Co. F 262nd Regiment Lowell [M], Abbott, Leslie G. Pfc. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Berwyn, Steib, Joseph E. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Norwood, Billger, Paul L. Pvt. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Roxbury [M], Daniels, Robert L. Pfc. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Lewistown [R], Dreisbach, Richard T. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Columbus, Mobley, Lewfay B., Jr. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment, Gorham, Donald R. S. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Plainfield [M], Coakley, Francis X. Captain Charles Limbor, one Belgian and three Congolese crewmembers also went down with the ship. I 264th Regiment Tulsa [M], Fisher, James O. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], Barton, Marvin J. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Adamsville [M], Brown, Daniel H., Jr. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Worcester, Sullivan, Charles F. Sgt. 264th Regiment Beech, Conn, Curtiss Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment, Tedford, Joe E. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Empire [M], Terry, James H. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Cypress Inn [M], Gregory, Charles H. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Versailles [M], Bonde, Carl R., Jr. Pfc. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment St. Louis [M], Tener, Ralph M. Pvt. Co. C 264th Regiment Chicago [F], Dalton, Delmar L. Pfc. I 264th Regiment San Diego, Robles, Nabor P. Pvt. Co. C 264th Regiment New England, Hendrickson, Chester B. T. Sgt. 1st Lt. Co. B 264th Regiment Houston [R], Ayala, Modesto Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Harlowtown [M], Rott, Robert J. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Sarepta, Fried, Simon Pvt. Hdq. Det. Co. D 264th Regiment Marshfield, Peterson, Lennart W. Pfc. This In Memorium list is provided by Allan Andrade from his book Leopoldville: A Tragedy Too Long Secret. SS Lopoldville was an 11,500-long-ton passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. [7] Belated efforts by ships including USSPC-1225 rescued some survivors.[8]. Co. E 262nd Regiment Delta [M], De Silva, Philip E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Aneta [M], Lawrence, Benton L. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Columbus [M], Kilbarger, Thomas L. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Youngstown, Norris, Guy D. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Baton Rouge, Scheuermann, Joseph F., Jr. Pfc. Med. Co. The trip was approximately 9 hours, and the troopship was about 5 miles [or one hour] outside of Cherbourg when it was torpedoed by a German submarine. Co. F 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], De Klyen, John C. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], Pollitt, Joe A. T. Sgt. SS Lopoldville was a 11,509GRT passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. Co. F 262nd Regiment Florence, Roberts, Marzell Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Maurice [M], Boyer, Gerald L. Pvt. All told, every state in the nation lost at least one soldier, except Delaware and Wyoming. As a result of my ongoing research into the disaster the list has been updated and corrected. Co. H 262nd Regiment Ridgely [M], Jackson, Earl S. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Highwood [M], Colwell, Franklin W. S. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Moyers [M], Paden, George W. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Franklin, Williams, Heiskell M. Pfc. 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Smith, Robert J. Pvt. After her cargo hold was fitted with rudimentary benches, the ship completed 24 cross-Channel crossings, transporting more than 120,000 troops. I 264th Regiment Rochester [F], Clark, Reginald J., Jr. Cpl. Lt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Manville [F], Gleeson, Douglas C. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Clayton [M], Rzemek, Edward W. Pfc. She had a depth of 35feet 0inches (10.67m) and a draught of 25feet 9.75inches (7.8677m). Co. F 262nd Regiment Berkeley [M], Williamson, Donald E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Ozone Park, NYC [M], Tassi, Louis 1st Sgt. Peter L. Acri Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Omaha [M], Taylor, Forrest D. T. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment York [F], Heumann, Edward H. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Philadelphia [M], English, Thomas J., Jr. Pfc. If an internal link for a specific ship led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ship article, if one exists. Co. Brilliant attempted radio communications, but could not communicate directly with the Americans at Fort L'Ouest in Cherbourg because the Americans used a different radio frequency and could not read the British code. I 264th Regiment Battle Creek, Ainsworth, Harise E. Pfc. Henry Miner lost many friends in the sinking of the SS Leopoldville, including one who gave him a diary to return to his family should anything happen to him. Leslie G. Abbott Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Johnston [M], Costa, William Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lempster [M], Mathieu, Arthur T. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Maple Rapids [M], Ambrose, Raymond C. Pvt. Co. 2nd Bat. Co. K 262nd Regiment Peoria [M], Alvarado, Donald R. Pvt. I 264th Regiment Buffalo, Sansone, Richard F. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Dandridge [M], Black, Charles H. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bay Springs [M], Moncrief, Clifton Pfc. 264th Regiment Bedford [R], McIntyre, Robert F. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment New Philadelphia [M], Schwitzgebel, Eugene A. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Hannastown [M], Welsh, Robert D. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], Hirschel, Howard T. 2d. Co. A 264th Regiment Park, Brady, Douglas F. Pvt. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Newton Falls [M], Matwijiw, Robert L. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Myersdale [M], Cavalcante, Edward M. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Milwaukee [M], Mc Hugh, Dean J. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Allentown [M], Herman, Nevin H., Jr. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment St. Elino, Howard, James L. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Binghamton [F], Peterson, Robert G. Pfc. Hdq. Co. H 262nd Regiment Swayerville M], Constantine, Tony T/4. Co. F 262nd Regiment Rockville Center [M], Kraemer, Bernard J. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Odum [M], James, William C. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment New Orleans [M], Arnold, Albert J. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Laurens, Neely, Fred L. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Chestnut Ridge [M], Nolan, James M. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Philadelphia [M], Jurlina, Gregory G. S. Sgt. Med. George Robert Atkerson before his time on the Leopoldville. Co. Med. As a result of my ongoing research into the disaster the list has been updated and corrected. Co. L 262nd Regiment St. Petersburg [F], Crawford, William H. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Catalano, Angelo G. Sgt. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wabash [M], Houchen, Donald R. Pvt. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment Pryor, Crowl, Elmer R. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bouning [M], Quinlan, William P. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Cleveland, Ensign, Armand E. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [F], Grad, Robert A. Pvt. Hdq. Co. H 262nd Regiment Cloverport [M], Schlueter, Harold W. Pfc. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Bessemer [M], Stewart, Roger H. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Magnolia [M], Ferbus, Baptiste E. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Pendleton, Neiderheiser, Daniel Pvt. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bexar [M], McCorkle, Roy E., Jr. Pfc. Co. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Kansas City [M], Davis, Raymond Pfc. SS Lopoldville was a 11,509 GRT passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. I 262nd Regiment Bronx [M], Turisk, Isadore Pvt. Co. E 264th Regiment Iron River, Kritselis, Christ A. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Los Angeles M], Jump, Clifford V. Pfc. Advertising poster for cruises aboard the SS Leopoldville At 9 am on December 24 th, they finally set sail. I 264th Regiment Poughkeepsie [M], Bassett, John E. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment East Douglas, Irvine, Richard G. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Seebert, Wilson, Willie P. Pfc. Quinlan from Omaha, Nebraska was born on [] I 262nd Regiment Cleveland [M], Cleelan, Robert W. Pvt. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Shattuck, Ritthaler, Frank, Jr. Pfc. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Richmond [F], Parks, Wilbur C. T/5. Co. L 262nd Regiment Albuquerque [M], Abatemarco, Michael F. Pfc. This is a listing of people associated with this ship.We also have a detailed page on the Belgian troop transport Leopoldville. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Holmen, Moen, Ernest M. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bay City [M], Gutt, Donald C. Pvt. She was converted for use as a troopship in the Second World War, and on December 24, 1944, while sailing between Southampton and Cherbourg, was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarineU-486. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bloomington Springs [M], Jarnagin, Charles E. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Nutley [M], Claybrook, Richard A. Sgt. Co. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Providence [M], Berry, Leonard E. Sgt. 262nd Regiment Dalton [M], Zellner, Harold M. Sgt. Unfortunately limbs were being broken when they landed on the torpedo tubes and other fixed equipment on the starboard side of the upper deck; some men fell between the two vessels and were crushed as the two vessels crashed into each other. Co. F 262nd Regiment Jamestown [M], Carlson, Clarence H. Pfc. Det. Co. 262nd Regiment Providence [M], Celentano, Peter Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Lyndonville, Bradley, Claude P., Jr. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dickinson [M], Dorgan, Allan J. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Jackson Heights, NYC [M], Malczyk, Edwin J. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment Roanoke [M], Bransmo, Robert S. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Pittsburgh [M], Secich, Joseph G. Pvt. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Binghamton [M], Nigbor, Henry Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Kansas City [M], Benda, Leonard F. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Hebronville [M], Miscone, Joseph P. Pfc. Hdq. Carmel, Swanson, Robert J. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Gary [M], Bouse, Oren A. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Clarksville [M], Christian, Jim B. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dexter [M], Higgins, John W., Jr. Pfc. Some men had started to jump down from a height of approximately 40 feet. Co. H 262nd Regiment Wilkes Barre [M], Grazier, David O. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Kalispell [M], Gillin, John F. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment [M], Vonder, Mehden Robert Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Pittsfield [F], Patterson, Thomas H. S. Sgt. Med. Med. I 264th Regiment Pittsburgh, Fisher, Howard I. Pvt. Hdq. Co. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Hamtramck [M], Schramm, Warren C. S. Sgt. Co. On Christmas Eve, 1944, a German U-boat torpedoed the troopship SS Leopoldville, sending 800 U.S. soldiers to their death. 1st Lt. Co. C 264th Regiment Elizabeth [M], Cobb, Thomas A. Pfc. She was converted for use as a troopship in the Second World War, and while sailing between Southampton and Cherbourg, was torpedoed and sunk by the U-486. I 264th Regiment Delta, Green, Cecil C. Pvt. He had an older brother and 2 sisters. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dubuque [M], Cook, Dean L. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment [M], Acri, Peter L. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Royal Oak [M], Fauer, John A. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Florence, Husby, Garland O. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Larksville, Martynowski, Edward H. T/5. I 262nd Regiment Delphos [M], MacMillan, Lynn L. Pfc. 262nd Regiment Hartford [M], Carlson, Francis M. Cpl. Co. B 264th Regiment [M], Mugan, Joseph P. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Buffalo [M], Sciarra, Robert J. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Bakersfield [M], Godoy, Arthur C. Pfc. 1 talking about this. I 264th Regiment Wilson, Lawrence, Luther M. T. Sgt. Glenn Elvin Lowry and Pfc. Med. The 96-year-old World War II veteran takes center stage in a new, one-hour documentary airing at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 on WHRO. Hdq. Co. H 262nd Regiment Burbank [M], Lester, Steven T. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Bowman, Brown, Dessie W. Pvt. Med. Co. F 262nd Regiment Seligman [F], Vasquez, John G. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Viper [M], Ferguson, Richard J. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Covington [M], Farler, Otis Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Indianapolis, Scribner, James S. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Buffalo, Gurtner, Herman T/4. 262nd Regiment Rock Lake [M], McGhan, Glen P. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment NYC, Robbins, Jerome Pvt. 262nd Regiment Reno [M], Lavigne, Richard M. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Calhoun Falls [M], Moseley, James O. Sgt. I 264th Regiment New Castle [R], Sweet, Robert C. Pfc. Private John Pordon, 19, from San Francisco, boarded the Leopoldville around 2:30 in the morning. Co. E 262nd Regiment Santa Fe [M], Spence, Stephen C. Pfc. Hdq. Co. L 262nd Regiment Lewisburg [M], Gilley, Thomas W. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Huntington Park [M], Young, Fred F., Jr. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brighton [F], Murchison, Rob R. Pfc. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment East Palestine, Jones, James A. D. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Camp Seale [M], Springfield, James F. Pfc. Hdq. This is a listing of people associated with this ship. Lopoldville was 478feet 8inches (145.90m) long, with a beam of 62feet 2inches (18.95m). Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Mebane [M], Moore, Clifton B. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Bottineau [F], Appleman, Robert B. Pfc. Co. The soldiers' regimental command structure was fragmented by loading troops as they arrived rather than according to their units. Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Verona Station [M], Borenstein, Jack Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Norwood [M], Stewart, Donald L. Pfc. [6] Allied forces enjoying their Christmas Eve dinner in Cherbourg failed to mobilize a rescue effort before Lopoldville sank by the stern at 20:40. 389 likes. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Ramona, Coble, Wayne H. 1st Sgt. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], ODonnell, John H. T/5. Co. C 264th Regiment Lewiston, Lesperance, Paul E. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Milwaukee [M], Hanson, Fred W. Pfc. [3], She was built for the Compagnie Maritime Belge as the fifth to bear the name Lopoldville and initially served on the route between Belgium and its African colony, the Belgian Congo. Of these men, mostly between the ages of 18 and 21, 763 were killed. KAY, THOMAS (23), Gunlayer, SS Leopoldville, Royal Navy, 01/07/1921 ~ 26/03/2002, Survived the sinking of the Muncaster Castle and later when the Leopoldville was sunk. Co. H 262nd Regiment Lee Center [M], Vogel, Frank S. Pfc. Med. Co. L 262nd Regiment Verona [M], Sellers, Benjamin F., Jr. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Cardwell [F], Marriott, Sherman E. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Aberdeen [M], Ailey, Burl W. Pfc. Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Ellett, Joseph S. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Grand Junction, Lowenhagen, Theodore C. T. Sgt. [6] There was an insufficient number of life jackets,[1] and few troops participated in the poorly supervised lifeboat drill as Lopoldville sailed from Southampton at 09:00 24 December as part of convoy WEP-3 across the English Channel to Cherbourg. Co. C 264th Regiment [F], Lewandowski, George J. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment [M], Scott, William E. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Pekin [M], Colo, Joe Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Ozone, Wade, Joseph T. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Indianapolis [F], Williamson, Melvin E. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Sand Springs [F], Reisig, William L. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Crestview [R], Barwick, Eugene H. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Demossville [M], Travis, Hoyt L. Pvt. This In Memorium list is provided byAllan Andrade from his bookLeopoldville: A Tragedy Too Long Secret. Co. A 264th Regiment Mahanoy City [F], Chambers, Robert L. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Pass Christian [M], Baker, Elmer A. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Bolton [M], Smith, William F. Pfc. Ironically, his remains were positively identified by Leopoldville survivor Pvt. The engines drove twin screw propellers. Co. F 262nd Regiment Hammond [M], White, Vernon W. Pfc. He went below on a makeshift wooden staircase to where hammocks were hung four high. Co. B 264th Regiment Malden, Maloney, John F. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Erie [M], McDermott, Thomas J. T. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Belle Vernon [M], Lowry, Jack N. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment [F], Williamson, Clyde J. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Stuarts Draft [M], Bush, Charles L. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Harriman, Jones, Henry M. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Clearwater, Lemke, Otis C. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Meridian [M], Martin, Ray E. Pfc. Hdq. Co. C 264th Regiment Providence [F], Hodosh, Leonard J. Pfc. Co. K 264th Regiment Luverne [M], Kragtorp, Ernest O. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Wellington [M], Garcia, Paul M. Pfc. 2000. Co. A 264th Regiment Chicago, Farling, Ernest W. Pfc. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Clifton, Goesch, Joseph M. Pfc. 264th Regiment Mt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Yankton [M], Pauls, Elwood G. T/5. Lt. Co. B 264th Regiment NYC, Hoffman, Leslie E. 1st Lt. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Hagerstown [M], Wambach, Harold R. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Kerrville [M], Roberts, Wardell J. Sgt. As a result, about 763 US soldiers and 56 of the ship's crew died. 264th Regiment [F], Reece, Walter W. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], Griffith, George O. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Denver [M], Bowle, Thomas A. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Valliant [M], Chew, Floyd E. Pfc. Several hundred Allied vessels in the harbor at Cherbourg might have served as rescue craft, but all had cold engines while many of their crewmen were ashore celebrating the holiday. Her code letters were MLTP[2] until 193334, when they were superseded by the call sign ONLB. I 262nd Regiment Ambridge, Saska, Harry J. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Clear Lake [R], McManis, Orion G. Pvt. 2374 (819 dead and 1555 survivors). Med. Co. E 262nd Regiment Lakewood [M], Bailey, William C. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Donora [M], Kane, Thomas J. T/5. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bridgeport [F], Strobel, Robert H. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Muses Mills [M], Hatton, Orville Pfc. 3rd Bat. Co. E 262nd Regiment Detroit [M], MacGowan, John Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Atlanta [F], Simmons, Chester B., Jr Pvt. Each turbine ran on exhaust steam from the piston engine on the same shaft. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], Moore, Edgar C. Pvt. Co. A 264th Regiment, Heffernan, Joseph A. Pvt. Launched in 1948 and in service until 1967. They are among an estimated few dozen in the nation and the only Houstonians left who survived the Dec. 24, 1944, sinking of the troop transport ship, the SS Leopoldville. Co. F 262nd Regiment Oak City [M], Plott, George E. Capt. Co. Aboard Leopoldville when hit on 24 Dec 1944 You can click on any of the names for possible additional information 874 persons found. Co. K 262nd Regiment Mcdonald [R], Burkhart, Ralph E. Pvt. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment [M], Perea, Joaquin Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Berg, Fred W. Pvt. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Jersey City [F], Schlerf, Fred J. Pfc. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Brockton [M], Krassin, Sumner Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Lamb, Richard B. Pfc. Med. Co. E 262nd Regiment Terre Haute, McMillen, Furl C. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Euclid [M], Bishop, Richard U. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Vega [M], Hattem, Monroe Pfc. [3], In 1939 the UK Admiralty chartered Lopoldville. Sgt. I 264th Regiment New Boston, Skibinski, Walter J. Pfc. Her tonnages were 11,256GRT and 6,521NRT until 1936,[2] when they were revised to 11,509GRT and 6,941NRT. Co. E 264th Regiment Orange [M], Taylor, Delbert L. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Lucedale [M], Jenkins, Robert E. Pfc. Co. E 264th Regiment Sharon, Jaspan, Ralph L. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Rudolph [M], Moser, Richard E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Ooltewah [M], Cannon, Fay Pvt. Co. D 264th Regiment Ridgewood [R], Cywinski, Charles Pfc. I 264th Regiment Del Rio, Edler, Tony W., Jr. T. Sgt. 264th Regiment Cornwall, Ontario [M], Baginski, Henry Pfc. Med. Co. F 262nd Regiment New Bedford [M], Flammia, Anthony J. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Knoxville, Carew, William B. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Birkholz, Everett E. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Gardner, Fernanndes, Martin, Jr. Pvt. I 264th Regiment Bangor [M], Stelmok, Frank Pvt. Official death notices after the sinking of the SS Leopoldville were sent out slowly over months and were vague of details in an effort to keep information about the disaster away from the public. Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Evansville [M], Weeks, Ulysses B. Pvt. Co. C 264th Regiment Piqua [M], Davis, William J. Pvt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Corona, NYC [M], Cammarano, Michael P. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Dorchester [M], Dockler, Paul A. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment Widener [F], Field, Henry, Jr. Pvt. Co. E 264th Regiment Pomona, Macrorie, Edward J., Jr. Pvt. Det. Co. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Lake Butler, Nolan, James H. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Royal Oak [M], Smrecak, James J. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Sophia [M], Estep, Hobert O. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Emmett, Lutz, Harry 1st Sgt. Smith (Center) with 2 unidentified buddies Anyone seeking additional information about the Leopoldville disaster or who wishes to contribute a photo of a relative to this In Memoriam page should contact Leopoldville disaster author/historian Allan Andrade via e-mail at agandrade37@msn.com. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lancaster [M], Kopczewski, Anthony W. Pvt. Hdq. The. Leopoldville Disaster 1944 October 1, 2018JarwatoDisaster The longest day 70th anniversary of d the longest day 70th anniversary of d 70 year reveal of a christmas eve tragedy maritime disasters of wwii 1944 1945 scooper news a tragedy kept secret 70th Anniversary Of The Ss Leopoldville Troopship Disaster National Wwii Museum Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Abbott, Melson, Paul A. T. Sgt. Hdq. The sinking occurred Christmas Eve 1944. Co. E 262nd Regiment Bryan [M], Obryan, Glenn A. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Fort Collins, Ortega, Joe B. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Monett [F], Mason, Gerrard L. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment [M], Campbell, Tez V. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Concord [M], Boleyn, Floyd P. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Elgin [M], Campbell, Harold C. Pfc. Unknown City: Unknown Publisher, 1997. . Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment New Bloomfield [R], Bathke, Oliver C. Pfc. S.S. Leopoldville Disaster of 12-24-1944. Co. F 262nd Regiment Northvale [M], De Prima, Frank T/5. I 264th Regiment Sikeston, McDaniel, Everette N. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Lees Summit [M], Israel, Philip S. Pvt. Det. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment Kokomo, Buell, Edwin D., III Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bonner Springs [M], Bowling, Everett R. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Trinidad, Reeder, Harold P. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Belle Vernon [M], Makowski, Stanley E. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Wheelersburg [M], Weaver, Irvin J., Jr. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Sullivan [M], Verash, Leslie F. Pvt. Med. Co. K 262nd Regiment El Paso [M], Ford, Arthur L. Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment Springfield, Cottrell, John F. S. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Tiptonville, Gillespie, John O. Pfc. Co. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Coen, James P. Pvt. Co. D 264th Regiment Independence, Hartwick, Claude H., Jr. Pvt. 1937 lengthened. I 262nd Regiment Greensburg [F], Lagana, Joseph G. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Donora [M], Vierling, David E. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Houston [M], Schokowitz, Morris Pvt. Co. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], Rice, Walter H. Pvt. Clive Cussler dedicated his 1986 book Cyclops to the disaster. Co. While some soldiers joined the crew in departing lifeboats, many did not realize the ship was slowly sinking, and stayed aboard anticipating the ship would be towed ashore by a tug. I 262nd Regiment NYC [M], Di Mola, Nicholas J. Pvt. Hdq. Co. H 262nd Regiment Mill Creek [M], Essex, Aaron W. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Kansas City [M], Hoover, Raymond B. S. Sgt. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Pueblo [M], Berube, Joseph E. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment [M], Dominguez, Joe Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Waltham [M], Thibodeau, Joseph E. Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment Colerain [F], Leopard, John P. Pvt. Served on indicates the ships we have listed for the person, some were stationed on multiple ships hit by U-boats. Co. C 264th Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], King, Edward Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment South Bend [M], Lewis, Emry L. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Chicago, Scholl, Hartselle B. Pfc. Sequel to Survivors of the Leopoldville Disaster. Co. L 262nd Regiment Milwaukee [M], Grant, Irving Pvt. Det. She was converted for use as a troopship in the Second World War, and while sailing between Southampton and Cherbourg, was torpedoed and sunk by the U-486. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment Steelton [M], Shevera, Edward T/5. S.D. Co. 2nd Battalion262nd Regiment Tully, Young, George F. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Loveland [M], Eckerman, Arthur E. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Whitestone, NYC [M], Vojir, Frank W. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment St. Louis, Bence, George R. Pfc. Co. Co. F 262nd Regiment Concord [M], Benson, Edward E. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Newark, Steuble, Gilbert J. S. Sgt. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC, Polgreen, Waldron M. Pfc. He was one of seven children and the oldest of four boys. Co. E 264th Regiment Stevens Point, Gaudynski, Raymond W. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Knoxville [M], Mixon, Robert L. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment [M], Massey, Robert B. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Pawcatuck [M], Rowe, Hazlewood Pfc. I 262nd Regiment San Antonio, Green, Herman N. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Tartaro, Joseph F. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Highland Park, Morehouse, F.R. I 264th Regiment Quincy [F], Pellegrini, Victor Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Tyrone [M], Hayes, Albert T. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Moxee [M], Adkins, Amon Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Yakima [M], Lewis, William K. Pfc. Det. As a result, approximately 763 soldiers died, together with 56 of her crew. Brilliant contacted HMNB Portsmouth, which telephoned Cherbourg; but shore post communications, decisions, and orders were significantly slowed by minimal staffing during attendance at holiday parties. Co. B 264th Regiment Globe, Willis, Waldo M. S. Sgt. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Dillon [M], Doyle, Willis W. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Albany, Barr, Hugh R. Pfc. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Des Moines [F], Babb, Byron E., Jr. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Houston [M], Pearl, Bill M. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Henryville [M], Kocsis, Anton Pfc. Sgt. Co. Co. Survivors of the Leopoldville by Ray Roberts Archived . Co. D 264th Regiment Boonton [F], Schiller, Arthur Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Tell [M], Gilmore, Lester D. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Pontiac [F], Monk, John J., Jr. T/5. Co. She was converted for use as a troopship in the Second World War, and on December 24, 1944, while sailing between Southampton and Cherbourg, was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-486. Co. H 262nd Regiment Waynesville [M], Reece, Dole C. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment St. Louis [M], Canon, Carl L. S. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Fall River [M], Stenquist, Helmer R. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Texas City [M], Foester, James C. Pvt. Co. I 264th Regiment Galveston [M], Jeter, G. C., Jr. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bonnymam [M], Sanders, Coleman W. Pvt. In May 1940 converted by the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) to a troop transport. Co. L 262nd Regiment Sumter, McNair, James L. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Elyria, Ferguson, Robert V. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Johnston City [M], Goble, John W. T. Sgt. Another 248 died from injuries, drowning, or hypothermia. Det. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Savannah, McInnis, James E., Jr. Pvt. Co. Co. K 264th Regiment Lansford, Pukas, Herbert A. Pfc. Brilliant went along the port side of the troopship we had put our starboard fenders over the side; the sea swell was causing a rise and fall of between 8 ft and 12 ft. Co. K 262nd Regiment Manchester [F], Miller, Douglas F., Jr. Pvt. Med. Co. I 262nd Regiment Show Low [M], Bell, Jack N. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Racine [M], Prueher, Franklin L. Pvt. Artist Richard Rockwell, whose college roommate died on the SS Leopoldville, drew this illustration of the troopship sinking after it was torpedoed by a German submarine, the U-486, on . Peter Acri was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Det. Co. L 262nd Regiment Freeport [M], Ragle, Billie K. T. Sgt. SS Lopoldville was a 11,509 GRT passenger liner of the Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo. Det. Co. K 262nd Regiment Albany [F], Reccardi, Victor J. S. Sgt. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment, Mazzone, Vincent J. Cpl. Co. D 264th Regiment Lattimer Mines, Lowry, Glenn E. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Chicago, Rose, Don T. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Casey [F], Kingrey, James P. T/5. Co. C 264th Regiment Moline, Taylor, Robert H. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Spartanburg [M], Phasey, Victor E. Lt. Col. Hdq. 262nd Regiment Baltimore, Alexandrovich, Joseph Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Knox [M], Vince, John M., Jr. T/5. Co. E 264th Regiment Shelbyville, Clark, John W. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Stull, Ray S. T/4. Co. K 262nd Regiment [R] Julian, Wright, John D. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lincoln [F], Kibart, Francis E. Pvt. You can e-mail us the information here. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Fresno [M], Nelson, Carl A. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment [M], Alexander, J. D. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Buffalo [F], Maksyn, Edward C. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Newberry [M], James, John E., Jr. 2d. Co. K 262nd Regiment St. Joseph, Price, Chester E. T. Sgt.
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