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187TH INFANTRY - RAKKASANS
3rd BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM

 

“FALLEN RAKKASANS”

The following are the names of “Fallen Rakkasans” who have given their lives in service to the

Nation and the regiment in five wars: World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, the

Persian Gulf War and the Iraq War. The names, found in the receding archives of time, are central to

the heritage and traditions of Valor of the 187th Infantry Regiment: Glider, Parachute, and Air Assault.

These Fallen Rakkasans are at honored rest for now. Their gallant deeds, and their sacrifices

are not forgotten. They are remembered and honored by those who carry on. Their fighting

spirit, their pride, and their commitment to the nation, the regiment, and themselves live on in

the ranks of the 187th Infantry Regiment today.

 

“FALLEN RAKKASANS”

101st AIRBORNE DIVISION
3rd BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM

WAR ON TERROR

IRAQ
 

Fallen Rakkasans Iraqi War
 

Name

Rank

Date Death

Unit

Area

Baughman, Nathaniel S. CPL 06 Jul 16 A/1 Bayji, Iraq
Bishop, Jason L. SGT 06 Jan 03 B/3 Samarra, Iraq

Blair, Jonathan F.

SFC

05 Nov 19

B/1

Bayji, Iraq

Deason, Michael L. SSGT 06Sep09 B/3 Adwar, Iraq
Gaunky, Anthony PFC 05 Nov 18 A/3rd STB  

Hinton, Dominic J.

SFC

05 Nov 19

B/1

Bayji, Iraq

Idanan, Michael CPL 05 Nov 19 A - 1- 33  
Jenkins, Troy David SGT 03 Apr 24 B/3 Landstuhl,Iraq

Karolasz, Edward

SSGT

05 Nov 19

B/1

Bayji, Iraq

Kemple, Andrew J. CPL 06 Feb 12 B/3 Tikrit, Iraq
Pfender, Jonathan R. PFC 06 Jan 02 HQ/HQ Bayji, Iraq
Shelton, Jimmy Lee CPL 05 Dec 09 B/1 Bayji, Iraq
Siekert, Christian PFC 05 Dec 06 A/1 Bayji, Iraq
Tinnell, Patrick A. PFC 06 Apr 19 C/1 Siniyah, Iraq
Upchurch, Clinton R. SPC 06 Jan 07 B/3 Samarra, Iraq
Vanderhorn, Christopher J. SSGT 06 Jan 02 C/1 Sinia, Iraq
Wilder, Vernon CPL 05 Nov 17 A/3rd STB  
Yates, Nyle SPC 06 Mar 19 B/3  
Zamora, Jesse M. SPC 06 Feb 03 B/3 Bayji, Iraq

Zilinski, Dennis W.

1LT

05 Nov 19

B/1

Bayji, Iraq

 

“FALLEN RAKKASANS”

101st AIRBORNE DIVISION
3rd BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM

WAR ON TERROR

Afghanistan

Fallen Rakkasans Afghanistan War

Name

Rank

Date Death

Unit

Area

Barton, Christopher R. PFC 24 May 10 C/1 Khowst Province
Barton II, Robert N. SGT 07 Jun 10 A/2 Dangam district, Kunar province
Brown, Jeremy L. SPC 10 May 09 H&H Co/1 Contingency Outpost Zerok
Catlett, Matthew R. SPC 07 Jun 10 A/2 Dangam district, Kunar province
Hall, Jonathon PFC 08 Apr 10 H&H Co/1 Paktika
Jirtle, Charles S. SPC 07 Jun 10 A/2 Dangam district, Kunar province
Kropat, Jason M. PFC 09 Mar 10 C/1 Khost Province
Lukeala, Joshua A. SGT 07 Jun 10 A/2 Dangam district, Kunar province
Oquin, James J. PFC 07 Jul 10 B/1 Paktika Province
Owens, Vincent L.C. SGT 04 Mar 10 F/3 Yosuf Khel
Park, Benjamin J. PFC 18 Jun 10 B/1 Kandahar
Redding, Blaine E. SPC 07 Jun 10 A/2 Dangam district, Kunar province
Richardson, Jonathon J. SGT 09 Mar 10 C/1 Khowst
Turner, Eddie SGT 22 Jun 10 3rd Brig Camp Clark
Weikert, Matthew W. SGT 17 Jul 10 3rd Brig Pakitika

 


“FALLEN RAKKASANS”

187TH PARA-GLIDER INFANTRY REGIMENT

WORLD WAR II

NEW GUINEA, LEYTE, LUZON
 

Fallen Rakkasans World War II – Philippines
 

Name

Rank

Date Death

Unit

Area

Innamorato, Benny

2LT

04 Apr 45

HQ/HQ

Talisay

Schommer, Cletus N.

MAJ

04 Apr 45

HQ/HQ

Talisay 

Winnie, Henry E.

TSGT

11 Mar 45

HQ/HQ

Hill 660

Yesensky, Joseph J.

PFC

05 Feb 45

HQ/HQ

Tagaytay Ridge

Blessing, Jack S.

Tech-4

07 Dec 44

HQ/1

Buri Leyte

Clark, William A.

1LT

18 Apr 45

HQ/1

Brownie Ridge

Kidd, Herman D.

PFC

01 Feb 45

HQ/1

Mt. Aiming

McGrew, Delbert R.

PFC

18 Apr 45

HQ/1

Brownie Ridge

Miller, Jerry J.

PFC

07 Dec 44

HQ/1

Buri Leyte

Niestuchowski, Frank T.

SGT

03 Feb 45

HQ/1

Aga Pass

Rios, Cruz E.

PFC

03 Feb 45

HQ/1

Aga Pass

Worley, Gerald W.

Tech-5

03 Feb 45

HQ/1

Aga Pass

Allen, Sherman

PFC

17 Feb 45

A/1

Mabato Point

Bloom, Joseph R.

PFC

26 Apr 45

A/1

Mt. Malepunyo

Boccia, Ralph J.

PFC

07 Feb 45

A/1

Manila

Brown, Jacob E.

PFC

17 Feb 45

A/1

Mabato Point

Courtney, William J.

SSGT

17 Feb 45

A/1

Mabato Point

Fort, Frank P.

PVT

07 Dec 44

A/1

Buri Leyte

Hall, Hazel D.

PFC

17 Feb 45

A/1

Mabato Point

Hanna, Warren C.

CAPT

23 Mar 45

A/1

San Jose Hill

Hunt, Harlin E.

PFC

07 Dec 44

A/1

Buri Leyte

Kennedy, Homer R.

PFC

08 Feb 45

A/1

Manila Luzon

Kunz, John H.

PFC

02 Apr 45

A/1

Dita

Stefanich, John

SGT

15 Apr 45

A/1

Brownie Ridge

Steffy, Earnest E.

SGT

17 Dec 44

A/1

Anonang Leyte

Webster, George W.

PFC

15 Apr 45

A/1

Brownie Ridge

Welc, Joseph W.

SGT

21 Feb 45

A/1

Mabato Point

Basehore, Paul C.

CAPT

08 Apr 45

B/1

Brownie Ridge

Billman, George S.

PFC

17 Feb 45

B/1

Ft. McKinley

Burnight, William F.

PFC

06 Dec 44

B/1

Buri Leyte

Cacala, Stephen J.

PVT

17 Feb 45

B/1

Mabato Point

Duliea, Joseph

PFC

17 Feb 45

B/1

Mabato Point

Flanders, Ward J.

SSGT

06 Dec 44

B/1

Buri Leyte

Maddox, Alfred Jr.

SGT

17 Feb 45

B/1

Mabato Point

Mansfield, Harry H.

SSGT

10 Dec 44

B/1

Buri Leyte

Nieswant, Ernest E.

PVT

20 Dec 44

B/1

Manarawat

Pelfrey, Julian C.

PVT

08 Apr 45

B/1

Talisay

Rangel, Joe V.

PFC

06 Dec 44

B/1

Buri Leyte

Shifflet, Leroy

PFC

17 Feb 45

B/1

Mabato Point

Skerbeck, Edward A.

PVT

11 Dec 44

B/1

Buri Leyte

Tarter, Herbert

PVT

08 Feb 45

B/1

Manila

Turnbridge, Garn W.

PVT

18 Apr 45

B/1

Brownie Ridge

Williams, Joseph B.

SSGT

27 Mar 45

B/1

Bukel Hill

Williams, Neal F.

SGT

17 Feb 45

B/1

Ft. McKinley

Wirth, Russell E.

PVT

17 Feb 45

B/1

Mabato Point

Name

Rank

Date Death

Unit

Area

Blubaugh, Buell D.

PFC

18 Apr 45

C/1

Brownie Ridge

Carminati, John C.

SSGT

17 Feb 45

C/1

Mabato Point

Colombe, Fred

PVT

11 Mar 45

C/1

Hill 660

Elliott, Francis W.

PVT

05 May 45

C/1

Aya Luzon

Hatfield, Albert N.

PFC

18 Apr 45

C/1

Brownie Ridge

Hawkins, Travis B.

SSGT

08 Apr 45

C/1

Brownie Ridge

Lasala, Frank J.

SSGT

29 Mar 45

C/1

Dita

Nye, Ernest W.

PFC

23 Dec 44

C/1

Purple Heart Hill

Scandariato, Joseph

PFC

09 Mar 45

C/1

Hill 660

Terradot, Joseph E.

PFC

21 Feb 45

C/1

Mabato Point

Wolfe, Jack W.

SSGT

19 Dec 44

C/1

Manarawat

Birchler, Louis F.

PVT

20 Dec 44

HQ/2

Purple Heart Hill

Glover, Howard A.

PFC

14 Dec 44

HQ/2

Mohonag Leyte

Lipschultz, Kenneth

PFC

05 Apr 45

HQ/2

Talisay

Michel, Philip

CPL

13 Feb 45

HQ/2

Nichols Field

White, Marvin L.

PFC

13 Dec 44

HQ/2

Catabagan

Wood, Warren C.

PFC

12 Mar 45

HQ/2

Hill 660

Campesi, Paul R.

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Davis, Henry R.

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

DeLong, Lester E.

SSGT

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Fesko, Michael J.

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Love, Lloyd W.

TSGT

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Miller, Warren T.

PFC

02 Apr 45

E/2

Aga Pass

Mire, Nelson J.

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Plazak, John

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Reza, Peter

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Russell, George C.

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Verri, Fiorello

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Winger, Alonzo M. Jr.

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Wolff, Melvin S.

PFC

13 Feb 45

E/2

Nichols Field

Boshears, Claud H.

PFC

15 Feb 45

F/2

Nichols Field

Echols, Edwin A.

SSGT

27 Mar 45

F/2

Bukel Hill

Faber, Joseph J. Jr.

PFC

15 Feb 45

F/2

Nichols Field

Gausner, Leonard

Tech-4

11 Jan 45

F/2

Leyte

Harkink, Herbert

PVT

18 Apr 45

F/2

Brownie Ridge

Harrel, Celo J.

PFC

13 Dec 44

F/2

Ori Hill

Haven, George W.

PFC

15 Feb 45

F/2

Nichols Field

Jochum, Aloysius A.

PVT

03 May 45

F/2

Calaway

Kuhn, Raymond E.

PFC

05 Feb 45

F/2

Aga Pass

Kutzner, Russell A.

PVT

03 May 45

F/2

Calaway

Lord, Edward J.

PFC

03 May 45

F/2

Aya

Lundt, Gustav W.

PVT

26 Mar 45

F/2

Bukel Hill

Massey, William S.

1LT

26 Mar 45

F/2

Bukel Hill

McCoy, Francis T.

PFC

26 Mar 45

F/2

Dita

McMichael, James S.

PFC

15 Feb 45

F/2

Nichols Field

Newsome, Elvy D.

SGT

07 Dec 44

F/2

Purple Heart Hill

Pase, Dennis O.

PVT

03 May 45

F/2

Aya

Patten, Robert F.

1LT

07 Feb 45

F/2

Tagaytay Ridge

Potts, Paul R.

PVT

05 Apr 45

F/2

Talisay

Rohrbach, Leroy R.

PVT

03 May 45

F/2

Aya

Shimchuk, Ernest J.

PVT

03 May 45

F/2

Aya

Shorman, George L. Jr.

PFC

08 Apr 45

F/2

Talisay

Siedenburg, Joe R.

PFC

03 May 45

F/2

Calaway

Sigel, Robert C.

1LT

07 Apr 45

F/2

Sulac

Silton, Oscar

PVT

03 May 45

F/2

Calaway

Solecki, Stanley F.

2LT

07 Apr 45

F/2

Sulac

Zrenchak, Andrew

PVT

26 Mar 45

F/2

Bukel Hill

Baier, Arnold L.

PFC

24 Mar 45

G/2

San Jose Hill

Ballard, Robert F.

PVT

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Campbell, Dean M.

PFC

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Chapman, William L.

SGT

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Cisneros, Gilberto V.

PVT

13 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Coplen, Dowal D.

SSGT

31 Mar 45

G/2

Dita

Ejam, Robert F.

PFC

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Fleece, John C.

PFC

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Garrett, John F. Jr.

PFC

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Garrity, William F. Jr.

SSGT

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Holmes, George Jr.

PFC

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Jones, Elm

PFC

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Kjam, Robert F.

PFC

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Oberlin, Robert W.

PVT

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Pisowicz, John S.

SGT

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Purst, John Jr.

SGT

05 Apr 45

G/2

Talisay

Romines, Harry T.

PVT

14 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Rosen, Sam

PFC

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Rouse, Thomas D. Jr.

PFC

05 Apr 45

G/2

Talisay

Sarkody, William

PVT

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Soto, Pablo A.

PFC

20 Apr 45

G/2

Mt. Macolod

Thompson, Carmon C.

SSGT

06 Apr 45

G/2

Talisay

Van De Bogart, Robert

PVT

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Walker, Valard W.

SGT

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Walters, George T. Jr.

CAPT

13 Dec 44

G/2

Catabagan

Wareheim, Charles J.

PFC

15 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Wellman, Jack R.

SGT

14 Feb 45

G/2

Nichols Field

Adams, Leslie L.

PFC

01 Dec 44

G/2

Anonang Leyte

Berkstresser, Guy U.

Tech-3

03 Feb 45

Med Det

Aga Pass

Norton, Dale C.

PFC

05 Apr 45

Med Det

Talisay

Casady, John H.

PFC

11 Dec 44

 

Service Co Buri Leyte

Mathers, John W.

CAPT

04 Apr 45

 

Service Co Talisay

Niccoli, Armand

CPL

04 Apr 45

 

Service Co Talisay

Ford, George W.

PVT

23 Feb 45

187 GIR

Aya Luzon

Furst, John Jr.

SGT

05 Apr 45

187 GIR

Talisay

Hartman, Russell W.

SGT

04 Mar 45

187 GIR

Lipa Point

Heinemeier, Herbert

PVT

22 Apr 45

187 GIR

Mt. Macolod

Inks, Robert O.

PFC

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Istad, Donald A.

PFC

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Jannicelli, Edward

PVT

 

187 GIR

Philippines

McCann, Richard J.

PVT

 

187 GIR

Philippines

McFadden,Robert E.

PFC

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Porter, Robert J. Jr.

PFC

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Rawlings, Everett

SSGT

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Russo, Peter J.

PVT

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Serfling, Herbert L.

PVT

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Sheer, Stephen

SGT

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Short, Herschel

PFC

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Tryon, William F.

PFC

 

187 GIR

Philippines

Williams, Harry C.

PFC

16 Apr 45

187 GIR

Mt. Macolod

Woerz, Frank B.

PVT

20 Apr 45

187 GIR

Mt. Macolod

Zavala, Epicmenio M.

PVT

20 Apr 45

187 GIR

Mt. Macolod

Cohen, Paul W.

PVT

 

674 FA

Philippines

Connolly, Edward T.

SSGT

13 Jul 44

674 FA

New Guinea

Dowd, Jarres B.

PFC

12 Aug 44

674 FA

New Guinea

Grohmann, Gustave

Tech-5

03 Nov 45

674 FA

Japan

Huneau, Armond J.

SGT

12 Sep 44

674 FA

New Guinea

Klitz, Maurice I.

PFC

 

674 FA

Philippines

Kloker, Robert L.

PFC

 

674 FA

Philippines

Lanier, Aubrey T.

1LT

 

674 FA

Philippines

Marich, Lewis M.

Tech-4

 

674 FA

Philippines

Potter, Walden F.

Tech-4

 

674 FA

Philippines

Rishel, Preston

1LT

 

674 FA

Philippines

Tesar, Rudolph

PVT

 

674 FA

Philippines

Youghans, Raymond Jr.

1LT

 

674 FA

Philippines

Bowen, William G.

PFC

12 Jul 44

127 Engr

New Guinea

Davis, George M. Jr.

PFC

12 Jul 44

127 Engr

New Guinea

Desimone, Eugene A.

PVT

12 Dec 44

127 Engr

San Pablo

Duffee, Donald J.

CPL

02 Aug 45

127 Engr

Mt Malepunyo

Hallingstad, Leonard

PFC

02 Jul 45

127 Engr

Lipa Luzon

Higgins, Richard D.

PFC

12 Jul 44

127 Engr

New Guinea

Kristensen, Norman C.

PFC

 

127 Engr

Philippines

Lawrence, Doyle R.

Tech-5

 

127 Engr

Philippines

Mautner, Charles G.

SSGT

 

127 Engr

Philippines

Mayotte, Robert G.

Tech-5

 

127 Engr

Philippines

O’Malley, John J.

PVT

 

127 Engr

Philippines

Peters, Lloyd L.

SGT

 

127 Engr

Philippines

Shell, Willard B.

PFC

 

127 Engr

Philippines

Wylie, Charles S.

PVT

 

127 Engr

New Guinea

 

FALLEN RAKKASANS

187TH AIRBORNE REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM

KOREAN WAR

 

Name Rank Date of Death Unit Area

Alvis, John C.

CPL

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ-R

Sinmak

Andrade, Raymond Jr.

CPL

22 Nov 51

HQ/HQ

Chorwon

Baker, Walter C. Jr.

CPL

25 Mar 51

HQ/HQ

Uijongbu

Blevins, Galliehue

CPL

25 Mar 51

HQ/HQ

Uijongbu

Buckalew, Eugene

MSGT

16 Jul 53

HQ/HQ

Chorwon

Chivvis, Howard E.

CPL

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ -R

Sinmak

Creger, Dale F.

1LT

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ

Sinmak

Grottee, John O.

CPL

23 Sep 52

HQ/HQ

Kumwha

Lavelle, Mark D.

SGT

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ

Sinmak

Lovato, Gilbert

CPL

21 Jul 53

HQ/HQ

Chorwon

Manship, Frederick A.

CPL

23 Mar 51

HQ/HQ-R

Munsan-ni

McNulty, Patrick J.

CPL

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ

Sinmak

Murphy, Walter

CPL

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ-R

Sinmak

Salerno, John W.

PFC

15 Jul 53

HQ/HQ

Chorwon

Stewart, Robert J.

CPL

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ-R

Sinmak

Vandunk, William G.

PFC

23 Mar 51

HQ/HQ-R

Munsan-ni

Warren, Maurice D.

PVT

05 Nov 51

HQ/HQ

Sinmak

Witner, Lavern G.

LTC

06 Sep 50

HQ/HQ

Japan

Boler, Darwin E.

PVT

08 Dec 50

HQ/1

Sinmak

Charnichko, Andrew

PFC

08 Dec 50

HQ/1

Sinmak

Everett, Coleman L.

CAPT

04 Dec 50

HQ/1

Sinmak

Hockman, Charles W.

MSGT

17 Jul 53

HQ/1

Chorwon

Kulik, Walter J.

PFC

08 Dec 50

HQ/1

Pyongyang

Lopes, Joseph W. Jr.

PFC

12 Feb 51

HQ/1

Wonju

Mascara, Michael

PFC

13 Feb 51

HQ/1

Wonju

Meredith, Lawrence

CPL

13 Feb 51

HQ/1

Wonju

Prince, Charles W.

PVT

30 Nov 50

HQ/1

Sinmak

Benoit, Andrew

CPL

16 Jul 53

A/1

Chorwon

Candelaria, Paul

CPL

12 Feb 51

A/1

Wonju

Coleman, Robert B.

1LT

04 Feb 51

A/1

Chudong-ni

Conley, Clifton W.

PFC

04 Dec 50

A/1

Sinmak

Delosh, Harry F.

CPL

23 Mar 51

A/1

Munsan-ni

Duran, Joshua R.

PFC

11 Oct 50

A/1

Kimpo

Fonner, William C.

SGT

12 Feb 51

A/1

Wonju

Hammond, Lester(CMH)

CPL

14 Aug 52

A/1

Kumwha

Jensen, Stanley C.

SGT

08 Oct 50

A/1

Seoul

Lindler, Quinton E.

MSGT

04 Dec 50

A/1

Pyongyang

MacClintock, Dewey

SFC

24 Mar 51

A/1

Uijongbu

McAllister, Kenneth R.

CPL

29 May 51

A/1

Inje

Ridel, William G.

SFC

26 May 51

A/1

Inje

Sadler, John F.

CPL

15 Jun 52

A/1

Koje-do

Simpkins, Jerome

SGT

25 Apr 52

A/1

Japan

Southwood, Garland R.

PFC

19 Feb 51

A/1

Wonju

Agostini, Jorge L.

PFC

12 Feb 51

B/1

Wonju

Archuleta, Juan B.

PFC

28 Mar 51

B/1

Uijongbu

Baldonado, Joe R.

CPL

26 Nov 50

B/1

Sinmak

Beaty, Benjamin L.

SFC

24 Nov 50

B/1

Sinmak

Bertolio, Robert L.

PFC

04 Feb 51

B/1

Nagol

Capitelli, Salvatore

PVT

17 Jul 53

B/1

Chorwon

Champion, Aubry W.

PFC

27 May 51

B/1

Inje

Collins, Louis E.

SGT

25 Nov 50

B/1

Sinmak

Coyne, Garrett

SGT

04 Feb 51

B/1

Chudong-ni

Dreyer, Howard L.

PFC

01 Jun 51

B/1

Inje

Dupeey, John C.

SGT

04 Feb 51

B/1

Chudong-ni

Ferguson, Raymond A.

SFC

24 Nov 50

B/1

Sinmak

Foster, Delmar L.

SGT

28 Mar 51

B/1

Uijongbu

Foster, Joseph M.

SGT

24 May 51

B/1

Inje

Garcia, Domingo

PFC

04 Dec 50

B/1

Pyongyang

Gerber, Edward J.

PFC

18 Sep 52

B/1