US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II
Pilot Major Everett V. Alward MIA/KIA location Japan, date of loss February 25, 1945 ,
Official date of death February 26, 1946
Graduate USNA Class of 1941
Squadron: USS BENNINGTON (CV-20)
Hometown: California
Wife, Mrs. Geraldine B. Alward, Westwinds, Jamestown, Rhode Island
service# O-007174
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Mission Date: 26-Feb-45 Major Alwood was lost in combat over Japan, his remains never recovered or identified he has a Cenotaph memorial in Rhode Island
Details of career here.
Everett was born in Youngstown, Alta, Canada. His mother, Jennie, died in 1919. He, his stepmother and brothers arrived in Eastport, Idaho, in 1924. In 1930 his father was Azor (who died in 1936), stepmother Lois, a public school teacher, and brother Forrest and half-brother David. In 1935, he lived in Santa Clara County, California. After graduating from the Naval Academy, he arrived in Honolulu in July 1941. He married Geraldine Bartlett in Honolulu on April 28, 1942.
He was survived by his wife and a young son.
Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Everett Vyron Alward (MCSN: 0-7174), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-123), attached to the U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20) operating against enemy Japanese forces in the Tokyo Area, 25 February 1945. Undaunted by reduced visibility and intense blasts from nearby shore batteries, Major Alward boldly countered intercepting hostile air patrols to launch an aggressive and determined strike on a large enemy cargo ship, braving concentrated anti-aircraft fire from the target to press home repeated attacks which severely damaged the vessel and set it ablaze. When his formation was attacked by a numerically superior force of aircraft, Major Alward courageously rallied his flight and skillfully fought off the Japanese until his plane was rendered inoperable. His able leadership and indomitable courage were contributing factors in the success of our mission in this vital theater of war, and his unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 03026 (December 11, 1945)
Action Date: February 25, 1945 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Major
Battalion: Marine Fighting Squadron 123 (VMF-123)
Division: U.S.S. Bennington (CV-20)
Pilot Major Everett V. Alward MIA/KIA location Japan, date of loss February 25, 1945 ,
Official date of death February 26, 1946
Graduate USNA Class of 1941
Squadron: USS BENNINGTON (CV-20)
Hometown: California
Wife, Mrs. Geraldine B. Alward, Westwinds, Jamestown, Rhode Island
service# O-007174
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Mission Date: 26-Feb-45 Major Alwood was lost in combat over Japan, his remains never recovered or identified he has a Cenotaph memorial in Rhode Island
Details of career here.
Everett was born in Youngstown, Alta, Canada. His mother, Jennie, died in 1919. He, his stepmother and brothers arrived in Eastport, Idaho, in 1924. In 1930 his father was Azor (who died in 1936), stepmother Lois, a public school teacher, and brother Forrest and half-brother David. In 1935, he lived in Santa Clara County, California. After graduating from the Naval Academy, he arrived in Honolulu in July 1941. He married Geraldine Bartlett in Honolulu on April 28, 1942.
He was survived by his wife and a young son.
Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Everett Vyron Alward (MCSN: 0-7174), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-123), attached to the U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20) operating against enemy Japanese forces in the Tokyo Area, 25 February 1945. Undaunted by reduced visibility and intense blasts from nearby shore batteries, Major Alward boldly countered intercepting hostile air patrols to launch an aggressive and determined strike on a large enemy cargo ship, braving concentrated anti-aircraft fire from the target to press home repeated attacks which severely damaged the vessel and set it ablaze. When his formation was attacked by a numerically superior force of aircraft, Major Alward courageously rallied his flight and skillfully fought off the Japanese until his plane was rendered inoperable. His able leadership and indomitable courage were contributing factors in the success of our mission in this vital theater of war, and his unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 03026 (December 11, 1945)
Action Date: February 25, 1945 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Major
Battalion: Marine Fighting Squadron 123 (VMF-123)
Division: U.S.S. Bennington (CV-20)
US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II
Pilot Major Everett V. Alward MIA/KIA location Japan, date of loss February 25, 1945 ,
Official date of death February 26, 1946
Graduate USNA Class of 1941
Squadron: USS BENNINGTON (CV-20)
Hometown: California
Wife, Mrs. Geraldine B. Alward, Westwinds, Jamestown, Rhode Island
service# O-007174
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Mission Date: 26-Feb-45 Major Alwood was lost in combat over Japan, his remains never recovered or identified he has a Cenotaph memorial in Rhode Island
Details of career here.
Everett was born in Youngstown, Alta, Canada. His mother, Jennie, died in 1919. He, his stepmother and brothers arrived in Eastport, Idaho, in 1924. In 1930 his father was Azor (who died in 1936), stepmother Lois, a public school teacher, and brother Forrest and half-brother David. In 1935, he lived in Santa Clara County, California. After graduating from the Naval Academy, he arrived in Honolulu in July 1941. He married Geraldine Bartlett in Honolulu on April 28, 1942.
He was survived by his wife and a young son.
Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Everett Vyron Alward (MCSN: 0-7174), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-123), attached to the U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20) operating against enemy Japanese forces in the Tokyo Area, 25 February 1945. Undaunted by reduced visibility and intense blasts from nearby shore batteries, Major Alward boldly countered intercepting hostile air patrols to launch an aggressive and determined strike on a large enemy cargo ship, braving concentrated anti-aircraft fire from the target to press home repeated attacks which severely damaged the vessel and set it ablaze. When his formation was attacked by a numerically superior force of aircraft, Major Alward courageously rallied his flight and skillfully fought off the Japanese until his plane was rendered inoperable. His able leadership and indomitable courage were contributing factors in the success of our mission in this vital theater of war, and his unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 03026 (December 11, 1945)
Action Date: February 25, 1945 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Major
Battalion: Marine Fighting Squadron 123 (VMF-123)
Division: U.S.S. Bennington (CV-20)
Pilot Major Everett V. Alward MIA/KIA location Japan, date of loss February 25, 1945 ,
Official date of death February 26, 1946
Graduate USNA Class of 1941
Squadron: USS BENNINGTON (CV-20)
Hometown: California
Wife, Mrs. Geraldine B. Alward, Westwinds, Jamestown, Rhode Island
service# O-007174
Awards: Silver Star, World War II Victory Medal, Purple Heart
Mission Date: 26-Feb-45 Major Alwood was lost in combat over Japan, his remains never recovered or identified he has a Cenotaph memorial in Rhode Island
Details of career here.
Everett was born in Youngstown, Alta, Canada. His mother, Jennie, died in 1919. He, his stepmother and brothers arrived in Eastport, Idaho, in 1924. In 1930 his father was Azor (who died in 1936), stepmother Lois, a public school teacher, and brother Forrest and half-brother David. In 1935, he lived in Santa Clara County, California. After graduating from the Naval Academy, he arrived in Honolulu in July 1941. He married Geraldine Bartlett in Honolulu on April 28, 1942.
He was survived by his wife and a young son.
Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Everett Vyron Alward (MCSN: 0-7174), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-123), attached to the U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20) operating against enemy Japanese forces in the Tokyo Area, 25 February 1945. Undaunted by reduced visibility and intense blasts from nearby shore batteries, Major Alward boldly countered intercepting hostile air patrols to launch an aggressive and determined strike on a large enemy cargo ship, braving concentrated anti-aircraft fire from the target to press home repeated attacks which severely damaged the vessel and set it ablaze. When his formation was attacked by a numerically superior force of aircraft, Major Alward courageously rallied his flight and skillfully fought off the Japanese until his plane was rendered inoperable. His able leadership and indomitable courage were contributing factors in the success of our mission in this vital theater of war, and his unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 03026 (December 11, 1945)
Action Date: February 25, 1945 Service: Marine Corps Rank: Major
Battalion: Marine Fighting Squadron 123 (VMF-123)
Division: U.S.S. Bennington (CV-20)
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from California.
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