crewlist Please Contact the USS Houston CA-30 Survivors' and Next Generations Association for any specific information regarding the fate of individual officers and crew. Rich, William 65-70 (MM2) (Diver) Schultz, James 85-87 (SN) The USS Wharton was a troopship in the service of the US Navy during World War II. The USS NORTH CAROLINA had a crew of 2,300 men. Form 990s for Bartlett, TN (901) 377-9603. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Ortman, Jon C. 83-87 (SH3) 1 has A emblem with dent, other is in relic state with leather components intact. Roethlisberger, David A. Thomas J. From 1812 to 1815, a total of nearly 1,200 men served aboard "Old Ironsides.". Polley, Raymond Ray (Akemi) 70-72 (MR3) Stokes, Leon R. 52-55 Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Prunty, Kyle W. 85-86 (SKSA) Wharton made one more trip under "Magic Carpet" to Yokosuka, Japan, in February 1946. Ragar, Gary 62-65 Category. Pettus, Wilbur "Woody" (Kathern) 48-52 (MM3) Search by filling in one or more fields above the columns, and clicking "Search". Ernest L. Vanderkloot in command. [3] Munson operated the Southern Cross in the South American trade from 1921 until 1938 when the ship was sold at a Marshall's sale and taken over by the United States Maritime Commission which paid the full mortgage claim. Rice, Glen 55-58 (MR2) 1 user currently logged in and 32 visitors active. Wharton departed Brooklyn on 7 January 1941, bound for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where she conducted shakedown before proceeding on through the Panama Canal to her home port, Mare Island, California. Roberts, Leon J. Stang, David 77-80 (HT2) 70-73 (HT2) Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives - 80-G-42522. Wharton was awarded three battle stars for her World War II service, one for the Marshall Islands operation, specifcally for the occupation of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls (31 January--8 February 1944) and for the occupation of Eniwetok Atoll (17--25 February 1944); for the Marianas operation, specifically the capture and occupation of Guam (21-25 July 1944), and for the assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto (19-22 May 1945). Sewell, Ray B. She got underway for Guam on 12 June 1944and spent 17 days at sea before returning to Kwajalein, because fierce Japanese resistance on Saipan had forced Adm. Chester W.Nimitz to postpone U.S. landings on Guam. Stricker, Henry W. "Hank" (Zorba) 68-72 Sartor, Al The transport returned to the United States on 28 January 1947, when she made port at San Francisco prior to heading north to Seattle, and arrived there on 9 February 1947. A series of runs followed in which Wharton transported service families and dependents home to the west coast on her eastbound passages and troops and cargo to Hawaii on her westbound trips. Sunga, Ramon D. [4] Munson operated the ship on the New York to Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo and Buenos Aires route with Santos, added during return voyages along with sister "535's" American Legion, Pan America and Western World. Stack, Edward 81-83 (MM3) Said to have leak in forepeak and to be drawing nearly 28 feet aft and 18 ft. The troop transport then began a series of trips to the Aleutians which lasted from December 1942 to February 1943, carrying troops from Seattle, Washington, to Kodiak and Dutch Harbor and returning with civilians, troops, and patients. USS Wharton (AP-7) was a troop transport in the service of the United States Navy during World War II. [6], On 29 February 1944, Wharton got underway for the Ellice Islands to embark the 11th Naval Construction Battalion at Banika in the Russell Islands as well as the 58th NCB for transportation to the Admiralties. Several times, the ship went to general quarters and was screened by smoke, but she emerged from the campaign unscathed by kamikazes that had taken such a dreadful toll from American ships. Strasser, Robert E. (Mary Ann) 52-56 (MM 3) "[6], Operating in company with USSRixey(APH-3), Wharton returned to the transport area each morning for eight successive days to receive casualties and send an occasional beach party ashore. Radford, Dale 69-71 (RD3) A TRIBUTE TO THOSE KILLED IN THE SINKING OF USS INDIANAPOLIS - July 30, 1945 When USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by the Japanese on July 30, 1945, the voices of 879 crew were silenced forever. Login| Singer, William E. 73-75 (MMFN) Names are listed by LAST name first. Smith, Charles G. "Smitty" 59 (EMFN) Russell, Earl 43-51 All Rights Reserved. It was a PC-461 class submarine chaser built for military engagement during World War II. Rogers, Fred 82-84 (LI2) Rahlfs, Don J. Severson, Wayne 66-69 (DP2) Schafer, John 74-75 (MR2) In January 1944, the USS Wharton took part in the Marshall Islands operation. She also made one trip to Midway Island. The ship transported observers to Bikini Atoll for the atomic bomb tests. More >>, Want to help, or have a list to submit? Ochoa, Oscar R. 82-86 (SK3) O'Malley, James F. 69-71 (DC2) research, and want to know who served there? Paul, Randy 72-73 (HT2)-(DV2) Naval Forces, France during 1944 and 1945. . Roberge, Theodore 57-59 (SFM3) Palmer, William USS Drum Crew List. Powless, Conrad (Bill) 56-57 Search for a command's Crew List| She remained there until the completion of her duties on 27 August. Stevenson, James 83-87 (ET2) Seaman, Grant 50- (SK 2) [6], In January 1944, Wharton joined Transport Division 30 for the Marshall Islands operation. 84-87 (IM3) Pinkerton, Harlan Stahl, Dennis V. 69-72 (HT3) Strickland, Luther J. "Bill" 68-70 (SK2) On 11 March, the Secretary of the Navy declared Wharton "surplus to Navy needs" and accordingly authorized her disposal. After two weeks of practice landings, Wharton sailed for Kwajalein with 1,587 troops of the 2nd Battalion of the 12th Marines and the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Marines embarked. Underway again on 17 July, the transport made landfall off Guam four days later and soon disembarked her assault troops. Seckel, Keith W. (Cheryl) 72-74 (HT3) The ship was laid down as Manmasco but renamed and launched as Sea Girt then completed September 1921 as Southern Cross. [6] Between 6 and 11 August 1942 the ship transported 15 officers and 465 enlisted men of the 6th Naval Construction Battalion (6th NCB) from American Samoa to Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides with the other 7 officers and 433 enlisted men of the battalion being aboard SS President Polk, picking up the 7th Naval Construction Battalion from Samoa on the way. If you are a veteran who served on the USS Wharton (AP-7) and you experience symptoms like a persistent, dry cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, we strongly recommend you to consult a specialist as soon as possible. USS Oregon, William H. Rao, USS Olympia Keystone View Co., troops leaving San Francisco, M. H. Zahner. This month This year Monthly comparison Annual comparison Top 20 Lists Ohr, James A. Powers, Stoney 61-62 (RDSA) This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. USS Wharton (AP-7) was a troop transport in the service of the United States Navy during World War II. Ortiz, Alvin 85-87 (HT2) [6], The transport returned to the United States on 28 January, when she made port at San Francisco prior to heading north to Seattle, Washington, and arrived there on 9 February 1947. Sweat, Analisa 86-87 (SN - Deck) Reynolds, Joseph "Joe" (Mary) 51-55 (MR2) Invasion of Sicily, July 1943 - Empty shell cases litter the deck near the forward 6"/47 gun turrets of USS Brooklyn (CL 40), after she had bombarded Licata, Sicily, during the early hours of the invasion, 10 July 1943. [6], Wharton took part in no further combat operations and returned home via Seeadler Harbor, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, Nouma, and Suva to San Francisco on 25 June. Steinmetz, Danny* 83-85 (EM3) Santos, Hal Y. Login| Samuels, Anthony 78-81 (ICFN) Stohs, Norbert 52-55 (ET2) Posted on She remained there until the completion of her duties on 27 August. Equipped with seven manned LCVP's, Wharton sortied from Pearl Harbor in Task Group 51.1 on 23 January 1944, bound for Kwajalein and Eniwetok, with 526 Army Headquarters troops embarked. At Kwajalein, she transferred the latter unit to LST's for the impending operations against the Japanese-held Marianas. The troop transport returned to the west coast for an overhaul till October. Sestrich, James J. Scaramella, Michael D. 75-77 (BTFN) About this page: This list compiles occupation and service lists as found in other sources, with the goal of being able to 52-55 (HM1) Add my Name to List. Parker, Robert A. Orr, Herbert 65-68 (SF2) USS Alvin C. Cockrell (DE-366) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and from 1951 to 1968. Pietrock, Vincent P. 44-45 (PL) Slonaker, Terry L. 68 (DMFN) If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. (Tabs at Bottom of each Listing.) 0 users currently logged in and 62 visitors active. While still Commandant, Wharton died in New York on 1 September 1818. The troop transport then began a series of trips to the Aleutians which lasted from December 1942 to February 1943, carrying troops from Seattle, Washington, to Kodiak and Dutch Harbor and returning with civilians, troops, and patients. The Crew List is organized in several ways to help you find a shipmate. Smith, Adrian 51-54 (RM2) Smith, Underway for home on the 17th, the transport stopped at Ulithi before pressing on eastward and arriving at San Francisco on 12 March. USS Hector AR-7 Roster of those who served on this USN repair ship. Quick, Terry (Barbara) 82-86 (FC2) Rosenthal, Stephen M. 77-79 (HT2) US Navy Crew List Add yours! Samaroo, Shafezza (Beckman) 84-85 (SN-Sick Sellars, John R. (Robin) 76-80 (ML2) (Thelma) 47- 50 (BM3) In January 1944, Wharton joined Transport Division 30 for the Marshall Islands operation. DANFS - Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Permitting Policy and Resource Management, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: 20 Years Later, "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. Sitemap. Otten, Melvin H. 56-58 (EN3) Decommissioned on 26 March 1947, Wharton was stricken from the Navy List on 4 April 1947. [6], Wharton next participated in the operations against Okinawa, arriving offshore on 19 May. Railey, Joe 63-65 (EN2) Saltarelli, Marco 84-87 (QM3) Sillage, Robert Szczyradlowski, Joseph S. 79-81 (SK1) Stolle W. These latter groups worked on the offshore reef, unloading supplies and ammunition from LCM's--which could not cross the coral to waiting amphibian tractors which carried the cargo to the beachhead. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Wharton (AP 7). After two weeks of practice landings, Wharton sailed for Kwajalein with 1,587 troops of the 2nd Battalion of the 12th Marines and the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Marines embarked. Pearl Harbor, Noumea. Also, some crewmen have changed their e-mail address and failed to let us know. The troop transport then began a series of trips to the Aleutians which lasted from December 1942 to February 1943, carrying troops from Seattle, Wash., to Kodiak and Dutch Harbor and returning with civilians, troops, and patients. Search crew members| Please update your mailing address if you have moved. 1944 - 1987 Page last updated: Dec 4, 2022 To obtain contact information for any of the names on this list, or to add your name or the names of BARTON (DD-722) Crew Roster On 29 February 1944, Wharton got underway for the Ellice Islands to embark the 11th and 58th Construction Battalions ("Seabees") for transportation to the Admiralties. Roush, Robert 50-51 (SK1) (Barbara) 48-51 (MM2) The ship was originally an Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1029 type built for the United States Shipping Board. The transport soon disembarked 2,118 troops (including 30 U.S. Army nurses) in LCM's sent from shore, as Wharton ordinarily carried no landing craft of her own. Streit, Allen 49-50 (MM3) Schill , Randall L. 70 (RM2) Shoji, Bruce N. (Sharyn) OM2 (72-75) USS BARTON (DD-722) Crew Roster UNDERWAY! Roseberry, Marvin G. "Shep" 52-56 (DCFN) See the menu in the upper right to narrow by occupation. E. D. POST, EDWIN H. RANDLE, JOSEPH . 64-67 (FTG2) 65-66 (SN) When the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 7 December 1941, Wharton was undergoing overhaul at the Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, Calif. On 6 January 1942, the transport sailed from the west coast for her first wartime voyage to the Hawaiian Islands. (MR1-SW) Wharton next participated in the operations against Okinawa, arriving offshore on 19 May 1945. search and cross-reference the names to see all the places where one person served. 85-87 (MR1) Top20 ship's Crew Lists Patterson, Burlin H. 68-71 (IM2) The USS Wharton conducted three more trips under "Operation Magic Carpet" to the western Pacific through the end of 1945 to pick up Army, Navy, and Marine Corps veterans and return them to the US. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Wharton (AP 7), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. Under his leadership, uniforms and military equipment were standardized for the first time; and military practices became uniform throughout the Corps. Roybal, Scott 83-87 (HT 3) Penn, Buddy 65-67 (BT2) "Chip" (Jan) 81-84 (BTC) Rosploch, Jerome D. 51-53 (HM2) Pearch, David 58-62 Following her arrival there two days later, the troop transport, while disembarking her troops and unloading her cargo, took on additional duty as a hospital ship. Storey, Jack M. 56-59 (MM2) HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. Equipped with seven manned LCVP's, Wharton sortied from Pearl Harbor in Task Group 51.1 on 23 January 1944, bound for Kwajalein and Eniwetok, with 526 Army Headquarters troops embarked. She made one round-trip cruise from San Francisco to Guam and one from San Francisco to the Far East, adding Yokohama and Sasebo, Japan; and Shanghai, China; to her list of ports of call. Serafine, Albert 66 (ETR3) Assigned to the Naval Transportation Service, Wharton transported service personnel and their families, as well as cargo, on triangular runs from San Francisco, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor. Ernest L. Vanderkloot in command. 73-77 (FA) [6], From June through September, Wharton made three voyages to the Southwest Pacific theater loading and unloading at such ports as Pago Pago, Samoa; Auckland, New Zealand; Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides; Nouma, New Caledonia; Canton Island, and Suva, Fiji Islands. The mission of this naval vessel was to destroy German U-boats off the East Coast of the U.S. Below of the deck log pages of the first day of the PC-1264. Salgado, Mike 85-87 (ENFN) Rejician, Ronald A. Try the Ship's Store. On 6 January 1942, the USS Wharton sailed to the Hawaiian Islands to her first wartime trip, followed by a series of transports. Patterson, Brett 77-80 (EN1) , Randy 72-73 ( HT2 ) - ( DV2 ) Naval uss wharton crew list, during! 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