U.S. Marine Corps, WWII Veteran, POW (captured at Corregidor), died of overexposure and malnutrition. Awards: Navy Cross and Purple Heart. Died in Alangapo, Phillipines.
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Navy Cross Citation
*HOGABOOM, WILLIAM F. First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Battery A, 4th Marines (Detached), Navy Bluejacket-Marine Battalion (Mariveles)
Date of Action: January 23 - 31, 1942
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William F. Hogaboom, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession in the defense of the Bataan Peninsula, Luzon, Philippine Islands from January 23 to 31, 1942. Lieutenant Hogaboom, while attached to a composite Blue Jacket-Marine Battalion hastily organized to expel a strong enemy detachment which had infiltrated and occupied commanding ground dangerously threatening the Miravalis area of Bataan, rendered conspicuous service in controlling and handling mixed units in this action, which succeeded in isolating the Japanese force on Longoskawayan Point where the enemy was destroyed. Lieutenant Hogaboom displayed outstanding qualities of leadership, and by his courageous actions and tireless efforts contributed materially to the success of this important and timely operation. His actions at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Warren, Mississippi
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Links to parents provided by Margaret Hogaboam.
The following (along with the information above) was provided by Pam:
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Navy Cross Citation
*HOGABOOM, WILLIAM F. First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Battery A, 4th Marines (Detached), Navy Bluejacket-Marine Battalion (Mariveles)
Date of Action: January 23 - 31, 1942
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William F. Hogaboom, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession in the defense of the Bataan Peninsula, Luzon, Philippine Islands from January 23 to 31, 1942. Lieutenant Hogaboom, while attached to a composite Blue Jacket-Marine Battalion hastily organized to expel a strong enemy detachment which had infiltrated and occupied commanding ground dangerously threatening the Miravalis area of Bataan, rendered conspicuous service in controlling and handling mixed units in this action, which succeeded in isolating the Japanese force on Longoskawayan Point where the enemy was destroyed. Lieutenant Hogaboom displayed outstanding qualities of leadership, and by his courageous actions and tireless efforts contributed materially to the success of this important and timely operation. His actions at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Warren, Mississippi
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Links to parents provided by Margaret Hogaboam.
U.S. Marine Corps, WWII Veteran, POW (captured at Corregidor), died of overexposure and malnutrition. Awards: Navy Cross and Purple Heart. Died in Alangapo, Phillipines.
The following (along with the information above) was provided by Pam:
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Navy Cross Citation
*HOGABOOM, WILLIAM F. First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Battery A, 4th Marines (Detached), Navy Bluejacket-Marine Battalion (Mariveles)
Date of Action: January 23 - 31, 1942
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William F. Hogaboom, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession in the defense of the Bataan Peninsula, Luzon, Philippine Islands from January 23 to 31, 1942. Lieutenant Hogaboom, while attached to a composite Blue Jacket-Marine Battalion hastily organized to expel a strong enemy detachment which had infiltrated and occupied commanding ground dangerously threatening the Miravalis area of Bataan, rendered conspicuous service in controlling and handling mixed units in this action, which succeeded in isolating the Japanese force on Longoskawayan Point where the enemy was destroyed. Lieutenant Hogaboom displayed outstanding qualities of leadership, and by his courageous actions and tireless efforts contributed materially to the success of this important and timely operation. His actions at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Warren, Mississippi
***
Links to parents provided by Margaret Hogaboam.
The following (along with the information above) was provided by Pam:
***
Navy Cross Citation
*HOGABOOM, WILLIAM F. First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Battery A, 4th Marines (Detached), Navy Bluejacket-Marine Battalion (Mariveles)
Date of Action: January 23 - 31, 1942
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William F. Hogaboom, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession in the defense of the Bataan Peninsula, Luzon, Philippine Islands from January 23 to 31, 1942. Lieutenant Hogaboom, while attached to a composite Blue Jacket-Marine Battalion hastily organized to expel a strong enemy detachment which had infiltrated and occupied commanding ground dangerously threatening the Miravalis area of Bataan, rendered conspicuous service in controlling and handling mixed units in this action, which succeeded in isolating the Japanese force on Longoskawayan Point where the enemy was destroyed. Lieutenant Hogaboom displayed outstanding qualities of leadership, and by his courageous actions and tireless efforts contributed materially to the success of this important and timely operation. His actions at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Warren, Mississippi
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Links to parents provided by Margaret Hogaboam.
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