PT Boats Saga in the Philippines War Chapters Summary
A synopsis follows four of five naval officers of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 4 as they report on the early war in the Philippines. Lieut. John Bulkeley and Lieut. R. B. Kelly lead a volunteer squadron through Pearl Harbor surprise, battles at Mariveles and Corregidor, hospital tunnels, bombings, and collapses of Manila defense, culminating in evacuations to Australia as the squadron endures sabotage, bombardments, and near captures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philippines
John Bulkeley
R. B. Kelly
Anthony Akers
George FE. Cox
Henry J. Brantingham
Australi
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Bulkeley
Mariveles
Bataan
Sisiman Cove
Craptes
Lieut
Kelly
Corregidor
Peggy
Ensign Akers
Ensign Cox
China
Subic Bay
Vili
MacArthur
D.3.c
Cebu
Grevt. Bulkeley
Squadron 3
Quezon
Cox
Gallor
Harris
Reynolds
Mindanao
Iligan
Wainwright
Australia
Il- Ban
de Monte
Sharp
Melbourne
del Monte
Akers
Lake Lanao
Lake
Lanao
States
Kalasangay
Mindanao Drift to the Philippines Last Stand
In a retrospective war memoir, Kelly recounts evacuations and last flights from Mindanao and Corregidor. Bulkeley survives by dodging destroyers, while Akers and Cox race to flee as General Sharp plans a final defense. Peggy’s fate remains unknown as planes depart and the island nears fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Akers
Air-Corps
General Sharp
MacArthur
Mindanao
Clermont Council Proceedings 1943 Clermont Iowa
The Clermont Iowa town council met June 7 1943 with Mayor Simek presiding. Bills were approved and paid including salaries bonds lights rent and repairs. A consolidated levy distribution was approved. 400 to light fund and 1486 14 to general fund. Bond accepted for Henry Schweinerus and cigarette and Class B beer licenses approved. Adjourned.
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Clermont
Iowa
Simek
Stee
Riegel
Steffens
Becker
Olgon
H. .L. Schweinerus
W. W. Abel
W.W. Abel
Savings Bank
P. Ry
Central States Power & Light Corp
City of
West Union
Clermont Valley Creamery
Hooker Supply Co
Will J. Nelson
Clermont Val
Burkard Riegel
Farmers Savings Bank
Trac
John Falk & Sons
Clermont Enterprise
Council
Fayette County
Henry L. Schweinerus
Frank & Clifton Pringle
W. Crowe
Norbert Gerner
W. R. Belschner
Core
Clermont Area Visitors Share Weekend Homes
Cedar Rapids visitors Mr and Mrs Albert Kelly and two nieces stayed with the Cummings family. Mr and Mrs Leonard Mix of Traer visited the Harold Rooker home. Aubrey Guyer and family of Elgin visited Ole Christianson. Mary Gruver spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids with Reuben Gruver. LeAnna Osmundson goes to Waterville to assist in Millard Nelson home. James Parks of Minneapolis, recent Loras Academy grad, visited Richard Crowe. Joe Kula and Richard returned from Cedar Rapids to Mrs Christie. Joycelyn Engle, Saint Louis portrait studio receptionist, arrives for two weeks with Verni Engle. Guests in Len Simek home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kelly
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Cummings
Leonard Mix
Traer
Harold Rooker
Aubrey Guyer
Elgin
Ole Christianson
Mary Gruver
Cedar Rapides
Mrs
Reuben Gruver
Joe Kula
Richard
Mr. Kula
Christie
Joycelyn Engle
St. Louis
Verni Engle
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Lieut Bulkeley
Foggy
General MacArthur
Lieut. Kelly
Lieut. Bulkeley
Ensigne Akers
Alf Artera
Navy
Petereamnd
Cavite
Arthur
San Francisco
Fox Hole
Ohio
Tander
the Rock
Posey
Nurges
Islands
Ferry-Command
Signal-Corps
Clermont Council
Howard
Lyle John
Geg. V. Larson
St. Peter's Church
Vernon J. Peters
Elizabeth
Anson
Charlotte Olson
Merimac
Wis
Henry Olson
Harold Olson
R. G. Schupanitz
John Kelly
Peter Schissel
Mary Thomas
Mary Joanne
Monona
St. Peter’s Church
LeAnna Osmundson
Waterville
Millard Nelson
James Parks
Minneapolis
Minn
Loras Academy
Dubuque
Richard Crowe
Len Simek
I. C. Jerdee
Clermont, Iows
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Postville
US Marines
Sam
Richard L. Olson
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