Historic Eras of Guam
War Survivor: Justo Leon Guerrero
Emotional toll of war. As a young teenager, Justo Torre Leon Guerrero (1928 – ) experienced the ravages of war. Escaping the harsh torture that
Civic Society
Joaquin Flores Sablan
Wartime Protestant Minister. Joaquin Flores Sablan (1912 – 1993) lived a long life and cherished his career as a school teacher before and after World
Civic Society
Ignacio “Buck” Cruz
Ignacio “Buck” Cruz (1927-2017) was a public servant, World War II survivor and a long time Malesso’/erizo Mayor. Cruz served as commissioner and mayor of
Guampedia Resources
SMS Cormoran: 90th Anniversary
In 2007, Guam commemorated the 90th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. The festivities included wreath-laying ceremonies at Apra Harbor and the
Historic Eras of Guam
SMS Cormoran II: Two Crew Member Profiles
Ernest Max Adolph. My father’s name was Ernest Max Adolf, perhaps he had already changed his last name to Adolph. He was born in 1891
Guampedia Resources
SMS Cormoran II: Local Stories
From December 1914 to April 1917, Guam was the backdrop for one of the earliest stories of the United States’ participation in World War I.
Historic Eras of Guam
SMS Cormoran I
The German cruiser that was scuttled in Apra Harbor in April 1917 at the start of World War I was actually the second vessel in
Historic Eras of Guam
SMS Cormoran II
Details and description. The SS Rjasan (or Riasan) was a Russian passenger and mail carrier built by the German Schicau dockyard in Elbing in 1909.
SMS Cormoran II: Non-German Crew Members
When the SMS Cormoran II arrived in Guam in December 1914, among the hundreds of crew members were individuals who worked on the vessel but
Heritage Sites
SMS Cormoran II Memorial
Located in East Hagåtña on the beachside of Marine Corps Drive is a small cemetery maintained by the United States Navy. There are 254 listed