Comments on: Battle of the Aleutian Islands: Recapturing Attu http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sat, 25 May 2013 21:06:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: WW2 Medal of Honor Recipient to be Honored with Plaque on Attu Island » Armchair General http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-1108954 WW2 Medal of Honor Recipient to be Honored with Plaque on Attu Island » Armchair General Tue, 14 May 2013 15:01:01 +0000 #comment-1108954 [...] War II.  To clear a mountain pass, Pvt. Joseph P. Martinez charged into enemy fire at the bloody Battle of Attu, on the westernmost point of North America; he was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor. Next [...] [...] War II.  To clear a mountain pass, Pvt. Joseph P. Martinez charged into enemy fire at the bloody Battle of Attu, on the westernmost point of North America; he was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor. Next [...]

]]> By: Jack Jonas http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-1100722 Jack Jonas Thu, 09 May 2013 17:30:51 +0000 #comment-1100722 it is my fervent belief than when: Imperial Japan invaded our homeland and made non-combatant American citizens prisoners of war; shipped them off to Japan like cattle where they suffered and died from starvation and disease, including little tiny babies, and When they murdered in cold blood Charles Foster Jones, an American non-combatant, then later beheaded his body in front of his wife, and When they then shipped his wife Etta off to Japan as a prisoner of war where she languished there for 3 years, and When they slaughtered , without mercy, 24 American GI’s while they lay wounded and helpless inside medical aid station tents and later setting fire to these tents burning alive the remaining wounded, and When they committed mass suicide on American sovereign soil, the government of Japan and its people should have walked away from Attu Island, Alaska to never return ever again! Now the Japanese intend to send a film crew to Attu later this month to make a film; it's intent and purpose are unknown at this time. But personally I believe nothing good will come from this exploitation of the Battle of Attu 11-29 May 1943. When will the reprehensible insult to the men who fought, died or were wounded ever end! Visit http://attumemorial.org/ to find out what this is all about. Then, please, sign our petition. it is my fervent belief than when:

Imperial Japan invaded our homeland and made non-combatant American citizens prisoners of war; shipped them off to Japan like cattle where they suffered and died from starvation and disease, including little tiny babies, and

When they murdered in cold blood Charles Foster Jones, an American non-combatant, then later beheaded his body in front of his wife, and

When they then shipped his wife Etta off to Japan as a prisoner of war where she languished there for 3 years, and

When they slaughtered , without mercy, 24 American GI’s while they lay wounded and helpless inside medical aid station tents and later setting fire to these tents burning alive the remaining wounded, and

When they committed mass suicide on American sovereign soil,

the government of Japan and its people should have walked away from Attu Island, Alaska to never return ever again!

Now the Japanese intend to send a film crew to Attu later this month to make a film; it's intent and purpose are unknown at this time. But personally I believe nothing good will come from this exploitation of the Battle of Attu 11-29 May 1943.

When will the reprehensible insult to the men who fought, died or were wounded ever end!

Visit http://attumemorial.org/ to find out what this is all about. Then, please, sign our petition.

]]> By: DONALD COOK http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-1099442 DONALD COOK Wed, 08 May 2013 20:39:54 +0000 #comment-1099442 ANY BODY EVER SERVE WITH MM2 USN CLYDE LELAND COOK ON ATTU OR OTHER ALASKA BASE DURING WW II ANY BODY EVER SERVE WITH MM2 USN CLYDE LELAND COOK ON ATTU OR OTHER ALASKA BASE DURING WW II

]]> By: Gary Lee http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-969303 Gary Lee Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:30:34 +0000 #comment-969303 Hey Jack-\ I sent you an email. But I thought I would post this here. Quote: Originally Posted by Guitarzan View Post It doesn't say the same thing in all languages? Bingo: Classical Chinese, Japanese, and English, from top to bottom. The Chinese on top is a simplified rendering of the same content sans the small script in the Japanese and English versions, saying just North Pacific War Victims(or Dead)' Tombstone. The last clause of the Japanese sentence one is a tad more drawn out, explaining "this was placed/established here for the purpose of..." (to compliment the English' In Memory of) and the small print under that says the same thing in Japanese and English. Notice the use of ? (pronounced bee/bi in Korean) in both Chinese and Japanese scripts there, which is a traditional memorial stone/tombstone you'll see all over East Asia at graves and/or memorial sites (where the tomb may or may not be present), either exposed or under a permanent tiled roof, enclosed in a wooden "cage", which acts as a shrine of sorts. The Western connotation of a tombstone doesn't quite feel the same, and they look quite different as well. Hey Jack-\
I sent you an email. But I thought I would post this here.

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Originally Posted by Guitarzan View Post
It doesn't say the same thing in all languages?
Bingo: Classical Chinese, Japanese, and English, from top to bottom.

The Chinese on top is a simplified rendering of the same content sans the small script in the Japanese and English versions, saying just North Pacific War Victims(or Dead)' Tombstone. The last clause of the Japanese sentence one is a tad more drawn out, explaining "this was placed/established here for the purpose of…" (to compliment the English' In Memory of) and the small print under that says the same thing in Japanese and English.

Notice the use of ? (pronounced bee/bi in Korean) in both Chinese and Japanese scripts there, which is a traditional memorial stone/tombstone you'll see all over East Asia at graves and/or memorial sites (where the tomb may or may not be present), either exposed or under a permanent tiled roof, enclosed in a wooden "cage", which acts as a shrine of sorts. The Western connotation of a tombstone doesn't quite feel the same, and they look quite different as well.

]]> By: Gary Lee http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-969302 Gary Lee Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:30:01 +0000 #comment-969302 Hey Jack-\ I sent you an email. But I thought I would post this here. Quote: Originally Posted by Guitarzan View Post It doesn't say the same thing in all languages? Bingo: Classical Chinese, Japanese, and English, from top to bottom. The Chinese on top is a simplified rendering of the same content sans the small script in the Japanese and English versions, saying just North Pacific War Victims(or Dead)' Tombstone. The last clause of the Japanese sentence one is a tad more drawn out, explaining "this was placed/established here for the purpose of..." (to compliment the English' In Memory of) and the small print under that says the same thing in Japanese and English. Notice the use of ? (pronounced bee/bi in Korean) in both Chinese and Japanese scripts there, which is a traditional memorial stone/tombstone you'll see all over East Asia at graves and/or memorial sites (where the tomb may or may not be present), either exposed or under a permanent tiled roof, enclosed in a wooden "cage", which acts as a shrine of sorts. The Western connotation of a tombstone doesn't quite feel the same, and they look quite different as well. Hey Jack-\
I sent you an email. But I thought I would post this here.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Guitarzan View Post
It doesn't say the same thing in all languages?
Bingo: Classical Chinese, Japanese, and English, from top to bottom.

The Chinese on top is a simplified rendering of the same content sans the small script in the Japanese and English versions, saying just North Pacific War Victims(or Dead)' Tombstone. The last clause of the Japanese sentence one is a tad more drawn out, explaining "this was placed/established here for the purpose of…" (to compliment the English' In Memory of) and the small print under that says the same thing in Japanese and English.

Notice the use of ? (pronounced bee/bi in Korean) in both Chinese and Japanese scripts there, which is a traditional memorial stone/tombstone you'll see all over East Asia at graves and/or memorial sites (where the tomb may or may not be present), either exposed or under a permanent tiled roof, enclosed in a wooden "cage", which acts as a shrine of sorts. The Western connotation of a tombstone doesn't quite feel the same, and they look quite different as well.

]]> By: Gary Lee http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-894755 Gary Lee Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:02:20 +0000 #comment-894755 Brian- Welcome. On approx June 6, 1942 the Japanese invaded the Island of Attu and Kiska. They held both Islands until the late spring of 1943. Unless your grandfather was a native, it is highly unlikely that he was on Attu in 1942. The Japanese began hostile actions on the 3rd of June 1942 with two days of bombing Dutch Harbor, Unalaska. From that time on the US took the Aleutian Island chain back one island at a time. What is far more likely is that your grandfather was in the 7th Infantry Division and fought in the Battle of Attu. This took place from 11 May 43-31 May 43. He could have been in the 1st battalion 4th infantry regiment. The problem lies in that all of military service records are kept in the National Archives. In 1973 they had a pretty bad fire and almost all of the records from WW2 back were destroyed. There is a 7th Infantry Division web site that allows contact and they might be able to help. Also, if your granddad had a wound his records will be with the VA. Contact James Laverdure and Jack Jonas. Both are experts on the campaign. All the best in your search. Brian-
Welcome.
On approx June 6, 1942 the Japanese invaded the Island of Attu and Kiska. They held both Islands until the late spring of 1943.
Unless your grandfather was a native, it is highly unlikely that he was on Attu in 1942. The Japanese began hostile actions on the 3rd of June 1942 with two days of bombing Dutch Harbor, Unalaska. From that time on the US took the Aleutian Island chain back one island at a time.
What is far more likely is that your grandfather was in the 7th Infantry Division and fought in the Battle of Attu. This took place from 11 May 43-31 May 43. He could have been in the 1st battalion 4th infantry regiment.
The problem lies in that all of military service records are kept in the National Archives. In 1973 they had a pretty bad fire and almost all of the records from WW2 back were destroyed.
There is a 7th Infantry Division web site that allows contact and they might be able to help.
Also, if your granddad had a wound his records will be with the VA.
Contact James Laverdure and Jack Jonas. Both are experts on the campaign. All the best in your search.

]]> By: Brian Daub http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-889240 Brian Daub Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:29:32 +0000 #comment-889240 My Grandfather was on Attu in 1942 and was wondering how I could find out any info on him or his unit. Robert A. Daub is his name. He passed away in 2001. If you go to YouTube there is a great documentary on Attu called Red, White, Black and Blue. Also on Netflix if you have that. bdaub@triad.rr.com My Grandfather was on Attu in 1942 and was wondering how I could find out any info on him or his unit. Robert A. Daub is his name. He passed away in 2001.

If you go to YouTube there is a great documentary on Attu called Red, White, Black and Blue. Also on Netflix if you have that.

bdaub@triad.rr.com

]]> By: Jack Jonas http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-847383 Jack Jonas Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:37:42 +0000 #comment-847383 Attention to all readers of this web site. James Sabean has completely revised the Attu Memorial Web Site. Please review it in it's entirety and then, please, as American Patriots interested in seeing that justice is finally done, open and sign the petition. New site: http://attumemorial.org/ Thank you on behalf of all those who fought, suffered and died in WWII. Attention to all readers of this web site.

James Sabean has completely revised the Attu Memorial Web Site.

Please review it in it's entirety and then, please, as American Patriots interested in seeing that justice is finally done, open and sign the petition.

New site: http://attumemorial.org/

Thank you on behalf of all those who fought, suffered and died in WWII.

]]> By: Ray Younger http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-825057 Ray Younger Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:11:31 +0000 #comment-825057 Asking for a brief summation of Aleutian service, few ever admit to any pleasant memories. It had been a learning experience for the US military. The Aleutians largely remain as the site of a forgotten campaign in WW II. The first instance of US/Canadian cooperation, which has long lasting effects. Many Americans did not know the Japanese occupied North American territory. As more memories fade, let us not forget those units: Canada Brigade, FSSF, RCAF, RCN, 7th Inf Division, Alaska Scouts, Arkansas Nat'l Guard, Engineers, Sea Bees, service troops, NORPAC ships and submarines, the 11th Air Force, and displaced civilians. Where this campaign saw many hallmarks for warfare to come in the sense of close air support, special operations, radar navigation, search/rescue, and intelligence to merely suggest a few innovations. A brutal campaign that gave the US it's first vicitory and many, many died in the process. Asking for a brief summation of Aleutian service, few ever admit to any pleasant memories. It had been a learning experience for the US military. The Aleutians largely remain as the site of a forgotten campaign in WW II. The first instance of US/Canadian cooperation, which has long lasting effects. Many Americans did not know the Japanese occupied North American territory. As more memories fade, let us not forget those units: Canada Brigade, FSSF, RCAF, RCN, 7th Inf Division, Alaska Scouts, Arkansas Nat'l Guard, Engineers, Sea Bees, service troops, NORPAC ships and submarines, the 11th Air Force, and displaced civilians. Where this campaign saw many hallmarks for warfare to come in the sense of close air support, special operations, radar navigation, search/rescue, and intelligence to merely suggest a few innovations. A brutal campaign that gave the US it's first vicitory and many, many died in the process.

]]> By: George Guzman http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-aleutian-islands-recapturing-attu.htm#comment-824969 George Guzman Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:48:49 +0000 #comment-824969 I heard of a group of aluetian Islanders also helped a lot of the soldiers adapt and lead them into battle. I heard of a group of aluetian Islanders also helped a lot of the
soldiers adapt and lead them into battle.

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