Navy — All Stories — More Than A Headstone

The Struggle for Life

While World War II impacted thousands of families, the stories of the Goodier family and those interned at Santo Tomas are undoubtedly unique and often overlooked. In the face of overwhelming odds and circumstances beyond his control, Benjamin did his best to keep his family safe.

Never Forgotten, Long Road HomeEsteban GomezOctober 14, 2021World War II, POW, Prisoner of War, Santo Tomas, Navy, Civil Engineer Corps, Tablet of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

A Leader in the Military and Classroom

Lieutenant Vincent Moore was among those in the Navy tasked with sharing his knowledge and experience from the Great War with soldiers who fought and died in the Second World War. After his military service, Vincent continued his commitment to education by teaching at both CU Boulder and the Rocky Flats Plant.

Lifetime of Service, Obstacles & OpportunitiesEsteban GomezOctober 4, 2021Navy, World War I, World War II, CU Boulder, Rocky Flats, USS Pennsylvania, submarine, USS S-1, Fitzsimons General Hospital, Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, Boulder Radio School, Dow Chemical Company

A Most Honorable Man

At the age of 20, Orville enlisted into the Navy as a sonar operator, due to his experience with electrical engineering. He worked on operating and developing sonar on battleships, cruisers, and destroyers in the Pacific theater during World War II. He island hopped throughout the Pacific, guiding the guns on the ships to hit enemy targets.