Leonard Berce Sep 19, 2009
Leonard and his unit engaged in battle in three campaigns: New Guinea, Admiralty Islands and the Philippians. Leonard was subsequently wounded in action and evacuated from battle. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Hoonah-area doe season closes for third straight year Sep 11, 2009
Two years ago, all of Unit 4, which includes Chichagof, Baranof and Admiralty islands, was closed to the hunting of does. The deer struggle on northern parts of the island that do not have forest cover due to clear-cutting. (Juneau Empire)
Much to remember in 85 years Aug 11, 2009
His unit was sent to Australia, New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands and the Philippines, where they were training for the invasion of Japan. I was just a kid and didn t have sense enough to be afraid. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Photo: Orca over Aug 8, 2009
An orca whale jumps from the waters of Stephens Passage outside Yankee Cove between Douglas and Admiralty islands ... An orca whale jumps from the waters of Stephens Passage outside Yankee Cove between Douglas and Admiralty islands. (Juneau Empire)
WWII veteran is more than just burgers and custard Mar 28, 2009
He went to basic training, got assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division and was then shipped to New Guinea to prepare for the invasion of the Admiralty Islands to secure an airstrip from the enemy. There were 10,000 Japanese, and it took us three months to take the island, Simon said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Former Sailors search for lost submarine's bell Feb 26, 2009
After patrolling in the vicinity of the Admiralty Islands, Triton failed to return to its' Australian port on the due date of April 3, 1943 ... A ceremony was held aboard the submerged Triton when it reached the vicinity of the Admiralty Islands where the original Triton may have been sunk during World War II. The bell was tolled in memory of the lost warriors on USS Triton (SS 201); and three water slugs, simulating live torpedoes, were fired. (The Dolphin, CT)
