The Halteman Crew Memorial
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Details:
Located on the ocean-facing western seawall of the complex, near the northwestern edge of Adelup Point overlooking Asan Bay and the Philippine Sea.
PlaqueA rectangular memorial plaque is embedded in the top of a low stone pedestal constructed of rough volcanic rock and coral stone fragments. The plaque bears an inscription commemorating the members of the Halzman Crew, who lost their lives when their aircraft crashed during World War II. It lists the crew members' names, ranks, hometowns, and duties, and was dedicated on May 11, 2005.
Monument Text:
20TH AIR FORCE USAAC
314TH BOMB WING
29TH BOMB GROUP (VH)
52ND SQUADRON
WORLD WAR II
DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF 11 MAY 1945, ELEVEN BRAVE
MEN DEPARTED THIS ISLAND IN A B-29 SUPERFORTRESS. MOMENTS
AFTER TAKE OFF, A TRAGIC EVENT ENDED THEIR MISSION. THEIR SOULS
NOW CALLED TO HEAVEN, THEIR FURTHER DUTY UNKNOWN BUT TO
GOD. TEN OF THESE MEN ARE AT ETERNAL REST BENEATH THE
SURFACE OF THESE PEACEFUL WATERS.
THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO THEIR MEMORY BY THE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS.
FOR THE HALTEMAN CREW
DEDICATED 11 MAY 2005
THE CREW
|
2ND LT. |
CLEMENCE W. HALTEMAN JR. |
BETHLEHEM, PA. |
(AC) |
|
2ND LT. |
WILLIAM F. ARNETT JR. |
KOKOMO, IN. |
(P) |
|
F/O |
WILLIAM H. ISAAC. |
GLENSIDE, PA. |
(N) |
|
2ND LT. |
DONALD H. YANT. |
FT. WAYNE, IN. |
(B) |
|
CAPT. |
JACK I. PANKOFF. |
DENVER CO. |
(R/O) |
|
TSGT. |
JOHN R. ROBINSON. |
TERRE HAUTE, IN. |
(F/ENG) |
|
SGT. |
IRVIN LEIFER. |
CHESTER, PA. |
(RDOM) |
|
SGT. |
GEORGE R. LOVELOCK. |
BROOKLYN, N.Y. |
(CFC) |
|
CPL. |
EDWARD J. HENNEBURY JR. |
BRAINTREE, MA. |
(LG) |
|
CPL. |
WILLIAM F. RAPER. |
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH. |
(RG) |
|
CPL. |
ABRAHAM J. BECKER. |
ALLSTON, MA. |
(TG) |
Commemorates:
People:
Clemence Williamson, Jr. Halteman
Units:
20th Air Force
52nd Bomber Squadron, 29th Bombardment Group, Very Heavy
United States Air Force
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
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