Key to Abbreviations and Notes AM  =  Awarded the " Air Medal "  ~  Meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight and/or single acts of merit or heroism, or for meritorious service. AM*  =  Awarded the " Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster "  ~  Second occurrance of being awarded the Air Medal. AM**  =  Awarded the " Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters "  ~  Third occurrance of being awarded the Air Medal. ( Addtional Air Medals, over 3rd occurrance, are shown with additional " astricks " as need. ) BDFC  =  Awarded the " British Distinguished Flying Cross "  ~  Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight by England. BS  =  Awarded the " Bronze Star "  ~  4th highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. DFC  =  Awarded the " Distinguished Flying Cross "  ~  Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. DSC  =  Awarded the " Distinguished Service Cross "  ~  2nd highest award for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force to a member of the U.S. Army & Army Air Force. FCDG  =  Awarded the " French Croix de guerre "  ~  Awarded by France to soldiers who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy. LOM  =  Awarded the " Legion Of Merit "  ~  Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements to all military branches. MOH  =  Awarded the " Medal Of Honor "  ~  Highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. NC  =  Awarded the " Navy Cross "  ~  2nd highest military decoration for valor that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, or U.S. Coast Guard. PH  =  Awarded the " Purple Heart "  ~  Awarded for being wounded in action. PH*  =  Awarded the " Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster "  ~  Awarded for being Wounded in action twice. PH**  =  Awarded the " Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters "  ~  Awarded for being Wounded in action three times. ( Addtional Purple Heart Medals, over 3rd occurrance, are shown with additional " astricks " as need. ) POW  =  Awarded the " Prisoner Of War Medal " SS  =  Awarded the" Silver Star "  ~  3rd highest award, awarded for gallantry in action. Other Medals  =  Such as Good Conduct Medals, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medals, American Defense Service Medals, etc. " Are Not " included in this listing.   =  Picture of person shown on online memorial   =  Picture of tombstone shown on online memorial n/a ~ ( in awards field )  =  not applicable n/a ~ ( in photo field )  =  not available Cenotaph  =  A memorial stone only  ~  " OR "  ~  Remains not recovered  ~  " OR "  ~  Interred somewhere unknown. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia is one of " ONLY " two overseas American Cemetery that has " 100% " of all headstones and memorial's photographed ! Quick Link's by Category ( Note: Only those hightlighted in " BLUE " are currently available ) [  Medal Of Honor  ]  ~  [  Ship Crews and Passengers  ] [  MIA's - Now Recovered  ] [  General Officer's  ]  ~  [  Brother's  ]  ~  [  Women  ]  ~  [  Chaplains  ]  ~  [  Civilians  ] [  Fighter Pilot Aces  ]  ~  [  Tuskegee Airmen  ]  ~  [  Japanese Americans  ] [  U.S. Navy  ]  ~  [  Merchant Mariners  ]  ~  [  Friend's Side By Side  ]  ~  [  Foreign Country  ] [  Notables ~ (Well Known)  ]  ~  [  Bomber Crew's Side By Side  ]  ~  [  Office Of Strategic Services  ] [  North Africa By The Numbers ~ ( Total Counts )  ]   Last Name, First Name, M.I. ~ Awards ~ Place Of Passing ~ Photos Rank Branch of Service Residence Cause of Death Date Of Passing Plot  For Online  Memorial Click on " Yes "  Minue,  Nicholas ~ MOH PH ~ Majaz al Bab ~ Private 6th Infantry Regiment 1st Armored Division Army New Jersey Killed In Action April 29, 1943 Section E Row 8 Grave 4 " Yes "      The S.S. Paul Hamilton (Hull Number 227) on her fifth voyage left Virginia as part of convoy UGS 38.    They were carrying supplies, ground personnel of the 485th Bombardment Group, and flight and ground crews of the 32nd Photographic Squadron, 5th Reconnaissance Group, United States Army Air Forces to Italy.    On April 20, 1944, while off the coast of Cape Bengut near Algiers, Convoy UGS 38 was attacked by 23 German Ju 88 bombers.      The result of the attacked was the Paul Hamilton being hit by one aerial torpedo which struck and detonated the cargo of high explosives and bombs, and the ship and crew disappeared within 30 seconds.    The crew and passengers, who included 154 officers and men of the 831st Bombardment Squadron and 317 officers and men of the 32nd Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, and many others ( approximately 580 ) were all lost. Over 500 are remembered here at North Africa !      The U.S.S. Lansdale (DD-426) joined convoy UGS 38 ( which the S.S. Paul Hamilton was part of ) on April 19, 1944 and served as a "jam ship" against radio-controlled bombs, in addition to screening against U-boats.   On April 20, 1944, while off the coast of Cape Bengut near Algiers, Convoy UGS 38 was attacked by 23 German Ju 88 bombers.   Silhouetted by the explosion of Paul Hamilton at 21:04, Lansdale was attacked from both port and starboard by planes from two and possibly three waves.      A torpedo struck Lansdale's starboard side forward about 21:06, wrecking the forward fireroom and opening both sides to the sea and almost split it in two.   Within two minutes, it reached a 45 degree list despite the efforts of her crew to control the battle damage.   Her skipper, Lt. Cdr. D. M. Swift, ordered her abandoned when he feared the stricken ship might roll "completely over." Forty-seven officers and men were carried down with the Lansdale.            The HMT Rohna and four other troop ships left Oran in French Algeria and joined Convoy KMF 26 which was passing on its way from Britain to Alexandria on November 25, 1943.      About 1630 hrs the next day, November 26th, off Bougie the convoy was attacked by 14 German Luftwaffe Heinkel He 177A heavy bombers   About 1720 hours a He 177A released a glide bomb that hit Rohna on her port side at the after end of her engine room and Number Six troop deck.   1,138 men lost their lives of which 1,015 were U.S. personnel. The attack is the largest loss of US troops at sea due to enemy action in a single incident. 1,138 men lost their lives of which 1,015 were U.S. personnel.         Last Name, First Name, M.I. ~ Awards ~ Place Of Passing ~ Photos Rank Branch of Service Residence Cause of Death Date Of Passing North Africa Missing Record  For Online  " NEW " Memorial Click on " Yes " Crew of B-24D ~ #41-24301 ~ " Lady Be Good "  Adams,  Samuel E. ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the Olio Township Cemetery, IL ) Staff Sergeant ( Tail Gunner ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force Illinois Line Of Duty April 13, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Hatton,  William J. ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the Mt. Saint Mary Cemetery, NY ) First Lieutenant ( Pilot ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force New York Line Of Duty April, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Hays,  Dp ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) Second Lieutenant ( Navigator ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force Missouri Line Of Duty April 1, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  LaMotte,  Robert E. ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, MI ) Technical Sergeant ( Radio Operator ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force Michigan Line Of Duty April 13, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Ripslinger,  Harold J. ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the St. Andrew Cemetery, MI ) Technical Sergeant ( Engineer ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force Michigan Line Of Duty April 13, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Shelley,  Guy E., Jr. ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the Rolling Green Memorial Park, PA ) Staff Sergeant ( Gunner ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force Pennsylvania Line Of Duty April, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Toner,  Robert F. ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the St. Marys Cemetery, MA ) Second Lieutenant ( Co-Pilot ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force Massachusetts Line Of Duty April 13, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Woravka,  John S. ~ n/a ~ Libya ~         ( Now interred at the Calvary Cemetery, OH ) Second Lieutenant ( Bombardier ) 514th Bomber Squadron 376th Bomber Group Air Force Massachusetts Line Of Duty April 5, 1943 Tablets of the Missing " Yes " Crew of B-26 ~ #41-17759  Arnold,  Ellis E., Jr. ~ AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) Major ( Pilot ) 437th Bomber Squadron 319th Bomber Group Air Force Mississippi Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Brdeja,  John E. ~ AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) Staff Sergeant ( Engineer ) 437th Bomber Squadron 319th Bomber Group Air Force New York Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Cohen,  Maurice L. ~ AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) Sergeant ( Gunner ) 437th Bomber Squadron 319th Bomber Group Air Force Massachusetts Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Jenkins,  Robert B. ~ AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) First Lieutenant ( Nav / Bmb ) 437th Bomber Squadron 319th Bomber Group Air Force North Carolina Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Johnson,  Joseph, Jr. ~ AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) Sergeant ( Radio Operator ) 437th Bomber Squadron 319th Bomber Group Air Force Pennsylvania Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Phillips,  Charles T. ~ AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) Colonel ( Co-Pilot ) Headquarters 3rd Bomber Wing Air Force Georgia Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes " Other's Recovered  Hadley,  Gilbert B. ~ DFC AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Riverview Cemetery, KS ) First Lieutenant ( Pilot ) 344th Bomber Squadron 98th Bomber Group Air Force Kansas Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Palenscar,  Robert J. ~ AM PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, VA ) First Lieutenant ( Pilot ) 60th Fighter Squadron 33rd Fighter Group Air Force Pennsylvania Killed In Action December 15, 1942 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "  Powers,  Frank E. ~ BS PH ~ Tunisia ~         ( Now interred at the Ardennes American Cemetery, Belgium ) Private 26th Infantry Regiment 1st Infantry Division Army Massachusetts Killed In Action February 18, 1944 Tablets of the Missing " Yes "        Email any questions or comments to: Russ Pickett