James J. Carlone
Service #: 32032944
Rank: Corporal, U.S. Army
Unit: 103rd Field Artillery Battalion, 43rd Infantry Division
Entered Service From: New York
Date of Death: 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 5, Grave 199
Awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
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Son of Angelo Cammarata (1883-1949) and Lena Gelfo (1890-1971). They were both born in Italy. James changed his name from Cammarata to Carlone.
1920 United States Federal Census (05 January 1920): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 7B, family 134, 1415 Woodland Ave) – James Camarata (7 Pennsylvania).
1930 United States Federal Census (11 April 1930): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 6A, family 1, 2529 East 39 Street) – James Camarata (17 Pennsylvania).
1940 United States Federal Census (08 April 1940): Rochester (Ward 8), Monroe County, New York (sheet 8A, household 157, 810 North Street) – James Cammarata (28 Pennsylvania, printer, printing company). His family had lived in Ohio in 1935. James had completed two years of college.
James J. Carlone (27, 20 October 1912, Dara, Pennsylvania), a resident of 810 North Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. T2435, Order No. 580) on 16 October 1940, in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He was employed by the Camera Art Company. James listed his mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 3" in height, 128, lbs., with a light brown complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.
The Draft: Ordered Up for Induction (Seventh Call) Wednesday at Syracuse, New York. Board 551 quota of 19, plus four replacements – ... James J. Carlone, 810 North St;...
Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Saturday, 15 March 1941, page 12.
James J. Carlone (1912 Pennsylvania), a resident of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, enlisted as a Private (S/N 32032944) on the U.S. Army on 19 March 1941 in Syracuse, New York. He was single, had completed 4 years of high school and had been working as an office machine operator.
Private Carlone was assigned to the 103rd Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm Howitzers), 43rd Infantry Division. He was sent to Camo Blanding Florida for training. In February 1942 the Division moved to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for an additional six months of training. In August 1942 the Division moved to Fort Ord near Monterey, California for their final training and staging area before their departure overseas.
On 06 October 1942 the 103rd left San Francisco aboard the U.S. S. President Coolidge for Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides Islands. At about 0945 on 26 October the ship hit two allied mines laid across the mouth of Segond Channel as it was entering the bay at Espiritu Santo. They were able to beach the ship on a reef and the order was given to abandon ship. At about 1100 the ship slid off the reef and sank in about 400 feed of water. All materiel including vitally needed equipment and stores went down with the ship. One man also went down with the ship.
In May 1943 the 103rd moved to Guadalcanal in preparation for its first combat – the New Georgia Operation. James participated in campaigns in New Georgia - (30 June 1943–23 January 1944 ), Aitape, New Guinea (July–December 1944), and Luzon, Philippine Islands (09 January–18 May 1945. In March 1944 and for the next four months the 43rd Division had some R and R time and additional training in New Zealand. The 103rd F.A. Bn. was stationed at Cambria Park, near Puhinui. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island).
On 09 January 1945 the U.S. Sixth Army including the 103rd F. A. Bn. landed on the beaches of Lingayen Gulf. By nightfall 68,000 troops were ashore. They immediately began to advance toward Manila.
Luzon, Philippine Islands
"Throughout the Luzon campaign, since the landing on S Day, the 43rd Division had been in continuous offensive combat. A total of 173 days had seen the seizure of the initial beachhead and the capture of the hills north of the Lingayen Plain; the destruction of the fanatical enemy defenders at Stotsenburg; the crushing of the left wing of the Shimbu Line; and finally, the seizure of Ipo Dam." Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 227-228
"James J. Carlone has been promoted from private to corporal in the 43rd Infantry Division. Member of a field artillery instrument and data section on Luzon, he is the son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata of 1953 Clifford Ave." Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Monday, 25 June 1945, page 6.
IPO Dam Operation
On 29 April 1945 orders were received to move the 43d Infantry Division to the Santa Maria, Bulacan area, relieving containing forces in the sector, and seize Ipo Dam, initiating the attack 7 May....Manila depended upon Ipo Dam for thirty per cent of its water supply. Underground conduits conveyed the water from Ipo to Novaliches Reservoir, and the enemy had closed the gates at the dam. The water supply at Manila grew critically short. The Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest Pacific directed that Ipo Dam be seized without delay, and that every effort be made to secure the facilities intact.
Efforts to drive in enemy outposts by the 169th RCT had failed. The aggressiveness and accuracy of enemy artillery in this area was extraordinary.
The division attacked the night of 06 May...The full weight of the 43d Division Artillery, powerfully reinforced, was thrown against targets revealed by aerial photos in the path of the advancing infantry. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 187-190.
Corporal James J. Carlone was killed on 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines. He was hit in the head by a bullet and died before he could be brought to a "medical installation" while trying to remove a wounded comrade to safety.
He was buried in the 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 1, Row 10, Grave 1290 (D-D 4179).
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Cpl. James J. Carlone Killed on Luzon
Cpl. James J. Carlone, 32, son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., was killed in action on Luzon May 17. He served with the field artillery. Educated in Cleveland, Ohio, he was employed by Camera Arts Company before he entered the service in March 1941. He went overseas in March 1942, and served on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova.
Besides his mother, he leaves eight sisters, Miss Billie Cammarata, Boston, Mass., Mris Angela Cammarata, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Norman Piano, Mrs. Mariono Lupenetti, Mrs. Alexander Schuntz, and Mary Margaret and Salvatrice Cammarata, all of Rochester; a brother, Anthony Cammarata, Buffalo; and a grandmother, Mrs. Jack Gelfo, Rochester. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Friday, 08 June 1945, page 1.
The Silver Star Medal has been awarded posthumously to Cpl.James J. Carlone, 32, who was killed on Luzon May 17, has been announced by the War Department.
Son of Lena Carrarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., Corporal Carlone, an artilleryman, "went to the aide of a wounded comrade under artillery and small arms fire, and sacrificed his life in an effort to remove the casualty to safety," the citation reads.
"Corporal Carlone's exemplary courage and self-sacrifice in endeavoring to aid a fallen comrade is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army," the message from the War Department concludes. He entered the service in March 1941, and went overseas two years later, serving on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Tuesday, 04 September 1945, page 16.
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The deceased in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata), Corporal James J. Carlone was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 5,Grave 199.
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The following Commendation was received by the 43d Division Artillery from the 43d Division Commander, Major General Leonard F, Wing, during the Luzon Campaign.
HEADQUARTERS 43d DIVISION ARTILLERY
Office of the Commanding General
APO 43, c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
3 February 1945
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO: Officers and Enlisted Men of the 43d Division Artillery and Attached Units.
1. Herewith is a commendation of the 43d Division Artillery and its attached units by the Division Commander, Major General LEONARD F. WING, U. S. Army.
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO : Commanding General and All Ranks, 43d Division Artillery, 43d Infantry Division, APO 43.
1. Since the opening of the Luzon Campaign this Division has been engaged in offensive operations against a well dug in, tenacious, and well equipped enemy. Within the zone of action of this Division, the enemy had a heavy preponderance of well-placed artillery which threatened to seriously interfere with the successful progress of the campaign. These positions were well supported by strong and extremely well prepared Japanese infantry defensive positions, presenting a major obstacle to our advance.
2. Day and night the Division Artillery and attached units have given constant support to the Infantry and other supporting branches, destroying innumerable enemy gun positions and neutralizing enemy infantry preparatory to assault by our Infantry. While accomplishing these results, you were subjected to constant enemy infiltration tactics in considerable strength as well as counter-battery fires. Frequently at night it was necessary for you to continue to fire support missions for the infantry while your own guns were under close-in enemy ground attack from organized infiltration groups in formidable numbers. Your aggressive conduct and unabated effort to support the Infantry constituted a superior performance in combat. The skill and ingenuity which you exercised in the accomplishment of your successful mission
rank high in the annals of the fine traditions of the Artillery of this Division.
3. For superior performance in combat I commend all officers and men within the Division Artillery and those units attached to it.
s/Leonard F. Wing
t/LEONARD F. WING
Major General, U. S. Army
Commanding
Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 197-198.
Service #: 32032944
Rank: Corporal, U.S. Army
Unit: 103rd Field Artillery Battalion, 43rd Infantry Division
Entered Service From: New York
Date of Death: 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 5, Grave 199
Awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
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Son of Angelo Cammarata (1883-1949) and Lena Gelfo (1890-1971). They were both born in Italy. James changed his name from Cammarata to Carlone.
1920 United States Federal Census (05 January 1920): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 7B, family 134, 1415 Woodland Ave) – James Camarata (7 Pennsylvania).
1930 United States Federal Census (11 April 1930): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 6A, family 1, 2529 East 39 Street) – James Camarata (17 Pennsylvania).
1940 United States Federal Census (08 April 1940): Rochester (Ward 8), Monroe County, New York (sheet 8A, household 157, 810 North Street) – James Cammarata (28 Pennsylvania, printer, printing company). His family had lived in Ohio in 1935. James had completed two years of college.
James J. Carlone (27, 20 October 1912, Dara, Pennsylvania), a resident of 810 North Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. T2435, Order No. 580) on 16 October 1940, in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He was employed by the Camera Art Company. James listed his mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 3" in height, 128, lbs., with a light brown complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.
The Draft: Ordered Up for Induction (Seventh Call) Wednesday at Syracuse, New York. Board 551 quota of 19, plus four replacements – ... James J. Carlone, 810 North St;...
Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Saturday, 15 March 1941, page 12.
James J. Carlone (1912 Pennsylvania), a resident of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, enlisted as a Private (S/N 32032944) on the U.S. Army on 19 March 1941 in Syracuse, New York. He was single, had completed 4 years of high school and had been working as an office machine operator.
Private Carlone was assigned to the 103rd Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm Howitzers), 43rd Infantry Division. He was sent to Camo Blanding Florida for training. In February 1942 the Division moved to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for an additional six months of training. In August 1942 the Division moved to Fort Ord near Monterey, California for their final training and staging area before their departure overseas.
On 06 October 1942 the 103rd left San Francisco aboard the U.S. S. President Coolidge for Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides Islands. At about 0945 on 26 October the ship hit two allied mines laid across the mouth of Segond Channel as it was entering the bay at Espiritu Santo. They were able to beach the ship on a reef and the order was given to abandon ship. At about 1100 the ship slid off the reef and sank in about 400 feed of water. All materiel including vitally needed equipment and stores went down with the ship. One man also went down with the ship.
In May 1943 the 103rd moved to Guadalcanal in preparation for its first combat – the New Georgia Operation. James participated in campaigns in New Georgia - (30 June 1943–23 January 1944 ), Aitape, New Guinea (July–December 1944), and Luzon, Philippine Islands (09 January–18 May 1945. In March 1944 and for the next four months the 43rd Division had some R and R time and additional training in New Zealand. The 103rd F.A. Bn. was stationed at Cambria Park, near Puhinui. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island).
On 09 January 1945 the U.S. Sixth Army including the 103rd F. A. Bn. landed on the beaches of Lingayen Gulf. By nightfall 68,000 troops were ashore. They immediately began to advance toward Manila.
Luzon, Philippine Islands
"Throughout the Luzon campaign, since the landing on S Day, the 43rd Division had been in continuous offensive combat. A total of 173 days had seen the seizure of the initial beachhead and the capture of the hills north of the Lingayen Plain; the destruction of the fanatical enemy defenders at Stotsenburg; the crushing of the left wing of the Shimbu Line; and finally, the seizure of Ipo Dam." Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 227-228
"James J. Carlone has been promoted from private to corporal in the 43rd Infantry Division. Member of a field artillery instrument and data section on Luzon, he is the son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata of 1953 Clifford Ave." Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Monday, 25 June 1945, page 6.
IPO Dam Operation
On 29 April 1945 orders were received to move the 43d Infantry Division to the Santa Maria, Bulacan area, relieving containing forces in the sector, and seize Ipo Dam, initiating the attack 7 May....Manila depended upon Ipo Dam for thirty per cent of its water supply. Underground conduits conveyed the water from Ipo to Novaliches Reservoir, and the enemy had closed the gates at the dam. The water supply at Manila grew critically short. The Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest Pacific directed that Ipo Dam be seized without delay, and that every effort be made to secure the facilities intact.
Efforts to drive in enemy outposts by the 169th RCT had failed. The aggressiveness and accuracy of enemy artillery in this area was extraordinary.
The division attacked the night of 06 May...The full weight of the 43d Division Artillery, powerfully reinforced, was thrown against targets revealed by aerial photos in the path of the advancing infantry. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 187-190.
Corporal James J. Carlone was killed on 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines. He was hit in the head by a bullet and died before he could be brought to a "medical installation" while trying to remove a wounded comrade to safety.
He was buried in the 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 1, Row 10, Grave 1290 (D-D 4179).
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Cpl. James J. Carlone Killed on Luzon
Cpl. James J. Carlone, 32, son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., was killed in action on Luzon May 17. He served with the field artillery. Educated in Cleveland, Ohio, he was employed by Camera Arts Company before he entered the service in March 1941. He went overseas in March 1942, and served on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova.
Besides his mother, he leaves eight sisters, Miss Billie Cammarata, Boston, Mass., Mris Angela Cammarata, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Norman Piano, Mrs. Mariono Lupenetti, Mrs. Alexander Schuntz, and Mary Margaret and Salvatrice Cammarata, all of Rochester; a brother, Anthony Cammarata, Buffalo; and a grandmother, Mrs. Jack Gelfo, Rochester. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Friday, 08 June 1945, page 1.
The Silver Star Medal has been awarded posthumously to Cpl.James J. Carlone, 32, who was killed on Luzon May 17, has been announced by the War Department.
Son of Lena Carrarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., Corporal Carlone, an artilleryman, "went to the aide of a wounded comrade under artillery and small arms fire, and sacrificed his life in an effort to remove the casualty to safety," the citation reads.
"Corporal Carlone's exemplary courage and self-sacrifice in endeavoring to aid a fallen comrade is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army," the message from the War Department concludes. He entered the service in March 1941, and went overseas two years later, serving on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Tuesday, 04 September 1945, page 16.
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The deceased in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata), Corporal James J. Carlone was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 5,Grave 199.
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The following Commendation was received by the 43d Division Artillery from the 43d Division Commander, Major General Leonard F, Wing, during the Luzon Campaign.
HEADQUARTERS 43d DIVISION ARTILLERY
Office of the Commanding General
APO 43, c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
3 February 1945
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO: Officers and Enlisted Men of the 43d Division Artillery and Attached Units.
1. Herewith is a commendation of the 43d Division Artillery and its attached units by the Division Commander, Major General LEONARD F. WING, U. S. Army.
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO : Commanding General and All Ranks, 43d Division Artillery, 43d Infantry Division, APO 43.
1. Since the opening of the Luzon Campaign this Division has been engaged in offensive operations against a well dug in, tenacious, and well equipped enemy. Within the zone of action of this Division, the enemy had a heavy preponderance of well-placed artillery which threatened to seriously interfere with the successful progress of the campaign. These positions were well supported by strong and extremely well prepared Japanese infantry defensive positions, presenting a major obstacle to our advance.
2. Day and night the Division Artillery and attached units have given constant support to the Infantry and other supporting branches, destroying innumerable enemy gun positions and neutralizing enemy infantry preparatory to assault by our Infantry. While accomplishing these results, you were subjected to constant enemy infiltration tactics in considerable strength as well as counter-battery fires. Frequently at night it was necessary for you to continue to fire support missions for the infantry while your own guns were under close-in enemy ground attack from organized infiltration groups in formidable numbers. Your aggressive conduct and unabated effort to support the Infantry constituted a superior performance in combat. The skill and ingenuity which you exercised in the accomplishment of your successful mission
rank high in the annals of the fine traditions of the Artillery of this Division.
3. For superior performance in combat I commend all officers and men within the Division Artillery and those units attached to it.
s/Leonard F. Wing
t/LEONARD F. WING
Major General, U. S. Army
Commanding
Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 197-198.
James J. Carlone
Service #: 32032944
Rank: Corporal, U.S. Army
Unit: 103rd Field Artillery Battalion, 43rd Infantry Division
Entered Service From: New York
Date of Death: 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 5, Grave 199
Awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
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Son of Angelo Cammarata (1883-1949) and Lena Gelfo (1890-1971). They were both born in Italy. James changed his name from Cammarata to Carlone.
1920 United States Federal Census (05 January 1920): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 7B, family 134, 1415 Woodland Ave) – James Camarata (7 Pennsylvania).
1930 United States Federal Census (11 April 1930): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 6A, family 1, 2529 East 39 Street) – James Camarata (17 Pennsylvania).
1940 United States Federal Census (08 April 1940): Rochester (Ward 8), Monroe County, New York (sheet 8A, household 157, 810 North Street) – James Cammarata (28 Pennsylvania, printer, printing company). His family had lived in Ohio in 1935. James had completed two years of college.
James J. Carlone (27, 20 October 1912, Dara, Pennsylvania), a resident of 810 North Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. T2435, Order No. 580) on 16 October 1940, in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He was employed by the Camera Art Company. James listed his mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 3" in height, 128, lbs., with a light brown complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.
The Draft: Ordered Up for Induction (Seventh Call) Wednesday at Syracuse, New York. Board 551 quota of 19, plus four replacements – ... James J. Carlone, 810 North St;...
Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Saturday, 15 March 1941, page 12.
James J. Carlone (1912 Pennsylvania), a resident of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, enlisted as a Private (S/N 32032944) on the U.S. Army on 19 March 1941 in Syracuse, New York. He was single, had completed 4 years of high school and had been working as an office machine operator.
Private Carlone was assigned to the 103rd Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm Howitzers), 43rd Infantry Division. He was sent to Camo Blanding Florida for training. In February 1942 the Division moved to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for an additional six months of training. In August 1942 the Division moved to Fort Ord near Monterey, California for their final training and staging area before their departure overseas.
On 06 October 1942 the 103rd left San Francisco aboard the U.S. S. President Coolidge for Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides Islands. At about 0945 on 26 October the ship hit two allied mines laid across the mouth of Segond Channel as it was entering the bay at Espiritu Santo. They were able to beach the ship on a reef and the order was given to abandon ship. At about 1100 the ship slid off the reef and sank in about 400 feed of water. All materiel including vitally needed equipment and stores went down with the ship. One man also went down with the ship.
In May 1943 the 103rd moved to Guadalcanal in preparation for its first combat – the New Georgia Operation. James participated in campaigns in New Georgia - (30 June 1943–23 January 1944 ), Aitape, New Guinea (July–December 1944), and Luzon, Philippine Islands (09 January–18 May 1945. In March 1944 and for the next four months the 43rd Division had some R and R time and additional training in New Zealand. The 103rd F.A. Bn. was stationed at Cambria Park, near Puhinui. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island).
On 09 January 1945 the U.S. Sixth Army including the 103rd F. A. Bn. landed on the beaches of Lingayen Gulf. By nightfall 68,000 troops were ashore. They immediately began to advance toward Manila.
Luzon, Philippine Islands
"Throughout the Luzon campaign, since the landing on S Day, the 43rd Division had been in continuous offensive combat. A total of 173 days had seen the seizure of the initial beachhead and the capture of the hills north of the Lingayen Plain; the destruction of the fanatical enemy defenders at Stotsenburg; the crushing of the left wing of the Shimbu Line; and finally, the seizure of Ipo Dam." Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 227-228
"James J. Carlone has been promoted from private to corporal in the 43rd Infantry Division. Member of a field artillery instrument and data section on Luzon, he is the son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata of 1953 Clifford Ave." Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Monday, 25 June 1945, page 6.
IPO Dam Operation
On 29 April 1945 orders were received to move the 43d Infantry Division to the Santa Maria, Bulacan area, relieving containing forces in the sector, and seize Ipo Dam, initiating the attack 7 May....Manila depended upon Ipo Dam for thirty per cent of its water supply. Underground conduits conveyed the water from Ipo to Novaliches Reservoir, and the enemy had closed the gates at the dam. The water supply at Manila grew critically short. The Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest Pacific directed that Ipo Dam be seized without delay, and that every effort be made to secure the facilities intact.
Efforts to drive in enemy outposts by the 169th RCT had failed. The aggressiveness and accuracy of enemy artillery in this area was extraordinary.
The division attacked the night of 06 May...The full weight of the 43d Division Artillery, powerfully reinforced, was thrown against targets revealed by aerial photos in the path of the advancing infantry. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 187-190.
Corporal James J. Carlone was killed on 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines. He was hit in the head by a bullet and died before he could be brought to a "medical installation" while trying to remove a wounded comrade to safety.
He was buried in the 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 1, Row 10, Grave 1290 (D-D 4179).
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Cpl. James J. Carlone Killed on Luzon
Cpl. James J. Carlone, 32, son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., was killed in action on Luzon May 17. He served with the field artillery. Educated in Cleveland, Ohio, he was employed by Camera Arts Company before he entered the service in March 1941. He went overseas in March 1942, and served on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova.
Besides his mother, he leaves eight sisters, Miss Billie Cammarata, Boston, Mass., Mris Angela Cammarata, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Norman Piano, Mrs. Mariono Lupenetti, Mrs. Alexander Schuntz, and Mary Margaret and Salvatrice Cammarata, all of Rochester; a brother, Anthony Cammarata, Buffalo; and a grandmother, Mrs. Jack Gelfo, Rochester. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Friday, 08 June 1945, page 1.
The Silver Star Medal has been awarded posthumously to Cpl.James J. Carlone, 32, who was killed on Luzon May 17, has been announced by the War Department.
Son of Lena Carrarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., Corporal Carlone, an artilleryman, "went to the aide of a wounded comrade under artillery and small arms fire, and sacrificed his life in an effort to remove the casualty to safety," the citation reads.
"Corporal Carlone's exemplary courage and self-sacrifice in endeavoring to aid a fallen comrade is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army," the message from the War Department concludes. He entered the service in March 1941, and went overseas two years later, serving on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Tuesday, 04 September 1945, page 16.
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The deceased in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata), Corporal James J. Carlone was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 5,Grave 199.
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The following Commendation was received by the 43d Division Artillery from the 43d Division Commander, Major General Leonard F, Wing, during the Luzon Campaign.
HEADQUARTERS 43d DIVISION ARTILLERY
Office of the Commanding General
APO 43, c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
3 February 1945
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO: Officers and Enlisted Men of the 43d Division Artillery and Attached Units.
1. Herewith is a commendation of the 43d Division Artillery and its attached units by the Division Commander, Major General LEONARD F. WING, U. S. Army.
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO : Commanding General and All Ranks, 43d Division Artillery, 43d Infantry Division, APO 43.
1. Since the opening of the Luzon Campaign this Division has been engaged in offensive operations against a well dug in, tenacious, and well equipped enemy. Within the zone of action of this Division, the enemy had a heavy preponderance of well-placed artillery which threatened to seriously interfere with the successful progress of the campaign. These positions were well supported by strong and extremely well prepared Japanese infantry defensive positions, presenting a major obstacle to our advance.
2. Day and night the Division Artillery and attached units have given constant support to the Infantry and other supporting branches, destroying innumerable enemy gun positions and neutralizing enemy infantry preparatory to assault by our Infantry. While accomplishing these results, you were subjected to constant enemy infiltration tactics in considerable strength as well as counter-battery fires. Frequently at night it was necessary for you to continue to fire support missions for the infantry while your own guns were under close-in enemy ground attack from organized infiltration groups in formidable numbers. Your aggressive conduct and unabated effort to support the Infantry constituted a superior performance in combat. The skill and ingenuity which you exercised in the accomplishment of your successful mission
rank high in the annals of the fine traditions of the Artillery of this Division.
3. For superior performance in combat I commend all officers and men within the Division Artillery and those units attached to it.
s/Leonard F. Wing
t/LEONARD F. WING
Major General, U. S. Army
Commanding
Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 197-198.
Service #: 32032944
Rank: Corporal, U.S. Army
Unit: 103rd Field Artillery Battalion, 43rd Infantry Division
Entered Service From: New York
Date of Death: 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 5, Grave 199
Awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
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Son of Angelo Cammarata (1883-1949) and Lena Gelfo (1890-1971). They were both born in Italy. James changed his name from Cammarata to Carlone.
1920 United States Federal Census (05 January 1920): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 7B, family 134, 1415 Woodland Ave) – James Camarata (7 Pennsylvania).
1930 United States Federal Census (11 April 1930): Cleveland (Ward 12), Cuyahoga County, Ohio (sheet 6A, family 1, 2529 East 39 Street) – James Camarata (17 Pennsylvania).
1940 United States Federal Census (08 April 1940): Rochester (Ward 8), Monroe County, New York (sheet 8A, household 157, 810 North Street) – James Cammarata (28 Pennsylvania, printer, printing company). His family had lived in Ohio in 1935. James had completed two years of college.
James J. Carlone (27, 20 October 1912, Dara, Pennsylvania), a resident of 810 North Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. T2435, Order No. 580) on 16 October 1940, in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He was employed by the Camera Art Company. James listed his mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata, as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 3" in height, 128, lbs., with a light brown complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.
The Draft: Ordered Up for Induction (Seventh Call) Wednesday at Syracuse, New York. Board 551 quota of 19, plus four replacements – ... James J. Carlone, 810 North St;...
Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Saturday, 15 March 1941, page 12.
James J. Carlone (1912 Pennsylvania), a resident of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, enlisted as a Private (S/N 32032944) on the U.S. Army on 19 March 1941 in Syracuse, New York. He was single, had completed 4 years of high school and had been working as an office machine operator.
Private Carlone was assigned to the 103rd Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm Howitzers), 43rd Infantry Division. He was sent to Camo Blanding Florida for training. In February 1942 the Division moved to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for an additional six months of training. In August 1942 the Division moved to Fort Ord near Monterey, California for their final training and staging area before their departure overseas.
On 06 October 1942 the 103rd left San Francisco aboard the U.S. S. President Coolidge for Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides Islands. At about 0945 on 26 October the ship hit two allied mines laid across the mouth of Segond Channel as it was entering the bay at Espiritu Santo. They were able to beach the ship on a reef and the order was given to abandon ship. At about 1100 the ship slid off the reef and sank in about 400 feed of water. All materiel including vitally needed equipment and stores went down with the ship. One man also went down with the ship.
In May 1943 the 103rd moved to Guadalcanal in preparation for its first combat – the New Georgia Operation. James participated in campaigns in New Georgia - (30 June 1943–23 January 1944 ), Aitape, New Guinea (July–December 1944), and Luzon, Philippine Islands (09 January–18 May 1945. In March 1944 and for the next four months the 43rd Division had some R and R time and additional training in New Zealand. The 103rd F.A. Bn. was stationed at Cambria Park, near Puhinui. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island).
On 09 January 1945 the U.S. Sixth Army including the 103rd F. A. Bn. landed on the beaches of Lingayen Gulf. By nightfall 68,000 troops were ashore. They immediately began to advance toward Manila.
Luzon, Philippine Islands
"Throughout the Luzon campaign, since the landing on S Day, the 43rd Division had been in continuous offensive combat. A total of 173 days had seen the seizure of the initial beachhead and the capture of the hills north of the Lingayen Plain; the destruction of the fanatical enemy defenders at Stotsenburg; the crushing of the left wing of the Shimbu Line; and finally, the seizure of Ipo Dam." Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 227-228
"James J. Carlone has been promoted from private to corporal in the 43rd Infantry Division. Member of a field artillery instrument and data section on Luzon, he is the son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata of 1953 Clifford Ave." Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Monday, 25 June 1945, page 6.
IPO Dam Operation
On 29 April 1945 orders were received to move the 43d Infantry Division to the Santa Maria, Bulacan area, relieving containing forces in the sector, and seize Ipo Dam, initiating the attack 7 May....Manila depended upon Ipo Dam for thirty per cent of its water supply. Underground conduits conveyed the water from Ipo to Novaliches Reservoir, and the enemy had closed the gates at the dam. The water supply at Manila grew critically short. The Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest Pacific directed that Ipo Dam be seized without delay, and that every effort be made to secure the facilities intact.
Efforts to drive in enemy outposts by the 169th RCT had failed. The aggressiveness and accuracy of enemy artillery in this area was extraordinary.
The division attacked the night of 06 May...The full weight of the 43d Division Artillery, powerfully reinforced, was thrown against targets revealed by aerial photos in the path of the advancing infantry. Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 187-190.
Corporal James J. Carlone was killed on 17 May 1945 near Ipo Dam, Bulacan Province, Luzon, Philippines. He was hit in the head by a bullet and died before he could be brought to a "medical installation" while trying to remove a wounded comrade to safety.
He was buried in the 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 1, Row 10, Grave 1290 (D-D 4179).
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Cpl. James J. Carlone Killed on Luzon
Cpl. James J. Carlone, 32, son of Mrs. Lena Cammarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., was killed in action on Luzon May 17. He served with the field artillery. Educated in Cleveland, Ohio, he was employed by Camera Arts Company before he entered the service in March 1941. He went overseas in March 1942, and served on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova.
Besides his mother, he leaves eight sisters, Miss Billie Cammarata, Boston, Mass., Mris Angela Cammarata, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Norman Piano, Mrs. Mariono Lupenetti, Mrs. Alexander Schuntz, and Mary Margaret and Salvatrice Cammarata, all of Rochester; a brother, Anthony Cammarata, Buffalo; and a grandmother, Mrs. Jack Gelfo, Rochester. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Friday, 08 June 1945, page 1.
The Silver Star Medal has been awarded posthumously to Cpl.James J. Carlone, 32, who was killed on Luzon May 17, has been announced by the War Department.
Son of Lena Carrarata, 1953 Clifford Ave., Corporal Carlone, an artilleryman, "went to the aide of a wounded comrade under artillery and small arms fire, and sacrificed his life in an effort to remove the casualty to safety," the citation reads.
"Corporal Carlone's exemplary courage and self-sacrifice in endeavoring to aid a fallen comrade is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army," the message from the War Department concludes. He entered the service in March 1941, and went overseas two years later, serving on New Guinea, Guadalcanal and Randova. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), Tuesday, 04 September 1945, page 16.
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The deceased in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (mother, Mrs. Lena Cammarata), Corporal James J. Carlone was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 5,Grave 199.
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The following Commendation was received by the 43d Division Artillery from the 43d Division Commander, Major General Leonard F, Wing, during the Luzon Campaign.
HEADQUARTERS 43d DIVISION ARTILLERY
Office of the Commanding General
APO 43, c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
3 February 1945
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO: Officers and Enlisted Men of the 43d Division Artillery and Attached Units.
1. Herewith is a commendation of the 43d Division Artillery and its attached units by the Division Commander, Major General LEONARD F. WING, U. S. Army.
SUBJECT : Commendation.
TO : Commanding General and All Ranks, 43d Division Artillery, 43d Infantry Division, APO 43.
1. Since the opening of the Luzon Campaign this Division has been engaged in offensive operations against a well dug in, tenacious, and well equipped enemy. Within the zone of action of this Division, the enemy had a heavy preponderance of well-placed artillery which threatened to seriously interfere with the successful progress of the campaign. These positions were well supported by strong and extremely well prepared Japanese infantry defensive positions, presenting a major obstacle to our advance.
2. Day and night the Division Artillery and attached units have given constant support to the Infantry and other supporting branches, destroying innumerable enemy gun positions and neutralizing enemy infantry preparatory to assault by our Infantry. While accomplishing these results, you were subjected to constant enemy infiltration tactics in considerable strength as well as counter-battery fires. Frequently at night it was necessary for you to continue to fire support missions for the infantry while your own guns were under close-in enemy ground attack from organized infiltration groups in formidable numbers. Your aggressive conduct and unabated effort to support the Infantry constituted a superior performance in combat. The skill and ingenuity which you exercised in the accomplishment of your successful mission
rank high in the annals of the fine traditions of the Artillery of this Division.
3. For superior performance in combat I commend all officers and men within the Division Artillery and those units attached to it.
s/Leonard F. Wing
t/LEONARD F. WING
Major General, U. S. Army
Commanding
Source: History of the 43d Division Artillery, World War II, 1941-1945 by Harold R. Barker (John F. Greene Co., Inc. Providence, Rhode Island) pages 197-198.
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