Posted on May 20, 2024
Remembering CTC Maynard Albertson, USN, OTRG Member
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Following training, Maynard was sent the Station HYPO in Heeia, Hawaii where he served as a Japanese kanakona Morse code intercept operator. He was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and probably witnessed the Japanese attack.
Prior to the Battle of Midway (4-7 June, 1942), Maynard was selected to join in a four-man direct support unit to deploy on the USS YORKTOWN (CV 5). The unit consisted of one Japanese Language Officer and three kanakona intercept operators. He was on the YOURKTOWN when the ship was hit by several Japanese torpedoes and bombs. As a result, the four member unit, along with one RIP-5 typewriter, and Admiral Fletcher’s flag staff transferred to the cruiser USS ASTORIA (CL/CA-34) via a whaleboat. The YORKTOWN eventually sank on June 7, 1942.
Prior to the Battle of Midway (4-7 June, 1942), Maynard was selected to join in a four-man direct support unit to deploy on the USS YORKTOWN (CV 5). The unit consisted of one Japanese Language Officer and three kanakona intercept operators. He was on the YOURKTOWN when the ship was hit by several Japanese torpedoes and bombs. As a result, the four member unit, along with one RIP-5 typewriter, and Admiral Fletcher’s flag staff transferred to the cruiser USS ASTORIA (CL/CA-34) via a whaleboat. The YORKTOWN eventually sank on June 7, 1942.
Remembering CTC Maynard Albertson, USN, OTRG Member
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel After navy retirement, Maynard earned his high school diploma, attended San Diego State College and became a history teacher at Kearny High School in San Diego for nearly 20 years. After his wife Momma Clara LaMerle died, Maynard moved to Wasco CA in 2004.
On February 25, 2013, Maynard died. He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego plot: SECTION CBE ROW 2 SITE 304. Rest in Peace CTC Maynard G. Albertson OTRG Class #25.
On February 25, 2013, Maynard died. He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego plot: SECTION CBE ROW 2 SITE 304. Rest in Peace CTC Maynard G. Albertson OTRG Class #25.
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