anaheim-gazette 1945-11-15

Three Anaheim Boys Help Write Climax To War in Pacific Three of our local boys, attached to fleet air wing one, helped write the climax to the story of that unit's major role in the closing stages of the war in the Pacific—a story that is now being told in detail by the navy. These boys are: Melvin Samuel Huss, water tender first class, USN., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Huss of 825 North Sabina street; Leslie Thurl Crowell, ship's serviceman, third class of 221 North West street, and Russell Lathrop Hamilton, aviation machinst's mate, third class USNR, of 609 North East street. These boys can claim a share in one of the most outstanding records of the war for fleet air wing one kept the Japs in a state of confusion from Korea to China and Formosa, and to Jap itself. It was at Okinawa that they had their toughest going for it was here that the Japs made their most frantic effort to disrupt the operations of the air wing, turning loose an almost continuous stream of suicide fliers at its base there. Rear Admiral John Dale Price, USN, then commander of the wind told them, "The Japs are beginning to find out that units of fleet air wing one are based here. They are mad as hornets. We don't propose to let up on them. Lt. Don Wakeman Listed Dead After Reported Missing After three years of heartbreaking uncertainty, during which time they have been an inspiration to their friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Wakeman received the official notice that their son, Lt. (jg) J. D. (Don) Wakeman has been listed as killed in action by the United States navy. Circumstances of Lt. Wakeman's disappearance were such that the navy had listed him "missing in action" since Nov. 12, 1942, when he failed to return to his carrier from a bombing mission in the Solomon islands. Unwilling to concede him dead, until all prisoner lists were in and a search of the atolls in the vicinity of his disappearance were searched, the official notice of his death was not sent until Nov. 6, 1945. Lt. Wakeman, though listed as missing, had been advanced to full lieutenancy at the time that his parents were notified of a marine citation added recently to his list of honors. He had been awarded the Navy Cross for his part in the sinking of the Japanese carrier Rykaku and the disabling of a second carrier in the Coral sea battle. After surviving the sinking of his own carrier, the Lexington, he had returned to duty on board the Enterprise where he was subsequently given a citation by Admiral Halsey accompanying the Air Medal for his able section leadership of a squadron against a hostile cruiser force and later against a force of enemy transports and screening vessels. A graduate of the schools in Garden Grove, where he was reared, by his mother, Mrs. Pearl Along with the Purple which Sgt. Payce receives wounds received in action on Philippine islands on June 1945, he also received the cific theater ribbon with bronze battle stars, infantry bat badge, the Philippine nation ribbon and the good medal. Sgt. Payse has been deserved by his men as a "conscience leader and a fine soldier." He is now stationed in and would like very much to from his friends. His address SSgt. Donald E. Payse (397 Co. B, 158th Infantry Regiment A. P. O., care postmaster Francisco, Calif. Pfc. O. M. Catlett Home From European Theater Of War Pfc. O. M. Catlett of the field hospital returned to the United States the first of this year and arrived at the home parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cottett of 818 North Sabina last Saturday. He expects his discharge from Fort Mason this week. He wears seven battle stairs took part in two amphibiousings in the European theatre war. Lee Thaxton Flies Home From San Jose Nov. 10 Lee Thaxton, AMM 3/c, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Thaxton 116 North Resh street, flew own plane in from San Jose Saturday to spend the week with his parents. Lee returned from 18 n in the Pacific in January year. He has continued It was at Okinawa that they had their toughest going for it was here that the Japs made their most frantic effort to disrupt the operations of the air wing, turning loose an almost continuous stream of suicide fliers at its base there. Rear Admiral John Dale Price, USN, then commander of the wind told them, "The Japs are beginning to find out that units of fleet air wing one are based here. They are mad as hornets. We don't propose to let up on them a minute. Let's turn to!" Proof that they did "turn to" lies in the records of the wing which show that it sent more than 175,000 tons of Japanese shipping to the bottom with its Mariner, Coronado and Privateeer planes, damaged at least that much more shipping, and shot down more than 40 planes of the enemy. Units of the wing were still harassing the enemy from their base at Okinawa when the Japs surrendered. Lt. Richard Hain Due for Discharge Under Pt. System First Lieutenant Richard H. Hain, husband of Mrs. Ruth C. Hain of 417 East Adele Street, Anaheim, has accumulated enough points to be eligible for return to the United States, where he will be discharged. Lt. Hain was among the first of the sea-born troops to land on the islands of Japan, and has been serving with the occupation forces since. A veteran of the XI Corps campaign at Altape, New Guinea and Luzon, Philippine Islands, he was active as the Psychological Warfare Officer in the Corps G2 Section. Lt. Hain is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hain of 387 South Mount Vernon street, Colton. Gilbert Montano Veteran of Many Battles of Pacific Gilbert R. Montano, ships cook; third class, USNR, who served on the USS Kalinin Bay, helped take the escort aircraft carrier through some of the hottest action in the Pacific before she returned to the states in time to take part in the recent observance of Navy day. The battle records of many of the men of the Kalinin Bay include operations in the Solomons, the Marianas, the western Carolines, the Gilberts, the Palaus, lib- and Formosa, and to Jap itself. After surviving the sinking of his own carrier, the Lexington, he had returned to duty on board the Enterprise where he was subsequently given a citation by Admiral Halsey accompanying the Air Medal for his able section leadership of a squadron against a hostile cruiser force and later against a force of enemy transports and screening vessels. A graduate of the schools in Garden Grove, where he was reared, he attended Fullerton junior college before his enlistment in the naval air service. He had his early pilot training at the Long Beach naval reserve base and was commissioned at Pensacola naval air station, Florida. His parents, whose citrus and dairy ranch is located on Magnolia avenue, west of Anaheim, are active in agricultural organizations in Orange county. One of his sisters, Miss Marjorie (Bobbie) Wakeham, served during the war as a pilot in the Wasps, and his brother, Terry, has received a medical discharge from the naval air corps, while another brother, Cpl. Dahl Wakeman, returned home from Manila to Bushnell hospital, expects an army discharge next week. S/Sgt. Donald Payse Awarded Purple Heart for Wounds S/Sgt. Donald E. Payse of this city has been awarded the Purple Heart, according to word received. We've grown a lot in the 30 years since we first entered Battles of Pacific Gilbert R. Montano, ships cook; third class, USNR, who served on the USS Kalinin Bay, helped take the escort aircraft carrier through some of the hottest action in the Pacific before she returned to the states in time to take part in the recent observance of Navy day. The battle records of many of the men of the Kalinin Bay include operations in the Solomons, the Marianas, the western Carolines, the Gilberts, the Palaus, liberation of the Philippines and battle for Leyte gulf. Montano's address in Anaheim is 303 East La Palma street. Archie E. Wilbur Earns Discharge Under Pt. System Archie E. Wilbur, fireman first class, has been discharged under the Navy point system from coast guard separation center No. 11, Long Beach, Calif., and has returned to his home, route 4, box 56, Anaheim. COAST GUARD RECRUITING Enlistments in the United States coast guard are now open for men between the ages of 17 and 25 years of age. Enlistments are limited to men who have not had previous military experience, with exception of former coast guard reservists, who will be accepted up to 30 years of age. The new regulations also permit the enlistees to sign up for either two or three years. LT. CHARLES TREMBLAY HOME ON LEAVE Lt. Charles Tremblay, son of C. J. Tremblay, So., 408 South East street, is home on leave from Pearl Harbor. Lt. Tremblay is a navigator with naval air transport service and this is his first visit home in 17 months. Everybody reads The Gazette. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Support the Victory EVEN A TURKEY THAN Who Wouldn’t—Wouldn’t You— Gobble! Gobble! 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