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Each turbine ran on exhaust steam from the piston engine on the same shaft. 262nd Regiment Wichita, Polk, Arthur D. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Anniston [M], Harris, John W. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dedham [M], Mayers, Raymond J. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Newton [M], Peterson, Burton T/4. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment St. Louis, Bence, George R. Pfc. Co. Hdq. 262nd Regiment Dalton [M], Zellner, Harold M. Sgt. [6] A 24-man DEMS detachment manned defensive guns. Co. F 262nd Regiment Providence [M], Gianfrancesco,Robert M. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Buffalo [F], Freund, Henry Pvt. Sgt. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Jersey City [F], Schlerf, Fred J. Pfc. 264th Regiment [F], Reece, Walter W. Pfc. 1st Lt. Co. B 264th Regiment Houston [R], Ayala, Modesto Pfc. . I 262nd Regiment Philadelphia [M], Vernile, Ralph R. Pvt. Co. Co. E 264th Regiment Iron River, Kritselis, Christ A. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Jackson Heights, NYC [M], Malczyk, Edwin J. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Newark, Steuble, Gilbert J. S. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Wilkes Barre [M], Grazier, David O. Pfc. Quinlan from Omaha, Nebraska was born on [] Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wheeling [M], Pyles, George E. Pfc. This is a listing of people associated with this ship. Co. K 262nd Regiment Atlanta [F], Simmons, Chester B., Jr Pvt. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Ramona, Coble, Wayne H. 1st Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Cuyahoga Falls [M], Bader, Donald W. Pfc. S.D. Plotkin, a Bridgeport, Connecticut, native residing at Birch Heights' retirement facility in Derry, was surprised at Post . Co. C 264th Regiment Piqua [M], Davis, William J. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Paramus [M], Franco, Pablo G. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Hudson [F], Bissett, Willett R. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Nevada [M], Fratzke, Melvin L. Pfc. Co. 262nd Regiment [M], Cutnaw, Kent P. Pfc. Completed in August 1929 as Belgian steam passenger ship Leopoldville. Med Det. Co. F 262nd Regiment Stamford [M], Viets, Paul R. Pfc. Bob was one of the lucky survivors. Det. Richard Trout Dreisbach was born on February 24, 1926, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Cacace, Anthony F. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Isola [M], Byrd, Robert S. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], Rice, Walter H. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment Manhattan, NYC [M], Carlson, Carl Pfc. Med. Det. Co. Smith (Center) with 2 unidentified buddies Anyone seeking additional information about the Leopoldville disaster or who wishes to contribute a photo of a relative to this In Memoriam page should contact Leopoldville disaster author/historian Allan Andrade via e-mail at agandrade37@msn.com. Co. B 264th Regiment Seebert, Wilson, Willie P. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Indianapolis, Scribner, James S. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Maple Rapids [M], Ambrose, Raymond C. Pvt. After her cargo hold was fitted with rudimentary benches, the ship completed 24 cross-Channel crossings, transporting more than 120,000 troops. Co. Captain Charles Limbor, one Belgian and three Congolese crewmembers also went down with the ship. Co. F 262nd Regiment Berwyn, Steib, Joseph E. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Aneta [M], Lawrence, Benton L. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], ODonnell, John H. T/5. Co. K 262nd Regiment Shreveport [F], Henderson, John M. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Council Bluffs [M], Welbourn, Eldred O. Sgt. They boarded the ship at 9 a.m. Dec. 24, 1944, survivors later told reporters. SS Leopoldville was an 11,500-long-ton (11,700 t) passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. Co. Det. Co. K 262nd Regiment Indianapolis [F], Williamson, Melvin E. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment Bloomington, Deamantopulos, Andrew Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Binghamton [M], Nigbor, Henry Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Norwood, Billger, Paul L. Pvt. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [F], Aborn, Harold L. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment [M], Massey, Robert B. S. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Roanoke Rapids [M], Russ, Paisley E. S. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment McAllen [M], Caviness, Billy T. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Lauderdale, Crenshaw, Thomas L. Pvt. 3rd Bat. 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Stewart, Walter K. Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment Ridgewood [R], Cywinski, Charles Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Bronx, NYC, Yaccketta, Dominick T. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Chestnut Ridge [M], Cronk, Rolland D. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Gardner, Fernanndes, Martin, Jr. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Roxbury [M], Daniels, Robert L. Pfc. [3], She had 8,458 cubic feet (239.5m3) of refrigerated cargo space. I 262nd Regiment Oakland, Perry, Joe J. T/5. I 262nd Regiment Roxbury, Bouffard, Joseph C. Pfc. This In Memorium list is provided by Allan Andrade from his book Leopoldville: A Tragedy Too Long Secret. Co. K 264th Regiment Flintstone [M], Berigtold, Raymond E. Pfc. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Canton [M], Slusser, Elmer D. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Lewistown [R], Dreisbach, Richard T. Pvt. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Detroit [M], MacGowan, John Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Burbank [M], Lester, Steven T. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Jacksonville [R], Wright, Kenneth K. Pfc. 264th Regiment Mt. He and other crew members battled against the conditions to try and rescue as many of the soldiers as possible. I 262nd Regiment Johnson City [R], Sweeney, Leonard B. T/5. Co. E 264th Regiment Sharon, Jaspan, Ralph L. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment New Providence, Miller, Emory R., Jr. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Huntington, Bowyer, James M., Jr. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Colerain [F], Leopard, John P. Pvt. Her code letters were MLTP[2] until 193334, when they were superseded by the call sign ONLB. Hdq. Co. B 264th Regiment York [F], Heumann, Edward H. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Laurens, Neely, Fred L. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Vega [M], Hattem, Monroe Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Amarillo [F], Watson, Tommie J. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Wheelersburg [M], Weaver, Irvin J., Jr. Sgt. [7] Belated efforts by ships including USSPC-1225 rescued some survivors.[8]. Over 700 to 800 American soldiers were lost. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lake Forest [M], Papineau, George J. Cpl. Co. D 264th Regiment Detroit, Furmark, Carl E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brighton [F], Murchison, Rob R. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Poughkeepsie [M], Bassett, John E. Sgt. He went below on a makeshift wooden staircase to where hammocks were hung four high. I 262nd Regiment Elmira [M], Ewald, Alf G. T/5. Det. Co. E 262nd Regiment Lakewood [M], Bailey, William C. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Muses Mills [M], Hatton, Orville Pfc. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Mt. Co. F. 262nd Regiment Croton-on-Hudson [M], Bartelena, Dante J. T. Sgt. Med. Her tonnages were 11,256GRT and 6,521NRT until 1936,[2] when they were revised to 11,509GRT and 6,941NRT. I 264th Regiment Guilford, Lavigne, Alfred G. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Prophetstown [M], Duhasek, William R. Sgt. Co. C 264th Regiment Pendleton, Neiderheiser, Daniel Pvt. Hdq. I 264th Regiment Dallas [F], Koehler, Herbert O., Jr. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Larksville, Martynowski, Edward H. T/5. I 262nd Regiment Cedar Grove [M], Miller, Robert R. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Colorado Springs, Struble, Frank P. S. Sgt. Co. D 264th Regiment Fowlers Knob, Killeen, John W. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Marion [M], Bain, Emil Pvt. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Madisonville [M], Welch, Virgel R. Pfc. Brilliant contacted HMNB Portsmouth, which telephoned Cherbourg; but shore post communications, decisions, and orders were significantly slowed by minimal staffing during attendance at holiday parties. Med. 1 of 9. Det. Co. K 262nd Regiment Samford [M], Otis, Fred L. Pfc. SS Lopoldville was an 11,500-long-ton passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. The scrambling nets were hanging down the Lopoldville's port side and the US soldiers were coming down on to our upper deck. Med. Med. Co. F 262nd Regiment Niagara Falls [M], Morse, Carlton S. Pvt. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Newberry [M], James, John E., Jr. 2d. Co. F 262nd Regiment Farmington [M], Sexton, Herman B. Pvt. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Tampa [M], Hinton, Frederick D. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Detroit [M], Galus, Stanley M. Pvt. 2000. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC, Fogelsonger, Harry F. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Hopkinton, Jackson, Lucius E. Pfc. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Houston [M], Contreras, Gregorio V. Pfc. Co. Artist Richard Rockwell, whose college roommate died on the SS Leopoldville, drew this illustration of the troopship sinking after it was torpedoed by a German submarine, the U-486, on . Co. F 262nd Regiment Ballouville [M], Bruschayt, Herbert W. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment North East, Myers, Harold L. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Albany, Barr, Hugh R. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Weehawken [M], Miles, Robert F. S. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Tulsa [M], Fisher, James O. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bridgeport [F], Strobel, Robert H. Pfc. 1st Lt. Co. C 264th Regiment Elizabeth [M], Cobb, Thomas A. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Belmont [M], Pancheri, Joseph A. S. Sgt. We have place for a photo as well if provided. 264th Regiment Bedford [R], McIntyre, Robert F. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Lee City [M], Hopkins, Elden G. Cpl. Co. F 262nd Regiment Finger [M], McCorkle, Wallace Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Salem, De Martini, Howard W. S. Sgt. S.S. Leopoldville Disaster of 12-24-1944. Survivors of the Leopoldville by Ray Roberts Archived . Co. C 264th Regiment Attleboro, Ciekalowski, William P. S. Sgt. Med. Co. H 262nd Regiment Providence [M], Masssey, Joseph D. S. Sgt. Co. C 264th Regiment Pryor, Crowl, Elmer R. Pfc. (This interview made possible with the support of COL ROBERT W. RUST, USMCR (ret.) Co. F 262nd Regiment Magnolia [M], Ferbus, Baptiste E. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Johnston [M], Costa, William Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Red Boiling Springs[M], Henderson, Edward L. Pfc. Co. Med. I 262nd Regiment Huntingdon, Bixler, Bruce E. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Donora [M], Kane, Thomas J. T/5. 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. Co. E 264th Regiment Stevens Point, Gaudynski, Raymond W. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brownville, Ash, Robert L. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Malden [M], Hope, James H. Pfc. Det. Co. L 262nd Regiment Tell [M], Gilmore, Lester D. Pvt. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Cullman [M], Waldrop, Roy A. Pfc. Lt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Mullins, McCurley, James W. Pfc. There is a memorial in Weymouth, Dorset engraved with: 24 December 1944 English Channel 802 died when troopship SS 'Leopoldville' was sunk by a torpedo off Cherbourg, Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}494557N 013620W / 49.76583N 1.60556W / 49.76583; -1.60556, List by death toll of ships sunk by submarines, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, "Veterans Memorial of Titusville,Florida; Leopoldville Memorial Monument", "S.S. Leopoldville Disaster: December 24, 1944 part III", Survivors of the Leopoldville by Ray Roberts, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SS_Lopoldville_(1928)&oldid=1133369928. Co. A 264th Regiment Mahanoy City [F], Chambers, Robert L. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Swayerville M], Constantine, Tony T/4. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lakewood [M], McGlone, Eugene A. S. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Terre Haute, McMillen, Furl C. Pfc. Co. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Bronx, NYC, Kessler, George Cpl. Co. F 262nd Regiment Ludington [M], Witucki, Marion A. S. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Dandridge [M], Black, Charles H. Pfc. Det. Co. B 264th Regiment Herndon [M], Zubal, John J. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Calhoun Falls [M], Moseley, James O. Sgt. Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Ewing, Fox, Earl B. Pfc. In 1998 the History Channel broadcast the documentary film Cover Up: The Sinking of the SS Lopoldville which included interviews with numerous survivors of the sinking of the ship from the 66th Infantry Division and sailors from the US Navy who attempted to save them by pulling them out of the water. Co. E 262nd Regiment Long Lane [M], Moyer, Herbert C. T/4. . Co. H 262nd Regiment Oneida [M], Goodlet, Charles W. Pvt. This is a listing of people associated with this ship.We also have a detailed page on the Belgian troop transport Leopoldville. Co. E 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Calabrese, Vincent R. S. Sgt. Hdq. Co. E 262nd Regiment Creston [M], Hutchens, James E. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Versailles [M], Bonde, Carl R., Jr. Pfc. This Belgian passenger liner converted to troopship. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Sumter, McNair, James L. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment [M], Perea, Joaquin Pvt. Co. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Hope [M], Harman, Cecil C. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment [M], McKinney, Joseph O. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Lowville [M], Aschmann, Frank G. Pfc. 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. Co. 2d. Co. E 262nd Regiment Thomaston [M], Chalcraft, Leo K. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Minden, Cole, Edgle W. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Bakersfield [M], Godoy, Arthur C. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Yakima [M], Lewis, William K. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Cypress Inn [M], Gregory, Charles H. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Providence [F], Hodosh, Leonard J. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Clarinda [R], Parry, Charles W. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Indianapolis [F], Truelock, Ralph A. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Sophia [M], Estep, Hobert O. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Aberdeen [M], Ailey, Burl W. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment Brooklyn, Brande, Robert Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment Roanoke [M], Bransmo, Robert S. S. Sgt. The ship's Belgian crew, including 93 Africans from the Belgian Congo, received orders in Flemish. Hdq. Co. H 262nd Regiment Pickens [M], Richardson, Francis J. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Gary, Weinand, Edward F. T/5. Co. E 262nd Regiment Dorchester [M], Dockler, Paul A. Pfc. Co. Co. Det. Co. L 262nd Regiment Sidon [M], Graham, Melton E. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Amarillo, Wiley, William H. T/5. Leopoldville Disaster 1944 October 1, 2018JarwatoDisaster The longest day 70th anniversary of d the longest day 70th anniversary of d 70 year reveal of a christmas eve tragedy maritime disasters of wwii 1944 1945 scooper news a tragedy kept secret 70th Anniversary Of The Ss Leopoldville Troopship Disaster National Wwii Museum George Robert Atkerson before his time on the Leopoldville. Co. H 262nd Regiment Loving [M], Kolb, Marvin Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Williamsville [M], Walz, Carl J., Jr. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Dayton [M], Stewart, Benjamin L. Pvt. Peter Acri was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Clive Cussler dedicated his 1986 book Cyclops to the disaster. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dubuque [M], Cook, Dean L. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wabash [M], Houchen, Donald R. Pvt. Hdq. Co. K 264th Regiment Regent [M], Gentz, Herbert I. Pfc. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Camden [M], Ofsonka, Charles P., Jr. S. Sgt. Co. People missing from this listing? Co. B 264th Regiment Kappel [M], Zeigler, Charles E. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment [M], Alexander, J. D. Pfc. Leslie G. Abbott from Maple Rapids, Michigan was born on February 27, 1926. Co. F 262nd Regiment Rockville Center [M], Kraemer, Bernard J. Pfc. You can click on any of the names for possible additional information. Det. Med. Co. H 262nd Regiment Waynesville [M], Reece, Dole C. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Harrisburg [M], Molinsky, Charles Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Cincinnati [M], Doughman, William O. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Peoria [M], Alvarado, Donald R. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC, Polgreen, Waldron M. Pfc. Hdq. I 264th Regiment Delta, Green, Cecil C. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment Widener [F], Field, Henry, Jr. Pvt. Co. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], Westbrook, Marion J. Pvt. Co. C 264th Regiment Chicago, Rose, Don T. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment San Antonio, Green, Herman N. Pvt. 262nd Regiment Reno [M], Lavigne, Richard M. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Quincy [F], Pellegrini, Victor Pvt. Lt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Manville [F], Gleeson, Douglas C. Pfc. Lt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Nemacolin [F], Daugherty, Mervin R. Pfc. Med. Ironically, his remains were positively identified by Leopoldville survivor Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Detroit [F], Estlund, Robert O. Pvt. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Clarksville [M], Christian, Jim B. Pfc. Co. K 264th Regiment Pontiac [F], Monk, John J., Jr. T/5. Soldiers on Lopoldville jumped down onto the smaller Brilliant. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Charlotte [M], Palmer, William H. Pfc. 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Smith, Robert J. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Royal Oak [M], Smrecak, James J. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Bryan [M], Obryan, Glenn A. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment St. Louis [M], Canon, Carl L. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Pine Valley [M], Hargraves, Jeff Sgt. Co. Glenn Elvin Lowry and Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Beckley [M], Huffman, Johnnie O. Pvt. Co. I 264th Regiment Herkimer [M], Holleran, James R. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Grand Junction, Lowenhagen, Theodore C. T. Sgt. Of the 2,235 US servicemen on board, about 515 are presumed to have gone down with the ship. Co. L 262nd Regiment Indianapolis [F], Temple, Eugene R. T/5. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Waverly [M], Rilling, Marvin L. S. Sgt. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Jamestown [M], Carlson, Clarence H. Pfc. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bloomington Springs [M], Jarnagin, Charles E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Meridian [M], Martin, Ray E. Pfc. She was built for the Compagnie Maritime Belge as the . I 262nd Regiment Pawcatuck [M], Rowe, Hazlewood Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Yoakum [M], Noto, Sam W., Jr. Pfc. [5] Her Belgian Official Number was 120. Det. Co. C 264th Regiment Kokomo, Buell, Edwin D., III Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Danbury, ONeil, Grant P. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Heidelberg [M], Mortimer, James E. Sgt. SS Lopoldville was a 11,509 GRT passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. Co. F 262nd Regiment Knoxville [M], Mixon, Robert L. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment St. Louis [M], Tener, Ralph M. Pvt. The. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Leavenworth, Samms, Lawrence L. S. Sgt. We also have a detailed page on the Belgian troop transport Leopoldville. Co. B 264th Regiment Trinidad, Reeder, Harold P. Pvt. Med. Co. K 262nd Regiment Philadelphia, Biggart, Will O. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Klosterman, William A., Jr. Pfc. 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. In 2009, the National Geographic Channel aired a special that recreated the events that led to the sinking and had divers investigating the wreck.[11]. I 262nd Regiment St. Elino, Howard, James L. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Tell City [M], McDonald, Buford C. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Marietta [M], Watts, Jack Pfc. I 264th Regiment Bangor [M], Stelmok, Frank Pvt. Co. D 264th Regiment Boonton [F], Schiller, Arthur Pvt.

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