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Howard F. Bresee to Steven John Owens, May 24, 1944
No full textA letter from Colonel Howard F. Bresee to Samuel Owens' father, Steven John Owens. The letter accompanies a POW post card from Samuel Robert Owens to Frances Elvira Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service
Howard F. Bresee to Steven John Owens, May 26, 1944
No full textA copy of answers provided by the Prisoner of War Information Bureau from Colonel Howard F. Bresee to Samuel Owens' father, Steven J. Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service
Randall Jacobs to Steven J. Owens, June 02, 1943
No full textA letter from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Naval Personnel to Steven J. Owens with information the Red Cross provided while attempting to locate his son, Samuel Robert Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service
Howard F. Bresee to Steven J. Owens, September 13, 1944
No full textA letter from Colonel Howard F. Bresee to Steven J. Owens about how to contact Samuel Robert Owens while he is being held as a prisoner of war. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service
Randall Jacobs to Steven J. Owens, June 28, 1943
No full textA letter from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Naval Personnel, to Steven J. Owens with confirmation from the American Red Cross that his son, Samuel Robert Owens is being held as a prisoner of war in the Philippine Islands. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service
Howard F. Bresee to Steven J. Owens, December 12, 1944
No full textA letter from Howard F. Bresee Colonel, C.M.P. Assistant Director, Prisoners of War Division to Steven John Owens in regards to communication with his son, Samuel Robert Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service.VICTORY
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY SERVICE FORCES
Office of The Provost Marshal General
Washington 25. D. C.
12 December 1944
RE: TH2c. Samuel R. Owens,
United States Prisoner of War,
Fukudka Prison Camp,
Island of Honshu, Japan,
Via: New York, New York.
Mr. Stephen John Owens,
Ifebster, North Carolina.
Dear Mr' . Owens:
The Provost Marshal General has directed me
to inform you of the transfer of the above-named
prisoner of war to the camp indicated.
You may communicate with him by following the
inclosed mailing instructions.
Further information will be forwarded as soon
as it jys received.
Sincerely yours,
Howard F. Bresee,
Colonel, CM.P.,
Assistant Director, Prisoners of War Division.
1 Incl.
Mailing Circular.
24-63094ABC
Samuel Robert Owens to Frances Elvira Owens and Steven J. Owens, October 05, 1945
No full textA letter from Samuel Owens to Frances Elvira Owens and Steven J. Owens notifying family of his release and welfare. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service
Randall Jacobs to Steven J. Owens, May 12, 1942
No full textA Western Union telegram from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation in the U.S. Navy to Steven J. Owens notifying the Owens family that his son, Samuel Owens is missing in action. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service.Class of Service
This is a full-rate
Telegram or Cablegram unless its deferred character is indicated by a suitable
symbol above or preceding the address.
WESTERN,
1220
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DL=D«y Utter
NT - Overnight Telegram
LC=DeferredCable
NLT =CWe Night Letter
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The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time .
}L0NG QE77 123 G0VT=WASHINGTON DC 12 210P
STEPHEN J OWENS*
••WEBSTER NCAR*
-THE NAVY DEPARTMENT EXCEEDINGLY REGRETS TO ADVISE YOU THAT
ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS OF THIS DEPARTMENT YOUR SON SAMEL
ROBERT OWENS TORPEDOMAN SECOND CLASS USN WAS PERFORMING HIS
DUTY IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY IN THE MANILA BAY AREA
WHEN THAT STATION CAPITULATED X HE WILL BE CARRIED ON THE |
RECORDS OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AS MISSING PENDING FURTHER |
INFORMATION X-NO REPORT OF HIS DEATH OR INJURY HAS BEEN
RECEIVED AND HE MAY BE A PRISON OF WAR X IT WILL PROBABLY BE
SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE DEFINITE OFFICIAL INFORMAT IONIAN BE
EXPECTED CONCERNING HIS STATUS X SINCERE SYMPATHY IS EXTENDEr
) TO YOU IN YOUR ANXIETY AND YOU ARE ASSURED THAT ANY REPORT
RECEIVED WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO YOU PROMPTLY X=
*RE~AR ADMIRAL RANDALL JACOBS CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF
NAVIGATION:,
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APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVIC
Steven John Owens
No full textThis undated photograph is of Steven John Owens (1875-1964), father of Samuel Robert Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS Canopus (AS-9), which was actively involved in the defense of the Bataan peninsula until the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. The majority of the crew of USS Canopus, including Owens, were captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, and became prisoners of war. Owens remained a POW until the end of the war and received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his service
Maria Cahill and Kristine Hunter playing volleyball
No full textThis date is approximate. 5 x 8 in., photographic print. Top of print reads: "PHOTOGRAPH BY STEVEN LANDAU". Back of print reads: "Cahill - foreground; Hunter - background
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