Son of Perry E. Hall & Ollie Hall.
Arlis I Hall - Machinist's Mate, Third Class
United States Navy, Service # 2744634
Entered the Service from: Louisiana
Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, Louisiana
Date of Loss: 1 Feb 1943
Officially declared Dead: 2 Feb 1944
Muster Roll: 30 Sep 1941 - 30 Jun 1942 – EM3c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.; First received on board the Chester (CA-27) on 12 Sept 1940.
31 Aug 1942 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
16 Jan 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
Feb 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469).
The USS DeHaven (DD-469), a Fletcher class destroyer, was sunk by Japanese "VAL" dive bombers off Guadalcanal in the passage between the cape and Savo Island on 01 February 1943. She went down just 133 days after being commissioned.
"On 1 February 1943, De Haven screened six LCTs and a seaplane tender establishing a beachhead at Marovo on Guadalcanal. While escorting two of the landing craft back to their base in the afternoon, De Haven was warned of an impending air attack by Japanese aircraft supporting Operation Ke. She sighted nine unidentified planes and opened fire as six swung sharply toward her. She shot down three of these planes, but not before all six had dropped their bombs. De Haven was hit by three bombs and further damaged by a near miss. One bomb hit the superstructure squarely, killing the commanding officer instantly. All way was lost after the first hit and the ship began to settle rapidly, sinking about 2 miles east of Savo Island. One of the LCTs she had escorted rescued the survivors. De Haven lost 167 killed and 38 wounded."
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_De_Haven_(DD-469)
"At about 1457, a swarm of 14 aircraft was sighted off DeHaven's starboard beam at a distance of 25,000 yards. At first, it appeared as though the enemy had not seen the tiny convoy and, for a time, the aircraft remained on their original course. Then, suddenly, six aircraft broke away from the formation and streaked toward the destroyers and their charges.
DeHaven's guns, as well as Nicholas' and those on the landing craft, opened up. Fiery tracers stabbed into the oncoming flock, with bursts of flak blossoming about the planes. Three of the aircraft were sent spiraling in flames into the sea. The remaining three bolted through the heavy mantle of flak and AA fire and, for some reason, singled out DeHaven as their choice target.
Four bombs plunged down upon the destroyer, one of which struck the bridge, killing and wounding all personnel within the structure. Lying dead among the ruins was her captain, Commander Charles E. Tolman. Two bombs smashed on her bow and another exploded below her waterline, splitting open her hull plating.
Severely crippled, DeHaven lost all power, came to a halt and began to settle swiftly by the bow. Five minutes after the last bomb had hit, the destroyer's bow was well under, her stern high out of the water. Ensign C.L. Williams, the only officer who was not wounded, realized that DeHaven was going down and passed the word to abandon ship. While the personnel below decks were scrambling to escape from out of the topsy-turvy hell in the lower compartments, DeHaven suddenly upended and plunged to her watery grave, taking 167 members of her crew down with her, to rest forever on the floor of "Iron Bottom Sound." Source: Blood on the Sea-American Destroyers Lost in World War II by Robert Sinclair Parkin.
For more info on the ship, see: http://ussdehaven.org/first.htm
Arlis I Hall - Machinist's Mate, Third Class
United States Navy, Service # 2744634
Entered the Service from: Louisiana
Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, Louisiana
Date of Loss: 1 Feb 1943
Officially declared Dead: 2 Feb 1944
Muster Roll: 30 Sep 1941 - 30 Jun 1942 – EM3c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.; First received on board the Chester (CA-27) on 12 Sept 1940.
31 Aug 1942 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
16 Jan 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
Feb 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469).
The USS DeHaven (DD-469), a Fletcher class destroyer, was sunk by Japanese "VAL" dive bombers off Guadalcanal in the passage between the cape and Savo Island on 01 February 1943. She went down just 133 days after being commissioned.
"On 1 February 1943, De Haven screened six LCTs and a seaplane tender establishing a beachhead at Marovo on Guadalcanal. While escorting two of the landing craft back to their base in the afternoon, De Haven was warned of an impending air attack by Japanese aircraft supporting Operation Ke. She sighted nine unidentified planes and opened fire as six swung sharply toward her. She shot down three of these planes, but not before all six had dropped their bombs. De Haven was hit by three bombs and further damaged by a near miss. One bomb hit the superstructure squarely, killing the commanding officer instantly. All way was lost after the first hit and the ship began to settle rapidly, sinking about 2 miles east of Savo Island. One of the LCTs she had escorted rescued the survivors. De Haven lost 167 killed and 38 wounded."
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_De_Haven_(DD-469)
"At about 1457, a swarm of 14 aircraft was sighted off DeHaven's starboard beam at a distance of 25,000 yards. At first, it appeared as though the enemy had not seen the tiny convoy and, for a time, the aircraft remained on their original course. Then, suddenly, six aircraft broke away from the formation and streaked toward the destroyers and their charges.
DeHaven's guns, as well as Nicholas' and those on the landing craft, opened up. Fiery tracers stabbed into the oncoming flock, with bursts of flak blossoming about the planes. Three of the aircraft were sent spiraling in flames into the sea. The remaining three bolted through the heavy mantle of flak and AA fire and, for some reason, singled out DeHaven as their choice target.
Four bombs plunged down upon the destroyer, one of which struck the bridge, killing and wounding all personnel within the structure. Lying dead among the ruins was her captain, Commander Charles E. Tolman. Two bombs smashed on her bow and another exploded below her waterline, splitting open her hull plating.
Severely crippled, DeHaven lost all power, came to a halt and began to settle swiftly by the bow. Five minutes after the last bomb had hit, the destroyer's bow was well under, her stern high out of the water. Ensign C.L. Williams, the only officer who was not wounded, realized that DeHaven was going down and passed the word to abandon ship. While the personnel below decks were scrambling to escape from out of the topsy-turvy hell in the lower compartments, DeHaven suddenly upended and plunged to her watery grave, taking 167 members of her crew down with her, to rest forever on the floor of "Iron Bottom Sound." Source: Blood on the Sea-American Destroyers Lost in World War II by Robert Sinclair Parkin.
For more info on the ship, see: http://ussdehaven.org/first.htm
Son of Perry E. Hall & Ollie Hall.
Arlis I Hall - Machinist's Mate, Third Class
United States Navy, Service # 2744634
Entered the Service from: Louisiana
Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, Louisiana
Date of Loss: 1 Feb 1943
Officially declared Dead: 2 Feb 1944
Muster Roll: 30 Sep 1941 - 30 Jun 1942 – EM3c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.; First received on board the Chester (CA-27) on 12 Sept 1940.
31 Aug 1942 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
16 Jan 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
Feb 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469).
The USS DeHaven (DD-469), a Fletcher class destroyer, was sunk by Japanese "VAL" dive bombers off Guadalcanal in the passage between the cape and Savo Island on 01 February 1943. She went down just 133 days after being commissioned.
"On 1 February 1943, De Haven screened six LCTs and a seaplane tender establishing a beachhead at Marovo on Guadalcanal. While escorting two of the landing craft back to their base in the afternoon, De Haven was warned of an impending air attack by Japanese aircraft supporting Operation Ke. She sighted nine unidentified planes and opened fire as six swung sharply toward her. She shot down three of these planes, but not before all six had dropped their bombs. De Haven was hit by three bombs and further damaged by a near miss. One bomb hit the superstructure squarely, killing the commanding officer instantly. All way was lost after the first hit and the ship began to settle rapidly, sinking about 2 miles east of Savo Island. One of the LCTs she had escorted rescued the survivors. De Haven lost 167 killed and 38 wounded."
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_De_Haven_(DD-469)
"At about 1457, a swarm of 14 aircraft was sighted off DeHaven's starboard beam at a distance of 25,000 yards. At first, it appeared as though the enemy had not seen the tiny convoy and, for a time, the aircraft remained on their original course. Then, suddenly, six aircraft broke away from the formation and streaked toward the destroyers and their charges.
DeHaven's guns, as well as Nicholas' and those on the landing craft, opened up. Fiery tracers stabbed into the oncoming flock, with bursts of flak blossoming about the planes. Three of the aircraft were sent spiraling in flames into the sea. The remaining three bolted through the heavy mantle of flak and AA fire and, for some reason, singled out DeHaven as their choice target.
Four bombs plunged down upon the destroyer, one of which struck the bridge, killing and wounding all personnel within the structure. Lying dead among the ruins was her captain, Commander Charles E. Tolman. Two bombs smashed on her bow and another exploded below her waterline, splitting open her hull plating.
Severely crippled, DeHaven lost all power, came to a halt and began to settle swiftly by the bow. Five minutes after the last bomb had hit, the destroyer's bow was well under, her stern high out of the water. Ensign C.L. Williams, the only officer who was not wounded, realized that DeHaven was going down and passed the word to abandon ship. While the personnel below decks were scrambling to escape from out of the topsy-turvy hell in the lower compartments, DeHaven suddenly upended and plunged to her watery grave, taking 167 members of her crew down with her, to rest forever on the floor of "Iron Bottom Sound." Source: Blood on the Sea-American Destroyers Lost in World War II by Robert Sinclair Parkin.
For more info on the ship, see: http://ussdehaven.org/first.htm
Arlis I Hall - Machinist's Mate, Third Class
United States Navy, Service # 2744634
Entered the Service from: Louisiana
Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, Louisiana
Date of Loss: 1 Feb 1943
Officially declared Dead: 2 Feb 1944
Muster Roll: 30 Sep 1941 - 30 Jun 1942 – EM3c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.; First received on board the Chester (CA-27) on 12 Sept 1940.
31 Aug 1942 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Chester (CA-27); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
16 Jan 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469); Enlisted 19 June 1940, New Orleans, La.
Feb 1943 – F2c Arlis I Hall - U.S.S. Dehaven (DD-469).
The USS DeHaven (DD-469), a Fletcher class destroyer, was sunk by Japanese "VAL" dive bombers off Guadalcanal in the passage between the cape and Savo Island on 01 February 1943. She went down just 133 days after being commissioned.
"On 1 February 1943, De Haven screened six LCTs and a seaplane tender establishing a beachhead at Marovo on Guadalcanal. While escorting two of the landing craft back to their base in the afternoon, De Haven was warned of an impending air attack by Japanese aircraft supporting Operation Ke. She sighted nine unidentified planes and opened fire as six swung sharply toward her. She shot down three of these planes, but not before all six had dropped their bombs. De Haven was hit by three bombs and further damaged by a near miss. One bomb hit the superstructure squarely, killing the commanding officer instantly. All way was lost after the first hit and the ship began to settle rapidly, sinking about 2 miles east of Savo Island. One of the LCTs she had escorted rescued the survivors. De Haven lost 167 killed and 38 wounded."
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_De_Haven_(DD-469)
"At about 1457, a swarm of 14 aircraft was sighted off DeHaven's starboard beam at a distance of 25,000 yards. At first, it appeared as though the enemy had not seen the tiny convoy and, for a time, the aircraft remained on their original course. Then, suddenly, six aircraft broke away from the formation and streaked toward the destroyers and their charges.
DeHaven's guns, as well as Nicholas' and those on the landing craft, opened up. Fiery tracers stabbed into the oncoming flock, with bursts of flak blossoming about the planes. Three of the aircraft were sent spiraling in flames into the sea. The remaining three bolted through the heavy mantle of flak and AA fire and, for some reason, singled out DeHaven as their choice target.
Four bombs plunged down upon the destroyer, one of which struck the bridge, killing and wounding all personnel within the structure. Lying dead among the ruins was her captain, Commander Charles E. Tolman. Two bombs smashed on her bow and another exploded below her waterline, splitting open her hull plating.
Severely crippled, DeHaven lost all power, came to a halt and began to settle swiftly by the bow. Five minutes after the last bomb had hit, the destroyer's bow was well under, her stern high out of the water. Ensign C.L. Williams, the only officer who was not wounded, realized that DeHaven was going down and passed the word to abandon ship. While the personnel below decks were scrambling to escape from out of the topsy-turvy hell in the lower compartments, DeHaven suddenly upended and plunged to her watery grave, taking 167 members of her crew down with her, to rest forever on the floor of "Iron Bottom Sound." Source: Blood on the Sea-American Destroyers Lost in World War II by Robert Sinclair Parkin.
For more info on the ship, see: http://ussdehaven.org/first.htm
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