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Italian Operational Group Missions:
       
  Simcol
1st Lt. Peter Sauro
T. Sgt. Angelo Galante
T. Sgt. Phillip J. Arengi
S. Sgt. Lawrence DeMaria
S. Sgt. Louis Guili
S. Sgt. Joseph L. Marino
S. Sgt. Albert A. Inglima
Sgt. Frank DeLuca
Sgt. Steve Selvaggio
T5 Arthur L. Roberta
T5 John Nicolich
T5 Joseph Gati
T5 James Inglima
T5 Joseph Padula
T5 Neal Panzarella

 

Chicago I
(boat party)
Lt. Col. Russell Livermore
Capt. Pedro M. Souza
Lt. Albert Materazzi
Lt. JG. Peter Karlow
T/5 Carl Lodolce
Pvt. Frank Lerossa

(shore party)
Capt. James Piteri
Lt. Victor J. Giannino
T/Sgt. Livio Vieceli
S/Sgt. Joseph Marino
Cpl. Joseph A. Marciari
T/5 Arthur Bruno
T/5 ---------- Inglima
T/5 Charles Lotito
T/5 Chester Scerra
T/5 Joseph Zito
Pvt. Salvatore DiMattino
Pvt. Michael Messina

 

Chicago II
(boat party)
Major George Stapleton
Major Alfred T. Cox*
Captain Pedro M. Souza
Lt. jg Peter Karlow (SI)

(shore party)
Capt. Modasto Catanzaro
Lt. Arthur P. Frizzell*
Lt. Elvis Seidner
1st Sgt Cesare J. Daraio
S/Sgt Chester Callinari
Cpl William Federico
Cpl Ponzy Salza
T/5 Joseph Noia
T/5 Rosario Squatrito
T/5 John Tessitore


  Ginny I
Working party:
1st.Lt. Vinvcent J. Russo,. C.O Shore group
T/5 Salvatore Di Sclafani
T/5 John J. Leone
T/5 Angelo Sirico
T/5 John Lepore
T/5 Vittorio Amoruso
T/5 Thomas Savino
T/5 Joseph Noia

Security Party:
1st. Lt. Paul J. Trafiicante
T/Sgt. Livio Visceli
Sgt. Carmine Armando
Sgt. Dominick Mauro
T/5 Joseph Libardi
T/5 Rosario Squatrito

Boat Party:
1st. Lt. Albert R. Materazzi C/O. Mission
Capt. Donald Wentzel, Observer
Master Gunnery Sgt. W.B.Crossen, Observer
Gunnery Sgt. C.B. Smith
S.Sgt. Joseph j. Di Carli, Medic



  Fourth Group
Capt. James Piteri
1st Lt. Victor Gianinno
1st.Lt. Thomas Gordon
1st.Lt. Vincent Russo
T.Sgt. Ralph Guidotti
S.Sgt. Joseph De Carlo
Sgt. Paul Amico
Cpl.Ponzy Salza
Cpl John Uccellini
Cpl. Salvatore Di Mattino
T5. Michael Chiappone
T5 Pasquale Groccia
T5 Hugo Colacicco
T5 John Lepore
T5.John Perna
T5.Armando Porretta
T5.Pietro Russo
T5 Chester Scerra
T5.Rino Stefani
T5.Frank Zabatta
T5.Samuel Masselli
T5.Chester Gallinari
T5.Salvatore De Sclafani
T5.John Leone
T5.Cosmo Mangogna.
T5.Michael Messina
T5.Emanuel Pietromartire
T5.Joseph Scala
T5.Rosario Squatrito
T5.John Tesitore
T5.Rocco Grasso.

 

Valentine-Livingston
Shore Party:

1st Lt Benucci, Joseph J.
S Sgt Alessi, Frank J.
Sgt Gianfriddo, Sebastian (W/T Operator)
Tec 5 Badami, Nate A.
Tec 5 Marcone, Vincent
Tec 5 Giampaolo, Joseph L.

Boat Party:
Major Croft, ISSU 6
2 ORs, ISSU 6
Lt Maxted, RNVR

 

Balkis I
Capt. Nathan Wentworth
Lt. Elvia Seidner
T/Sgt.Livio Vieceli
S/Sgt.Chester Gallinari
Cpl. Wilson M. Berta
Cpl. John Tessitore
T/5 Anthony DeNino
T/5 Salvatore DiSclafani
T/5 Joseph A. Labardi
T/5 Pietro Russo
T/5 Rosario Squatrito

Also listed as in the boat party are:
Major George Stapleton, conducting officer
Lt. R.J. Benedetto, OG commanding the OP


  Balkis II
Captain Nathan Wentworth
Lt. Elvia Seidner
S/Sgt. Chester Gallinari
Sgt. Bernie A. Ballone
Cpl. Carl LoDolce
Cpl. Leroy Blardinelli
Cpl. William Frederico
Cpl. Ralph Amato
Cpl. Wilson M. Berta
T/5 Anthony DeNino
T/5 Mario Forte
T/5 Carlo Racano

Capt. Donald Wentzel (boat party as Navy liaison)

 

Choctaw
Capt Rocco J. Benedetto
Capt Gerald V.Sabatino
S/Sgt John Rovello, Medic
Sgt Frank A. Pasquale
T/3 Frank J. LaRosa, Medic
T/4 Robert W. Huff, Radio Operator
Cpl William J. Federico
Cpl Joseph A Marciari
T/5 Vittorio Amoruso
T/5 Peter D. Pallescki
T/5 Pasquale Mongelluzzo
T/5 Sebastian Lastrina
T/5 Norbert R. Kazmierczak
T/5 Michael Chiappone
T/5 Frank L. Ballante
T/5 Zito --------

Also infiltrated with CHOCTAW were two Italian Partisans who assisted in maintaining contact with Capt Vanoncini of the PEEDEE mission and Capt Formichelli of CAYUGA.

 

  Peedee
Capt. Les Vanoncini
T/Sgt..Caprioli
Sgt. George Codino
Sgt. Mario Tarrantino
Cpl. Sam Perusso
Cpl. Anthony Panaro
Cpl. Mathew Assarone
Lt. Vincent Bartolomeo
S/Sgt. Eddie Sattile
S/gt. Philip Francis
S/Sgt. Carmen Turco
T/5 Dan Chiavaroli
T/5 Mike Penetar
T/5 Pat Quagliato
T/5 Louis Guidarelli
T/5 William D.Gagliati
  Walla Walla
Capt William C. Wheeler Jr.
1st Lt Quayle Smith
T/Sgt Angelo Galante
Cpl John Uccellini
Cpl Chester Scerra
Cpl Frederick Marchese
T/5 Joseph Alfieri
T/5 Thomas Cossuto
T/5 Cosmo Mangogna
T/5 Arthur Ruozzi
T/5 Arthur Roberta
T/5 Patric Scoleri
T/5 Hugo Collacicco
T/5 Charles Lotito
T/5 Ermenio DiSano

 

Tacoma
Capt. Howard W. Chappell; CO
S/Sgt. Charlie Ciccone; weapons and demolition
S/Sgt. E. Delaini; weapons and demolition
T/5 Salvadore Fabrega; weapons
T/3 Eric Buchhardt; medic
Sgt.Oliver Silsby; radio operator

  Alpha
1st Lt Mario Motola
1st Lt James Russell
1st Lt Charles Butler
1st Lt Michael Formichelli
2nd Lt Quale B. Smith
1st Sgt Ignazio Cangelosi
T/5 Joseph Farrell
T/5 Liberty J. Tremonte
T/5 John J. Maniaci
T/5 Arthur Ruozzi
T/5 Erminio DiSano
T/5 Frank Ballante
T/5 Ralph G. Amato
T/5 Thomas P. Cossuto
Pfc John Rovello
Pvt Leroy Blardinelli
Pvt Steve Monti
Pvt Charles A. Racano
  Neptune
Boat Party:
Lt Col Russell Livermore
1st Lt Albert R. Materazzi
Pvt Frank La Rosa

Shore Party:
1st Lt Rocco J. Benedetto
Sgt Arthur Ciarmicoli
Sgt Luigi D'Arezzo
Sgt Mario Cugia
Cpl William Federico
T/5 Rosario Squatrito
T/5 John Tessitore
T/5 Cosmo Mangogna
T/5 Santoro Calcara
T/5 Salvatore DiScalfani
  Bathtub II
Lt. Col Serge Obolensky
1st Lt. Michael Formichelli
2nd Lt. James Russell
Sgt William Sherwood - (British Army - non OG)

Gen. Roosevelt's OGs who served as interpreters/assistants to 19 day TDY mission:
1st Lt. Rocco Benedetto
1st Lt. Joseph J. Benucci
  Aztec
Capt. Joseph J. Benucci
1st Sgt. Ignazio Cangelosi
Sgt. Sebastian Gianfriddo, radio operator
  Roanoke
with dates of drop

7 March 1945
Capt Rawleigh W.D. Taylor, Jr.

21 March 1945
T/Sgt Fred Orbach
T/4 Robert Sanders, Radio Operator
T/5 Alvin Brower
T/5 Herbert Oelschlager

9 April 1945
1st Lt Gallaher
S/Sgt Earl Bowers
S/Sgt Arnold Keller
Sgt Lintard Luke
T/3 Leo Francis, Medic
T/5 Lucien Forget
T/5 David Waggoner
T/5 Martial Bergeron

 

Cayuga
Capt Michael Formichelli
T/Sgt Frank J. Alessi
S/Sgt Oscar F. DiSilvestro
Sgt Frank A. Savio
Sgt Mario J. Procacinni
T/4 Reno J. De Stefani (Radio Operator)
T/5 Joseph Scalia

       
Yugoslavian Island Operations: (with operation numbers)
       
  Capt. L. B. Prus 3 7 10 11
Capt. R. R. Quay 3
Capt. A. J. Rogers 1 2
Capt. W. G. Bliden 1 3 6 7
Capt. R. E. Eichler, Jr. 5 6
Capt. R. F. Houlihan 3 6
Capt. A. W. Keer 1 3 5 6 8
Capt. G. C. Markoutsas 3 6
Lt. C. B. Butler 3
Lt. C. E. Bathory 1 3 6
Lt. W. C. Bentham 5 6 8
Lt. G. Chumas 3
Lt. D. Dobrski 4
Lt. M. Kopenits 6 10
Lt. V. Lavinskas 6 8 10
Maj. P. G. Lovell 3 5 6 7
Lt. J. W. McConnell 1 3 6 7 9 11
Lt. G. Milkovich 3
Lt. M. P. Manusos 3 6
Lt. L. W. McCrary 3 6 7
Lt. N. P. Paleded 3
Lt. N. Pappas 3 6
Lt. P. B. Pope 3 6
Lt. W. F. Rutkowski 3
Lt. H. H. Smith 6
Maj. J. W. Urban 8 10
Lt. M. C. Ward 6 9 11

1st Sgt. Strimenos 3 6
T/Sgt. A. G Psinas 3
T/Sgt. A. J. Snyder 1 3
T/Sgt. E. F. Penak 3
T/Sgt. J. G. Glavos 3 6
T/Sgt. J. J. Zevitas 2
T/Sgt. M. Jozsa 3 7 9
T/Sgt. P. M. J. D. Panagakos 2
T/Sgt. R. L. Daigle, Jr. 3
S/Sgt. A. G. Mihopoulos 3
S/Sgt. B. Spiroff 2 9
S/Sgt. C. T. Saris 6
S/Sgt. E. Della 1 3 6
S/Sgt. J. J. Lutchkus 3 6 7
S/Sgt. J. Mayher 6
S/Sgt. J. Y. G. Tirpik 8
S/Sgt. L. A. Kasabucki 1 3
S/Sgt. L. D. Divari
S/Sgt. L. D. Udvari 3 6 7 8
S/Sgt. L. J. Arsenault 3 4 7
S/Sgt. L. J. Pastilock 3 4
S/Sgt. M. Bogdonoff 6 7
S/Sgt. M. F. Sasko 3 6
S/Sgt. M. Kovalick 6 7
S/Sgt. T. K. Andrews 3 6
S/Sgt. W. F. Parobechek 6 7 9
S/Sgt. W. S. Mierzejewski 5 6 8
Sgt. B. V. Narewski 6
Sgt. C. C. Christis 3 5 6
Sgt. D. N. Polyzos 3 6
Sgt. E. John 6 7 9 10
Sgt. G. C. Karakitsos 3 6
Sgt. G. J. Caragian 2
Sgt. G. J. Kirchner 5 6
Sgt. G. Petemezas 3
Sgt. J. Tsolas 3 6
Sgt. L. Goromby 1 3
Sgt. L. M. Nowicki 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sgt. M. S. Sapna3
Sgt. P. M. Laris 3
Sgt. R. Georges 3
Sgt. R. J. Kelly 6
Sgt. T. P. Georgalos 3 5 6 7
Sgt. W. A. Zach 5 6 8
Cpl. A. Loukas 3
Cpl. A. Phillips 3 5 6 7
Cpl. A. S. Mousalimas 3 5 6 7
Cpl. C. Kyriakos 3
Cpl. C. W. Mitchell 3 6
Cpl. D. Marcisiak 3 7
Cpl. D. Pounovich 1 6
Cpl. F. T. Blackwood 3 6
Cpl. G. J. Katsikos 3 6
Cpl. J. Czebely 1 3 6 8
Cpl. N. A. Angelos 3 6
Cpl. N. E. Ramoundos 3
Cpl. O. N. Feher 3 6 7
Cpl. P.G. Doukas 3
Cpl. P. H. Lewis 3 6 7
Cpl. P. Phillips 3 6 7
Cpl. P. Siapicas 3 6
Cpl. Palguta 1 3
Cpl. S. J. Carkonis 3
Cpl. S. Voulgarskis 3
T/4 E. N. Zaphiris 3
T/4 J. Zonas 3 6 7
T/4 O. E. Gutman 1 3
T/4 S. H. Lukuchko 10
T/5 A. Budraitis 3 4 8 10
T/5 A. C. Poryzees 6 7
T/5 A. E. Lakovic 1
T/5 A. G. Karabatsos 3
T/5 A. G. Sampatacacus 6 7
T/5 A. Grevis 5 6
T/5 A. Haratakis 3
T/5 A. L. George 3 6
T/5 A. P. Bugay 3 6 7
T/5 R. G. Kelso 3 6 7
T/5 A. Poulos 3 6
T/5 A. Radak 1 3 6 10
T/5 A. T. Walther 6 10
T/5 B. Economo 3 5 6 7
T/5 B. G. Kirtatis 3
T/5 B. Portolos 3
T/5 C. A. Smoller 1 3
T/5 C. D. Karatsikis 3
T/5 C. G. Lulas 3
T/5 C. J. Bartz 5 6
T/5 C. J. Liarakos 2
T/5 C. J. Novak 5 6 8
T/5 C. J. Rozinski 1 3 8


  T/5 C. Laszcych 1 3 6
T/5 C. Nicholas 9
T/5 C. Robertson 1 3 6
T/5 D. E. Van Gampleare 5 6 8
T/5 D. Fotinatos 3 5 6
T/5 D. J. Christ 3 5 6
T/5 E. A. Hermann 6
T/5 E. Angelopas 3 6
T/5 E. G. Houdek 3
T/5 E. J. Papinias 3
T/5 E. J. Youhouse 1 3 5 6 7 8
T/5 E. Sliwa 5 6 8
T/5 E. Tsantes 3 6
T/5 E. W. Pucel 6 7 9
T/5 F. G. Smolinski 5 6 8
T/5 F. Jurgaitis 6 7 8
T/5 F. Kovalkevich 5 6
T/5 F. Mowinski 8
T/5 G. A. Nickolopoulos 3 6
T/5 G. E. Lorenz 1 3 6 7 9 10
T/5 G. Eliopoulos 3 6
T/5 G. Ivansko 6
T/5 G. P. Portolos 3
T/5 G. S. Kalliavas 3 5 6 7
T/5 G. Staukula 1 3
T/5 G. T. Basiradanos 3 6
T/5 G. T. Pappas 3
T/5 H. F. Wozniak 5 6 8
T/5 H. Ginis 3 6
T/5 H. R. Mill 3
T/5 H. S. Koslowski 5 6 8
T/5 H. S. Nagler 5 6
T/5 H. Shimos 6 7
T/5 J. A. Laubs 3 6 7
T/5 J. Antonakis 3 6
T/5 J. Bogo 5 6 7
T/5 J. C. S/Sgt. S. Butyrer 6
T/5 J. Carles 3 6
T/5 J. E. Tsankaris 3 6
T/5 J. G. Pekar 3 4 6
T/5 J. H. Pulos 5 6 7
T/5 J. J. Helinski 1 3 5 6
T/5 J. J. T/5 Scheiner
T/5 J. K. Alexatos 3 6
T/5 J. Kortula 3 7
T/5 J. Koutla 6
T/5 J. Kubachka 3 6 7
T/5 J. L. Luf 5 6 7 8 9
T/5 J. M. Koutelis 3 5 6
T/5 J. P. Banchiu 1 3 6 7
T/5 J. P. Lynch 3 8
T/5 J. S. Kamvouris 3
T/5 J. S. Kavourkas 3
T/5 J. Simon 1 3 5 6 7 8
T/5 J. Stauski 6 8
T/5 J. T/5 E. L. Caroulis 6 7
T/5 J. Turean 3 4 7
T/5 J. W. Baron 5 6 8
T/5 J. Zonenberg 3 6
T/5 Kaldarea 7
T/5 Katsikis 6
T/5 L. C. Makris 3
T/5 L. Frankel 7
T/5 L. J. Gaal 6
T/5 L. Korpita 10
T/5 L. Oros 6 7 9
T/5 L. S. Merecicki 6 7 9
T/5 L. Zotter 1 6 10
T/5 M. J. Amigdaitsis 3
T/5 M. Kalisz 5 6
T/5 M. Redovian 5 6 7 9
T/5 N. A. Vanikiotis 3
T/5 N. D. Papapanu 3
T/5 N. F. Rennie 6 7 9
T/5 N. H. Cominos 3 5 6 7
T/5 N. J. Vardales 3 6
T/5 N. Lovinski 1 3
T/5 N. R. Kazmierczak 5 6
T/5 P. G. Anton 3 6
T/5 P. Hatzivassiliou 3 6
T/5 P. J. Beno 6 7 9
T/5 P. J. Haydu 6 7 9
T/5 R. R. Kozisek 6 7 9
T/5 S. A. Pobutkiewicz 5 6 8
T/5 S. B. Papayannakis 3 6
T/5 S. Cacavias 3
T/5 S. D. Drakos 3
T/5 S. D. Piertos 3
T/5 S. E. Caldarea 3 6
T/5 S. G. Vakakas 3
T/5 S. Gniewek 5 6 8
T/5 S. Gotch 1 3 4 6 7
T/5 S. Horwath, Jr. 1 3
T/5 S. J. Gineris 2 9
T/5 S. Rejko 6 7 9
T/5 S. T. Karaniewski 8
T/5 S. T. Randolph 7 9
T/5 T. E. Lefakis 3 5 6 7
T/5 T. J. Poulakos 2
T/5 T. P. Soullas 3 5
T/5 T. S. Fornowski 6 8
T/5 T. S. Kastanes 3 5 6
T/5 V. J. Brudnicki 6 7
T/5 W. D. Georges 3
T/5 W. Evans 1 3
T/5 W. G. Mehilos 3
T/5 W. J. Spriopoulos 3
T/5 W. Lovrich 1 3 6
T/5 W. M. Kirn 3 6 7
T/5 W. S. Kopacz 5 6 8
Pvt. A. Stojak 6 7 8

Chmieleski 5 6 8
Chochola 3 4 6 7
Franczyk 5 6 8
Sersen 3
       
Greek Operations:
       
 

Greek Group I
Capt. George W. Verghis
Capt. Ronald J. Darr

1st Lt. Paul J. Mackey
T/Sgt. Victor L. Miller
S/Sgt. Jerry Apostolatos
Sgt. George G. Boosalis
Sgt. Minas C. Kavallieros
Sgt. George. J. Papastrat
Cpl. William Johnson
Cpl. Gust C. Kraras
T/4 Armando Sanches
T/5 Constatin S. Bertakis
T/5 Paul N. Frangis
T/5 George N. Karamas
T/5 George E. Katsaros
T/5 George J. Kutulas
T/5 Gregory M. Pahules
T/5 Arris Poulos


 

Greek Group II
Capt. Frank T. Blanas
1st Lt. John Giannaris (W)

1st Lt. Nicholas G Pappas
T/Sgt. Barnard F. Brady
S/Sgt. James M. Apostolopoulos (W)
S/Sgt. Mike G. Kountouris (W)
S/Sgt. George C. Kypriotis
S/Sgt. Peter M. Moshopoulos (W)
Sgt. Stephanos J. Philippides
T/4 Spiros T. Taflambas
T/4 James Zonas (W)
Cpl. Louis G. Lenares
Cpl. Hercules J. Sembrakis
Cpl. Costas A. Theodorou
T/5 James K Alexatos
T/5 Demetrius Frangas
T/5 Angelo H. Kaleyias
T/5 Theodore N. Markides
T/5 Steve P. Marthiakes
T/5 Alekos X. Orkoulas
T/5 Gus L. Palans
T/5 Christ Skiriotis
T/5 George S. Tiniakos
T/5 George S. Tiniakos
T/5 Michalis Tsirmulas (K)

 

 

Greek Group III
1st Lt. Michael P. Manusos
1st Lt. Donald E. Mort
1st Lt. Nicholas G Pappas
S/Sgt. Steve J. Mastros
S/Sgt. James A. Tsolas
S/Sgt. Alex Vellis
Cpl. John G. Katsikos
T/4 George J. Pappas
T/5 Peter J. Anton
T/5 William G. Mehilos

 

 

Greek Group IV
Capt. Robert E. Eichler
1st Lt. Paul B. Pope

S/Sgt. Christ C. Christis
S/Sgt. Tom P. Georgalos
Sgt. David J. Christ
Sgt. Nick H. Cominos
Sgt. Bill G. Kirtatas
Sgt. Steve Voulgarakis
T/4 James S. Kavourhas
Cpl. John Bitaikas
Cpl. Pete H. Lewis
Cpl. Andrew S. Mousalimas
Cpl. Alexander P. Phillips
Cpl. Perecles P. Phillips
T/5 Nick J. Amigdalitsis
T/5 James Antonakis
T/5 Dionisios Fotinatos
T/5 Alexander G. Gewlas
T/5 Andrew G. Gravis
T/5 George S. Kalliavas
T/5 Andrew G. Karabatsos
T/5 John M. Koutelis

 

 

Greek Group V
1st Lt. George Papazoglou (W)
1st Lt. Lou Payton
T/Sgt. Walter E. Gates
S/Sgt. Pete G. Paidas
S/Sgt. Anthony J. Saralis
S/Sgt. Lyle M. Schneeberger
S/Sgt. James A. Thomas
Sgt. John Bichekis (W)
T/4 Dean M. Lowdermilk
Cpl. Tasos J. Gianiotis
Cpl. Gust Mukanos
Cpl. Spero Psarakis (W)
Cpl. Alexander Psomas (W)
T/5 Harry T. Ameredes
T/5 Anargyros Antonopoulos
T/5 Mihail G. Kondos
T/5 Angelo N. Lygizos
T/5 John P. Minogianis
T/5 James Papavassiliou
T/5 Peter Photis
T/5 Peter Stamates (W)
T/5 Gus Vellios (W)
T/5 Constantine Zahariades
Cpl. Paul J. Zarras

 

 

Greek Group VI
1st Lt. George Chumas
T/Sgt. Richard J. Daigle, Jr.
T/Sgt. Apostolos G. Mihopoulos
T/Sgt. Alvin G. Painas
T/Sgt. Christopher Saris
T/Sgt. Theophanes G. Strimanos
S/Sgt. Thomas K. Andrews
S/Sgt. Harry Fergadiotis
S/Sgt. Peter M. Laris
Sgt. Harry J. Pulos
T/4 James A . Laubs
Cpl. Photios G. Doukas
Cpl. Anton Loukas
Cpl. Nick E. Ramoundos
T/5 Alexander Haritakis
T/5 Christ G. Lulas
T/5 Lambros G. Makris
T/5 Harris R. Mill
T/5 Nicholas D. Papapanu
T/5 Eleftherios J. Pipinias
T/5 Bill Portolos
T/5 Georgiios P. Portolos
T/5 Sotirios G. Vakakas

 

Greek Group VII
Capt. J. A. Rogers
Capt. Ronald J. Darr

1st Lt. Donald E. Mort

T/Sgt. Peter Panagakos
T/Sgt. James J. Zevitas
S/Sgt. Steve J. Mastros
Sgt. Steve J. Gineris
T/4 Joseph C. Ciras
T/4 William S. Hortos
T/4 Joseph F. Zien
T/5 Arthur J. Agoritsas
T/5 Charles P. Antinopoulos
T/5 Gust J. Babalis
T/5 Aristides J. Boutselis
T/5 Stavros E. Caragian
T/5 James Caroulis
T/5 George Hillias
T/5 Demetrios G. Kamvouris
T/5 Alexander G. Katsias
T/5 Gust Kitakis
T/5 Peter Kurchock
T/5 Charles Liarakos
T/5 Gus Nanos
T/5 Alexander C. Poryzess
T/5 Theodore J. Poulakos
T/5 Konstantine A. Salaris
T/5 Anthony G. Sampatacacus
T/5 Steven F. Segeti, Jr.
T/5 Harry Shiomos

 

Greek Group VIII
Capt. R. Darr
Lt. D. E. Mort
1st Lt. Gilbert O. Jackman
T/Sgt. John G.Glaros
S/Sgt. Sam C. Poulos
S/Sgt. George C. Karakitsos
S/Sgt. Demetrios N. Polyzos
Sgt. George N. Kfstathiou
Sgt. John Richakas
Sgt. Eleftherios T. Tsantes
Sgt. John E. Tsouderos
T/4 Arthur D. Papoulias
T/4 Evangelo Agelopas
T/4 Thomas P. Soullas
Cpl. Paul Siapicas
T/5 John C. Cacavias
T/5 James T. Drake
T/5 Gus Eliopoulos
T/5 Constantinos S. Katsikis
T/5 Rudolph R. Kosisek
T/5 Trifon E. Lafakis
T/5 William Leonardos
T/5 Sipridon B. Papayannakis
T/5 John T. Pirpos
T/5 Martin Redovian
T/5 Norbert F. Rennie
T/5 Peter Stamates
T/5 George J. Stathis
T/5 Nicholas A. Vanikiotis
T/5 George T. Basiardanes

       

French Operational Group,
Algiers-to-France Sections:

 
 
  EMILY:
1st Lt. A. P. Frizzell
1st Lt. G. M. Huguet
T/Sgt. E. A. Trudeau
S/Sgt. S. P. McFadden
S/Sgt. W. W. Smith
T/5 A. A. Genest
T/5 A. J. Cote
T/5 A. Ouellet
T/5 A. P. Hennette
T/5 P. N. Hardinger
T/5 L. W. Fessler
T/5 R. J. Bizaillon
T/5 P. Nebenzahl
T/5 D. Atherton
T/5 G. W. LaCouture



  JUSTINE:
1st St. V. G. Hoppers
1st Lt. C. L. Myers
T/Sgt. F. J. DeFrane
S/Sgt. R. J. Vanasse
S/Sgt. R. J. Brochu
S/Sgt. N. J. Harp
T/4 N. L. Richman
T/5 D. Calvert
Cpl. L. W. LaBreck
Cpl. J. W. Murray
T/5 H. O. Flake
T/5 P.E. LaFlame
T/5 M. Levine
T/5 G. J. Paquette
T/5 G. J. Picard


 

LOUISE:
1st Lt. W. H. McKenzie III
1st Lt. R. K. Rickerson
T/Sgt. J. F. Kinder
T/Sgt. L. N. Sylvester
S/Sgt. R. Pelletier
S/Sgt. R. R. Boucher
T/5 J. F. Gallant
T/5 R. A. Landry
T/5 F. Laureta
T/5 A. W. Bilodeau
T/5 A. E. Gagnon
T/5 J. G. Hamel
T/5 H. D. Collette
T/5 D. E. Dozois
T/5 G. Fontenot
T/5 H. B. Morse

 

  BETSY:
1st Lt. P. E. Boudreau
1st Lt. L. E. Barner
S/Sgt. A. E. Lynch
S/Sgt. H. R. Linnel
Sgt. C. A. Barnabe
T/4 J. R. Rondeau
T/5 H. A. Guidroz
T/5 P. St. Sauveur
T/5 R. Bisson
T/5 J. Bernier
T/5 J. A. Spencer
Pvt. S. J. Crough
Pvt. J. Orgeron

 

RUTH:
1st Lt. M. C. Brandes
1st Lt. C. O. Strand
1st Sgt. J. E. Pare
S/Sgt. E. A. Dinet.
S/Sgt. J. A. Phaneuf
T/5 J. H. Dias
T/5 J. W. Staves, Jr.
T/5 H. Salazar
T/5 L. P. Pelletier
T/5 M. K. Gross
T/5 J. A. Rogers
T/5 V. C. Fanale
T/5 A. O. Lanteigne
T/5 G. A. LaRiviere
T/5 G. A. Melanson

 

  PAT:
1st Lt. C. E. LaGueux
1st Lt. M. A. DeMarco
T/Sgt. J.L.Vezina
S/Sgt. R. M. Esquenazi
S/Sgt. B. Gautier
Sgt. A. C. Kitchen
Cpl. R. E. Cote
Cpl. H. Shapiro
T/5 H. Berger
T/5 J. Fischer
T/5 M. Landry
G. H. Maddock
T/5 R. Picard
T/5 V. Quercia
T/5 R. Spaur
 

ALICE:
1st Lt. R. N. Barnard
1st Lt. D. J. Meeks
S/Sgt. R. H. Bilodeau
S/Sgt. P. Barb
S/Sgt. D. C. Poulton
T/3 D. G. R. Linman
T/5 F. G. Coleman
T/5 R. S. Condon
T/5 C. H. Desmaretz
T/5 E. J. Kocis
T/5 P. A. LaPointe
T/5 E. J. Ross
Pfc.L. J. Dubuc
Pvt. K. P. Carson
Pvt. R. Leroux

 

  PEG:
1st Lt. G. H. Weeks
1st Lt. P. Swank
S/Sgt. H. A. Sampson
T/3 J. P. Guion
T/3 A. R. Armentor
T/3 C. A. Galley
T/5 N. J. Frickey
T/5 R. Arnone
T/5 P. Weyer
T/5 A. E. Bachand
T/5 W. J. Strauss
T/5 J. P. White
T/5 J. Kohn
T/5 R. G. Veilleux
 

NANCY:
Capt. A. Lorbeer
1st Lt. W. F. Viviani
T/3 W. G. Formeca
T/4 E. P. Delaini
T/4 B. Morelli
T/5 J. S. Genco
T/5 A. J. Bologna
T/5 J. P. Seliquini
T/5 J. Disanto
T/5 M. Sproveri
T/5 R. Amandi
T/5 L. F. Bruno
Pvt. A. Rocco
Pvt. C. Cianfichi
Pvt. F. R. Riveglia

 

  LEHIGH:
Major A. T. Cox
Capt. R. Morin
Capt. J. Hamblet
T/Sgt. F. Delage
T/Sgt. D. Campbell
T/Sgt. W. Beaudoin
T/Sgt. P. O'Lear
T/Sgt. P. O'Lear
Cpl. A. Rockman
 

HELEN:
Capt. L. Vanoncini
Lt. V. Ralph
S/Sgt. F. Alvaro
S/Sgt. C. Turco
S/Sgt J. Caprioli
Sgt. G. Codino
Sgt. E. Sotille
Cpl. P. Francis
Cpl. A. Rockman
Cpl. M. Penetar
Cpl. F. Marvin
Cpl. P. Ouagliate
Pvt. M. Tarrantino
Pvt. L. Guidarelli
Pvt. W. Gaglioti

 

  LAFAYETTE:
1st Lt. O. J. Fontaine
1st Lt. L. L. Rinaldi
S/Sgt. V. Puglisi
S/Sgt G. Apolito
T/4 A. Terraciano
T/4 N. Tomasello
T/4 C. Civitella
T/4 A. Veneruso
T/5 J. Paiano
T/5 H. Sonagere
Pvt. D. Telloni
Pvt. L. Powel
Pvt. A. Cerasi
Pvt. J. Iarocci
 

WILLIAMS:
1st Lt. H. L. Herres
1st Lt. C. P. Davis
S/Sgt. O. A. DiSilvestro
S/Sgt. G. W. Cote
S/Sgt. S. R. Vavala
T/5 R. L.Gaillaguet
T/5 J. J. Picard
Pvt. A. W. Brousseau
Pvt. D. Medileraneo
Pvt. H. C. Minutillo
Pvt. P. Scinto

 

   
       

French Operational Group,
U.K.-to-France Groups:

       
 

PERCY RED:
Capt. Wm. F. Larson
Capt. R. J. Grunseth
S/Sgt. J. Halvorsen
S/Sgt. K. Joa
Cpl. K. O. C. Johansen
Cpl. K. Larson
Cpl. O. Aanonsen
T/3 F. Johnson
T/5 S. Aanonsen
T/5 O. Eide
T/5 A. Herstad
T/5 L. D. Brie
T/5 M. D. Marinus
T/5 A. Paulson
T/5 O. Stiansen
T/5 O. Twingley
Pfc. D. Bonin
Pvt. L. Eide

 

  DONALD:
1st Lt. R. D. Hirtz
1st Lt. H. R. Kern, Jr.
S/Sgt. P. C. Bolen
S/Sgt. S. A. Davis
S/Sgt. H. Rody
T/Sgt. W. Cabe
Sgt. M. L. Burke
T/4 L. P. Tetreault
T/5 R. Reppenhagen
Pfc. J. E. Riley
Pvt. E. M. Chaput
  ANTAGONIST:
Capt. Fred B. Agee, U.S. Medical Corps

 

  PERCY PINK:
1st Lt. T. A. Legare
S/Sgt. E. E. Kjeltness
S/Sgt. E. M. Olsen
T/3 R. N. Osthus
Cpl. V. L. Austreng
T/5 H. Flater
T/5 E. M. Hovland
T/5 B. N. Iverson
T/5 L. Neland
T/5 J. S. Porvick
T/5 E. O. Sondeno
T/5 A. Toso
Pvt. R. E. Audet

 

 

PATRICK:
Lt.Col. S. Obolensky
Capt. J. E. Cook
1st Lt. E. Dumont
1st Sgt. E. A. Eliassan
Sgt. J. Hass
S/Sgt. S. A. DesRoberts
S/Sgt. R. Dolezal
S/Sgt. A. N. Listeid
T/3 R. Anderson
T/4 E. Kristiansen,
T/4 J. Boudreau
Cpl. A. J. Benoit
T/5 C. Couturiaux
T/5 J. L. Dubois
T/5 R. Gallant
T/5 J. A. Gardner
T/5 R. A. Harnois
T/5 T. B. Johansen
T/5 A. J. St. Michel
T/5 R. G. Sayers
Pfc. Grant B. Hill
Pfc. E. Johnson
Pfc. T. F. McGuire
Pfc. H. B. Miller
Pfc. D. O. Richard

 

 

LINDSEY:
1st Lt. P. Earle
1st Lt. J. C. Larson
Sgt. H. A. DeMarey
S/Sgt. F. Van Timmeran
T/3 Wm. B. Klingensmith
T/3 R. D. Leone
T/3 D. A. Page
Sgt. S. Picinich
Pfc. R. L. Cotnoir
Pvt. A. O. Aubrey
Pvt. R. J. Barriault
Pvt. G. F. Brule
Pvt. V. C. Henson
Pvt. L. L. Lachance
Pvt. E. F. McNamara
Pvt. N. J. Muza
Pvt. E. G. Roy
Pvt. N. N. Schnall
Pvt. R. Simard

 

  CHRISTOPHER:
Capt. M. J. Hjeltness
1st Lt. H. F. Apgar
1st Lt. G. J. Farnsworth
1st Lt. L. P. Fletcher
1st Lt. R. D. Hirtz
1st Lt. A Hughes
1st Lt. W. Larson
1st Lt. T. Sather
2nd Lt. Wm. L. Coulehan
2nd Lt. B. E. Whitney
2nd Lt. C. Bates
2nd Lt. A. N. Foster
T/Sgt. S. B. Aanonsen
T/Sgt. B. Langeland
T/Sgt. R. Saunders
S/Sgt. S. Baro.
S/Sgt. T. Berge
S/Sgt. P. C. Bolen
S/Sgt. L. Oistad
S/Sgt. W. H. Peck
T/3 H. G. Nelson
Sgt. M. L. Burke
Sgt. H. C. Ducker
Sgt. E. L. Mihatov
T/4 O. A. Anderson
T/4 R. C. Delorme
T/4 T. Gilbertson
T/4 A. S. Kovalchik
T/4 R. A. Lariviere
Cpl. L. S. Larsen
Cpl. A. Lubbers
Cpl. L. Motland
T/5 J. S. Anderson
T/5 K. Andreasen
T/5 K. J. Falck
T/5 A. L. Hogfoss
T/5 R. M. Kristiansen
T/5 E. Kvasager
T/5 R. Lilleby
T/5 J. W. Manners
T/5 H. E. Ness
T/5 H. H. Nipe
T/5 A. Nordang
T/5 G. Ottersland
T/5 M. Raivio
T/5 T. Rusdal
T/5 E. K. Salvesen
T/5 M. A. Syrstad
T/5 B. W. Tallakson
T/5 C. Torper
T/5 A. J. Westgard
Pfc. D. O. Boak
Pfc. J. S. Buc, Jr.
Pfc. J. C. Goudet
Pfc. R. L. Vernon


  ADRIAN:
Capt. W. B. Boemermann
Capt. J. J. Kielbowicz
Capt. O. A. Pitre
1st Lt. J. G. Brown
1st Lt. H. G. Comfort
1st. Lt S. Konieczko
1st Lt. M. A. Pastor
1st Lt. H. J. Wolfe
2nd Lt. S. L. Alexander
2nd Lt. S. Gromnicki
2nd Lt. J. W. Haag
2nd Lt. R. Pelfrey
2nd Lt. E. A. Provost, Jr.
T/Sgt. F. H. Fus
T/3 E. S. Porado
Sgt. S. F. Kleczowski
Sgt. Wm. S. Klimek
Sgt. J. M. Mankowsky
Sgt. F. J. Skokoski
Sgt. E. S. Matla
Sp(x)3c R. J. Filipokoski
Sp(x)3c A. R. Nowakowski
T/4 O. L. Ausen
Cpl. A. M. Hoff
Cpl. H. Stone
Cpl. J. Sunde
T/5 H. Anderson
T/5 O. Hall
T/5 H. A. Hanson
T/5 A. E. Tvinnereim
T/5 H. E. Weberg
       
Norwegian Operations:
       
  Major William E. Colby, Commanding Officer *
Capt Tom Sather *
1st Lt Glenn J. Farnsworth *
1st Lt Roger W. Hall
1st Lt Blaine E. Jones **
1st Lt John Kroona
T/Sgt Trgve Berge **
T/Sgt Einer A. Eliassen *
T/Sgt Nute Joa
T/Sgt Clifford Kyllo
T/Sgt Borge Langeland *
S/Sgt Odd A. Anderson *
S/Sgt John Halvorsen
S/Sgt Fred J. Johansen *
S/Sgt Edward J. Kjellness **
S/Sgt Arnen Listeid *
S/Sgt Marinus D. Myrland *
S/Sgt Leif Oistad
S/Sgt Erling E. Olsen
S/Sgt Alf H. Paulsen *
Cpl Vernon L. Austreng
Cpl Arne M. Hoff
Cpl Kai O.C. Johansen *
Cpl Karl Larsen
Cpl John Sunde
T/3 Robert Anderson **
T/4 Otis Ausen
T/4 EinarM. Kristiansen
T/5 Sverre Aanonsen *
T/5 Harold Andersen
T/5 Jorgen Andersen
T/5 Knut Andreasen
T/5 Delphis Bonin
T/5 Knut J. Falck **
T/5 Asmund Gravdal *
T/5 Eddie M. Hovland
T/5 Bernard N. Iverson **
T/5 Torleif Johansen
T/5 Elmer Kvasager
T/5 Olav Eide
T/5 Leif E. Meland **
T/5 Harold E. Ness
T/5 Halvor H. Nipe *
T/5 Albert Nordang
T/5 Gerald Ottersland **
T/5 Matti Raivio *
T/5 Wilton M. Rasmusson
T/5 Johannes S. Rorvick **
T/5 Tosten Rusdal
T/5 Erling Salvesen
T/5 Oddberg P. Stiansen *
T/5 Eddie Sondeno **
T/5 Morris Syrstad
T/5 Otto Twingley
T/5 Sivert Windh

* Initial RYPE deployment
** Killed in airplane crashes

   
       

Chinese Operational Group,
Commando Units:


  APPLE:
Chinese Personnel:
159 officers and men.

American Personnel:
Capt. V. G. Hoppers, CO
Lt. C. F. Hudson
Lt. J. J. Carpenter
Lt. R. H. Bridges
2nd Lt. F. S. DeFrane
S/Sgt. J. P. Guion
S/Sgt. R. J. Brochu
S/Sgt. R. J. Vanasse
Sgt. W. D. DeCamp
T/5 G. B. Hill
T/5 M. Levine
T/5 R. A. Harnois
T/5 P. E. LaFlame
T/5 L. W. Fessler
Pfc. J. A. Cahill
Pvt. E. F. McNamara
Pvt. A. O. Aubrey
Lt. Harris
F. T. McCoy
Pickles


 

BLACKBERRY:
1st Battalion:
Capt. A. P. Frizzell, CO
1st Lt. C. O. Strand
T/5 C. Couturiaux
T/4 P. Nebenzahl
T/5 R. J. Bizaillon

8th Commando, "APRICOT"
Capt. Wm. H. McKenzie
1st Lt. D. R. Davis
1st Lt. C. J. Doughty
1st Lt. L. T. Irwin
1st Lt. D. E. Marriner
1st Lt. L. R. Tardiff
T/Sgt. S. J. Crough
S/Sgt. A. E. Lynch
S/Sgt. R. Pelletier
T/4 H. D. Collette
T/4 R. L. Vernon
T/5 J. E. Riley
T/5 C.J. Bartz
T/5 Redovian
T/5 A. P. Hennette
T/5 Wm. J. Irving
T/5 D. E. Dozois
Pfc. K. G. Bandelier

9th Commando, "AVOCADO"
1st Lt. C. E. Lagueux
1st Lt. K. C. McDonald
1st Lt. R. L. Mundy
1st Lt. K. W. Stein
2nd Lt. R. E. Baum
2nd Lt. R. A. Connell
2nd Lt. P. M. Lawrence
S/Sgt. A. C. Kitchen
S/Sgt. M. J. Landry
S/Sgt. H. R. Linnell
S/Sgt. S. A. Vavala
T/4 E. T. Saldana
T/4 H. Shapiro
Cpl. E. M. Chaput
T/5 A. A. Genest
T/5 H. W. McMullen
T/5 Quercia
T/5 R. N. Picard
T/5 P. Weyer

10th Commando, "BANANA"
Capt. G. Gunderman
1st Lt. R. W. Cain
1st Lt. G. Q. Ganow
1st Lt. J. C. Hooker
1st Lt. A. H. Logue
1st Lt. J. D. Long
1st Lt. L. A. O'Jibway
S/Sgt. A. C. Krueger
T/4 R. V. Abee
T/4 R. Reppenhagen
T/4 C. Y. Matsunaka
Cpl. J. E. Armer
Cpl. E. P. Deason
Cpl. J. M. Devereaux
Cpl. O. B. Starkey
T/5 G. H. Porter
T/5 J. M. Self

 

 

BLUEBERRY:
Chinese Personnel:
170 officers and men.

American Personnel:
Capt. Rickerson (Advance Party)

Maj. J. E. Cook, CO
Capt. R. D. Hirtz
Capt. B. Whitney
1st Lt. L. A. Drew
1st Lt. R. J. Hiegel
1st Lt. W. D. Albright
Lt. Anstett
S/Sgt. F. E. Van Timmeran
S/Sgt. R. Dolezal
S/Sgt. J. Y. Boudreau
Boak, D. G., S/Sgt.
Sgt. A. S. Kovalchik
Sgt. J. A. Gardner
Sgt. R. J. Gallant
Sgt. E. Johnson
Sgt. D. D. Richard
Sgt. H. B. Miller
Sgt. T. E. McGuire
Sgt. R. J. Barriault
Sgt. A. Zlotnik

 

CHERRY and CRABAPPLE:
Chinese Personnel:
300 officers and men (estimated).

American Personnel:
Eichler, R. E., Captain
Others not found on initial search at National Archives

       
       
       
       

 

 

     
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