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Hogaboom, William Frederick

Date of birth:
September 1915 (Vicksburg/Mississippi, United States)
Date of death:
December 14th, 1944
Mentioned on:
American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Service number:
0-5957
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

William Hogaboom was killed as a POW when the tranportship Oruyku Maru was sunk.

Promotions:
1939: 2nd Lieutenant;
?: 1st Lieutenant;
?: Captain (posthuum).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
First Lieutenant (Lieutenant)
Unit:
Battery A, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army
Citation:
"For distinguished service in action while serving with Company K, Third Battalion, FOURTH Marines (Detached) as Commanding Officer of Battery A, Navy Bluejacket-Marine Battalion (Mariveles), in action against the enemy in the defense of the Bataan Peninsula, Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 23 to 31 January. Lieutenant Hogaboom, while attached to a composite Blue Jacket-Marine Battalion hastily organized to expel a strong enemy detachment which had infiltrated and occupied commanding ground dangerously threatening the Miravalis area of Bataan, rendered conspicuous service in controlling and handling mixed units in this action, which succeeded in isolating the Japanese force on Longoskawayan Point where the enemy was destroyed. Lieutenant Hogaboom displayed outstanding qualities of leadership, and by his courageous actions and tireless efforts contributed materially to the success of this important and timely operation. His actions at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Navy Cross

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