Press-Enterprise, The (Riverside, CA) - July 29, 2004
PITTMAN, DOUGLAS V. Age 80, of Hemet, CA., passed away July 25, 2004. Doug was born in Aledo, Texas, July 13, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Pittman. Doug served his country in WWII in the US Navy. After his service to his country he relocated to CA. and began a 37 years career with Pacific Press. Doug retired to Seven Hills in 1976. The family suggests donations to the United Methodist Church of Hemet in lieu of flowers. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Nat'l Cemetery. MILLER-JONES MORTUARY - HEMET (951) 658-3161
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Noteable events involving PCS-1461, Doug's ship listed below. See scanned articles on same topics.
15 Jun 1944
Participated on the invasion of Saipan. A few days later, the ship was hit during an air alert. Several casualties one officer died. The ship suffered some damage and returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs.
19 Feb 1945
Participated on the invasion of Iwo Jima.
23 Feb 1945
The crew of this ship saw the raising of the flag on Mount Surabachi.
1 Apr 1945
It was Easter Sunday. Participated in the invasion of Okinawa.
4 Oct 1945
Grounded and abandoned on 4 October 1945 during a Typhoon off Okinawa while guarding the entrance to Buckner Bay.
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At the age of 15, Doug joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Breckenridge, Stephens county, TX; he spent his time serving in Utah. He was so proud he could send money home to help his family.
PITTMAN, DOUGLAS V. Age 80, of Hemet, CA., passed away July 25, 2004. Doug was born in Aledo, Texas, July 13, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Pittman. Doug served his country in WWII in the US Navy. After his service to his country he relocated to CA. and began a 37 years career with Pacific Press. Doug retired to Seven Hills in 1976. The family suggests donations to the United Methodist Church of Hemet in lieu of flowers. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Nat'l Cemetery. MILLER-JONES MORTUARY - HEMET (951) 658-3161
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Noteable events involving PCS-1461, Doug's ship listed below. See scanned articles on same topics.
15 Jun 1944
Participated on the invasion of Saipan. A few days later, the ship was hit during an air alert. Several casualties one officer died. The ship suffered some damage and returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs.
19 Feb 1945
Participated on the invasion of Iwo Jima.
23 Feb 1945
The crew of this ship saw the raising of the flag on Mount Surabachi.
1 Apr 1945
It was Easter Sunday. Participated in the invasion of Okinawa.
4 Oct 1945
Grounded and abandoned on 4 October 1945 during a Typhoon off Okinawa while guarding the entrance to Buckner Bay.
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At the age of 15, Doug joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Breckenridge, Stephens county, TX; he spent his time serving in Utah. He was so proud he could send money home to help his family.
Press-Enterprise, The (Riverside, CA) - July 29, 2004
PITTMAN, DOUGLAS V. Age 80, of Hemet, CA., passed away July 25, 2004. Doug was born in Aledo, Texas, July 13, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Pittman. Doug served his country in WWII in the US Navy. After his service to his country he relocated to CA. and began a 37 years career with Pacific Press. Doug retired to Seven Hills in 1976. The family suggests donations to the United Methodist Church of Hemet in lieu of flowers. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Nat'l Cemetery. MILLER-JONES MORTUARY - HEMET (951) 658-3161
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Noteable events involving PCS-1461, Doug's ship listed below. See scanned articles on same topics.
15 Jun 1944
Participated on the invasion of Saipan. A few days later, the ship was hit during an air alert. Several casualties one officer died. The ship suffered some damage and returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs.
19 Feb 1945
Participated on the invasion of Iwo Jima.
23 Feb 1945
The crew of this ship saw the raising of the flag on Mount Surabachi.
1 Apr 1945
It was Easter Sunday. Participated in the invasion of Okinawa.
4 Oct 1945
Grounded and abandoned on 4 October 1945 during a Typhoon off Okinawa while guarding the entrance to Buckner Bay.
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At the age of 15, Doug joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Breckenridge, Stephens county, TX; he spent his time serving in Utah. He was so proud he could send money home to help his family.
PITTMAN, DOUGLAS V. Age 80, of Hemet, CA., passed away July 25, 2004. Doug was born in Aledo, Texas, July 13, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Pittman. Doug served his country in WWII in the US Navy. After his service to his country he relocated to CA. and began a 37 years career with Pacific Press. Doug retired to Seven Hills in 1976. The family suggests donations to the United Methodist Church of Hemet in lieu of flowers. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Nat'l Cemetery. MILLER-JONES MORTUARY - HEMET (951) 658-3161
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Noteable events involving PCS-1461, Doug's ship listed below. See scanned articles on same topics.
15 Jun 1944
Participated on the invasion of Saipan. A few days later, the ship was hit during an air alert. Several casualties one officer died. The ship suffered some damage and returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs.
19 Feb 1945
Participated on the invasion of Iwo Jima.
23 Feb 1945
The crew of this ship saw the raising of the flag on Mount Surabachi.
1 Apr 1945
It was Easter Sunday. Participated in the invasion of Okinawa.
4 Oct 1945
Grounded and abandoned on 4 October 1945 during a Typhoon off Okinawa while guarding the entrance to Buckner Bay.
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At the age of 15, Doug joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Breckenridge, Stephens county, TX; he spent his time serving in Utah. He was so proud he could send money home to help his family.
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