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Co. L 262nd Regiment Albuquerque [M], Abatemarco, Michael F. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Gainsboro [M], Lipford, Arnold A. Pfc. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment NYC [F], Wilson, Richard J. T/5. Co. F 262nd Regiment Newton [M], Peterson, Burton T/4. Co. H 262nd Regiment Allentown [M], Herman, Nevin H., Jr. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Donora [M], Vierling, David E. Pvt. Hdq. Co. C 264th Regiment Meadow Creek, Spaulding, Sherman A. Pfc. Cussler asserts[10] that the wreck is wrongly located, its true position being about a mile to the south. Launched in 1948 and in service until 1967. Co. L 262nd Regiment Bronx, NYC, Yaccketta, Dominick T. Pfc. 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. Co. B 264th Regiment Cleveland, Ensign, Armand E. Pfc. I 264th Regiment NYC, Rodies, Heinz G. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Buffalo [F], Freund, Henry Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Pensacola [R], Henderson, Dewey A. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Tishomingo [M], Howell, Alton Pfc. He went below on a makeshift wooden staircase to where hammocks were hung four high. I 262nd Regiment Pawcatuck [M], Rowe, Hazlewood Pfc. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Dover, Juskus, Carl F. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Kansas City, Rigdon, Norman L. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Knoxville, Henry, Glenn H. Pfc. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Manchester [F], Miller, Douglas F., Jr. Pvt. The soldiers' regimental command structure was fragmented by loading troops as they arrived rather than according to their units. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Gary, Weinand, Edward F. T/5. Co. F 262nd Regiment Royal Oak [M], Smrecak, James J. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dubuque [M], Cook, Dean L. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Providence [M], Masssey, Joseph D. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Johnston [M], Costa, William Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment Independence, Hartwick, Claude H., Jr. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment [M], Vonder, Mehden Robert Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Dubuque [M], Williams, Lavere R. Pvt. As a result of my ongoing research into the disaster the list has been updated and corrected. Co. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Florissant [M], Leftwich, William E. Pfc. Co. K 264th Regiment Fort Collins, Ortega, Joe B. Pfc. Earl E. Jacobs, also a York, Pennsylvania resident. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Shattuck, Ritthaler, Frank, Jr. Pfc. Hdq. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bay Springs [M], Moncrief, Clifton Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Salem, De Martini, Howard W. S. Sgt. Co. D 264th Regiment Ridgewood [R], Cywinski, Charles Pfc. by Matthew Anderson Rate the Map Read Comments (7) Year Built 1929 Year Sank 1944 Depth 210 ft (64 m) Difficulty Level Technical 2d. Co. B 264th Regiment Johnstown [F], Bennett, Lynwood F. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Bowman, Brown, Dessie W. Pvt. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Los Angeles, Lebensart, Frederick Pfc. Co. B 264th Regiment, Mazzone, Vincent J. Cpl. Hdq. Co. Co. E 262nd Regiment Maple Rapids [M], Ambrose, Raymond C. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Kalispell [M], Gillin, John F. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment NYC [M], Turetzky, David S. Pvt. Co. B 264th Regiment Philadelphia [M], Kuchta, Frank J. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Akron [M], De Soto, Claude Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Regent [M], Gentz, Herbert I. Pfc. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment New Orleans [M], Arnold, Albert J. Pvt. Sequel to Survivors of the Leopoldville Disaster. Co. B 264th Regiment Herndon [M], Zubal, John J. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Pickens [M], Richardson, Francis J. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Gary [M], Bouse, Oren A. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Waterloo [M], Klein, John J. S. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Houston [M], Pearl, Bill M. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment New Bedford [M], Flammia, Anthony J. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Alton [M], Willcoxen, Donald E. Pfc. 264th Regiment Mt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Monroe [M], Robeson, Claude C. Pfc. The sinking occurred Christmas Eve 1944. Co. K 262nd Regiment Albany [F], Reccardi, Victor J. S. Sgt. Co. C 264th Regiment Niagara Falls, Turner, Kenneth J. Pfc. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Florence, Husby, Garland O. S. Sgt. Ironically, his remains were positively identified by Leopoldville survivor Pvt. 264th Regiment Cornwall, Ontario [M], Baginski, Henry Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment Fowlers Knob, Killeen, John W. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Camp Seale [M], Springfield, James F. Pfc. Det. 3rd Bat. Courtesy of Nancy Russell. Det. I 264th Regiment Bangor [M], Stelmok, Frank Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Erie [M], Fox, William T/5. Co. K 262nd Regiment Providence, De Resta, Antonio, Jr. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Poughkeepsie [M], Bassett, John E. Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Santa Fe [M], Spence, Stephen C. Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment Boonton [F], Schiller, Arthur Pvt. Sciboz has dived to the SS Leopoldville and gave the Struckmans a copy of his book, written in French, when they chartered a boat ride to visit the wreckage in the English Channel Christmas Eve, 2007. His body was never found. Det. Private John Pordon, 19, from San Francisco, boarded the Leopoldville around 2:30 in the morning. Co. L 262nd Regiment Weehawken [M], Miles, Robert F. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Catalano, Angelo G. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Galveston [M], Jeter, G. C., Jr. Pfc. The dedication reads: To the eight hundred American men who were lost with the Lopoldville, Christmas Eve 1944 near Cherbourg, France. Co. F 262nd Regiment Viper [M], Ferguson, Richard J. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Columbus [M], Kilbarger, Thomas L. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Indianapolis, Rowland, Elmer D. Pfc. Med. 262nd Regiment Baltimore, Alexandrovich, Joseph Pvt. 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. B 264th Regiment [M], Perea, Joaquin Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lempster [M], Mathieu, Arthur T. Pvt. [6] While the other escorts searched for the U-boat, HMSBrilliant came alongside the sinking ship. Det. Co. K 264th Regiment Pontiac [F], Monk, John J., Jr. T/5. Co. L 262nd Regiment [F], Williamson, Clyde J. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Bolton [M], Smith, William F. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Finger [M], McCorkle, Wallace Pvt. Co. 1st Sgt. Co. A 264th Regiment, Tedford, Joe E. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC, Polgreen, Waldron M. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Columbia [M], Milam, Neal Sgt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Calabrese, Vincent R. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Meridian [M], Martin, Ray E. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Independence [M], Marcinko, Andrew J. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Huntington Park [M], Young, Fred F., Jr. Sgt. Det. I 262nd Regiment Huntingdon, Bixler, Bruce E. Pvt. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Malden, Maloney, John F. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Winona [M], Winstead, Rufus B. Pvt. I 264th Regiment New Boston, Skibinski, Walter J. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Cincinnati [M], Witham, Charles W. Sgt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Clarinda [R], Parry, Charles W. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment [M], Pettersen, Einar T. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Delphos [M], MacMillan, Lynn L. Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Tell City [M], McDonald, Buford C. Pfc. Co. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment Bronx, NYC [M], King, Edward Pvt. She had a depth of 35feet 0inches (10.67m) and a draught of 25feet 9.75inches (7.8677m). Co. F 262nd Regiment Lakewood [M], McGlone, Eugene A. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Sullivan [M], Verash, Leslie F. Pvt. Hdq. Co. K 262nd Regiment Long Branch, Hine, Harry C. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Sarepta, Fried, Simon Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Clearwater, Lemke, Otis C. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Cleveland [M], Cleelan, Robert W. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Norwood, Billger, Paul L. Pvt. Co. K 264th Regiment Chicago [F], Shub, Abraham Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Keokuk, Mohr, Ray J. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Nassau, [M], Zaloga, Edward J. Pvt. Co. Co. K 262nd Regiment Samford [M], Otis, Fred L. Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment N. Baltimore, Herrman, Robert E. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Pass Christian [M], Baker, Elmer A. Sgt. This article includes a list of ships with the same or similar names. Co. F 262nd Regiment Wabash [M], Houchen, Donald R. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Long Lane [M], Moyer, Herbert C. T/4. Co. B 264th Regiment Platemouth, Shaw, William A., Jr. Pvt. 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 Los Angeles, Mathews, Richard N. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Fresno [M], Nelson, Carl A. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Steelton [M], Shevera, Edward T/5. Co. F 262nd Regiment Northvale [M], De Prima, Frank T/5. For Paul Plotkin's 100th birthday, VFW Post 1617 in Derry, New Hampshire, honored its own WWII veteran with a special ceremony on June 26. Co. F 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Klosterman, William A., Jr. Pfc. Leslie G. Abbott Pfc. Co. K 262nd Regiment Los Angeles [M], Berg, Fred W. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment East Hampton [M], Cram, Ralph D., Jr. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Herndon [F], Ross, William C. Pvt. Co. C 264th Regiment Conneaut [M], Kieser, Marcell V. Pfc. Co. A 264th Regiment [F], Rice, Walter H. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Los Angeles M], Jump, Clifford V. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Cleveland [M], Leidner, Oliver C. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Guilford, Lavigne, Alfred G. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Waynesville [M], Reece, Dole C. Pfc. Pfc. Jack Nevin Lowry, twin brothers and 1942 graduates of Rostraver High School. I 264th Regiment Del Rio, Edler, Tony W., Jr. T. Sgt. Over 700 to 800 American soldiers were lost. I 262nd Regiment Stockton [M], Goodwin, James D. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment Haverhill [M], De Piero, Louis A. S. Sgt. Co. Co. A 264th Regiment Mahanoy City [F], Chambers, Robert L. Pfc. Co. D 264th Regiment Marshfield, Peterson, Lennart W. Pfc. 262nd Regiment Lowell [M], Wintle, Russell E. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Kapowsin [M], Wyatt, Frank E. Pfc. Hdq. Co. Co. C 264th Regiment Lewiston, Lesperance, Paul E. S. Sgt. Co. B 264th Regiment Rudolph [M], Moser, Richard E. Pfc. Each turbine ran on exhaust steam from the piston engine on the same shaft. Co. F 262nd Regiment Gainesville [M], Thompson, Claude C. Pvt. 2374 (819 dead and 1555 survivors). Co. F 262nd Regiment Pekin [M], Colo, Joe Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Lenoir, Rogers, Robert A. Pfc. His body was recovered. Co. B 264th Regiment Loveland [M], Eckerman, Arthur E. Pfc. Med. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Chestnut Ridge [M], Cronk, Rolland D. Pfc. "The Silent Soldier and the Portrait," produced by Waller's daughter . Co. A 264th Regiment Manhattan, NYC [M], Carlson, Carl Pfc. 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. K 262nd Regiment Kansas City [M], Smith, C. D. S. Sgt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Jamestown [M], Caruso, Thomas A. Pvt. Lt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Nemacolin [F], Daugherty, Mervin R. Pfc. He had an older brother and 2 sisters. I 262nd Regiment Oakland, Perry, Joe J. T/5. Co. F 262nd Regiment Lake Forest [M], Papineau, George J. Cpl. Co. E 262nd Regiment Empire [M], Terry, James H. Pvt. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Savannah, McInnis, James E., Jr. Pvt. Co. Hdq. I 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Tartaro, Joseph F. Sgt. Of these men, mostly between the ages of 18 and 21, 763 were killed. Co. F 262nd Regiment Rochester [M], Nassif, Assaph J. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment St. Louis [M], Canon, Carl L. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Rogersville [M], Anderson, Marvin C. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Charlotte [M], Palmer, William H. Pfc. I 262nd Regiment Laurel Run Boro [M], Sanborn, Charles J. Pfc. The Lopoldville was one of two troopships in a formation with four warships: two British destroyers, and one British and one French frigate. Quinlan from Omaha, Nebraska was born on [] I 262nd Regiment Houston [M], Creed, Robert W. S. Sgt. Co. G 262nd Regiment Morrison, Gillis, James C. Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Moyers [M], Paden, George W. Pvt. I 262nd Regiment Vega [M], Hattem, Monroe Pfc. Co. E 262nd Regiment Thomaston [M], Chalcraft, Leo K. Pvt. Co. Co. A 264th Regiment Whitehall, Peters, Howard C. Pvt. Hdq. Co. I 262nd Regiment Houston [F], Horne, Albert C. Pfc. Co. L 262nd Regiment Milwaukee [M], Grant, Irving Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Potsdam [M], Solotes, Joseph J. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Williamsville [M], Walz, Carl J., Jr. S. Sgt. I 264th Regiment Jefferson City [F], Wilson, Cecil W. Pfc. Co. 0. We also have a detailed page on the Belgian troop transport Leopoldville. I 264th Regiment Pittsburgh, Fisher, Howard I. Pvt. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Gardner, Fernanndes, Martin, Jr. Pvt. Co. E 262nd Regiment Delta [M], De Silva, Philip E. Pfc. I 264th Regiment Delta, Green, Cecil C. Pvt. Co. K 262nd Regiment Greenville [M], Chockley, Harold Y. S. Sgt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Philadelphia [M], Jurlina, Gregory G. S. Sgt. I 262nd Regiment Van Buren [M], Anderson, Martin F. Pfc. Co. Co. B 264th Regiment Dayton [M], Stewart, Benjamin L. Pvt. Med. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Abbott, Melson, Paul A. T. Sgt. More Tales of the Leopoldville Disaster. Co. 3rd Battalion 262nd Regiment Des Moines [F], Babb, Byron E., Jr. Pfc. Med. Co. L 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Coen, James P. Pvt. [2], In 1936 two Bauer-Wach low-pressure exhaust turbines were added, each driving one of the shafts via double-reduction gearing and a Fttinger fluid coupling. I 262nd Regiment Maurice [M], Boyer, Gerald L. Pvt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Lewisburg [M], Gilley, Thomas W. S. Sgt. Co. L 262nd Regiment Hudson [M], Bannick, Ronald C. Pfc. 1st Battalion 264th Regiment Spokane [M], Rust, David S. Pfc. Co. Co. 2nd Battalion 262nd Regiment Leavenworth, Samms, Lawrence L. S. Sgt. 262nd Regiment Brooklyn, NYC [M], Smith, Robert J. 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 submarine U-486. interviews with 15 survivors and extensive footage from dives on the wreck to tell the tale of the second-worst sea disaster for American . Co. B 264th Regiment Lima, Cummins, Jack C. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment [M], Decell, Harold J. Pfc. In July 1984, Clive Cussler of NUMA claimed to have discovered the wreck,[9] although French maritime officials claim the location of the shipwreck had always been marked on all maritime charts since its size and location present a potential hazard to navigation. Co. 1st Bat. Hdq. 2d. Lt. Co. B 264th Regiment NYC, Hoffman, Leslie E. 1st Lt. Co. Co. H 262nd Regiment Mckees Rocks [M], Hoffenberg, Jennings L. Pfc. Co. F 262nd Regiment [M], Johnson, Floyd J. T. Sgt. The. Co. F 262nd Regiment Winthrop [M], Hodgdon, Charles H. Pfc. This is a listing of people associated with this ship. Co. A 264th Regiment Park, Brady, Douglas F. Pvt. Co. H 262nd Regiment Chicago [M], Welch, Donald P. Pfc. Co. H 262nd Regiment Bexar [M], McCorkle, Roy E., Jr. Pfc. Co. C 264th Regiment Moline, Taylor, Robert H. Pvt. Co. F 262nd Regiment Bay City [M], Gutt, Donald C. Pvt.