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I 262nd Regiment Brighton, Quinonez, Joe J. Pfc. S.S. Leopoldville Disaster of 12-24-1944. Co. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment [M], Scott, William E. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Lees Summit [M], Israel, Philip S. Pvt. I 264th Regiment Sikeston, McDaniel, Everette N. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Rogersville [M], Anderson, Marvin C. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Buffalo, Gurtner, Herman T/4. I 262nd Regiment [M], Pettersen, Einar T. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Louisville [F], Gulley, Eula T. Pfc. The soldiers' regimental command structure was fragmented by loading troops as they arrived rather than according to their units. I 262nd Regiment St. Elino, Howard, James L. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Osbourn, Donnelly, William O. S. Sgt. Det. Co. Med. Co. F 262nd Regiment [M], Johnson, Floyd J. T. Sgt. Co. C 264th Regiment Mt. Hdq. 262nd Regiment [M], Cutnaw, Kent P. Pfc. 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. Co. Hdq. I 262nd Regiment Owensboro, Parker, John F. S. Sgt. She was converted for use as a troopship in the Second World War, and on December 24, 1944, while sailing between Southampton and Cherbourg, was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-486. Co. C 264th Regiment Moline, Taylor, Robert H. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Uhrichsville, Longwell, Robert G. Pfc. Med. Co. B 264th Regiment Lima, Cummins, Jack C. Pvt. Earl E. Jacobs, also a York, Pennsylvania resident. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lincoln [F], Kibart, Francis E. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Dandridge [M], Black, Charles H. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Hagerstown [M], Wambach, Harold R. 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. F 262nd Regiment Martinsville [M], Roberson, William G. Pfc. Co. Det. Completed in August 1929 as Belgian steam passenger ship Leopoldville. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Des Moines [F], Babb, Byron E., Jr. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Rochester [F], Clark, Reginald J., Jr. Cpl. Co. E 262nd Regiment Roanoke Rapids [M], Russ, Paisley E. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Roxbury [M], Daniels, Robert L. Pfc. Co. K 264th Regiment Pontiac [F], Monk, John J., Jr. T/5. I 264th Regiment Buffalo [F], Maksyn, Edward C. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Detroit [F], Estlund, Robert O. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Amarillo, Wiley, William H. T/5. This is a listing of people associated with this ship. Co. K 264th Regiment Lansford, Pukas, Herbert A. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Clearwater, Lemke, Otis C. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Lauderdale, Crenshaw, Thomas L. Pvt. Co. Co. A 264th Regiment York [R], Drivick, Joseph J. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Cleveland, McCall, Emmett P. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Euclid [M], Bishop, Richard U. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Roxbury, Bouffard, Joseph C. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Moyers [M], Paden, George W. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dubuque [M], Williams, Lavere R. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Pocatello, Christensen, Calvin G. Pfc. Hdq. We also have a detailed page on the Belgian troop transport Leopoldville. Co. L 262nd Regiment Tampa [M], Hinton, Frederick D. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Calabrese, Vincent R. S. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Houston [M], Contreras, Gregorio V. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Terre Haute, McMillen, Furl C. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Silver Creek [R], Damsky, Daniel S. Pfc. Or perhaps additional information?If you wish to add a crewmember to the listing we would need most of this information: ship name, nationality, name, dob, place of birth, service (merchant marine, ), rank or job on board. Hdq. Med. . Co. F 262nd Regiment Bay Springs [M], Moncrief, Clifton Pfc. Co. K 264th Regiment Brooklyn, NYC, Sgroi, Paul S. Pvt. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Yoakum [M], Noto, Sam W., Jr. Pfc. Hdq. Co. E 264th Regiment Pomona, Macrorie, Edward J., Jr. Pvt. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Paterson, Fierro, Joseph R. 2d. Co. Det. A German U-boat sunk his troop's ship, the USS Leopoldville, killing more than. Co. F 262nd Regiment Flint [M], Salata, Edmund P. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Jersey City [M], Marzotto, John T/4. Co. K 262nd Regiment El Paso [M], Ford, Arthur L. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Valparaiso [M], Wright, Russell M. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Kansas City, Rigdon, Norman L. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], Hirschel, Howard T. 2d. Co. Co. A 264th Regiment Walnutport [M], Gilbert, Harold Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Sarepta, Fried, Simon Pvt. 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. Co. H 262nd Regiment New Philadelphia [M], Schwitzgebel, Eugene A. Pfc. Det. Co. F 262nd Regiment Concord [M], Benson, Edward E. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Johnston [M], Costa, William Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Philadelphia, Biggart, Will O. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Royal Oak [M], Smrecak, James J. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Nassau, [M], Zaloga, Edward J. Pvt. 2374 (819 dead and 1555 survivors). Co. E 264th Regiment Hopkinton, Jackson, Lucius E. Pfc. Served on indicates the ships we have listed for the person, some were stationed on multiple ships hit by U-boats. Hdq. See also Muncaster Castle list I 262nd Regiment Hagerstown, Powell, James W. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Chestnut Ridge [M], Nolan, James M. Pvt. Lopoldville was 478feet 8inches (145.90m) long, with a beam of 62feet 2inches (18.95m). Co. F 262nd Regiment Selsbee [M], Head, Art S. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Nevada [M], Fratzke, Melvin L. Pfc. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Louisville [M], Dancy, John B. Pvt. This In Memoriam list was originally published by me in July 1997. I 264th Regiment Wilson, Lawrence, Luther M. T. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Council Bluffs [M], Welbourn, Eldred O. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Catalano, Angelo G. Sgt. Unfortunately limbs were being broken when they landed on the torpedo tubes and other fixed equipment on the starboard side of the upper deck; some men fell between the two vessels and were crushed as the two vessels crashed into each other. Co. L 262nd Regiment Bay City [M], Worden, John A. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Waltham [M], Thibodeau, Joseph E. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Houston [M], Schokowitz, Morris Pvt. SS Lopoldville was an 11,500-long-ton passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. I 264th Regiment Dallas [F], Koehler, Herbert O., Jr. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Oak City [M], Plott, George E. Capt. Det. Co. F 262nd Regiment Webb [M], Thompson, Robert L. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Kirkwood [F], Matthews, Leonard E. T/4. 1st Lt. Co. B 264th Regiment Houston [R], Ayala, Modesto Pfc. in honor of LtGen Lawrence Snowden & LtGen George Christmas.) 264th Regiment Bronx, NYC [F], Crowe, Eugene J. Sgt. Unknown City: Unknown Publisher, 1997. . SS Lopoldville was a 11,509 GRT passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. Co. L 262nd Regiment Philadelphia [R], Schramm, Jack A. Pfc. His body was recovered. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], Barton, Marvin J. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Berwyn, Steib, Joseph E. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Providence [M], Berry, Leonard E. Sgt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Corona, NYC [M], Cammarano, Michael P. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Ludington [M], Witucki, Marion A. S. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Kerrville [M], Roberts, Wardell J. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Creston [M], Hutchens, James E. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Allentown [M], Herman, Nevin H., Jr. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Redford Twp, McDonnell, Ferrel F. Pfc. You can click on any of the names for possible additional information. 389 likes. I 262nd Regiment NYC [M], Di Mola, Nicholas J. Pvt. Med. I 262nd Regiment Muses Mills [M], Hatton, Orville Pfc. Det. Co. E 264th Regiment Clear Lake [R], McManis, Orion G. Pvt. 262nd Regiment Kingstree, Hentz, James E. S. Sgt. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment Knoxville, Henry, Glenn H. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Hannastown [M], Welsh, Robert D. Pfc. Co. Det. Co. Henry Miner lost many friends in the sinking of the SS Leopoldville, including one who gave him a diary to return to his family should anything happen to him. Co. C 264th Regiment Cincinnati, Hunston, Russell E. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], Brogden, Lee R. S. Sgt. Co. E 264th Regiment Morea, Downing, Frank P., Jr. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Houston [M], Robison, Harry C. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Tell City [M], McDonald, Buford C. Pfc. Lt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Mullins, McCurley, James W. Pfc. Co. I 264th Regiment Delta, Green, Cecil C. Pvt. "The Silent Soldier and the Portrait," produced by Waller's daughter . Co. H 262nd Regiment Newberry [M], James, John E., Jr. 2d. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Knox [M], Vince, John M., Jr. T/5. I 262nd Regiment Pawcatuck [M], Rowe, Hazlewood Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Rochester [M], Nassif, Assaph J. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Lamb, Richard B. Pfc. On December 24, 1944, Lt. Gerhard Meyer, German submarine commander of the U 486 fired a torpedo that sank the S.S. Leopoldville as it transported 2,000 American soldiers to reinforce the Battle of the Bulge. Co. A 264th Regiment, Faerber, Richard P. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wesson [M], McBay, James D. Pfc. Co. Co. E 264th Regiment Shelbyville, Clark, John W. Pfc. Co. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment Washington [R], Mosako, Alva G. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Viper [M], Ferguson, Richard J. Pvt. Aboard Leopoldville when hit on 24 Dec 1944 You can click on any of the names for possible additional information 874 persons found. Co. K 262nd Regiment [R] Julian, Wright, John D. Sgt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Hope [M], Harman, Cecil C. Pfc. Hdq. 264th Regiment Mt. Co. K 264th Regiment Regent [M], Gentz, Herbert I. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Knoxville, Carew, William B. Pfc. William P. Quinlan Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Oakland, Perry, Joe J. T/5. Co. H 262nd Regiment Parana [M], Dobkowski, John K. S.Sgt. 3rd Bat. Med. Co. C 264th Regiment Portland, Bosch, Gerald Sgt. Co. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Albany, Barr, Hugh R. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment [M], McCormick, Robert L. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment St. Joseph, Price, Chester E. T. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Herndon [F], Ross, William C. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Seligman [F], Vasquez, John G. Pvt. As far as any threat from the German Navy, the Kriegsmarine, since the D-Day landings in June, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops had crossed the English Channel without being attacked. Lt. Co. C 264th Regiment Summerton, Lawrence, William I. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Verona Station [M], Borenstein, Jack Pvt. Co. C 264th Regiment Erie [M], Taylor, Jay W. Pfc. As a result of my ongoing research into the disaster the list has been updated and corrected. 2d. Co. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Clifton, Goesch, Joseph M. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Colorado Springs, Struble, Frank P. S. Sgt. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Wellington [M], Garcia, Paul M. Pfc. Sciboz has dived to the SS Leopoldville and gave the Struckmans a copy of his book, written in French, when they chartered a boat ride to visit the wreckage in the English Channel Christmas Eve, 2007. Det. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Wichita [M], Carrell, Gilbert D. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Ozone, Wade, Joseph T. Sgt. Co. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Mcdonald [R], Burkhart, Ralph E. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Santa Fe [M], Spence, Stephen C. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment New Bloomfield [R], Bathke, Oliver C. Pfc. As a result, about 763 US soldiers and 56 of the ship's crew died. Co. We have place for a photo as well if provided. After her cargo hold was fitted with rudimentary benches, the ship completed 24 cross-Channel crossings, transporting more than 120,000 troops. 0. Area casualties included Pfc. For Paul Plotkin's 100th birthday, VFW Post 1617 in Derry, New Hampshire, honored its own WWII veteran with a special ceremony on June 26. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment Emmett, Lutz, Harry 1st Sgt. Hdq. Co. C 264th Regiment Ferndale [M], Shaver, Glen B. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Cuyahoga Falls [M], Bader, Donald W. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Detroit [M], MacGowan, John Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Belmont [M], Pancheri, Joseph A. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Herndon [M], Zubal, John J. Pfc. On Christmas Eve, 1944, a German U-boat torpedoed the troopship SS Leopoldville, sending 800 U.S. soldiers to their death. Co. B 264th Regiment, Mazzone, Vincent J. Cpl. Co. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Berg, Fred W. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Baton Rouge, Scheuermann, Joseph F., Jr. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [F], Grad, Robert A. Pvt. I 264th Regiment New Castle [R], Sweet, Robert C. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment [F], Lewandowski, George J. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Highwood [M], Colwell, Franklin W. S. Sgt. Sgt. Survivors of the Leopoldville by Ray Roberts Archived . Co. 2000. Co. H 262nd Regiment Cloverport [M], Schlueter, Harold W. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Mill Creek [M], Essex, Aaron W. Sgt. KAY, THOMAS (23), Gunlayer, SS Leopoldville, Royal Navy, 01/07/1921 ~ 26/03/2002, Survived the sinking of the Muncaster Castle and later when the Leopoldville was sunk. In 1997, the 66th Infantry Division Monument was dedicated in Fort Benning, Georgia in memory of the soldiers who died aboard Lopoldville and also to those who survived the attack on Lopoldville but were later killed in action. (Later Compagnie Maritime Belge (Lloyd Royal) SA). Co. F 262nd Regiment Dexter [M], Higgins, John W., Jr. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Chicago, Nelson, Eric G. Sgt. Co. E 264th Regiment Brooklyn, NYC, Perry, Carl R. Pvt. Co. Co. Med. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Cairo [M], Freeman, Ethell W. Pfc. Co. K 264th Regiment Minersville [M], Reed, Seth W. T/5. Co. K 262nd Regiment Jacksonville [R], Wright, Kenneth K. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Bronx [M], Turisk, Isadore Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment Brooklyn, Brande, Robert Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Jamestown [M], Carlson, Clarence H. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Philadelphia [M], Kuchta, Frank J. Pfc. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Burlington, Schulz, William R. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Salem, De Martini, Howard W. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Jamestown [M], Caruso, Thomas A. Pvt. Co. 262nd Regiment Reno [M], Lavigne, Richard M. Sgt. Co. K. 264th Regiment Springfield Gardens, NYC [F], Falci, James L. Pvt. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment [M], Decell, Harold J. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Kansas City [M], Smith, C. D. S. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Frankfort [M], Simonetti, John Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Niles, Meyers, Donald G. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Sumter, McNair, James L. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Detroit [M], Heim, James V. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Clarksville [M], Christian, Jim B. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Abbott, Melson, Paul A. T. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Hornsbyville [F], Goins, Charles E. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment North East, Myers, Harold L. Pvt. Co. Lt. Co. B 264th Regiment NYC, Hoffman, Leslie E. 1st Lt. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Keokuk, Mohr, Ray J. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Waynesville [M], Reece, Dole C. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Battle Creek, Ainsworth, Harise E. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment [M], McKinney, Joseph O. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Lenoir, Rogers, Robert A. Pfc. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bloomington Springs [M], Jarnagin, Charles E. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment, Vanderpool, Fred A. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Fall River [M], Stenquist, Helmer R. Pvt. 264th Regiment Beech, Conn, Curtiss Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Sophia [M], Estep, Hobert O. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Manchester [F], Miller, Douglas F., Jr. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Denver [M], Donaldson, William D. Pfc. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wallington [M], Shand, James E. Pfc. Med. Co. H 262nd Regiment Henryville [M], Kocsis, Anton Pfc. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], King, Edward Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Hamden [M], Caracoglia, Concetto T/4. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Loving [M], Kolb, Marvin Pvt. 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. Of the 2,235 US servicemen on board, about 515 are presumed to have gone down with the ship. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bay City [M], Gutt, Donald C. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Stamford [M], Viets, Paul R. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wichita [M], Masterson, Lawrence J. Pvt. The scrambling nets were hanging down the Lopoldville's port side and the US soldiers were coming down on to our upper deck. Co. C 264th Regiment Kansas City, Rennison, Eugene W. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Somerville [M], Luckman, Thomas Pfc. Hdq. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment East Douglas, Irvine, Richard G. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Binghamton [M], Nigbor, Henry Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Milan [M], Williams, Donald E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Pittsburgh [M], Secich, Joseph G. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Troy [M], Suder, James T. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Lewisburg [M], Gilley, Thomas W. S. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Cardwell [F], Marriott, Sherman E. Pvt. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Dover, Juskus, Carl F. Pfc. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Whitestone, NYC [M], Vojir, Frank W. Pfc. Co. I 264th Regiment Jefferson City [F], Wilson, Cecil W. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bay City [M], Schurig, Russell E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Birkholz, Everett E. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Lucedale [M], Jenkins, Robert E. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Norwood, Billger, Paul L. Pvt. Co. Co. D 264th Regiment Independence, Hartwick, Claude H., Jr. Pvt. interviews with 15 survivors and extensive footage from dives on the wreck to tell the tale of the second-worst sea disaster for American . Co. C 264th Regiment Valley View [M], Borovich, Dan Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment [M], Perea, Joaquin Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Indianapolis, Scribner, James S. Pvt. 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Smith, Robert J. Pvt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Tiplersville [M], Gurley, Ben D. T/4. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Norwood [M], Stewart, Donald L. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Stevens Point, Gaudynski, Raymond W. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Houston [F], Horne, Albert C. Pfc. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Berkeley [M], Williamson, Donald E. Pfc. Co. I 262nd Regiment Belle Vernon [M], Lowry, Jack N. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Monroe [M], Warring, Hugh N. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Malden [M], Hope, James H. Pfc. Hdq. This In Memorium list is provided by Allan Andrade from his book Leopoldville: A Tragedy Too Long Secret. I 262nd Regiment Auburn, Stone, Edward F. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Lowville [M], Aschmann, Frank G. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Delphos [M], MacMillan, Lynn L. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Swayerville M], Constantine, Tony T/4. Co. K 262nd Regiment Akron [M], De Soto, Claude Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Pekin [M], Colo, Joe Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Belle Vernon [M], Makowski, Stanley E. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Milwaukee [M], Hanson, Fred W. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Goldsboro [M], Clark, William C. Pvt. In May 1940 converted by the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) to a troop transport. Co. F 262nd Regiment Adamsville [M], Brown, Daniel H., Jr. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Madisonville [M], Welch, Virgel R. Pfc. Co. F. 262nd Regiment Croton-on-Hudson [M], Bartelena, Dante J. T. Sgt. Co. Soldiers on Lopoldville jumped down onto the smaller Brilliant. Co. H 262nd Regiment Pickens [M], Richardson, Francis J. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Crestview [R], Barwick, Eugene H. Pvt. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Northvale [M], De Prima, Frank T/5. He is pictured with his wife Velma and son Jim. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bonnymam [M], Sanders, Coleman W. Pvt. SS Lopoldville Belgian troopship being used by the British, sunk by a German U-Boat off the coast of Cherbourg, France on Christmas Eve 1944. Co. F 262nd Regiment Pueblo [M], Berube, Joseph E. Pvt. I 264th Regiment Quincy [F], Pellegrini, Victor Pvt. He had an older brother and 2 sisters. If an internal link for a specific ship led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ship article, if one exists. Co. L 262nd Regiment Meridian [M], Martin, Ray E. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Duffield [M], Nunn, Melvin E. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Columbia [M], Milam, Neal Sgt. Hdq. Co. E 262nd Regiment Delta [M], De Silva, Philip E. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment South Bend [M], Walters, Gerald E. Sgt. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment San Antonio [M], Gillem, Dee R. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lancaster [M], Kopczewski, Anthony W. Pvt. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Colerain [F], Leopard, John P. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Burbank [M], Lester, Steven T. Pfc. 262nd Regiment Neosho [M], Tinker, Ira V. S. Sgt. Plotkin, a Bridgeport, Connecticut, native residing at Birch Heights' retirement facility in Derry, was surprised at Post . Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Chestnut Ridge [M], Cronk, Rolland D. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Chicago, Mikalaitis, Joseph E. Pvt. Co. D 264th Regiment Fowlers Knob, Killeen, John W. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Concord [M], Boleyn, Floyd P. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Durgy, William D. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Yakima [M], Lewis, William K. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Lewiston, Lesperance, Paul E. S. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Herkimer [M], Holleran, James R. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Albany [F], Reccardi, Victor J. S. Sgt. (This interview made possible with the support of COL ROBERT W. RUST, USMCR (ret.) Co. H 262nd Regiment Plainfield [M], Coakley, Francis X. Co. F 262nd Regiment Rockville Center [M], Kraemer, Bernard J. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Peoria, Godelas, Peter T. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC, Polgreen, Waldron M. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Gainsboro [M], Lipford, Arnold A. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Independence [M], Marcinko, Andrew J. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Greensburg [F], Lagana, Joseph G. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment New Freedom [M], Kluciar, Milos Pfc. Co. I 262nd Regiment Eubanks [M], Gilbert, Estill T/5. Co. F 262nd Regiment [M], Warner, Edwin R. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Florence, Husby, Garland O. S. Sgt. 264th Regiment Bedford [R], McIntyre, Robert F. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Elgin [M], Campbell, Harold C. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brownville, Ash, Robert L. S. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Valliant [M], Chew, Floyd E. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Tulsa [M], Fisher, James O. Co. L 262nd Regiment [F], Williamson, Clyde J. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], De Klyen, John C. Sgt. PFC. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Huntington Park [M], Young, Fred F., Jr. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Paramus [M], Franco, Pablo G. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Indianapolis, Rowland, Elmer D. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment North Adams [M], Skinner, Charles V. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Perry [M], Simpson, Bernard W. Pvt. Med. 1st Lt. Co. C 264th Regiment Elizabeth [M], Cobb, Thomas A. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Iron River, Kritselis, Christ A. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment El Paso [M], Pickett, Joe D. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Binghamton [F], Peterson, Robert G. Pfc. The sailors claimed that they arrived after the sinking of the ship and that most of the men who they pulled out of the water had already frozen to death in the water by the time they arrived on the scene. Co. H 262nd Regiment Texas City [M], Foester, James C. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Spartanburg [M], Phasey, Victor E. Lt. Col. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment Pittsfield [F], Patterson, Thomas H. S. Sgt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], Westbrook, Marion J. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Chicago, Smith, Lewis A. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Johnson City [R], Sweeney, Leonard B. T/5. I 264th Regiment Harrisburg [M], Molinsky, Charles Pfc. His body was never found. Co. K 262nd Regiment Jackson Heights, NYC [M], Malczyk, Edwin J. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment [M], Massey, Robert B. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment East Hampton [M], Cram, Ralph D., Jr. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Empire [M], Terry, James H. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Columbus [M], Kilbarger, Thomas L. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Del Rio, Edler, Tony W., Jr. T. Sgt. Hdq. Co. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Odum [M], James, William C. Pfc. Det. Co. D 264th Regiment Springfield, Cottrell, John F. S. Sgt. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment NYC [F], Wilson, Richard J. T/5. I 264th Regiment Poughkeepsie [M], Bassett, John E. Sgt. Co. D 264th Regiment Marshfield, Peterson, Lennart W. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Kansas City [M], Benda, Leonard F. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Calhoun Falls [M], Moseley, James O. Sgt. Quinlan from Omaha, Nebraska was born on [] Co. F 262nd Regiment North Billerica, Nolan, William E. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment St. Louis [M], Tener, Ralph M. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment [M], Alexander, J. D. Pfc. As a result, approximately 763 soldiers died, together with 56 of her crew. Co. A 264th Regiment Chicago, Farling, Ernest W. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Greenville [M], Chockley, Harold Y. S. Sgt. 262nd Regiment Dalton [M], Zellner, Harold M. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Harriman, Jones, Henry M. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Casey [F], Kingrey, James P. T/5. Co. K 264th Regiment Solvay [F], Paterson, Douglas W. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Harrisburg [M], Berger, Robert Pvt. From his web site: "H.M.S. Co. A 264th Regiment Widener [F], Field, Henry, Jr. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Ooltewah [M], Cannon, Fay Pvt. As a result, approximately 763 soldiers died, together with 56 of her crew. Co. C 264th Regiment Elyria, Ferguson, Robert V. S. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Providence [M], Masssey, Joseph D. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Evansville [M], Weeks, Ulysses B. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Long Lane [M], Moyer, Herbert C. T/4. I 264th Regiment Norton [R], Long, Robert H., Jr. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Aberdeen [M], Ailey, Burl W. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Erie [M], Fox, William T/5. Co. H 262nd Regiment Dana [M], Cornwell, Clinton J. Pvt. . Co. A 264th Regiment Roanoke [M], Bransmo, Robert S. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Buffalo [F], Freund, Henry Pvt. The incident is considered to be the largest military. SS Lopoldville was a 11,509GRT passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. Co. H 262nd Regiment Mckees Rocks [M], Hoffenberg, Jennings L. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Tyrone [M], Hayes, Albert T. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Wheelersburg [M], Weaver, Irvin J., Jr. Sgt. Co. C 264th Regiment Pendleton, Neiderheiser, Daniel Pvt. Carmel, Swanson, Robert J. Pvt. Leopoldville.org is an online memorial seeking to raise the awareness of the tragedy and reach the families of the disaster victims. Co. K 262nd Regiment Clarinda [R], Parry, Charles W. Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment Boonton [F], Schiller, Arthur Pvt. Brilliant attempted radio communications, but could not communicate directly with the Americans at Fort L'Ouest in Cherbourg because the Americans used a different radio frequency and could not read the British code. While some soldiers joined the crew in departing lifeboats, many did not realize the ship was slowly sinking, and stayed aboard anticipating the ship would be towed ashore by a tug. I 262nd Regiment Curtis, Elston, Leroy J. Pvt. Co. The turbines increased Lopoldville's total power to 1,197 NHP. Pfc. Hdq. This Belgian passenger liner converted to troopship. [6] There was an insufficient number of life jackets,[1] and few troops participated in the poorly supervised lifeboat drill as Lopoldville sailed from Southampton at 09:00 24 December as part of convoy WEP-3 across the English Channel to Cherbourg.

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