ArchangelDM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #26 Posted January 28, 2018 http://www.billheadfuneralhome.com/notices/Clifford-Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #27 Posted January 28, 2018 Amazing how both guys match up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 28, 2018 Share #28 Posted January 28, 2018 The other CR jones was sent to a Beach Jumper unit in June 1943. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 28, 2018 Share #29 Posted January 28, 2018 The USS Tarazed docked in Oran ( June 22nd ) on the date on the muster roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #30 Posted January 28, 2018 The other CR jones was sent to a Beach Jumper unit in June 1943. jonesBJ.JPG Thats our guy Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #31 Posted January 28, 2018 Beach Jumpers saw much action in World War II. Their first operation was in Operation Husky. On the night of 10 July 1943, Beach Jumper Unit 1 (BJU 1) was ordered to conduct a diversion off Cape San Marco, 100 miles west of the HUSKY landing area. The first attempt was recalled due to hazardous seas. On D+1, the weather was better and the operation began at 2200 hours. At 3,000 yards off shore, three of the ASRs prepared their heaters, one ASR proceeded a thousand yards ahead and began to lay smoke. As the sound boats prepared to make their run parallel to the beach, a searchlight from Cape San Marco illuminated the area, accompanied by small arms and artillery fire. At 0230 the sound boats were ordered to secure their heaters and approach the beach, which they did, firing guns and rockets. All boats retired on a course back to their home port at Pantelleria, Sicily. To keep the Germans' attention, the unit was ordered to conduct another operation on the night of 12 July 1943, using all available craft. This time the shore batteries were completely alerted. The Germans were convinced that a landing was about to take place. Salvos of six inch and smaller guns were thrown at the boats. The operation was a success and no casualties were sustained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #32 Posted January 28, 2018 The USS Tarazed docked in Oran ( June 22nd ) on the date on the muster roll. tara.JPG On 8 June 1943 Tarazed joined Task Force 65 at Norfolk headed for North Africa and arrived at Mers el Kebir, Algeria, on 22 June. She partially unloaded there and, on the 30th, took the rest of her cargo to Oran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #33 Posted January 28, 2018 Explains a lot , he was probably with operation Husky. On the helmet is written Algiers as well 1943 Great info on this guy , if only the helmet could talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted January 28, 2018 Share #34 Posted January 28, 2018 On 8 June 1943 Tarazed joined Task Force 65 at Norfolk headed for North Africa and arrived at Mers el Kebir, Algeria, on 22 June. She partially unloaded there and, on the 30th, took the rest of her cargo to Oran. Mers El Kébir is a municipality located in north-west of Oran, about seven km (4.3 miles) from the city center. As its name indicates (The Great Port), it is a major port and has an important naval base, home to the Algerian Navy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant G. Posted January 29, 2018 Share #35 Posted January 29, 2018 Excellent looking helmet shell, Dean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted January 29, 2018 Share #36 Posted January 29, 2018 I dont think he was a beach jumper. He was in a rescue boat squadron. I read that they did missions alongside beach jumpers sometimes. Either way, super cool shell that I should have pulled the trigger on when I saw it. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share #37 Posted January 29, 2018 I dont think he was a beach jumper. He was in a rescue boat squadron. I read that they did missions alongside beach jumpers sometimes. Either way, super cool shell that I should have pulled the trigger on when I saw it. Congrats Got to wait 90 days for his file as he left the Navy in 1960 , maybe this will shed some light. D.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share #38 Posted January 29, 2018 Excellent looking helmet shell, Dean! Thanks Grant , Need a nice liner and chinstrap for it now :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share #39 Posted January 29, 2018 Mers El Kébir is a municipality located in north-west of Oran, about seven km (4.3 miles) from the city center. As its name indicates (The Great Port), it is a major port and has an important naval base, home to the Algerian Navy Nice ! The helmet is adorned with Algiers 43 I believe Thanks D.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted January 29, 2018 Share #40 Posted January 29, 2018 Way cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted January 29, 2018 Share #41 Posted January 29, 2018 Great helmet and thread! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share #42 Posted January 29, 2018 Way cool! Thankyou , its a cool piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share #43 Posted January 29, 2018 Great helmet and thread! Frank Thanks Frank , Glad you enjoy the thread , thanks for posting on it DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted January 29, 2018 Share #44 Posted January 29, 2018 Got to wait 90 days for his file as he left the Navy in 1960 , maybe this will shed some light. D.C I am waiting on a service file too. I get it in June... hastle the wait but should be well worth it! Please share the info once you get it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogskin7 Posted January 29, 2018 Share #45 Posted January 29, 2018 Got to wait 90 days for his file as he left the Navy in 1960 , maybe this will shed some light. D.C What website are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #46 Posted January 30, 2018 What website are you using? Golden arrow are doing the research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share #47 Posted January 30, 2018 I am waiting on a service file too. I get it in June... hastle the wait but should be well worth it! Please share the info once you get it. Thanks! You got it Tyler Thanks for the interest D.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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