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WW2 Navy Cross Recipient Sellstrom is third from left, back row. Awarded for actions during World War II The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Pos...

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Update 9/22/2022(CLM): I wish to thank Johnston Hurst Shannon for permission to use the photo of LT.Hurst. Ensign E. W. Hurst, USN, was designated Naval Aviator #4150 in 1935. Graduated from U.S. N...

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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Abraham Desomer , United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism ...

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Edward H Allen BIRTH unknown DEATH 8 May 1942 MEMORIAL SITE* Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial Park Cardwell, Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia A structure erected in honor of someone w...

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STASKO, JOHN JR, Shipfitter Third Class, (no. 2386905), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. John Stasko Sr., 42 Myrtle Ave., Johnson City, NY. [Location] Coral Sea, missing, date of loss May 8, 1942, Memoria...

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ZWIERSCHKE, ROBERT HOPKINS, Ensign, (no. O-109453), US Navy Reserve, [Family] Father, Mr. George H. Zwierschke, 308 Taunton Rd., Buffalo, NY. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [Ev...

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ZILINEK, VICTOR JOSEPH, Gunner's Mate Third Class, (no. 2238770), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. William Charles Zulinek, Route 2, Laurel Acres, Winsted, Conn. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead...

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ZIEHR, CARL HALLEY, Ensign, (no. O-123405), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. Frank Albert Ziehr, 1166 Taylor Ave., Detroit, Mich. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [Event] Coral Sea,...

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08/05/1942 ✓ 108. ZEIGLER, HARRY DANIEL, Yeoman Third Class, (no. 2437714), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. George W. Zeigler, 129 Addison Ave., Greencastle, Pa. [Casualty] Believe died of wounds, declar...

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YOUNG, CARL CURTIS, Seaman First Class, (no. 2957537), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. George Henry Young, Rt. 4, Jackson, Tenn. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [Event] Coral Sea,...

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WINGFIELD, JOHN DAVIS, Ensign, (no. O-099785), US Navy Reserve, [Family] Mother, Mrs. E. E. Wingfield, 2110 Rose Ave., Richmond, Va. [Casualty] Wounded, died later, declared dead May 9, 1942. [Event] C...

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WILLSON, CHARLES E, Ship's Cook Third Class, (no. 2017818), US Navy, [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [Event] Coral Sea, May 8, 1942. [Location] Coral Sea, missing, date of loss ...

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WILLIAMS, ALTER LEE, Steward's Mate First Class, (no. 2873113), US Navy, [Family] Aunt, Mrs. Maggie Smith, 2631 West Madison, Louisville, Ky. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [Ev...

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WILKERSON, CLAUDE MARION, Storekeeper Third Class, (no. 3601878), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. Edward Lee Wilkerson, Rt. 6, Box 1260-3, Houston, Tex. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, ...

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WHITMAN, JOHN E, (no. 80740), [Casualty] Believe died of wounds, May 13, 1942, declared dead May 13, 1942. [Event] Coral Sea, May 8, 1942 Read more at wrecksite:

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WHITELEY, ROBERT LELAND, Baker Third Class, (no. 3721982), US Navy, [Family] Mother, Mrs. Eleanor Whittelsey , 1839 Clermont St., Denver, Colo. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [...

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WHITE, LESTER JOHN, Gunner's Mate Second Class, (no. 3812153), US Navy, [Family] Mother, Mrs. Katherine White, 230 1/2 W. 45th St., Los Angeles, Calif. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8,...

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WHITE, EUGENE ADAM, Seaman Second Class, (no. 2663914), US Navy, [Family] Mother, Mrs. Lena Shea, 1622 P St., N. W, DC. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [Event] Coral Sea, May 8,...

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WEEKS, VIRGIL LEWIS, Pharmacist's Mate First Class, (no. 2658524), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. Jake W. Weeks, Athens, WVa. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, 1942. [Event] Coral Sea, M...

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VASS, FRANK IMERY, Seaman Second Class, (no. 3822928), US Navy, [Family] Father, Mr. Frank Imery Vass, Sr., 10512 S. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. [Casualty] Killed in combat, declared dead May 8, ...

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