nunn, Melvin E. Sgt. The 96-year-old World War II veteran takes center stage in a new, one-hour documentary airing at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 on WHRO. I 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Tartaro, Joseph F. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bexar [M], McCorkle, Roy E., Jr. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment St. Louis [F], Suntinger, Clarence M. Pfc. Manor World War II veteran survived little-known Christmas Eve disaster Co. C 264th Regiment Conneaut [M], Kieser, Marcell V. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Cedar Grove [M], Miller, Robert R. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Ambridge, Saska, Harry J. Pfc. Co. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], Vallee, Ernest D. T/4. I 264th Regiment Battle Creek, Ainsworth, Harise E. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Norwood [M], Stewart, Donald L. Pfc. Private John Pordon, 19, from San Francisco, boarded the Leopoldville around 2:30 in the morning. Co. K 262nd Regiment Baltimore [M], Hawkins, Robert E. Pvt.
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