bobgee Posted December 7, 2007 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2007 Time passes and the fanfare fades with the passing of the people who lived these historical events. On this day remember one Marine who distinguished himself that day while serving aboard the battleship U.S.S. Oklahoma while thinking of the thousands who would later serve and die for their country. Here is the citation for the Navy Cross he was awarded:The President of the United States takes pleasure in present-ing the NAVY CROSS toSERGEANT THOMAS E. HAILEY, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPSfor service as set forth in the followingCITATION:“For prompt and efficient action, extraordinarycourage and disregard of his own safety during theattack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory ofHawaii, by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. Uponthe U.S.S. OKLAHOMA capsizing within ten minutes afterthe beginning of the attack, Sergeant Hailey swam tothe U.S.S. MARYLAND, alongside of which the U.S.S.OKLAHOMA was moored, and from there assisted materiallyfor a short time in the rescue of the U.S.S. OKLAHOMAcrew. He then, on his own initiative, assisted inmanning an anti-aircraft gun of the U.S.S. MARYLAND ina most efficient manner, despite the severe enemy bomb-ing and strafing and the fact that he had previouslyhad no experience in the use of that particular typegun. Later, upon arrival at the Naval Air Station,Pearl Harbor, Sergeant Hailey clothed only in his under-wear and armed with a rifle, volunteered and went up inan airplane that was leaving on a search mission wherehe remained for about five hours, returning to the AirStation at about 4:30 that afternoon.”For the President,S/ Frank KnoxSecretary of the Navy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2007 Share #2 Posted December 7, 2007 No words are needed Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted December 7, 2007 Share #3 Posted December 7, 2007 Claude Larkin: The strafers who singled out cars moving along the roads that led to Ewa proved no respecter of persons. MAG-21's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Claude A. "Sheriff" Larkin, en route from Honolulu, was about a mile from Ewa in his 1930 Plymouth when a Zero shot at him. He momentarily abandoned the car for the relative sanctuary of a nearby ditch, not even bothering to turn off the engine, and then, as the strafer roared out of sight, sprinted back to the vehicle, jumped back in, and sped on. He reached his destination at 0805 -- just in time to be machine gunned again by one of Admiral Nagumo's fighters. Soon thereafter, Larkin's good fortune at remaining unwounded amidst the attack ran out, as he suffered several penetrating wounds, the most painful of which included one on the top of the middle finger of his left hand and another on the front of his lower left leg just above the top of his shoe. Refusing immediate medical attention, though, Larkin continued to direct the defense of Ewa Field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted December 8, 2007 Share #4 Posted December 8, 2007 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted December 7, 2008 All - Tomorrow is the 67th Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Kurt S. has posted some fine groupings which has prompted me to resurrect mine which I showed last year. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR! That was the War Cry I learned as a kid. Let's not forget it....ever. Semper Fi.....Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted December 7, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 7, 2008 Great, thanks for showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted December 7, 2008 Share #7 Posted December 7, 2008 I have no relic to show, but I have some great memories of a friend of our family. When you are remembering the veterans of Pearl Harbor, please remember Roy Bonham. Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Bonham was aboard the Oklahoma when the attack occured. With limited ammunition he manned an anti-aircraft gun. Roy not only survived the attack at Pearl, but he was also aboard the USS Helena when it was sunk. He had more than a lifetime's worth of experiences in just a few short years. He passed away in March of 1995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneydave Posted December 7, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 7, 2008 While I have no medal groupings or other artifacts, here are links to two interviews I conducted with Pearl Harbor veterans that have been posted previously on this forum: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=12984 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=13062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 7, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 7, 2008 While I have no medal groupings or other artifacts, here are links to two interviews I conducted with Pearl Harbor veterans that have been posted previously on this forum: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=12984 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=13062 Dave, you are doing a much more valuable service which is " collecting stories " . These men wont be around much longer . Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted December 10, 2008 Share #10 Posted December 10, 2008 Bob Wow. What a group and story of a marine at Pearl during Dec 7 ,1941. We should never forget. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneydave Posted December 10, 2008 Share #11 Posted December 10, 2008 Dave, you are doing a much more valuable service which is " collecting stories " . These men wont be around much longer . Kurt Thank you Kurt. Say hello to you father-in-law for me the next time you speak with him. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobgee Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted December 7, 2010 BTT - I first posted this thread in 2007 as a way to "Remember Pearl Harbor".Here it is again, December 7th, 2010 - lest we forget that fateful day and the heroes of our greatest generation, :salute: Semper Fi........Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted December 8, 2010 BTT - I first posted this thread in 2007 as a way to "Remember Pearl Harbor".Here it is again, December 7th, 2010 - lest we forget that fateful day and the heroes of our greatest generation, :salute: Semper Fi........Bobgee btt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted December 15, 2010 Share #15 Posted December 15, 2010 Wow, and I mean Wow, sorry I missed this the first time around. Thanks for posting this great USMC Pearl Harbor valor grouping. :thumbsup: Kurt Barickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted December 7, 2011 BTT - I first posted this thread in 2007 as a way to "Remember Pearl Harbor".Here it is again, December 7th, 2010 - lest we forget that fateful day and the heroes of our greatest generation, :salute: Semper Fi........Bobgee btt - December 7, 2011 - "REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR! :salute: FYI _ There were 52 Navy Crosses awarded for actions on 7 December 1941. 46 to Navy men; 6 to Marines. Semper Fi.......Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 7, 2011 Share #17 Posted December 7, 2011 SUPERB medal group Bob - please to see it back to the top today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted December 6, 2013 BTT - In memory of that fateful day - "which will live in infamy" 72 years ago. Lest we EVER forget. Semper Fi......Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog34 Posted December 6, 2013 Share #19 Posted December 6, 2013 Just about the best Pearl Harbor group I've seen, one of my favorites! Thanks for resurrecting this treasure Bob! Semper Fi Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted December 6, 2014 Bump for 7 December. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR! Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog34 Posted December 7, 2014 Share #21 Posted December 7, 2014 Hellava lot! Always love seeing this one Bob. Semper Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted December 5, 2015 BUMP for 7 December - Remember Pearl Harbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog34 Posted December 6, 2015 Share #23 Posted December 6, 2015 Semper Fi glad Hailey's medals have such an honored home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share #24 Posted December 6, 2016 Bump for the 75th Anniversary of the "date which will live in infamy." December 7th 1941. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR! Semper Fi...BOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 6, 2016 Share #25 Posted December 6, 2016 Wow...I missed this the first six times around (no kidding). What an amazing group to an amazing Marine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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