John E. Lambie

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• FamilySearch ID: K4J8-C7L
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 27435594
• _UID: 9ABDB411D10A49CD97B96BCF25A8FD2C8DB7
• Census: 1834, Lanark Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Col Marshall Report: Lanark Twp C1 L26
• Census: 1840, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA
• Census: 13 Jun 1860, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA - Agricultural Schedule
• Census: 1870, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA - Population and Agricultural Schedules
• Occupation: 1870, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; Farmer
• Census: 1880, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States; USA

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First name(s)?tab?John
Last name?tab?Lambie
Gender?tab?Male
Birth year?tab?1800
Birth place?tab?-
Baptism year?tab?1800
Baptism date?tab?02 Mar 1800
Baptism place?tab?HIGH CHURCH, PAISLEY, RENFREW, SCOTLAND
Father's first name(s)?tab?William
Father's last name?tab?Lambie
Mother's first name(s)?tab?Margaret
Mother's last name?tab?Adam
Residence?tab?Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Place?tab?Paisley
County?tab?Renfrewshire
Country?tab?Scotland
Record set?tab?Scotland Births & Baptisms 1564-1950
Category?tab?Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory?tab?Parish Baptisms
Collections from?tab?Scotland, United Kingdom
Index (c) IRI. Used by permission of FamilySearch Intl

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Census:
Going to Warwick Twp in the spring. Large clearing: Rocks.

Census:
The associated agricultural schedule lists him two lines below 'James Miller'.

Died:
Ogdensburg Journal - Thur Feb 9, 1884
Mr. John Lambie died at the house of his son-in-law, Otis Gardiner, Sunday evening, Feb. 3rd, aged eighty five years. Mr. Lambie came into town fifty years ago, and settled on the farm now occupied by his brother James Lambie. A few years ago he sold his farm and has been living with his children. His wife survives him.

Family/Spouse: Ellen Morris. Ellen (daughter of Robert Morris and Christina Eadie) was born on 19 Jan 1806 in Scotland; died on 15 Dec 1885 in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Rarick Cemetery, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Fredrick William Atwater Blackman. Fredrick was born on 22 Jul 1824 in Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; died on 10 May 1894 in Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Otis Gardiner. Otis was born on 5 Dec 1828 in Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; died on 6 Feb 1917 in Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Rarick Cemetery, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
The Watertown Re-Union; Watertown, New York
Saturday, August 5, 1899

WILLIAM M. LAMBIE
Death of One of Theresa's Best Known Citizens and Business Men.
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Theresa, Aug. 4.? At 3:30 Wednesday afternoon occurred the death of William M. Lambie, who for nearly 30 years has been one of Theresa's Foremost and best beloved citizens. His death was not unexpected, as it has been known for many weeks that his sickness was likely to prove fatal.

Mr. Lambie was born in Hammond, St. Lawrence county, April 22, 1834. His parents were John Lambie, a native of Paisley, Scotland, who emigrated to this-country in 1821, and whose wife was Ellen Morris, a native of Glasgow. Their children were Mrs. Christiana Blackmon, of Hammond, the late Mrs. Margaret Gardner, of Hammond, William M., Robert, deceased, Jane, deceased, John F. Lambie, of Northampton, Mass., the late Jasper Lambie, ex-mayor of Northampton, and Mrs. Martha Manchester, of Easthampton, Mass.

Mr. Lambie was married Jan. 11, 1871, to Octavia, only daughter of the late Horatio Still, who survives him. Mr. Lambie was engaged for a few years in the furniture and undertaking business at Redwood and in 1870, in company with his brother, John F., embarked in the dry goods trade at Theresa. They immediately became successful and by strict integrity and pure methods of business Avon the confidence of the people far and near. About 15 years ago his brother discontinued business here and entered into partnership with Jasper Lambie at Northampton and during the past ten years George Blackman, a nephew, has been the junior member of the firm of William M. Lambie & Co. Mr. Lambie has held the office of president of the village, and at his death and since its organization has been the president of the Theresa cemetery association. He was one of the promoters of the Theresa high school, and in him was always found a friend to every public interest.

He was a member of the Presbyterian church here and one of its most useful and consistent workers, and his purity of heart and rectitude of conduct gave dally evidence of the character of the man. For nearly 30 years he has been an active member of Theresa lodge, No. 174, F. and A. M., and Theresa chapter, No. 149. R. A. M. He constantly held offices of trust in both these bodies and was at one time high priest of the chapter, and was always present at its convocations if possible, and was ever ready to perform even the humblest service in the interests of the craft. When the embers of the old Masonic hall were still burning in April 1800, he formulated a plan for a new hall, which took form and became a handsome reality after his ideas and by his energy. The present generation will not cease to miss him and mourn his departure from among us. His wife, his brother, John F., his sister, Mrs. Manchester, his physician, and his pastor, Rev. Charles G. Cady (Gady?) were present when death came to his relief.

The funeral will occur today at 1:30 p.m. from his late home in this village and the interment will be by his Masonic brethren, whom he loved so well, at Oakwood cemetery.

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DOD per NY State Death Index #31526 (Death Information courtesy of Find A Grave Contributor RD Calhoun-Egan)

William married Octavia Amelia Still on 11 Jan 1871. Octavia was born about 1847 in New York, United States; died about 1932 in New York, United States; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary and Memorial Service
Watertown Daily Times
New York
11/18/1982
-Theresa-
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Nov. 18 ? A telegram last evening to Wm. M. Lambie of his village announced the sad tidings of the sudden death, from heart disease, of this brother, Robert M. Lambie, of New York, yesterday afternoon. John F. Lambie, of Northampton. Mass., brother of the deceased, went to New York last evening and will accompany the remains to South Hammond, N.Y., where they will arrive probably on the first train Saturday. The funeral arrangements have not yet been perfected. Deceased was the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Lambie, and was born in Hammond 56 years ago. Wm. M. Lambie, the well-known merchant, and Mr. Jasper Lambie and John F. Lambie, wholesale dry goods merchants of Northampton, Mass., are brothers and Mrs. Manchester, of the latter place, is a sister of the deceased. Another sister, Miss Jane Lambie, died in Theresa some 15 years ago. The deceased has been for many years engaged in the manufacture and sale in New York of the celebrated R.M. Lambie dictionary holders, and each summer he has been a welcome visitor at Theresa and the Thousand Islands. He was a very pleasant gentleman and much esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was the first mason initiated in Northampton (Mass) lodge. He was unmarried. The remains will be interred in the cemetery at South Hammond, where those of his father and mother and sister rest.

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Watertown Daily Times
New York
11/23/1892
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- A Masonic Funeral at Hammond ?
Theresa, Nov. 22. ? The funeral of Robert M. Lambie, whose sudden death in New York on Thursday last was noticed in the Times, occurred at Hammond, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Otis Gardner, on Sunday, the 20th, at 2 P.M. His brother, John F. Lambie, had accompanied the remains from New York arriving at Hammond on Saturday morning. The deceased was a Free Mason, was a member of the Ionic lodge, of Easthampton, Mass., and was the first Mason initiated into that lodge upon its organization about 25 years ago. By the request of his friends, the funeral was attended by Theresa lodge, No. 147, F. and A.M., and was under the direction of Worthy Brother P.B. Salsbury, assisted by Brother J.R. Sturtevant.

Rev. D.H. Furguson, of Hammond, opened the church service with scripture and prayer and made a short and very appropriate address. "Nearer My God to Thee," and "My Jesus, as Thou Wilt" were sung by the choir, who were personal friends of the family. The full Masonic ceremonies followed and the interment took place at the pretty little cemetery at South Hammond. The six brothers and sisters of the deceased were present, viz: Ex-Mayor Jasper L. Lambie, John F. Lambie and Mrs. Manchester, of Northampton; Mr. Wm. M. Lambie and wife of Theresa, and Mrs. Fred Blackmon and Mrs. Otis Gardner, of Hammond, besides other near relatives.

Mr. Lambie was 56 years old and never married. He was a gentleman of much refinement, and commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. The following resolutions were adopted by the committee appointed by the lodge for that purpose:

Whereas, The Supreme Architect of the universe, having been pleased to remove our brother, Robert M. Lambie, from this life to a life of endless duration, be it, therefore,

Resolved, That we sincerely and deeply mourn the lost, while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who gave and who hath the right and power to take away.

Resolved, That, as we recognize the many manly virtues and excellent traits of character of the deceased, we will endeavor to emulate them.
Resolved, That we Denver our fraternal sympathy to ionic lodge in the loss which they have sustained, in the death of a member of whom they may well be proud; that we express our profound sorrow and sympathy to the kindred of our brother in their deep affliction.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, published in the county papers, a copy sent to Ionic lodge, and also to the several near relatives of the deceased.
C. Wakefield
Geo. Cornwall
J.R. Sturtevant (Committee)

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 14434476
• _UID: 406DBCAB5D664DC9B1B7F427DD203518BA85
• Census-Household Member: 1870, Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; USA - Population and Agricultural Schedules

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(Research):Co. A. 16th Regt. NY Vol. H.A.

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Census-Household Member:
Role: Household Member
The associated agricultural schedule lists him two lines below 'James Miller'.

Family/Spouse: Agnes A. Derick. Agnes was born on 28 Jan 1852; died on 1 May 1912; was buried in Bridge Street Cemetery, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Amelia A. Bullard about 1872. Amelia was born on 14 Aug 1846 in New York, United States; died on 19 May 1883 in Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Springfield Republican
3/12/1898
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DEATH OF JASPER E. LAMBIE

Formerly Mayer of Northampton and For Many Years a Prosperous Merchant There
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Jasper E. Lambie, a former mayor of Northampton, died at his home in Phillips place in that city yesterday morning at 8:30. The long and tedious course of his illness, which was of paralytic nature, grieved his friends, who deeply sympathized with him and his family. The first approach of the insidious attack was observed two years ago, and for several moths past he had not been able to leave the house.

Jasper E. Lambie was born in Hammond, N.Y., in 1843. His grandfather was engaged in the manufacture of the famous Paisley shawls and it was from Paisley, Scot., that his father immigrated to New York state. The children of his father, John Lambie, were Jane, Robert M., Mrs. Margaret Gardner and Jasper E., who have died, and Christina, a widow of F. W. Blackmore (sic) of Hammond, William M. and John F. of Northampton, and Martha M., wife of George L. Manchester, of Easthampton.

After graduating from the public schools, J.E. Lambie attended Gouverneur academy and St. Lawrence University in New York State. In August, 1864, he joined the 91st New York volunteer infantry. He was stationed at Baltimore in the commissary muster department and remained there during the war. In 1866, Mr. Lambie and his brother Robert opened a dry goods store in Easthampton and this business J.E. Lambie continued for a number of years after his brother had removed to New York. In 1833, Mr. Lambie bought out the business of E. G. Southwick & Co. in Northampton, and three years later took his brother John into partnership.

Almost immediately Mr. Lambie took a position as one of the most enterprising and successful merchants of the Meadow city. It was not long before the firm built at the rear of the Southwick block, which they occupied, a block more than twice as large as the one which fronted on the street. The whole of the first floor of the united blocks has been used for the sales department, and so large a stock has been kept in the commodious basement that the firm found itself called upon to do quite a wholesale trade with the surrounding towns. There has been constant increase in the large and successful business.

Mr. Lambie's political career was not a long one, but it was sufficient to make him mayor of the city and to give him some state prominence at one time as a man adapted in every way and very favorably spoken of for the governor's council. In 1889 and 1890 he served the city efficiently in the board of aldermen and in the fall of 1890 was nominated the republican candidate for mayor against John B. O'Donnell, the democratic nominee. Both were strong men and each had a large following. Mr. Lambie won by a majority of 262 votes, the largest majority ever given a mayor in the city, except that which Mr. O'Donnell received two years later, which was exactly as large. Mr. Lambie gave a sound, conservative and business like administration. The following year Mr. Lambie and Mr. O'Donnell were again the nominees of their respective parties, and this time Mr. O'Donnell won by three votes. Mr. Lambie always cherished the honor which belonged to him as a veteran of the civil war and was always interested in the proceedings of W. L. Baker Grand Arm post, of which he was a member. He was a Mason, belonging to Northampton chapter, and he held the office of master of Ionic lodge of Easthampton.

Of his personal qualities as a man and citizen, nothing but the highest praise could be spoken. He maintained a poise and dignity of bearing that was undisturbed by the cares of business or office. He manifested enterprise without a trace of flurry or bluster and showed that a man can be successful in business without any neglect of courtesy or kindliness. He held his friends by a genuine stability of character, by unfailing good will and unimpeachable integrity. In his death the city not only loses a strong man, but the people lose a beloved friend.

Mr. Lambie married Henrietta E. Bryan, daughter of Dr. Bryan of New York, in 1975. She survives him, with two children, Margaret, aged 11, and Morris, aged nine. Three other children died in early youth. He was a member of the Unitarian church. The funeral will be held at the Unitarian church tomorrow at 3 o'clock, Dr. G. C. Cressey officiating.

Family/Spouse: Henrietta Eliza Bryan. Henrietta was born on 26 Sep 1861 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States; died on 7 Mar 1932 in District of Columbia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: George Lawton Manchester. George was born on 1 Dec 1836 in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States; died on 3 Feb 1911 in Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachussetts, United States; was buried in Main Street Cemetery, Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Elsie Jane Makepeace. Elsie was born on 26 Apr 1864; died about Oct 1936; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Eulogy, in part, for Morris Lambie, written and presented by Reverend Robert B. Day, D.D.

The character of Morris Lambie was, of course, distinguished by many other qualities than purity of heart and generosity of spirit. Nothing, however, would be more alien to his taste than to proceed farther than we have gone along such lines. And yet, it would be a deplorable omission to bring this brief tribute to a close without mentioning his very genuine enthusiasm for life, his stout heart, and the sense of dedication to the true and the good which, in the sunset of his years, took him very nearly to the other side of the world.

College days at Williamstown were happy for days for Morris Lambie. And before that his happy, wholesome boyhood in the city of Northampton. There it was he met the companion and helpmeet of the years that followed. Years of study abroad succeeded by his career as a teacher and a public servant first at the University of Minnesota, subsequently for twenty years at Harvard ? and in the home stretch a term or two aft Tufts. Toward all these institutions, let it be said, he had the deepest loyalty.


March 27, 1962
Adirondack Enterprise
Word was received by Dr. Morris Lambie, 36 Lake Street, of the death of his father, Dr. Morris B. Lambie, 73, who died in Jordan where he was halfway through a year's assignment on the faculty of Bir Zeit college. The body will be returned to the United States and burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. A memorial service has been tentatively set for Friday at Cambridge.

Dr. Lambie was born at Northampton, Mass., March 29, 1888 and was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass, with the class of 1910. Mr. Lambie was an outstanding athlete at Williams. He completed postgraduate studies at Harvard University where he received his Ph. D. degree. Following infantry service in the first World War, Dr. Lambie taught at the University of Minnesota, where he was professor of government from 1921 to 1934. He also served as relief administrator for the state of Minnesota during the early 1930's. In 1934 he returned to Harvard as professor of government in the Littauer School of Public Administration, continuing at that post until his retirement under Harvard's age limitations eight years ago. Dr. Lambie then taught at Boston University, Tufts, and Boston College, prior to leaving last August for a year on the faculty of Bir Zeit college, which is partly financed by the U. S. Government, the Ford Foundation and the government of Jordan.

Surviving besides his son, Morris, are a son, James W. Lambie, of Lexington, Mass, a sister, Miss Margaret Lambie of Washington, D. C. and five grandchildren.

Buried:
Plot: Bradlee Road, Forsythia Path, Lot 9099

Family/Spouse: Adeline R. Williams. Adeline was born about 1888 in Massachusetts, United States; died about 1957 in Cambridge Farms, Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; was buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Edward Winslow. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
TELEGRAPH - HERALD, Dubuque, Ia. Jan. 22, 1953

MRS. JOHN C. HANCOCK

Private services for Mrs. John C. (Louise Manchester) Hancock, who died early Wednesday morning, will be held at the family residence, 1105 Highland Place.

Mrs. Hancock was born and raised in Easthampton, Mass. She came to Dubuque in 1922 as the wife of Dr. John C. Hancock. She is the former director of the Mt. Pleasant Home, the Visiting Nurses Association and the Hillcrest Baby Fold. She served as president and treasurer of the Baby Fold for many years.

She is survived by a brother, Ray Manchester, Easthampton.

Her son, Franklin Hancock was killed in Formosa while serving with the air force during World War II.

Family/Spouse: Dr. John Clifford Hancock. John (son of John Samuel Hancock and Isadora Adele Stark) was born on 17 Jan 1872; died on 18 Jun 1947; was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Berenice McAusland. Berenice was born on 4 Feb 1925 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, United States; died on 22 Dec 2012 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Navigator on a B-25 bomber shot down while attacking a train at Sharoku, Formosa (now Taiwan). Plane made it to the ocean near Gosei where it crashed. No survivors. Adopted son of Dr John C. and Martha "Mattie" Hancock. Thank you for your service.

Birth:
Frank Virtue, born in Galena, Jo Daviess, IL, was the son of Minnie Elizabeth Virtue. Minnie surrended her child on 12 Apr 1923 to the Hillcrest Deaconess Home and Baby Fold in Dubuque, IA giving up all her parental rights. The president of the organization was Louise M. Hancock. The following year on 11 Mar 1924 Louise and her husband, Dr. John C. Hancock officially adopted baby Frank Virtue. His name was changed to Franklin Hancock. The Hancock's had no other children.


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Died:
Frank Virtue, born in Galena, Jo Daviess, IL, was the son of Minnie Elizabeth Virtue. Minnie surrended her child on 12 Apr 1923 to the Hillcrest Deaconess Home and Baby Fold in Dubuque, IA giving up all her parental rights. The president of the organization was Louise M. Hancock. The following year on 11 Mar 1924 Louise and her husband, Dr. John C. Hancock officially adopted baby Frank Virtue. His name was changed to Franklin Hancock. The Hancock's had no other children.

Franklin grew up in Dubuque, IA and attended the Washington Junior High School. After graduating from Washington JHS he was sent east in 1936 to attend the Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. Frank or Hank, as he was known to his classmates, excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. He was honor man, First group; Second group (2); Dramatic Association, Cast, Scenic Designer; Four-year club; Charter member, Midwestern Club; All-Club Soccer Team (3); All-Club Fencing Team; and his college preference was Harvard.

After graduating from Exeter in Jun 1940, Franklin entered Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. While in college, he participated for two years in the dramatic club. His degree interests were history and literature, and his intended war service was with the Army Air Corps (AAC). He followed through with the commitment when in May 1942 he volunteered for the AAC. Franklin was called to active service in February 1943. Along with other volunteers, Franklin was sent from Boston to Atlantic City, NJ where he enlisted on 26 Feb 1943. He was then sent to Michigan State College, Lansing MI possibly for some initial training. It is believed that Hancock began his service as an aviation cadet and earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant on 5 Feb 1944. His service for the next year is unknown, however, it is known that he left for foreign service about 10 Feb 1945. By Mar 1945, he was assigned to the Fifth Air Force, V Bomber Cmd, 308th Bombardment Wing, 38th Bombardment Group, 822nd Bombardment Squadron (M) that was stationed in the Philippines at that time. He flew his first combat mission against Luzon targets on 27 Mar 1945. His second and last combat mission was on 02 Apr 1945.

During the month of April 1945, the 822nd Squadron's mission was the neutralizing of Formosa Airdromes and towns and to provide ground support for US Infantry and Artillery units on Luzon where the squadron was stationed. On 2 April 1945, the squadron's mission was to engage targets of opportunity along the west coast of Formosa with the primary targets being railroad rolling stock. Six planes each from the 71st squadron and the 822nd squadrons were to take-off at 0600 with the formation rendezvousing with the fighter cover of eight P-47's at 0825 off the southern tip of Formosa. The route of attack was to follow the railroad north starting at Taichu. However, take-off was delayed until 1640. After take-off, the B-25s arrived at the rendezvous point and joined with the fighter cover. They proceeded to the target area turning into the land just north of Tainan. Several trains were sighted and attacked. Both were either severely damaged or destroyed. Lt. Shannon's three plane flight consisting of his plane and aircraft flown by Lts Neff* and Mahanah (sic) attacked a train at Sharoku. During their strafing attack the airplanes piloted by Lts Neff and Mahannah were seen to crash. One crashed and exploded 3 miles northwest of Taichu airdrome (prob. Lt Mahannah) and the other crashed in the water (prob Lt Neff) just off Gosei with no survivors seen from either plane. Estimates are that anti-aircraft fire from the sides of the railroad and from along the coast caused the loss of these two planes. Lt Mahannah's plane and crew remains were discovered after the war ended. Lt Neff's plane and the remains of all but one crewmember, Lt Franklin Hancock, were not recoverable. Neff's crew killed in action were 2Lt Whitney Blauvelt, 2Lt Franklin Hancock, TSGT Charles W. Miles, TSGT Roy L. Eaves, and SSGT Gordon S. Burns. Five were reported as missing in action. Second Lt Hancock was awarded (posthumously) the Purple Heart.

Recent (02 Oct 2017) information received via email from the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) indicates that Lt Hancock's remains were recovered, and he was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, IA. They also stated that they had no further information on his recovery. That explains why his name does not appear with the rest of his fellow crewmembers on the Tablets of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines.
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From the Franklin Hancock Iowa Service Compensation file of August 1949.

His mother received notification of Lt Hancock's death via telegram on 19 April 1945. It reads; The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your son 2/Lt Hancock Franklin was killed in action over Formosa 2 April 45. Confirming letter follows. J A Ulio The Adjutant General
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2nd Lt Army Air Corps - Killed in Action Over Taichu, Formosa

Frank Virtue, born in Galena, Jo Daviess, IL, was the son of Minnie Elizabeth Virtue. Minnie surrended her child on 12 Apr 1923 to the Hillcrest Deaconess Home and Baby Fold in Dubuque, IA giving up all her parental rights. The president of the organization was Louise M. Hancock. The following year on 11 Mar 1924 Louise and her husband, Dr. John C. Hancock officially adopted baby Frank Virtue. His name was changed to Franklin Hancock. The Hancock's had no other children.

Franklin grew up in Dubuque, IA and attended the Washington Junior High School. After graduating from Washington JHS he was sent east in 1936 to attend the Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. Frank or Hank, as he was known to his classmates, excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. He was honor man, First group; Second group (2); Dramatic Association, Cast, Scenic Designer; Four-year club; Charter member, Midwestern Club; All-Club Soccer Team (3); All-Club Fencing Team; and his college preference was Harvard.

After graduating from Exeter in Jun 1940, Franklin entered Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. While in college, he participated for two years in the dramatic club. His degree interests were history and literature, and his intended war service was with the Army Air Corps (AAC). He followed through with the commitment when in May 1942 he volunteered for the AAC. Franklin was called to active service in February 1943. Along with other volunteers, Franklin was sent from Boston to Atlantic City, NJ where he enlisted on 26 Feb 1943. He was then sent to Michigan State College, Lansing MI possibly for some initial training. It is believed that Hancock began his service as an aviation cadet and earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant on 5 Feb 1944. His service for the next year is unknown, however, it is known that he left for foreign service about 10 Feb 1945. By Mar 1945, he was assigned to the Fifth Air Force, V Bomber Cmd, 308th Bombardment Wing, 38th Bombardment Group, 822nd Bombardment Squadron (M) that was stationed in the Philippines at that time. He flew his first combat mission against Luzon targets on 27 Mar 1945. His second and last combat mission was on 02 Apr 1945.

During the month of April 1945, the 822nd Squadron's mission was the neutralizing of Formosa Airdromes and towns and to provide ground support for US Infantry and Artillery units on Luzon where the squadron was stationed. On 2 April 1945, the squadron's mission was to engage targets of opportunity along the west coast of Formosa with the primary targets being railroad rolling stock. Six planes each from the 71st squadron and the 822nd squadrons were to take-off at 0600 with the formation rendezvousing with the fighter cover of eight P-47's at 0825 off the southern tip of Formosa. The route of attack was to follow the railroad north starting at Taichu. However, take-off was delayed until 1640. After take-off, the B-25s arrived at the rendezvous point and joined with the fighter cover. They proceeded to the target area turning into the land just north of Tainan. Several trains were sighted and attacked. Both were either severely damaged or destroyed. Lt. Shannon's three plane flight consisting of his plane and aircraft flown by Lts Neff* and Mahanah (sic) attacked a train at Sharoku. During their strafing attack the airplanes piloted by Lts Neff and Mahannah were seen to crash. One crashed and exploded 3 miles northwest of Taichu airdrome (prob. Lt Mahannah) and the other crashed in the water (prob Lt Neff) just off Gosei with no survivors seen from either plane. Estimates are that anti-aircraft fire from the sides of the railroad and from along the coast caused the loss of these two planes. Lt Mahannah's plane and crew remains were discovered after the war ended. Lt Neff's plane and the remains of all but one crewmember, Lt Franklin Hancock, were not recoverable. Neff's crew killed in action were 2Lt Whitney Blauvelt, 2Lt Franklin Hancock, TSGT Charles W. Miles, TSGT Roy L. Eaves, and SSGT Gordon S. Burns. Five were reported as missing in action. Second Lt Hancock was awarded (posthumously) the Purple Heart.

Recent (02 Oct 2017) information received via email from the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) indicates that Lt Hancock's remains were recovered, and he was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, IA. They also stated that they had no further information on his recovery. That explains why his name does not appear with the rest of his fellow crewmembers on the Tablets of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines.
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From the Franklin Hancock Iowa Service Compensation file of August 1949.

His mother received notification of Lt Hancock's death via telegram on 19 April 1945. It reads; The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your son 2/Lt Hancock Franklin was killed in action over Formosa 2 April 45. Confirming letter follows. J A Ulio The Adjutant General
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