We are working on this page, and I hope to complete it in time for Liberation80.
This page is dedicated to all the brave women, children, and men whose stories are connected to Jersey but who did not see victory in Europe or liberation. They all made the ultimate sacrifice on the road to liberation and will not be forgotten.
This is still under construction and not a complete list by any means.
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William H Kearns
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, William H Kearns was a passenger on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Fire Fighter Third Class
WILLIAM KEARNS
Service #8520575
U.S. Navy
United States Naval Reserve
USS ATR 2
Robert M Rowland
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Robert M Rowland
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Naval Reserve
Service #4471260
Andrew McNeilly Wright
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Andrew McNeilly Wright
Master
Marchant Navy
SS Eskwood
Gordon Hector Wills
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Gordon Hector Wills
Able Seaman
Marchant Navy
SS Nephrite
Philip Atterbury Ayton
26th December 1943
On Christmas Day in 1943 Captain Philip. Ayton led the only Allied raid on Jersey “Operation Hardtack 28”. At the end of the mission, while attempting to signal a Royal Navy Machine Gunboat (MGB 329) for extraction, Philip Ayton stood on an improvised explosive device receiving mortal wounds and sadly passing away the following day.
Info on the raid here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/operation-hardtack-28
Captain
PHILIP ATTERBURY AYTON
Service Number 184637
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Section Special Boat Service
Harry M. Crist
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
Harry M. Crist
PT509
Lieutenant
U.S. Navy
Service # O-103559
Rudolf W. Schaffroth
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Rudolf W Schaffroth
Torpedoman's Mate
U.S. Navy
Service # 7088509
William Callum Fraser (MBE)
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
William Callum Fraser (MBE)
Merchant Navy
SS Kyle Castle
Aged 46
Donald Burton McPhail
7th December 1942
On the 7th of December 1942, Royal Canadian Air Force pilot Donald Burton McPhail took off from RAF Fairwood Common for an anti-shipping mission against German Naval forces in Jersey's water. During the mission his Whirlwind P6987 was hit by heavy flak, causing it to crash into the sea. Donald Burton McPhail did not survive.
Warrant Officer Class I
DONALD BURTON MCPHAIL
Service Number R/67887
263 Squadron Royal Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Alfred A. Ricci
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Alfred A. Ricci
Gunner's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy
Service # 8235483
Lucien J Lacroix
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Lucien J Lacroix
Seaman First Class
United States Navy
Service #8255954
Kenneth R. Line
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Kenneth R. Line
Ship's Cook Second Class
U.S. Navy
Service # 2455673
William S. Ausley
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
William S. Ausley
Lieutenant
U.S. Navy
Service # 8334957
Charles A. Kornak
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Charles A Kornak
Gunner's Mate
U.S. Navy
Service # 7071934
Daniel G Riley
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Daniel G Riley
Radioman Third Class
United States Naval Reserve
Service #2039938
John K. Pavlis
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
John K. Pavlis
Lieutenant Junior Grade
U.S. Navy
Service #O-281555
Marvin W. Lossin
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Marvin W. Lossin
Motor Machinist's Mate
U.S. Navy
Service # 8616195
Robert Sinckler Woodward
7th December 1942
On the 7th of December 1942, Squadron Leader Robert Sinckler Woodward took off from RAF Fairwood Common for an anti-shipping mission against German Naval forces in Jersey's water. He led his planes to attack German trawlers off St Brelade’s Bay and after dropping his bombs his Whirlwind P7105 was hit by heavy flak, causing it to crash into the sea. Robert Sinckler did not survive
Squadron Leader
ROBERT SINCKLER WOODWARD
Service Number 74698
263 Squadron Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
Abraham Holden
11th April 1943
On the 10th of April 1943, Abraham Holden took off at 23.22 hours, as the Navigator of Wellington Mark X HE213F from 431 Squadron. The mission was to bomb targets in Frankfurt, on the return and low on fuel they avoid Paris but it puts them on a direct track to the Channel Islands. Dropping from 13,000 feet to 3,000 the German Flak batteries of the Channel Islands hit the Wellington immediately causing it to ditch into St Ouen’s bay. George Booth died from injuries sustained by the flak fire.
Sergeant (Observer)
ABRAHAM HOLDEN
Service Number 591390
431 Squadron Royal Air Force
Roger Nicolas d'Astis
11th August 1944
On 10th August 1944, Operation Ditcher planned to drop French SAS Paratroopers in the Saone-et-Loire area of France. After passing close to Jersey his transport, a Stirling (EF256 c) of Squadron 620, was hit by flak crashing into the sea between Jersey and the French coast. Damien Selles and Roger d-Astis are killed, three other troopers and the flight crew survive and are rescued.
Paratroper
ROGER d'ASTIS
3rd Parachute Chasseur Regiment
3rd SAS Regiment
French Army
The 3rd Parachute Chasseur Regiment or 3e RCP, was a French unit of Second World War known, in the British Army, under the designation of 3rd SAS Regiment.
Elmer F. Albright
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 503
Elmer F. Albright
Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd
U.S. Navy
Service # 8684276
Edward C. Thale
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Edward C. Thale
Quartermaster
U.S. Navy
Service # 6488239
Frederick Roger Lightoller
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Frederick Roger Lightoller
Lieutenant
Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
H.M.S. Odyssey
James M. Mathes
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT509
James M. Mathes
Lieutenant Junior Grade
U.S. Navy
Service #O-253465
Tony S. Reynolds
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Tony S. Reynolds
Radioman Second Class
U.S. Navy
Service # 8334912
George Arnold Booth
11th April 1943
On the 10th of April 1943, George Booth took off at 23.22 hours, manning the rear gun of a Wellington Mark X HE213F from 431 Squadron. The mission was to bomb targets in Frankfurt, on the return and low on fuel they avoid Paris but it puts them on a direct track to the Channel Islands. Dropping from 13,000 feet to 3,000 the German Flak batteries of the Channel Islands hit the Wellington immediately causing it to ditch into St Ouen’s bay. George Booth died from injuries sustained by the flak fire.
Flight Sergeant
GEORGE ARNOLD BOOTH
Service Number R/135580
431 Squadron Royal Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Joseph E. Fiset
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, Joseph E. Fiset was a crew member on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Sergeant
JOSEPH FIEST
Service #32491115
U.S. Army Air Forces
326th Squadron
31st Transport Group
Damien Francois Selles
11th August 1944
On 10th August 1944, Operation Ditcher planned to drop French SAS Paratroopers in the Saone-et-Loire area of France. After passing close to Jersey his transport, a Stirling (EF256 c) of Squadron 620, was hit by flak crashing into the sea between Jersey and the French coast. Damien Selles and Roger d-Astis are killed, three other troopers and the flight crew survive and are rescued.
Paratroper
DAMIEN SELLES
3rd Parachute Chasseur Regiment
3rd SAS Regiment
French Army
The 3rd Parachute Chasseur Regiment or 3e RCP, was a French unit of Second World War known, in the British Army, under the designation of 3rd SAS Regiment.
Darrel A. Bricker
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Darrel A Bricker
Radarman
U.S. Navy
Service # 9422432
Richard Arthur Lees
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Richard Arthur Lees
Able Seaman
Royal Navy
SS Nephrite
André Dignac
28th December 1943
André Dignac lost his life during Operation Hardtack 7, a Commando raid on Sark during the Second World War. The raid took place on the night of 27th December 1943 Robert Bellamy and André Dignac dies after a landmine explosion during this raid.
James F Newman
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
James F Newman
Seaman Second Class
United States Naval Reserve
Service #6349482
Timothy J. Manning
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, Timothy J. Manning was a passenger on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Soundman Third Class
TIMOTHY MANNING
Service #8110229
U.S. Navy
United States Naval Reserve
USS ATR 2
Robert Bellamy
28th December 1943
Robert Bellamy lost his life during Operation Hardtack 7, a Commando raid on Sark during the Second World War. The raid took place on the night of 27th December 1943 Robert Bellamy and Andre Dignac dies after a landmine explosion during this raid.
George Bell
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
George Bell
Fireman
Merchant Navy
SS Kyle Castle
Richard E. Horsfield
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Richard E. Horsfield
Motor Machinist's Mate
U.S. Navy
Service # 8216961
William H. Westemeier
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, William H. Westemeier was a crew member on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Private
William H. Westemeier
Service# 6047394
1403rd Army Air Force Base Unit
U.S. Army Air Forces
Edward J. Roccanti
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, Edward J Roccanti was a passenger on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Merchant Seaman
EDWARD ROCCANTI
First Engineer
US Merchant Navy
Merchant Ship USAT ST-674
Ermene G. J. Pallatine
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, Ermene Pallatine was a passenger on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
First Lieutenant
ERMENE PALLATINE
Service# O-680067
Headquarters
31st Anti-Tank Group
U.S Army
Ernest J Lightfoot
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Ernest J Lightfoot
Seaman First Class
United States Naval Reserve
Service #7619441
James R Carroll
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, James R Carroll was a crew member on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Staff Sergeant
JAMES CARROLL
Service #33190258
U.S. Army Air Forces
326th Squadron / 31st Transport Group
Edward F. Gillespie
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, Edward F. Gillespie was a passenger onboard a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Merchant Seaman
U.S. Merchant Marine
Edward F. Gillespie
Service #Z-445835
Boyd W. Brumm
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 503
Boyd W. Brumm
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class
U.S. Navy
Service # 8590783
Walter P. Wypick
9th August 1944
On the 8th of August 1944 US PT Boat Squadron, 34 and the USS Maloy were given a mission to disrupt the German convoys running between Guernsey and Jersey. Intelligence suggested that high ranking military personnel and supplies were aboard, in fact, they were moving Artillery Guns from Guernsey to Jersey. On the 9th of August a battle commenced, the US would lose PT Boat PT509 and sixteen sailors.
More information on this battle here https://www.squadron34.com/pt509
PT 509
Walter P. Wypick
Gunner's Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy
Service # 8098349
John Daniel Cullen
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
John Daniel Cullen
Able Seaman
Royal Navy
SS Kyle Castle
C/JX267749C
Robert J Moore
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Robert J Moore
Soundman Second Class
United States Naval Reserve
Service #6581579
Junius J. Stout
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, Junius J. Stout was a passenger on board a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to the German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was an accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Photographer's Mate First Class
JUNIUS STOUT
Service #4120891
U.S. Navy
Charles William Olsson
9th March 1945
During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.
More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid
Charles William Olsson
Able Seaman
Merchant Navy
SS Kyle Castle
William A. Marangello
31st December 1943
On the 31st of December 1943 US Air Force pilot William Marangello flying a P-47 (#416357) crashed into Channel south to Jersey. It is not clear on the cause but it may have been Oxygen Failure. Local diaries recall seeing the US and British Planes but there was no Anti-Aircraft fire against them from the Germans
First Lieutenant
WILLIAM MARANGELLO
Service #O-792722
U.S. Army
61st Fighter Squadron
56th Fighter Group
Edward J. Pycz
30th October 1944
On the night of the 30th of October 1944, Edward J. Pycz was a passenger onboard a transportation flight from Villacoublay (close to Paris) to Querqueville, (close to Cherbourg). He was flying with ten others on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain #43-48592. Due to an electrical fault and lousy weather, the aircraft was following a German radar beam directly to German Occupied island of Jersey. The pilot believed that flak fire from the German Anti-Aircraft Batteries was accidental US friendly fire. The C-47 fired identification flares, however, moments later, the C-47 was downed by the German guns. Due to the low altitude, The C-47 ditched into the sea north to Bouley Bay. They survived the landing, but heavy sea conditions resulted in the drowning of all but the pilot.
Soundman Third Class
EDWARD PYCZ
Service #8619350
U.S. Navy
United States Naval Reserve
USS ATR 2
Henri Gonay
14 June 1944
On 14th June 1944, whilst leading a formation of 8 Typhoons, Squadron Leader Henri Gonay's plane was hit by flak whilst attacking two German Navy vessels off the coast of Jersey. Henri Gonay was killed trying to crash land on the northwestern part of Jersey.
Squadron Leader (Pilot)
HENRI ALPHONSE CLEMENT GONAY
Service Number 81635
263 Squadron Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)