Harold William Bauer

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  HAROLD W. BAUER Lieutenant Colonel United States Marine Corps
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  Lieutenant Colonel Harold W. Bauer United States Marine Corps
  
  For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous courage as Squadron Commander of Marine Fighting Squadron TWO TWELVE in the South Pacific Area during the period May 10 to November 14, 1942.Volunteering to pilot a fighter plane in defense of our positions on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, Lieutenant Colonel Bauer participated in two air battles against enemy bombers and fighters outnumbering our force more than two-to-one, boldly engaged the enemy and destroyed one Japanese bomber in the engagement of September 28 and shot down four enemy fighter planes in flames on October 3 leaving a fifth smoking badly.After successfully leading twenty-six planes in the over-water ferry flight of more than six hundred miles on Octorber 16, Lieutenant Colonel Bauer, while circling to land, sighted a squadron of enemy planes attacking the U.S.S. McFARLAND.Undaunted by the formidable opposition and with valor above and beyond the call of duty, he engaged the entire squadron and, although alone and his fuel supply nearly exhausted, fought his plane so brilliantly the four of the Japanese planes were destroyed before he was forced down by lack of fuel.His intrepid fighting spirit and distintive ability as leader and an airman, exemplified in his splendid record of combat achievement, were vital in the successful operations in the South Pacific Area.

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  Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Bauer
  
  Born to Russian emigrant parents on November 20th, 1908, Harold William Bauer was raised by his parents with education in mind.The family was struggling financially, but they managed to find a way to put all three of their children through college.
  
  Bauer graduated in 1930 from NSAU and joined the Marine Corp., in order to pursue his football aspirations once out of college.A few years later Bauer found himself married and settling down with his new wife Harriette.William gained acceptance into the prestigious Pensacola Naval Air Station Training Center in 1934.After mastering several popular military aircraft of the time, Bauer was promoted to Officer, and was known to most as one of the best.
  
  Following the assault on Pearl Harbor, he was promoted again and the U.S. military stationed him in Wake Island.Considered to be an expert in air combat tactics, Bauer found himself flying sorties from the U.S.S. Saratoga in 1942.Bauer is also credited with leading the successful assault on Guadalcanal and securing the valuable U.S. Interest.
  
  Around Thanksgiving of 1942, Bauer found himself alone in the skies above the Pacific Ocean, and with the rest of squadron shot down, he was left to take on an entire Japanese squadron by himself.Unfortunately they managed to shoot him down and he was officially listed as MIA (missing in action).
  
  In 1946 congress recognized Bauer's efforts and awarded him the Medal of Honor.This would not be the last great honor for the doomed pilot.Later the U.S. navy commissioned the U.S.S. Bauer, in remembrance of his heroic duties during the war in the Pacific.
  
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  Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Bauer
  
  Born to Russian emigrant parents on November 20th, 1908, Harold William Bauer was raised by his parents with education in mind.The family was struggling financially, but they managed to find a way to put all three of their children through college.
  
  Bauer graduated in 1930 from NSAU and joined the Marine Corp., in order to pursue his football aspirations once out of college.A few years later Bauer found himself married and settling down with his new wife Harriette.William gained acceptance into the prestigious Pensacola Naval Air Station Training Center in 1934.After mastering several popular military aircraft of the time, Bauer was promoted to Officer, and was known to most as one of the best.
  
  Following the assault on Pearl Harbor, he was promoted again and the U.S. military stationed him in Wake Island.Considered to be an expert in air combat tactics, Bauer found himself flying sorties from the U.S.S. Saratoga in 1942.Bauer is also credited with leading the successful assault on Guadalcanal and securing the valuable U.S. Interest.
  
  Around Thanksgiving of 1942, Bauer found himself alone in the skies above the Pacific Ocean, and with the rest of squadron shot down, he was left to take on an entire Japanese squadron by himself.Unfortunately they managed to shoot him down and he was officially listed as MIA (missing in action).
  
  In 1946 congress recognized Bauer's efforts and awarded him the Medal of Honor.This would not be the last great honor for the doomed pilot.Later the U.S. navy commissioned the U.S.S. Bauer, in remembrance of his heroic duties during the war in the Pacific.
  
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  Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Bauer

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  Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Bauer - USMC WWII

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  Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Bauer

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  US Marine air service, Lieutenant-Colonel Harold W. Bauer, pilot, Guadalcanal, died November 1942, The Armed Forces of World War II - Illustration 363

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  Harold Bauer

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  Fleet Captain: Harold Bauer shbauer885@hotmail.com 10726 Johnsford Rd. SW Beach City, OH 44608 330-756-2705

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  Harold Bauer came from a family of three sons and two daughters.
  
  His parents were of German-Russian background and had both emigrated to America as children.
  
  They were not well off and yet were determined each of the children would be educated.
  
  Each brother and sister worked to help the younger ones receive an education and all eventually graduated from university or naval academy.
  
  At USNA, Bauer excelled more as a football player than an academic although he did well as a student.
  
  After graduation in 1930, Bauer switched to the Marine Corps to further promote his football talents.
  
  He seemed to excel athletically and did well in football, basketball, lacrosse, golf and even dancing.
  
  On a 1932 golf tour, he met and then married a very beautiful Harriette Hemman and they became a very popular couple.
  
  In 1934, Bauer wanted to enter aviation and he qualified for training at the Pensacola Naval Air Station Training Center.
  
  Throughout the 30's, he furthered his training with various air craft including the Grumman F4F Wildcat.
  
  Bauer became a Fighter Squadron Officer in 1940 and earned a reputation as a superior flight instructor.
  
  Immediately after the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor in 1941, Bauer was promoted to a Squadron Commander aboard the ship "Saratoga."
  
  The ship was assigned to go to Wake and Midway on the Pacific Ocean and do duty against the Japanese.
  
  It became part of his work to scout out and build new airplane runways in various Pacific locations.
  
  Bauer perfected various airplane combat maneuvering tactics and taught other pilots how to safeguard their planes from the enemy.
  
  He and his squadron helped take and protect the island of Guadalcanal because of its strategic importance.
  
  Throughout 1942, Bauer was involved in various missions on the ground and several dogfights in the air over the Pacific.
  
  Bauer was sometime referred to as "Indian Joe" and "The Chief" out of respect for him as a leader.
  
  In November of that year, after taking on a Japanese squadron virtually by himself, he was reported shot down and missing in action.
  
  Harold Bauer was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in May, 1946.
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  Harold Bauer Photo Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Bauer
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  Harold Bauer came from a family of three sons and two daughters.
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  At USNA, Harold Bauer excelled more as a football player than an academic although he did well as a student.
  
  After graduation in 1930, Bauer switched to the Marine Corps to further promote his football talents.
  
  He seemed to excel athletically and did well in football, basketball, lacrosse, golf and even dancing.
  
  On a 1932 golf tour, he met and then married a very beautiful Harriette Hemman and they became a very popular couple.
  
  In 1934, Bauer wanted to enter aviation and he qualified for training at the Pensacola Naval Air Station Training Center.
  
  Throughout the 30's, he furthered his training with various air craft including the Grumman F4F Wildcat.
  
  Harold Bauer became a Fighter Squadron Officer in 1940 and earned a reputation as a superior flight instructor.
  
  Immediately after the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor in 1941, Bauer was promoted to a Squadron Commander aboard the ship "Saratoga."
  
  The ship was assigned to go to Wake and Midway on the Pacific Ocean and do duty against the Japanese.
  
  It became part of his work to scout out and build new airplane runways in various Pacific locations.
  
  Bauer perfected various airplane combat maneuvering tactics and taught other pilots how to safeguard their planes from the enemy.
  
  He and his squadron helped take and protect the island of Guadalcanal because of its strategic importance.
  
  Throughout 1942, Harold Bauer was involved in various missions on the ground and several dogfights in the air over the Pacific.
  
  Bauer was sometime referred to as "Indian Joe" and "The Chief" out of respect for him as a leader.
  
  In November of that year, after taking on a Japanese squadron virtually by himself, he was reported shot down and missing in action.
  
  Harold Bauer was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in May, 1946.
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  Diary of Harold W. Bauer Guadalcanal History Quiz

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