Lieutenant Farrar, United States Navy Reserve, served on the USS Escolar (SS-294) while serving in the South Pacific in World War II. It is believed the submarine hit a mine in the Tsushima Strait in the Yellow Sea. Robert is officially listed as missing in action or buried at sea November 14, 1945, after being missing for a considerable length of time. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing” at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Fear, Delbert R

Private Fear of Starke County Indiana and the United States Army Air Corps Single Air Wing Company, died June 27, 1942 as a prisoner of war detained by the Japanese. He had been imprisoned at Camp 1 at Cabanatuan, Philippines.

Fields, Kester C.

PFC Fields was killed in action on Luzon Island, Philippines by the concussion of a bursting bombshell February 1, 1945, in MacArthur’s return to liberate the country. Fields and brother PFC John Fields had been serving in the unit commanded by their uncle, Lt. Paul Hert. Kester was from Anderson. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Fooks, Henry Lemyel

PFC Fooks, United States Marine Corps, of Muncie, Indiana, was killed September 15, 1944, while serving in the Southwest Pacific theatre. He was sent overseas March 22, 1944. He was inducted November 1, 1943. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Foreman, Buddy W.

PFC Foreman was killed in action on Leyte Island in the Philippines October 23, 1944, during General Douglas MacArthur’s promised return to the Philippine to liberate the citizenry from the atrocities of the Japanese occupation. He had participated in the battles of Attu Island and Kwajalein in the Marshal Islands. His home was in Kokomo. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Fouts, Oliver E.

Lt. Fouts, a navigator-bombardier on a B-25 Liberator was killed over Korea August 6, 1945. His status is Missing or buried at sea and his name appears on the "Tablets of the Missing" at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines. He had made his prior to the military in Wingate and Ladoga.

Franklin, Omer E

Sergeant Omer E. Franklin of Plymouth, Indiana and the United States Army Air Corps; 394th Bomber Squardron; 5th Bomber Group Heavy; was lost somewhere over Truk Island in the Carolines June 9, 1944 and was officially declared killed in action February 12, 1946. His name is honored on the "Tablets of the Missing" at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Fuelling, Harold F

PFC Harold F Fuelling of Adams County and the United States Army was killed January 26, 1945, while serving in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. He was in the 1st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division. He is buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Gage, Robert N

First Lieutenant Gage, United State Army Air Corps, 370^th Bomber Squadron, 307^th Bomber Group Heavy, Albion, Indiana; was declared killed in action March 15, 1946. After receiving his wings he was quickly thrust into the thick of the action in the South Pacific as a pilot of a four-engine B-24 Liberator, the “Rat Sass”. Their successes made the name a genuine target by Japanese pilots. He served on Guadalcanal, Munda, Bougainville, Green Island and the Admiralities. He flew missions at targets located at Satawan, Truk, Biak, Wohai, Noemfore and Yap. His crew had six zeroes to their credit. On his 36^th mission, October 3, 1944, the crew left Kurnasoren Airfield at Noemfore Island for a dangerous run over targets at Balikpapan, Borneo. Sadly this was their last mission. The entire crew was lost over the Makasser Strait about 75 miles east of Borneo. Bob’s brother Jim, also a pilot during the war, (B-25), recalled the family getting greater details than the War Department’s explanation of the tragedy from a member of Bob’s squadron. “Bob’s plane got hit with flak going in. It was already on fire but they continued on through the bombing run. I think enemy planes hit them several more times. The plane was on fire heading into some clouds then there was a huge explosion and nothing came out either side.” His name appears on the “Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Gardner, Alfred W

Seaman First Class Gardner of Evansville, Indiana and the United States Navy, was killed in action January 4, 1945 when Kamikaze planes hit the merchant ship SS Lewis L Dyche in which he was assigned.  Their ship was loaded with ammunition and exploded and was vaporized at Margrin Bay, Mindoro Island, Philippines. He is missing in action and his name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery.

Gilbert, Joseph Edgar

Lt. Gilbert died December 7, 1944, as a result of a suicide plane crashing onto the bridge the USS Liddle killing 40 members of the crew and damaging the ship severely. The Liddle had just taken on 141 troops a day earlier for a flanking operation in the Leyte Gulf area. After landing her troops at Ormoc without casualty on December 7^th, Liddle came under attack from Japanese Aircraft. Although she splashed five attackers, one kamikaze hit the bridge causing serious damage. Lt. Gilbert was one of those killed and is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines. His home was in Rochester.

Gilliland, William F

SGT Gilliland, United States Army Air Corps of Rochester, Indiana was declared dead January 16, 1946, after being missing for a considerable length of time. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing” at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Glover, Charles E

PFC Glover, United States Army, 151^st Infantry Regiment, 38^th Infantry Division, from Martinsville, Indiana, was killed April 25, 1945. He is missing in action or buried at sea. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing” at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Goldsby, Wilbert E

Technician 5^th Class Goldsby, United States Army, 103^rd Field Artillery Battalion, 43^rd Infantry Division, from Bedford, Indiana, was captured at Bataan and was part of the Death March to Camp Cabanatuan where he remained a prisoner of war till his death April 4, 1945. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Philippines. It was claimed he died of pleurisy.

Granacki, George N

PVT George N Granacki of Michigan City, Indiana and the United States Army; 149th Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division, was killed December 12, 1944, while serving in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Green, Oscar E

TSGT  Green of the United States Army Air Corps and Indianapolis, Indiana, served with the 501st Bomber Squadron, 345th Bomber Group , Medium in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. He was killed in action September 2, 1944. He is buried at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Grimes, Arthur J

Lt Col Grimes of Paoli, Indiana and the United States Army, 57th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts and 3rd Battalion, 83rd Infantry, was captured April 15, 1942, when he drove to investigate troops attempting to halt the Japanese invasion of Cebu. Details are sketchy, but it appears he was executed by the Japanese while he was a prisoner of war. His status is missing in action or buried at sea. His name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Groch, John T

Machinist's Mate Third Class, Groch of the United States Navy Reserve and Michigan City, Indiana, was killed in action July 30, 1045, while serving on the USS Indianapolis during World War II. The ship was sunk between Guam and the Philippines. He is missing in action or buried at sea. His name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Guest, William Stephen

PFC Guest was killed in action January 26, 1945, on Luzon Island in the Philippines. He was credited with saving a number of lives of some of his comrades in a barracks and was awarded the Silver Star. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines. His home was in Gary.

Gwinn, Kenneth L.

Chief Torpedoman’s Mate Gwinn, 39, was awarded the Silver Star for contributing greatly to the sinking of an import amount of Japanese shipping serving on a U.S. submarine in the South Pacific on the USS Flier. He had been in the Navy for 16 years, spending his first ten months in the army at age 15 by entering his age erroneously. His father negotiated his release until he became of age. He was declared dead January 19, 1946, after being missing for a considerable time. His name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippine. He was from New Castle.

Haag, Charles E.

Private Haag of Vincennes, formerly of Bicknell, 23, drowned while swimming at San Juan, near Barrio, Luzon, on September 9, 1945. Temporary burial was made in the cemetery at Batangas, Luzon. He had been in the service five years and is now buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hacker, Arnold

PFC Hacker served in New Guinea, the Philippines and the Battle of Luzon. He was killed May 29, 1945, and is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines. He was a native of Martinsville.

Haag Charles E

Private Charles E. Haag, United States Army, 834th Quartermaster Gasoline Supply Company drowned while swimming near barrio San Juan in Luzon. Burial was made at Batangas on Luzon Island in the Philippines. He was a graduate of Bicknell High School in Knox County 1941 and had been in service five years. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hale, William J.

SGT Hale had served in the Fiji Islands and participated in the Battle of Luzon. He died on Luzon as a result of a fall September 30, 1945. He was from Kokomo and had been a member of the state tourney basketball team and for several years he had been city tennis champion. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hall James Arthur

Machinist's Mate Third Class James Arthur Hall of the United States Navy was killed December 3, 1944. He was serving on the USS Cooper in the South Pacific. During a naval attack in Ormoc Bay, Leyte, Philippines. The USS Cooper was with the USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), and the USS Moale (DD-693), when a torpedo from the Japanese destroyer TAKE hit the Cooper on her starboard side, breaking her in two. Cooper sank almost instantly, killing 191 crewmen. 168 men were rescued by PBY Catalina flying boats. Hall was known well around Bicknell since he was outstanding in athletics. He was born May 12, 1919 in Bicknell and graduated from Bicknell High School in the 1939 class. He service eight months at sea and his last trip home was in June of 1944. The death was the second tragedy for his wife Alice. Her sister's husband, Corporal Stanley Resler, was killed in an airplane crash a year and a half earlier. James is honored as his name appears on the "Tablets of the Missing" at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippine Islands.

Halstead, Glen E.

Radioman Third Class Halstead, United States Navy Reserve from Lynn, Indiana served on the submarine USS Lagarto (SS-371) in the South Pacific. The Lagarto was sunk in the Gulf of Siam near the coast of Thailand and discovered in May 2005. The Lagarto was sunk May 4, 1945, and the fate of the crew was not known. He was declared dead May 25, 1946. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing” at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Hamilton, Thomas Edward

Technician 5^th Class Hamilton of the United State Army Air Corps, East Chicago, Indiana, was killed September 11, 1945. Doctor Hamilton was a former regimental surgeon with the 113^th engineers. He held the rank of major until his resignation from the National Guard outfit before being mobilized for active duty. He had been overseas for over two years and died instantly when the truck he was driving struck a land mine on Dewey Blvd in Manila, Philippines. He had been wounded earlier at the landing at Leyte in General Douglas MacArthur’s return to liberate the Philippines. He was serving with the 1881^st Engineer Battalion, Aviation, and won four Battle Stars as he saw action in Hollandia, the Battle of Bismarck Sea and the Philippine Invasion. His outfit helped build the first airstrip on Leyte after the Americans evicted the enemy. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hannah, Russell C.

Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Russell C. Hannah, a veteran sailor of the United States Navy was presumed dead December 15, 1945. He was onboard the USS Langley AV-3 when it was bombed by Japanese nine twin engine aircraft. First and second strikes were unsuccessful but on the third the Langley took five hits. The aircraft topside burst into flames, steering was impaired and the ship took a 10 degree list to the port. Unable to negotiate the narrow mouth at Tjilatjap Harbor, Langley went dead in the water as in-rushing water flooded her main motors. Russell survived the bombing according to shipmate Robert McConnell. His last sight of Russell was while he was emptying powder cans so the crew could use them as additional life rafts when the abandon ship order came. He apparently drowned during abandonment or stayed aboard and was killed as the crew from the USS Whipple sunk her 75 miles south of Tjilatjap. He was one of 16 sailors lost. Russell was from Waveland in Montgomery County Indiana. He is listed as Missing and his name appear on the "Tablets of the Missing" at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hansing, Carl L

2nd Lt Carl Louis Hansing of Elkhart, Indiana and the 2nd Bomber Sq, 22nd Bomber Group Heavy of the US Army, was killed in action April 21, 1942 when the plane they were flying crashed into the Coral Sea 15 miles from Australia. He is missing in action and his name honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Harbit, Garner E.

Private First Class Garner E. Harbit, United States Marine Corps died on Peleiu Island in the South Pacific. He was in the "A" Company, sixth Amphibian Tractor Battalion. He was born in Tipton County, Indiana and attended Elwood High School prior to enlisting in the military. He was sent overseas in April of 1944, and was killed September 18, 1944. Garner is listed on the "Tablets of the Missing" at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippine Islands. He was buried at sea.

Hattenbach, Robert E

Seaman Second Class Hattenbach of the USNR and Tell City, Indiana, was killed 1 Dec 1943 while serving on the USS Northampton (CA-26) in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing” at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Head, Joseph T.

Private Joseph T. Head of Evansville, Indiana entered the United States Army September 22, 1941, and trained in the Philippines with the medical corps. He was captured by the Japanese at either Bataan or Corregidor and survived the Bataan Death March. He lost his life on the unmarked Japanese POW Hellship Arisan Maru  as it fired on American Forces and was quickly sunk in the China Sea with Allied Forces unknowingly onboard. He died October 24, 1944 and his name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Heise, James B

Lt. Heise of the United States Army Air Corp and Franktort, Indiana, was killed in action over northern Myanmar when his C-47 (DC-3) aircraft was shot down. He was serving with the 11th Squadrin, 3rd Combat Cargo Group in the Southwest Pacific. His status remains missing in action and his name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Heitz, Norbert W

SSgt Heitz of Madison, Indiana and the United States Army Air Corps, died April 6, 1945, while serving with the 100th Bomber Sq, 42nd Bomber Group Medium. The 100th was in the southwest Pacific during World War II when he was listed as missing in action. His name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Herrin, Hollis E

Seaman First Class Hollis E Herrin of Boone County Indiana, United States Navy, died approximately March 5-6, 1943, as the submarine, USS Grampus was patrolling the Blackett Strait and he was lost at sea. He was a former student at the Sheridan High School. His name appears on the "Tablets of the Missing" at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hershberger, Warren

Private Hershberger of Fort Wayne served with the 1896^th Engineer Battalion and had been overseas since March 1944. He lost his life January 12, 1945, while being transported from New Guinea to the Philippine Islands. The ship was struck by a Japanese suicide plane within sight of the shore. The result was 115 of the 150 soldiers of the battalion were lost. Warren’s mother received his wallet which was recovered after the ship sank. His name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hinkle, Virgil

Private Virgil Hinkle of Shelbyville, Indiana was called up to serve with the National Guard in January 1942 after the bombing of Pearl Harbor forced the United States into World War II. Soon he was fighting the Japanese at Bataan and Corregidor and was captured by the enemy in April 1942. He was a prisoner at the Cabanatuan prison camp for nearly three years. He was later placed on an unmarked POW ship, the Oryoku Maru bound for Japan along with 1619 other prisoners. The cargo ship fired on American warplanes and they returned fire and badly damaged the ship. It sunk the following day and Virgil survived and was placed on another unmarked boat, the Enoura Maru. The planes from the USS Hornet returned again firing and killing them all. Out of about eleven unmarked Japanese ships that left the Philippine islands over the months, only five made it through all the bombings. Unfortunately thousands of POWs died. Virgil's half brother John Basey also of Shelbyville died in World War II in the Philippines at Olongapo bringing unbearable grief to their mother. Both are listed on the "Tablets of the Missing" at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hobbs, Vernon D, Jr

1st Lt Vernon D Hobbs Jr of the 24th Field Artillery Regiment, Philippine Scouts - US Army, was killed in action January 25, 1945, while serving in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. He survived the Bataan Death March and was imprisoned by the Japanese in the Philippines. During an attempt to sneak the POWs out of the Philippines on the unmarked cargo ship (hellship) Oryoku Maru US Navy pilots bombed and sunk the ship. Lt Hobbs swam to shore and was later placed on the Enoura Maru. US Navy aircraft again sunk the ship he was on and he swam ashore despite a shoulder injury. He was placed on the Brazil Maru where he died of the injuries and was buried at sea. His name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Hobgood, Cletis R

PVT Hobgood, United States Army, 8^th Infantry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division, from Mount Vernon, Indiana was killed February 3, 1945, while serving in the South Pacific. He is missing in action or buried at sea. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Holderbaugh, Irvin W

Private First Class Holderbaugh of Princeton, Indiana and the United States Army, was killed in action April 17, 1945, while serving with the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division in the Southwest Pacific During World War II. At the time of his death the 148th was in fierce fighting at the Irisan River Gorge on Highway 9 advancing to retake Baguio, Philippines on Luzon Island. Ten days later Baguio was backin the hands of the US and Filipino Guerrillas. Pfc Holderbaugh is buried at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hollandbeck, Ralph M

SGT Hollandbeck, United States Army, 112^th Cavalry Regiment from Franklin, Indiana was killed April 9, 1945, during the Luzon Island invasion in the Philippines. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Homco, Joseph W

Seaman First Class Homco, United States Navy Reserve from East Chicago, Indiana was killed January 15, 1945, while serving in the South Pacific. He is missing in action or buried at sea. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing” at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Hopper, Prentice W

Seaman First Class Prentice W. Hopper of the United States Navy and Winslow, Indiana in Pike County, was killed in action July 30, 1945, as the USS Indianapolis was sunk in the Southwest Pacific. His name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.

Hornaday, Warren G

Captain Hornaday, 25, of New Castle, was killed in action May 7, 1943, while in New Guinea. He had been a fighter pilot stationed in Hawaii until his deployment to the Southwest Pacific. His name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Houseman, Harry L

Harry enlisted in the US Marine Corps September 9, 1942 in Marion. It is believed he was serving in the Solomon Islands when he was killed November 7, 1943. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery.

Hover, Edgar J

S1C Hover of Warsaw, Indiana and the United States Navy Reserve was killed in action December 27, 1944, while serving on the USS Brownson DD-518, in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. His name is honored on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Howard, David E.

2^nd Lt. Howard, a pilot from Jeffersonville was killed in action June 6, 1945, while serving with the 345^th Bomb Group at San Marcelino, Philippines. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hubbard, Robert E.

Tech 5th Class Hubbard of the United States Army, 511^th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment, 11^th Airborne Division, drowned November 5, 1944, while serving in New Guinea. He is buried in the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Hunt, Charles William

Torpedoman’s Mate 3^rd Class Hunt, United States Navy, of Indianapolis, Indiana served on the submarine USS Grayling (SS-209) in the South Pacific. On a special mission at Pandan Bay, Panay, delivering supplies to guerillas, the guerillas reported this mission. She departed for Tablas Strait and her next assignment was to control approaches to Manila Bay and return to Pearl Harbor September 13th. She was not heard from after August 19, 1943, and on September 30, 1943, she was presumed lost. Following war’s end the Japanese navy submitted this information which indicates the Grayling position. On August 27, 1943 a torpedo attack was observed and the next day a submarine was seen northeast. This was in Tablas Strait. On September 9^th a submarine was sighted inside Lingayen Gulf and ties in with the Grayling’s orders to report to Manila. They told that the freighter-transport Hokuan Maru was engaged in a submarine action on the 9^th in the Philippines area but no enemy attacks could have sunk her. It is certain the Grayling was lost between September 9^th and September 12^th. The loss may have been an operational or by an unrecorded enemy attack. It is certain that Grayling was lost either in the Lingayen Gulf or along the approaches to Manila. Seaman Hunt was officially declared dead and lost at sea January 3, 1946. His name is honored on the “Tablets of the Missing” at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.