1930 United States Federal Census (22 April 1930): Crooked Creek Township, McDowell County, North Carolina (sheet 7B, family 127, 127 Hogan Town Road) – John J. Elliott (9 North Carolina).
John Junior Elliott enlisted in the U.S Navy (S/N 262-48-59) on 09 January 1940 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
NAVY ENLISTS ELEVEN FROM NORTH CAROLIINA
Eleven North and seven South Carolina youths were enlisted by the navy Recruiting Station here yesterday. Those accepted from this State as apprentice seamen were ... John Junior Elliott, 19, of Old Fort; ... Source: The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina), Wednesday, 10 January 1940, page 12.
Apprentice Seaman (AS) John J. Elliott, USN, (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the battleship U.S.S. Texas (BB-35) on 04 April 1940 from U.S. Naval Training Station NOB, Norfolk, Virginia.
John J. Elliott (20 North Carolina) is found in the 1940 United States Federal Census (16 April 1940) for Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia (sheet 34A, line 26). He had lived in rural, McDowell County, North Carolina in 1935. John had completed one year of high school. He was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy.
John was promoted from Apprentice Seaman to Seaman 2nd Class on 16 May 1940 (ATRON QUOTA 5-40). On 17 June 1940 he was transferred to the U.S.S. Erie. On 23 September 1940 he was received at the Naval Receiving Station, Norfolk, Virginia from the U.S.S. Sturtevant. He was transferred to the U.S.S. Lexington on 28 September 1940 (COMBASEFOR ASSIGN).
John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the destroyer, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) on 10 December 1940. On 01 February 1942 he was promoted to Cox (BuNav C/L 1-42). On 01 October 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BuNav C/L 92-42). On 01 August 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 1st Class (BuNav C/L 38-43).
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was killed when his ship, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411), was hit by a Kamikaze attack on 01 November 1944 in Cabalian Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. The plane, a Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar" fighter crashed into the ship's port side.
from the U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) War Diary - 01 November 1944
1803 Many radar contacts on unidentified aircraft.
1810 Opened fire to starboard on three enemy fighter planes (Oscars) bearing 232° (T), 5 miles, altitude 3000 feet.
1812 One plane left formation, diving on ship from starboard quarter. Plane strafing during dive.
1813 Right wing of plane struck after section of stack. Plane crashed into ship on port side aft of break of deck...Fires in laundry, galley, port flag bag, ship's office, and on main and forecastle decks....Casualties: Killed in action - 13 enlisted men; Missing in action - 1 officer and 4 enlisted men; Injured - 1 officer and 20 enlisted men.
He was first buried on 02 November 1944 in the USAF Cemetery, Tacloban, Leyte Island, Philippines Islands. After the war his body was moved to the 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands – Grave 3944 (D-D 2624). During the autumn of 1947, his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Dr. Tom Elliott), Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot A, Row 7, Grave 96.
John Junior Elliott enlisted in the U.S Navy (S/N 262-48-59) on 09 January 1940 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
NAVY ENLISTS ELEVEN FROM NORTH CAROLIINA
Eleven North and seven South Carolina youths were enlisted by the navy Recruiting Station here yesterday. Those accepted from this State as apprentice seamen were ... John Junior Elliott, 19, of Old Fort; ... Source: The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina), Wednesday, 10 January 1940, page 12.
Apprentice Seaman (AS) John J. Elliott, USN, (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the battleship U.S.S. Texas (BB-35) on 04 April 1940 from U.S. Naval Training Station NOB, Norfolk, Virginia.
John J. Elliott (20 North Carolina) is found in the 1940 United States Federal Census (16 April 1940) for Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia (sheet 34A, line 26). He had lived in rural, McDowell County, North Carolina in 1935. John had completed one year of high school. He was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy.
John was promoted from Apprentice Seaman to Seaman 2nd Class on 16 May 1940 (ATRON QUOTA 5-40). On 17 June 1940 he was transferred to the U.S.S. Erie. On 23 September 1940 he was received at the Naval Receiving Station, Norfolk, Virginia from the U.S.S. Sturtevant. He was transferred to the U.S.S. Lexington on 28 September 1940 (COMBASEFOR ASSIGN).
John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the destroyer, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) on 10 December 1940. On 01 February 1942 he was promoted to Cox (BuNav C/L 1-42). On 01 October 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BuNav C/L 92-42). On 01 August 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 1st Class (BuNav C/L 38-43).
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was killed when his ship, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411), was hit by a Kamikaze attack on 01 November 1944 in Cabalian Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. The plane, a Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar" fighter crashed into the ship's port side.
from the U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) War Diary - 01 November 1944
1803 Many radar contacts on unidentified aircraft.
1810 Opened fire to starboard on three enemy fighter planes (Oscars) bearing 232° (T), 5 miles, altitude 3000 feet.
1812 One plane left formation, diving on ship from starboard quarter. Plane strafing during dive.
1813 Right wing of plane struck after section of stack. Plane crashed into ship on port side aft of break of deck...Fires in laundry, galley, port flag bag, ship's office, and on main and forecastle decks....Casualties: Killed in action - 13 enlisted men; Missing in action - 1 officer and 4 enlisted men; Injured - 1 officer and 20 enlisted men.
He was first buried on 02 November 1944 in the USAF Cemetery, Tacloban, Leyte Island, Philippines Islands. After the war his body was moved to the 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands – Grave 3944 (D-D 2624). During the autumn of 1947, his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Dr. Tom Elliott), Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot A, Row 7, Grave 96.
1930 United States Federal Census (22 April 1930): Crooked Creek Township, McDowell County, North Carolina (sheet 7B, family 127, 127 Hogan Town Road) – John J. Elliott (9 North Carolina).
John Junior Elliott enlisted in the U.S Navy (S/N 262-48-59) on 09 January 1940 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
NAVY ENLISTS ELEVEN FROM NORTH CAROLIINA
Eleven North and seven South Carolina youths were enlisted by the navy Recruiting Station here yesterday. Those accepted from this State as apprentice seamen were ... John Junior Elliott, 19, of Old Fort; ... Source: The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina), Wednesday, 10 January 1940, page 12.
Apprentice Seaman (AS) John J. Elliott, USN, (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the battleship U.S.S. Texas (BB-35) on 04 April 1940 from U.S. Naval Training Station NOB, Norfolk, Virginia.
John J. Elliott (20 North Carolina) is found in the 1940 United States Federal Census (16 April 1940) for Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia (sheet 34A, line 26). He had lived in rural, McDowell County, North Carolina in 1935. John had completed one year of high school. He was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy.
John was promoted from Apprentice Seaman to Seaman 2nd Class on 16 May 1940 (ATRON QUOTA 5-40). On 17 June 1940 he was transferred to the U.S.S. Erie. On 23 September 1940 he was received at the Naval Receiving Station, Norfolk, Virginia from the U.S.S. Sturtevant. He was transferred to the U.S.S. Lexington on 28 September 1940 (COMBASEFOR ASSIGN).
John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the destroyer, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) on 10 December 1940. On 01 February 1942 he was promoted to Cox (BuNav C/L 1-42). On 01 October 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BuNav C/L 92-42). On 01 August 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 1st Class (BuNav C/L 38-43).
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was killed when his ship, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411), was hit by a Kamikaze attack on 01 November 1944 in Cabalian Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. The plane, a Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar" fighter crashed into the ship's port side.
from the U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) War Diary - 01 November 1944
1803 Many radar contacts on unidentified aircraft.
1810 Opened fire to starboard on three enemy fighter planes (Oscars) bearing 232° (T), 5 miles, altitude 3000 feet.
1812 One plane left formation, diving on ship from starboard quarter. Plane strafing during dive.
1813 Right wing of plane struck after section of stack. Plane crashed into ship on port side aft of break of deck...Fires in laundry, galley, port flag bag, ship's office, and on main and forecastle decks....Casualties: Killed in action - 13 enlisted men; Missing in action - 1 officer and 4 enlisted men; Injured - 1 officer and 20 enlisted men.
He was first buried on 02 November 1944 in the USAF Cemetery, Tacloban, Leyte Island, Philippines Islands. After the war his body was moved to the 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands – Grave 3944 (D-D 2624). During the autumn of 1947, his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Dr. Tom Elliott), Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot A, Row 7, Grave 96.
John Junior Elliott enlisted in the U.S Navy (S/N 262-48-59) on 09 January 1940 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
NAVY ENLISTS ELEVEN FROM NORTH CAROLIINA
Eleven North and seven South Carolina youths were enlisted by the navy Recruiting Station here yesterday. Those accepted from this State as apprentice seamen were ... John Junior Elliott, 19, of Old Fort; ... Source: The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina), Wednesday, 10 January 1940, page 12.
Apprentice Seaman (AS) John J. Elliott, USN, (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the battleship U.S.S. Texas (BB-35) on 04 April 1940 from U.S. Naval Training Station NOB, Norfolk, Virginia.
John J. Elliott (20 North Carolina) is found in the 1940 United States Federal Census (16 April 1940) for Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia (sheet 34A, line 26). He had lived in rural, McDowell County, North Carolina in 1935. John had completed one year of high school. He was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy.
John was promoted from Apprentice Seaman to Seaman 2nd Class on 16 May 1940 (ATRON QUOTA 5-40). On 17 June 1940 he was transferred to the U.S.S. Erie. On 23 September 1940 he was received at the Naval Receiving Station, Norfolk, Virginia from the U.S.S. Sturtevant. He was transferred to the U.S.S. Lexington on 28 September 1940 (COMBASEFOR ASSIGN).
John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was received on board the destroyer, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) on 10 December 1940. On 01 February 1942 he was promoted to Cox (BuNav C/L 1-42). On 01 October 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BuNav C/L 92-42). On 01 August 1942 he was promoted to Boatswain's Mate 1st Class (BuNav C/L 38-43).
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott (S/N 262-48-59) was killed when his ship, U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411), was hit by a Kamikaze attack on 01 November 1944 in Cabalian Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. The plane, a Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar" fighter crashed into the ship's port side.
from the U.S.S. Anderson (DD-411) War Diary - 01 November 1944
1803 Many radar contacts on unidentified aircraft.
1810 Opened fire to starboard on three enemy fighter planes (Oscars) bearing 232° (T), 5 miles, altitude 3000 feet.
1812 One plane left formation, diving on ship from starboard quarter. Plane strafing during dive.
1813 Right wing of plane struck after section of stack. Plane crashed into ship on port side aft of break of deck...Fires in laundry, galley, port flag bag, ship's office, and on main and forecastle decks....Casualties: Killed in action - 13 enlisted men; Missing in action - 1 officer and 4 enlisted men; Injured - 1 officer and 20 enlisted men.
He was first buried on 02 November 1944 in the USAF Cemetery, Tacloban, Leyte Island, Philippines Islands. After the war his body was moved to the 7740 USAF Cemetery, Leyte #1, Palo, Leyte, Philippines Islands – Grave 3944 (D-D 2624). During the autumn of 1947, his remains (along with 8,568 other American soldiers) were disinterred and brought to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Dr. Tom Elliott), Boatswain's Mate 1st Class John Junior Elliott was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot A, Row 7, Grave 96.
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