Port Chicago, California

Ammunition Ship Explosion

July 17, 1944

List of Injured:

ACKEN, Thomas J.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ALDEN, Regina; 223 W. Hayden St., Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Lacerations left upper eyelid, side of nose and cheek; scar tissue may be permanent.
ALDEN, Wilma (Mrs.); Custodian of School, Port Chicago, Calif.; Nature of injuries unknown (reported by Red Cross).
ALESSANDRELLI, Victoria; 1730 Pine St., Martinez, California; Housewife; Cut across right eye -- vision impaired; may be permanent.
ANDERSON, Charles F.; Astoria Hotel (Rm #54), 844 7th St., Oakland, California; Brakeman, Southern Pacific Company; Cut in left eye-ball. May be permanent.
ANDERSON, Jesse; S1c SV6; Contusion, Back
ANDERSON, Nils; 667 Theresa Street, San Francisco, California; 1st Mate, SS REDLINE, Union Oil Company; Fracture of simple left tibia -- not permanent.
ANDERSON, Oscar; 710 Ellis St., San Francisco, California; Captain SS REDLINE, Union Oil Company; Deep cut on right hand; bruised and swollen left hand; not permanent.
ANTHONY, Douglas Garnett; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ARMSTEAD, Walter Lee; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Both Knees
ASHLEY, Doris (Mrs); 219 Madison, Pittsburg, California; Glass removed from knee; scar may be permanent.
BAACK, Myron C.; 2524 Pacific Street, P.O. Box 929, Concord, Calif.; Snapper Electrician; Lower back and right foot
BAGGENSTO??, Agnes; Route #3, Box 192, Concord, California; Housewife; Broken upper plate of teeth.
BAGGENSTO??, Herbert; Route #3, Box 192, Concord, California; Infant (17 mos.); Scratches on forehead -- not permanent.
BAGGENSTO??, Stephen; Route #3, Box 192, Concord, California; Associated Oil, Avon, California; Puncture Wound on ball of right foot. Minor scratches on head. No permanent injury.
BAILEY, James Franklin; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BALDWIN, Preston Charles; StM1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BALL, Leo; S1c V6; Fracture, SIMPLE, Patella, left
BALLINGER, Harry Thomas, Jr., S2c, V6, USNR, Diagnosis: Fracture, Compound, Femur, Left JOHNSON, Cornelius, McMM3c, V6, USNR, Diagnosis: Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple. Has lost one eye and can perceive light with the other.
BANKS, Thomas Lee; S1c V6; SPRAIN, Left Shoulder
BARGER, Ida; Route 1, Box 72-A, Martinez, California; Stenciler, Shell Oil Company, Martinez, Calif.; Right eye removed; permanent injury. Cut on forehead above nose..
BARRERA, Lee; 859 W. 92nd Street, Los Angeles, California; Permanente Metals Corporation; Injured right eye; left leg; knee injury; may be permanent.
BATTLE, Philip; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BAYNE, Caroline; P.O. Box 764, Selby, California; Child -- 10 years; Lacerated right knee -- water on knee; may be permanent.
BAYNE, Dixon (Mrs); P.O. Box 764, Selby, California; Occupation -- unknown; Injuries unknown.
BEARDEN, Therle Waldon; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BEDOYA, Catherine; 43 Champion Street, Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Cut left upper arm, back and behind left ear. Scars. No injury permanent.
BEDOYA, Robert J.; Box 416, 43 Champion St., Port Chicago, California; Cuts on face, legs, body. Not permanent.
BEECHER, Hazel A.; Route 2, Box 105 (80-4), Mountain View Ave., Pittsburg, California; U.S. Army, Camp Stoneman, Post Exchange; Right eye cut. Some permanent loss of vision. Cuts right upper forehead and back of head.
BENNETT, Camille M.; 2100 Castro Street, Martinez, California; Occupation -- unknown; Injury -- unknown.
BORDENAVE, Martin August; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BOROKOFF, Helen; 1221 Florida Street, San Francisco, California; S.P. Company, San Francisco, Calif.; Injury -- unknown.
BOWERS, Jessie Lee; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BOYKIN, Denverd; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BRADFORD, Frank; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BRAY, Conel; S2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, Back
BREZELL, James Albert; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BROOKS, Lucius P.; Station Building, Port Chicago, California; S.P. Company, Station Agent; Cuts on face, body and knee; not permanent.
BROWN, Henry; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BROWN, John Louis, S1c SV6; Wound, Fracture, simple, 2nd Metacarpal, right
BRUNSON, Lucius L.; 15 Chestnut Street, Sumpter, South Carolina; 2nd Asst. Engr.; Lacerations -- mild
BRYANT, Neal; S2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, left heel
BUMGANNER, Evelyn; P.O. Box #195, Port Chicago, California; Richmond Shipyard #3; Back injury -- not permanent.
BURNETT, Tony; S2c N-I; Contusion, Back
BURRELL, Charles Edward; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BURROUGHS, William Henry McKinley; S2c SB6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
BYRD, William George; MM3c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CAINES, Samuel Emanual; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CALLOWAY, William Carl; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CARROLL, Troy; S2c SV6; Abrasions, Multiple
CARTER, Lenard; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated
CASPAR, Robert Bulman, Lt. OV(S), Wounds, Lacerated.
CASSIDY, George; 117 Main Street, Port Chicago, California; Bartender, Bank Club, Port Chicago, California; Injuries -- unknown.
CAVER, Jessie B; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CAZENAVE, Edward Emile, Jr.; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CHAMBLISS, Aron; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CHAPMAN, Mable (Mrs); 228 Driscoll Place, Benicia, California; Yuba Manufacturing Company, Benicia, California; 4-inch Wound -- 3 inches deep in anterior surface right thigh; not permanent except for scar.
CHEESEBORO, Maberia S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CHOTT, Rodney E.; Route #1, Box 158-A, Martinez, California; Child -- 11-1/2 years. Wrist was placed in cast -- cast now off but wrist still weak and bothers him. Not permanent.
CLARK, David; 305 W. Lind Street, Port Chicago, California; Infant -- 13 mos.; Some glass in leg -- completely healed.
CLARK, Etta; 305 W. Lind Street, Port Chicago, California; Bauxite Grinder, General Chemicals, Nichols, California; Left eye removed. Cut left cheekbone, right shoulder, cut shin. Left cheek paralyzed. Minor cuts. Scars permanent..
CLARK, Frank James; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Left Palm
CLARK, Loren; 305 W. Lind Street, Port Chicago, California; Occupation -- unknown; Minor cuts and lacerations -- not permanent.
CLARK, Orin; 306 Burgess Street, Port Chicago, California; Occupation -- unknown; Injury -- unknown.
CLAY, Major; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
CODY, Richard Dudley; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
COLEMAN, James; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
COLLINS, H L; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Lacerated Multiple
COLLINS, Ralph; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Right Shoulder
COLVARD, Carl E.; 302 W. Hayden St., Port Chicago, California; Asst. Wharfman, Tidewater Assoc. Oil Company, Avon, Calif.; Lacerations and shock -- not permanent.
COLVARD, Myrtle; 302 W. Hayden St., Port Chicago, California; Lichti's Pharmacy, Port Chicago, Calif.; Three fingers cut to bone on left hand; may be permanent.
COTTRELL, Alfred F.; Route 2, Box 454, Concord, California; Electrician; Multiple lacerations of face; compound Fracture left ulna; left eye removed
COX, Freddie Lee; S2c SV6; FOREIGN BODY, Both feet
CRADLE, James Arthur; S2c SV6; Contusion, Left Shoulder
CROSBY, Joseph; S2c N-I; SPRAIN, Joint, Back
CROSSLAND, Frank Arthur; Pvt. USMCR SS Cl III (b); Fracture ribs
CURLETTO, John Jr.; Slayton Rd., Box 620, Concord, California; Self-employed (not stated); Lost toe-nail -- not permanent.
DALTON, Henry B.; 415 E. Lind Street, Port Chicago, California. Pumper -- Tidewater Assoc. Oil Company, Avon, California. Laceration left leg; not permanent.
DARNELL, Nora B. (Mrs); 309 West Lind St., Port Chicago, California; Camp Stoneman, Mess Hall #2; Cut forehead and one foot. Not permanent.
DARNELL, Stacey M.; 409-B Poplar Avenue, Port Chicago, California; Auto Mechanic; Contusions to right ear and head; Contusion left elbow
DAVID, Charles Leslie; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
DAVIS, Cecil Lee; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
DAVIS, Frank Jefferson; S2c SV6; Diagnosis Undetermined (Fracture, shoulder)
DAVIS, Iwathia Hermon; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
DAVIS, Willie Lee; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Rt. Forehead
DEADWYLER, Odysee; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
DEES, Bennon; S2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, Left Wrist
DENIO, Jessie P. (Mrs); 744 Ohio St., Vallejo, California; Homemaker; Fractured pelvis -- shock; may be permanent.
DICKINSON, Coleridge Taylor; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
DIXON, William Randolph; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
DIXSON, Julius, Jr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, R. Forearm
DOCKERY, Carl Clifford; Bdr2c V6; Contusion, Left hip
DODSON, Fannie L.; 401 E. Lind St., Port Chicago, California; Shipping Helper; Assoc. Oil Company, Avon, California; Shock and nervous prostration; not permanent.
DOLLAR, Robert E.; 2c USCGR
DONALD, Dennis; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
DOTY, C.A.; P.O. Box, Port Chicago, California
DUGGINS, Levator Weir; Sp(M)1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Scalp
DUMOND, F.J.; 606 Castro St., Martinez, California; International Assoc. of Mach., Concord, California; Cuts on nose, hand and foot; scars may be permanent.
DUNNING, Mabelle; 315 W. Fleet St., Port Chicago, California; Self-employed; Right foot -- broken bone; right leg and knee -- cut, bruises, lacerations -- no permanent injury.
DYER, Samuel Noah; S1c SV6; Lacerated, Left forehead
EARLY, Lee Roy; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated
ECHOLS, Josh Jr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
EDWARDS, Napoleon; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated
EDWARDS, Robert; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated
ENEA, Patrina; 198 West 9th St., Pittsburg, California; Housewife; Cut over right eye; deep gash -- scar may be permanent.
EWING, C.W.; RFD, Concord, California; Office Assistant, Tidewater Assoc. Oil Company, Avon, Calif.; Contusion of right knee -- not permanent.
FARRIOR, William; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
FAWCETT, John W.; 117 Main Street, Port Chicago, California; Bartender, Bank Club, Port Chicago, California; Laceration right hand required suture; injury right thigh and hip; scar left hand; should be no permanent injury.
FERGUSON, Wilbert Francis; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
FLEMING, Bertha; Route #1, Box 544, Pittsburg, California; Associated Oil Co., Avon, California; Right eye blackened; right toe and heel cut; left foot and left knee cut; not permanent.
FLOWERS, Jessie; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
FLOWERS, Roderick; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Legs and Knees
FORTUNE, Harry; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
FOSS, Fred E.; 1327 Peralta Avenue; Berkeley, California; Conductor, S.P. Company; Shock (Injuries not permanent).
FRAGA, Thomas F.; 630 Court Street, Martinez, California;
FRANCE, Jessie (Mrs); Route 1, Box 525, Pittsburg, California; Housewife; Severe injury to right eye; may eventually lose eyeball; vision lost permanently.
FRATES, Isabelle; Route #2, Box 578, Concord, California; Housewife; Glass washed from both eyes; small cuts about face well healed; no permanent injury.
FRATES, Thomas L.; Route #2, Box 578, Concord, California; Millwright, Columbia Steel Corp., Pittsburg, Calif.; Eye injured; may be permanent.
FUGATE, Clentie; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Left Eyebrow
FULLMER, Myrtle (Mrs.); Route #1, Boxy 587, Pittsburg, California; Severe shock.
GAGGUCAS, Juan B.; 500 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, California; Messman; Minor Injuries
GARCIA, Carmen H.; 321 West Fleet St., Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Two lacerations of left elbow and left forearm. Nothing permanent except scars.
GARCIA, John C.; 321 West Fleet St., Port Chicago, California; Wire-drawer, Columbia Steel Corp., Pittsburg, California. Lacerations face and leg, right cheek; not permanent.
GARDNER, Morrison, Frank, Lt., (jg), SO-V(S), USNR, Diagnosis: Wound, Lacerated, Multiple, MANGAN, James Godfrey, Lt. D-V (S), USNR, Diagnosis: Wound, Punctured, eye, right
GARRETT, Kelly; S2c N-I; STRAIN, MUSCULAR, Lumbar
GARRISON, Herman; S2c V6; No disease (surgical observation)
GIPSON, Hill; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
GODLEWSKI, Joseph Peter; MA2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
GOLDEN, Charles Horace; S2c SV6; Contusion, Back
GOLDEN, Raymond Mason; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated
GONDY, Charles Edward, S2c V6; SPRAIN, Back
GOODALL, James Calvin; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
GORDON, Norma Rose; Nichols, California -- via Port Chicago, Calif. General Chemical Company, Nichols, California. Puncture Wound right forearm. May be permanent.
GOSHA, Sam Lee, Jr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
GRAY, Willie James; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
GREEN, Ollie Eaton; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
GREENE, Richard Samuel; Ptr3c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
GRIMES, John Horace; Sp(a)3c V6; Contusion, Multiple
GROSSI, Americo; 235 Carroll St., Port Chicago, California; Tidewater Assc. Co., Avon, California; Sprain, left wrist -- multiple lacerations; not permanent.
HALL, Halden, Churchill; S1c SV6; 907 03 58; Wounds, Lacerated
HALL, Robert Henry, Jr.; S2c SV6; 856 53 45; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HALL, Willie, Jr.; S1c SV6 831 60 70; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HARDIE, James Earl; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HARPER, Edward Gaylord, Jr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HARRIS, Bernard; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Left foot
HARRIS, Frank E.; 202 Norman Street, Clyde, California; Joiner; Bruise on head and shock
HARRIS, Robert Lewis; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HARRIS, Roscoe; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HATCHER, Robert A.; 415 Hillside Derive, Port Chicago, California. Shift Supervisor, Physical Laboratory, Assc. Oil Company, Avon, California; Cut below right glukal fold and right leg -- numerous lacerations about face, chin, right side. No functional impairment.
HATCHER, Robert David; 415 Hillside Drive, Port Chicago, California; Child -- 5 years; Cut on back of head; suffering from shock -- not permanent.
HATCHER, Wilma; 415 Hillside Drive, Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Cuts on hands and arms; front tooth chipped -- 2 teeth loosened -- not permanent.
HAWKINS, George Eugene; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HAWKINS, Mrs. S.H.; 224 Poplar St., Port Chicago, California. Housewife; Cuts & lacerations on face, arms and chest; not permanent.
HAWKINS, Sam H.; 224 Poplar Street, Port Chicago, California; Engineman H&P; Back strain and shock
HAWTHORNE, Bernice; Route No. 1, P.O. Box 912; Pittsburg, California; Housewife; Right hand lacerated; not permanent.
HAYNES, Alfonse Samuel; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HEATH, Lowell Orvalle; HA1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HEATH, Roy; S2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, Left arm
HEPBURN, Charles L.; Southern Pacific Depot, Port Chicago, Calif. Telegrapher, Southern Pacific Railroad Company; Well healed lacerations back of head, right temporal area, right posterior thigh. Should not be permanent.
HEPBURN, Jacobina; Southern Pacific Railroad Company, Car Body No. 2, Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Shock; -- sprained right hand -- not permanent.
HERBERT, Ivan Benjamin; SC2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HERBERT, Pennington Joseph; Pfc. USMCR SS Cl III (b); Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HIGGS, Elmon M.; 320 Wellington Ave., Clyde, California; Joiner; Abrasion &Contusion of right arm; slight puncture Wounds; nervous shock
HILL, Bobby; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Left Foot
HILL, James Sandford; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HILTON, Jesse; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HODGDEN, Howard Burton, Lt. DV(S), Rupture, Traumatic, Membrani Tumpani, left.
HODGES, Charles Joseph, Jr.; SF2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated
HOLLETT, Vearl L.; 217 Wellington, Clyde, California; Machine Operation; Back -- strain
HOSCH, Nickie Eugene; Y3c SV6; SPRAIN, JOINT, Ankle, Left
HUDSON, James Hubert; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
HUNDLEY, James Willie; S2c SV6; No disease (surgical observation)
IVERSON, Jack; 34d &Cotton, c/o Richmond, California;
JACKSON, Joseph William; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JACOB, Frederick Marshall; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JACOBS, Edward Aubrey; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JEFFERSON, June Lee, Jr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JENKINS, Jack; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JERNIGAN, James Earl; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Lt. Ankle
JETT, Otha Lee; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JOHNS, James Clarence; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JOHNSON, Daniel; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JOHNSON, James Erastus; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JOHNSON, John F.; Vine Hill, Arthur Rd., Box 124, Martinez, California; Helper, General; Tenderness left hip and pelvis; Abrasion right leg and left arm; Fracture of body of left ilium
JOHNSON, Rose Wilhelm; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JOINER, Wendel; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JONES, Aaron D.; 303 Hillside Avenue, Port Chicago, California; Rigger; Multiple lacerations; Contused Wound of back; Depressed Fracture of tip of nasal bone.
JONES, Albert: S2c SV6; Contusion, Head
JONES, Benny Jack; 303 Hillside Ave., Port Chicago, California. Child -- 4 years; Injury to knee -- not permanent.
JONES, Charlie, Jr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JONES, Jessi Perry, S2c SV6, USNR, Diagnosis: Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple. Lost right eye.
JONES, Louis; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
JONES, Myrtle; 303 Hillside Avenue; Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Minor injuries -- not permanent.
JONES, Shirley Ann; 303 Hillside Ave. Port Chicago, California. Infant -- 19 mos. Injury to inner aspect of right thigh; nothing permanent, except scar.
JORDAN, Harrison E.; General Delivery, Benicia, California; Carpenter's Helper; Extreme shock -- Contusions and lacerations of head and body
KEY, Russell Edward; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
KILGORE, Robert John; HA2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
KILSBY, John M.; Columbia Park, Apt. 462, Pittsburg, California.
KING, Ernest Paul; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
KIRKHAM, Wallace H.; 687 Spruce St., Oakland, 10, California; Brakeman, S.P., West Oakland, California; Concussion right knee (not permanent).
KORNEGAY, James Davis: S2c SV6; Abrasions, Multiple
LAMPLEY, Eugene Thomas, Jr.; Pfc. USMC; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LANGBKIW, Oscar C.; 348 Cumberland St., Pittsburg, California; Cut right and left cheek; minor injuries.
LANIER, Ennis Melvin; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LEASON, Oscar Bennett; SK3c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LEATH, Janice H.; 309 W. Minnesota St., Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Cut about face; puncture Wound right foot; may be permanent scar.
LEATH, William M.; 309 W. Minnesota St., Port Chicago, California; Tidewater Assc. Oil Co., Avon, California; Cuts on shin, outer forehead, left shoulder. Glass entered both eyes. May be some permanent change of vision.
LEE, Amos; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LEE, Welborn; S1c V6; Wound, Lacerated, R. arm
LEIF, Clement J.; 317 Minnesota St., Port Chicago, California. Finger on left hand cut by flying glass; lanced three times. Probably not permanent.
LEVY, Frank Scott Sr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LEWIS, Frederick Donald; Cpl. USMCR Cl III (b); Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LICHTI, Genevieve (Mrs); Box 256, Port Chicago, California; Slight cut above left eye -- not permanent.
LICHTI, Robert Jr.; Box 256, Port Chicago, California. Child -- 7 years. Cut on top of head -- minor -- not permanent.
LICHTI, Robert L.; Box 256, Port Chicago, California; Operation Department, Assc. Oil Company; Lacerations face, right shoulder, left leg and over left eye. May be permanent injury.
LLOYD, Charles Edwin; S2c V6; Abrasions, Left Wrist
LONG, Arthur; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LOTT, Lacy; SK3c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
LOVING, Wayland; S2c USN-I; Wounds, Lacerated, Left foot
LOZANO, Frank D.; 771 E. Street, Pittsburg, California; Machine Operator; Puncture Wound left foot; nervous shock
LUDRICKS, Rosalie; 222 West Hayden St., Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Cut left side of head above ear -- small cuts right knee and leg. No injury will be permanent.
LYONS, George Edward Phillip; S2c V6; No disease (surgical observation)
MACK, Monroe; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Left Forehead
MADDOK, Fostella; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Rt. Arm
MAJORS, Rodrick Gilbert; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
MARSHALL, Donovan Erwin; Sp(A) 2cV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
MARTIN, James Ivory; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated
MARTIN, James; State Hospital, Napa, California; Laborer -- Sparton Bros. Animal Shows; Shock (Acute psychic) -- not believed permanent.
MATTHEWS, Mable Clair; 220 E. Fleet St., Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Well healed but scarred lacerations of upper lip, bridge of nose, forehead, left arm and left breast with Contusions of both breasts. Facial scars will be permanent.
MATTHEWS, W.P.; 220 E. Fleet Street, Port Chicago, California. Master Mech. M.F. Smith, Santa Fe RR, Colma, California; Nervous breakdown and bronchial asthma caused by shock and exposure -- not believed permanent.
MAYFIELD, Clarence; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
MAYO, Leonard William; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Right Knee
McALLISTER, Leander James; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
McBROOM, Charles William; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
MCCAIN, Elred Mack; CM3c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Neck
MCCONNELL, Lindsay; S2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, Scalp
McCUTCHEN, Sam; S1c USN-I; Wound, Lacerated, forehead
MCINTOCH, Thurman Harrell; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Rt. Forearm
McLAIN, Alexander; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
MCPHERSON, Akogibsi; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
MCPHERSON, Bill Sunday; S2c SV6; Contusion, Left Hand, Neck
MCWELL, Isiah; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
MEYERS, James A.; Route 3, Box 293; Concord, California; Brakeman; Fracture, compound right humerus
MILES, Thomas; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
MILLER, Charles; AS SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
MINI, Rita W.; West "K" Street, Post Office Box 458, Benicia, Calif.; Clerk in Stock, Central Division; Puncture Wound from flying glass in back below right shoulder -- sever shock
MITCHELL, Richard; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
MITCHELL, Willie; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
MITCHUM, Charles Daniel; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
MOB, Ida; 111-B Division Street, Port Chicago, California. Paul Collins Restaurant & Fountain, Pittsburg, California. Cut on knee -- cut vein -- not permanent.
MORGAN, Clarence; S1c V6; Wound, Lacerated, Wrist and Hand
MORGAN, Wyatt; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
MORRIS, Alice Ura; Clyde, California; Operator for Pacific Bell Telephone Company; Left, feet, head and arms cut by flying glass. Hearing in right ear impaired.
MULKERIN, M.; 2411 Orchard Lane, Martinez, California; Car Loader, Tidewater Associated Oil Co., Avon, California. Contusion on bridge of nose. Not permanent.
MURPHY, Joseph Emmett; Pvt. USMCR SS Cl III (b)
NASSER, Mary; 315 Scott Street, San Francisco, California; Housewife; Deep cuts and lacerations right temple. Cut right arm. Broken wrist. Not permanent.
NASSER, Samuel; 315 Scott Street; San Francisco, California; Retired; Cut on top of head -- right temple -- severe shock; not permanent.
NEVILLS, Clarence; 220 8th Street, Antioch, California; Machine Operator; Nervous shock; Abrasion nose and right elbow; cut chin; bruise right knee
NIXON, Ernest Shaw; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
NIXON, William Oliver; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
NOLAN, John W.; 1400 Fell Street, San Francisco, California; Brakeman, S.P. Co., 65 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. Right eye removed; some hope for vision in left eye. Injuries permanent.
NOLDSWORTH, Raymond; Chief Engineer, SS REDLINE, Union Oil Company; Cut on head; shoulder injury
NOM, Tom (Mrs.); New China Cafe; 605 1st St., Benicia, Calif. Injury -- unknown.
OLDS, Dewey; Columbia Park, Box 366, Pittsburg, California. Controlman, Tidewater Assc. Oil Co., Avon, California. Shock -- mild concussion -- not permanent.
ORIAS, Mateus; Ordinary Seaman, SS REDLINE, Union Oil Company; Glass in eye; not permanent.
ORMBEY, Julius Jack; A.CK. USMCR III(b) Intracranial injury
PAIGE, Gilbert Scipio Lee; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
PALUHICKI, Anna (Mrs.); 320 W. Fleet Street, Port Chicago, California. Self-employed; Eye injury (left) -- shock. May be partial loss of vision.
PARKER, Gerald; Port Chicago, California; Rigger, Min.; Generalized body soreness; nervousness
PARKER, James Nelson; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
PATTERSON, Frank, Jr.; S1c V6; Wound, Lacerated, Left Foot
PATTON, Andrew Lee; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
PEEBLES, Charlie; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
PERRY, Jewel Herman; S2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, Rt. Hand
PETERS, Frank H.; 2019 Fir Street, Concord, California; Brakeman; Psychoneurosis; hysteria; back strain
PETERS, Robert Charles; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
PETTES, Elbert; S2c V6; Contusion, Left Forearm
PHILLIPS, Bertha; Route #1, Box 72-A, Martinez, California. Housekeeper; Forehead cut -- not permanent.
PHILLIPS, John Thomas; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
PHILLIPS, Kelly; Route #1, Box 72-A, Martinez, California; Shell Chemical Company; Forehead cut -- not permanent.
PIPER, Brisco; StM2c SV6; Contusion, Neck
PITTMAN, William Lee; S2c V6; Wounds, Multiple
POLLARD, Aaron Roy; Bkr2c V6; Abrasions, Multiple Forehead
POLLARD, Montague Howard, S1c, SV6, USNR, Diagnosis: Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple, Fracture simple, Femur, left.
POLLARD, Whitfield Herbert; MM3c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
POSEY, Ernest Mendum; USN; Abrasions, Multiple
PUGH, John Davis; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Right Leg
PYATT, Duane Russell; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
QUINLAN, Nadia (Mrs).; 1320 Santa Fe Ave., Martinez, California; Housewife; Injury to head, back, legs; shock -- concussion; Constant pounding in back of head and back -- not permanent.
REED, Thurman Edward; S1c V6; Contusions, Multiple
REICHART, Bert; Port Chicago, California.
REMALEY, Velda; 225 Fleet St., Port Chicago, California; Cashier -- Southern Pacific Company; Right leg operated on -- lacerations both shins, right ankle, left leg. No permanent injury likely.
REYNOLDS, Comadore; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Thigh
REYNOLDS, Rogers; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
RICHARDSON, Louis Herman; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Both Feet
RICHARDSON, Minard Thomas; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ROBB, James Pompey; CM3c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ROBBINS, Percy F.; P.O. Box 219, Port Chicago, California; Welder; Contusions of scalp; lacerations on both thumbs
ROBINS, Glen; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Rt. Hand
ROBINSON, Percy; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Forehead
ROBINSON, R.D.; 880 Keiler Avenue, Berkeley, 8, California; Trainmaster, S.P. Company; Cuts and bruises on face, hands; shock -- not permanent.
ROBY, Arthur Lee; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ROSS, Charles; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ROSS, William Vernon; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ROSSI, Eleanor, J.; 320 Hayden Street, Port Chicago, California; Stenographer, Research Dept. Tidewater Assc. Oil Company, Avon California; Shock and hysteria -- Contusion and Abrasion on entire body -- not permanent.
ROUTH, Robert Jr., S1c, SV6, USNR, Diagnosis: Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple, has lost left eye.
SAHM, Daisy B. (Mrs); 209 E. Lind St., Port Chicago, California. Housewife; Numerous cuts of arms and face; lesion on ridge of right eye; well-healed scars both feet. No permanent injury except scars.
SAPP, George Lester; StM2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
SCHIFFIANO, Paul D.; Southern Pacific RR, Section #13, Port Chicago, California; Laborer, S.P. Company; Cut fingers left hand. Claims vision dimmed; nothing permanent.
SCHMIDT, Adele; 133 Park Avenue, Port Chicago, California; Contra Costa County -- F.W.A. Recreation Project; Cut over left eye -- lacerations about left eye and bridge of nose. Probably nothing permanent.
SCHOENING, Robert K.; Route 3, Box 184, Concord, California; Machinist; Nervous shock
SCHOENING, Russell H.; Route 3, Box 184, Concord, California; Machinist; Nervous shock
SCHROM, Frank; 910 Myrtle Ave., Schenectady, New York; Merchant seaman -- not employed at time. Cut in right eye resulting in traumatic cataract. May be permanent.
SCOTT, Harry; S1c V6; Contusion, Right Shoulder
SCOTT, Scipio Beaudhuy, S1c, SV6, USNR, Diagnosis: Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple, Fracture, simple, femur, left.
SEGALE, A. (Mrs.); 1052 Alabama St., Vallejo, California; Broken wrist -- probably not permanent.
SHEFFIELD, Joel Lazarus; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
SIBLEY, Mary Grace; 32 Sample Way, Benicia, California; Helper Mechanic; Lacerations about the head, neck and back; serious injury to right foot and ankle.
SIMMS, Charles, Jr.; S1c SV6; Abrasions, Minor, Both Feet
SJODIN, Mrs. Ed; P.O. Box 401, Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Lesions of muscles and subluxated vertebrae -- not permanent.
SMILEY, William Joseph, Jr.; S2c V6; Abrasions, Multiple
SMITH, Dewey; 134 Clyde, Port Costa, California; Injury to head and ear -- probably not permanent.
SMITH, John N; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
SMITH, John; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
SMOOT, Harold E., 30 Monticello Street, San Francisco, California; Wiper; Cuts on face
SOTO, Cynthia Ann; Route #2, Box 267, Pittsburg, California; Child 5 years; Head injury -- probably not permanent.
SOTO, Rose; Route #2, Box 267, Pittsburg, California; Housewife; Leg injury -- probably not permanent.
STANLEY, J C; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
STEBBINS, Daisy E.; 143 Park Avenue; Port Chicago, California; Housewife; Cut back of left hand, left leg above knee, right forearm. Puncture Wound below shoulder on right arm. Should not be permanent except scars.
STEWARD, Charles Leroy; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
STILL, LeRoy Edward; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
STITTS, W C; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
STRANGE, Frank William, Jr.; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated,
STRICKLING, Ralph C.; Route 1, Box 900, Pittsburg, California; Auto Mechanic; Back injuries; laceration of right shoulder; bruised neck; shock
STROBEL, Robert F.; Route 1, Box 196, Mulino, Oregon; Maintenance Man -- Engr.; Shoulder Injury
STURTEVANT, Roy; 805 Las Juantas, Martinez, California; Secretary-Treasurer, C.I.O. Council; About 20 minor cuts -- not permanent.
SUBER, Willie Chris; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
SULLIVAN, Frank; Messman; Superficial cuts on scalp
SULLIVAN, Louis Billy; S2c V6; Wound, Lacerated, Penis
SWINDELL, Troy D.; Route #1, Box 968, Pittsburg, California; Boilermaker, C.F. Braun Construction Company, Avon, Calif. Deep cut through abdominal wall of stomach. No permanent injury.
T??NER, Harold A.; Cox. USCGR
TAPP, Williard; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
TAYLOR, James Theodore; Swc SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
TAYLOR, Nathaniel; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
TERRY, Willis; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
THOMAS, Frank; S2c V6; Abrasion, Left Cornea
THOMPSON, John Henry; CM3c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Both Feet
THOMPSON, Walter; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
TRAVICK, Thomas Hill; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
TURNER, Russell L., 307 East Lind Street, Port Chicago, California; Brakeman; Contusions both knees; strain neck and shoulders
TUTT, Harry W.; Astoria Hotel; 1844 17th St., Oakland, California; Conductor, Southern Pacific Company; Cuts in right eye; both eyes injured -- nervous shock; may be permanent.
TWINE, Randolph Bergees; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
VALENTINE, John Jr.; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
VENTURINO, Con???; Nichols (Via Port Chicago, California); General Chemical Co., Nichols (Port Chicago, Calif.) Cut on right shoulder -- not permanent.
WADDELL, Edgar Carter; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WADE, James Andrew; 3c SV6; Lacerated, Flet Foot
WALLACE, Sumner; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WALTON, Lowell Lennie; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WASHINGTON, Cecil Leon Jr.; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WATSON, Robert Powell; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WATTS, Nathaniel; Sp(W)2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, Right Leg
WEBB, Leonard R.; MoMM2c USCG
WELBORN, Shirley; Box 558, Port Chicago, California;
WELLS, Clyde; CM3c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Forehead and Rt. Arm
WELSH, Marla; 31 Champion St., Port Chicago, California; Child -- 9 years
WESTERBERG, Amelia; 3640 Serrano St., Martinez, California; California Hawaiian Sugar Refinery; Struck by falling object -- injury not stated; not permanent.
WHITE, Alonso T.; Route 3, Box 407, House #38 Avon Acres, Concord, Calif.; Rigger; Nervous shock and dazed
WHITE, John Watson; S1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WHITING, Elery; S2c SB6; Contusion, Toe Right First
WIGGINS, John Noble; F1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WILDER, William Dalton; Wound, Lacerated, Right Knee
WILEY, Calvert F.; 125 Park Avenue, Port Chicago, California; Joiner; Sever shock; Fracture and maceration of left arm; laceration of scalp; maceration of left side and neck
WILLIAMS, Clyde Lemuel; S2c V6; Wounds, Lacerated Multiple
WILLIAMS, David; S1c V6; Abrasion; Right Cornea
WILLIAMS, Jessie Lee; S2c SV6; Wound, Lacerated, Right Knee
WILLIAMS, Olando; 544 West 1st Street, Pittsburg, California; Helper, General; Wounds, lacerated above right eye
WILLIAMS, Ollie; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
WILLIAMS, Robert Lee; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
WILLIAMS, Sam; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
WILSON, Elaine; Box 397; Walnut, California; Very minor lacerations -- not permanent.
WILSON, Robert E.; Sea 1c USCG
WOLFE, Henry Sterling, Jr.; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Right Upper Arm
WRIGHT, James Elwood; MM1c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
WRIGHT, Leroy CM3c V6; Diagnosis Undetermined (back injury)
WYLIE, John David; S2c SV6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
YOUNG, Lee Adams; S1c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
YOUNG, Ulysses Y3c V6; Wounds, Lacerated, Multiple
ZICCHI, J. (Mrs.); Box 249, Bell Units, Bell Monte, Pittsburg, Calif.

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