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Obituaries in Savannah Ga newspaper 1944

Theresa Trail — 28 Jul 2006 4:38:07 GMT

I have obituaries for some WW II servicemen that my aunt had saved in a scrapbook from 1944, Savannah GA. Will be glad to give to anyone researching these men.
Names of KIA, Lt. Raymond Harry Mayer, Lt. Robert M. Porter, Lt. Joseph M. Jenkins, Ensign William Malcolm Ross, Sgt. Ralph Stein, PFC Dan H. Clark, PFC Lawrence Horne Jr.

First Lieut. Francis James Golden (Frank) KIA in the Battle of Cherbourg WWII

K_Evertse — 10 Sep 2007 1:06:57 GMT

FRIENDS OF LATE PILOT WRITE TO MOTHER
Mrs. Winfred Golden has received several letters from friends of her son, First Lieut. Frank Golden, killed in action in the Battle of Cherbourg. Golden was flight leader of a squadron of P-38's, and was killed June 22 <1944>. One of the men flying in the formation headed by Golden, wrote that the group had gone out on a "low-level buzz-bombing strafing mission," and declared: "Enemy flak grew very heavy, and my plane was hit by it. I managed to skid off, however, and brought my plane back to base. But that is the last I saw of your son".
Mrs. Golden has just returned to her home here from a visit in the south with her brother-in-law Jerry Golden, and his family, where she went on hearing of her son's death from the War Department.
She has two other boys in the Navy. Jack is aviation machinist's mate, first-class, now in Martha's Vinyard, after a period of overseas duty, and George, motor machinist's mate, first-class, in the Southwest Pacific.

Golden, Frank J, b. 06/03/1918, d. 06/22/1944, 2ND LT USARMY WWII, Plot: B 292, bur. 11/15/1948, *
Resource from the National Interment Website

WALLACE, Robert Tindale - USS Arkansas 1942-1945

wlancestors — 25 Aug 2007 9:12:13 GMT

My great uncle, Robert Tindale Wallace (called "Mick" by the family) served aboard the USS Arkansas 1942-October 1945 as a Fire Controlman 2nd Class. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him, or those who might know about the position of Fire Controlman. Also interested in obtaining any pictures from that time, esp. showing people; a dream come true would be a picture that shows my great uncle. The following is his obituary. Thanks! Julie Wallace

Cass City Chronicle
Front Page
Vol 40, No 30
Friday, November 16, 1945

LOCAL SAILOR FATALLY INJURED ON THE DAY AFTER HIS DISCHARGE

Robt. Wallace Met Death Saturday Following Hit and Run Accident

(includes photo of Mick in naval uniform)

After receiving his discharge at the Great Lakes, Ill, separation center on Friday, following three and a half years in navy combat service, Robert Tindale Wallace, 30, son of Alfred J. Wallace, of Cass City, was fatally injured in what state police believe was a hit and run accident on M-53, two miles south of Romeo. The young man was hitchhiking to his home in Cass City and was found on the roadside at about four o'clock Saturday morning by a resident of that locality. The injured man was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in Mt. Clemens where he died about five hours later without regaining consciousness.

State police are seeking the driver of the automobile, which they believe struck Wallace. They asked that persons watch for a broken headlight as glass was found near the body.

The former sailor had recently returned to the States after service in the navy in the African, European, and Asiatic theaters. He was employed in the office of The Farm Produce Co. at Cass City when he entered the service in May, 1942, and had planned to enter again the employment of that company after his discharge.

Born in Elkland township on Aug. 19, 1915, he was graduated from the Cass City high school in 1933. When he received his discharge Friday, he held the rank of F.C. 2/c.

At the time he entered the service of his country, he was serving as worshipful master of Tyler Lodge, F. & A.M., at Cass City. While in the navy, he joined the First Presbyterian church here. Funeral services, conducted by....

-continued on page 5.
LOCAL SAILOR FATALLY INJURED ON THE DAY AFTER HIS DISCHARGE
concluded from page 1

Rev. Melvin R. Vender, at the Presbyterian church were largely attended Tuesday afternoon. The body lay in state at the church from noon until two o'clock, the hour of the funeral. Entombment was in Elkland cemetary where the Masonic burial rites were conducted under the leadership of Edward Golding, a past master of the society.

Mr. Wallace is survived by his father, Alfred J. Wallace; five sisters, Mrs. Ernest Croft, Mrs. Lyle Koepfgen and Mrs. James Gross, all of Cass City, Mrs. Arnold Callan of Midland and Mrs. Lester Jersey of Boyne City; and two brothers, Cameron M. and Donald Wallace, both of Cass City.

Relatives and friends who came from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dean, Mrs. Fred Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold CAllan and daughter, Arnalee, and Mrs. Mimie Callan of Midland, Mrs. Leslie Kefgen of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Oakes of Bad Axe, Miss Phyllis Koepfgen of Sebewaing, Mrs. Clifford Bucholz of Comstock, Mrs. William Schwegler and Edward Schwegler of Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnston of Traverse City, Mr. and Mrs. Morely Tindale of Manton, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jersey of Boyne City, and from Detroit and Pontaic, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hartwick, Clinton Helwig, Clarence Dodge, Wm. Doerr, Keith Gowen and Fred Ward.

Cass City Chronicle is available online at
http://www.rawson.lib.mi.us/index.htm

POWS MIAs

MAKKuehl — 7 Dec 2006 3:50:18 GMT

There are many DOD messages which are reporting returned POWs and MIAs - I will post them here in my spare time.

I am not related to nor have any additional information on these posts.

R/S MAK

Killed in Battle in Sicily, Italy-1943 15th Infantry-Need Info!!!!

here2stay68 — 24 May 2006 5:28:28 GMT

Looking for info on Luther Burel Long from Alabama who was KIA in Sicily, Italy in 1943. I haven't been able to find ANY info on him other than that. Can't find obit or any write ups on him or the 15th Inf. Where can I find info?? Please help!!!!!!!!!

Obituary of Robert John Thomas, Aviation Ordnance Mate, U.S. Carrier Bataan

cmovahed1 — 25 Jun 2005 3:17:49 GMT

As printed in the Pittsburgh [PA] Post-Gazette, 9/3/1945:

Robert John Thomas:

Memorial services for Aviation Ordnance Mate Robert John Thomas, 20, who was killed in action off Okinawa May 14, will be held Sunday, September 9, at 3 p.m., in the Concord Presbyterian Church, Brownsville Road, Carrick. Ordnance Mate Thomas was a "plank owner" aboard the U.S. Carrier Bataan. He had served aboard the Bataan since her commissioning and was entitled to five major battle stars. A graduate of Brentwood High School in June, 1943, he enlisted in the navy immediately after graduation. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Thomas, of 41 Greenlee Road, Brentwood; a brother, Bill, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Davis, of 35 Becks Run Road, Carrick.

Obituary of Lieut. Evan D. McMinn, fighter pilot

cmovahed1 — 25 Jun 2005 3:10:46 GMT

As printed in the Pittsburgh [PA] Post-Gazette, 9/3/1945:

Lieut. Evan D. McMinn:

Memorial services for Lieutenant Evan D. McMinn, fighter pilot with the Sixty-first Fighter Squadron of the Eighth Air Force, will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday [9/5/1945] in the Pittsburgh Church of the Brethern, Lilac Street and Beechwood Boulevard. Lieutenant McMinn, who had been missing in action since June, 1944, was officially declared dead two months ago. Lieutenant McMinn enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. He was later transferred to the AAF. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. McMinn, 744 Montclair Street; a sister, Mrs. Frances Patnik, and a brother, Seaman Second Class Robert McMinn.

F/O Howard E. LeCompte, Jr., KIA, 1920-1945

Kim Sumek — 14 Apr 2005 3:54:43 GMT

LECOMPTE--
Killed in line of duty on the Isle of Man. April 14, 1945, FLIGHT LIEUT, HOWARD E., JR., beloved husband of Sibyl (nee Parker), and father of Sylvia Ann; beloved son of Howard E., Sr., and Josephine LeCompte. Friends may call at the Christian Miller & Son Funeral Home, 2334 Jefferson street, on January 10 after 8 P.M.
Services on Thrusday at 8:30 A.M. Requiem Mass in St. Elizabeth's Church at 9 A.M. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Herbert L.Carter 1908-1945

Jeunesse — 23 Nov 2004 10:50:50 GMT

Hello,

I adopted the grave of a WW2 private named Herbert
L.Carter.He's burried at the US cementery in Margraten The
Netherlands.

http://www.abmc.gov/ne.htm

I checked the 1930 census .So far I have found:

Herbert L Carter
Born in 1908
Lived in Floyd,Georgia
was a pvt in the 23rd inf bn 7th armored div company c
nr:34263707
died april 14th 1945
burried in Margraten The Netherlands
enlistmentdate: march 9th 1942
He was married.

Father: Herbert E.Carter
Mother: Della Carter

8 sisters: Josie,Aline,Eula,Eunice,Mary G,
Roxie,Evie D,Faynel
1 brother: Hubert

They lived in Lindale,Floyd County,Georgia.
Herbert L.Carter was 22 in 1930 and worked in a cottonmill.

I want his family to know that I have adopted his grave
and will place flowers there on memorial day and Christmas
in his honor,and make sure his grave is in a excelent
condition.

Any help in finding his obituary,a photo or any information about
him in the newspapers or about his family would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you very much.

Jeunesse Baart-Voges
The Netherlands.

Alexander Albert NEWMAN [of Bedford]

audreyjoycemcc — 23 Mar 2006 1:22:04 GMT

From Bedfordshire Times and Standard 3 Sept 1948
In memorium

NEWMAN - In ever loving memory of a dear son and brother, Riflmn. A. A. Newman, of the London Irish Riffles who was killed in action in Italy on 5 September 1944 - from his mother, brother, and sisters, 8 Newton Road, Bedford; also Bert, Percy, and Alma

See also: http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/search.aspx

Rifleman Newman was 22 at time of death & his parents were: Frederick and Edith NEWMAN, of Bedford

Bomber crew fights for life, WWII

Jim — 19 Aug 2004 3:42:14 GMT

WWII Obituaries in Pittsburgh, PA newspapers, May 1948

cmovahed1 — 16 Aug 2004 3:38:40 GMT

William Ray Peters, "Bud", a Marine, WW2, FOUND after being missing 40 years!

jolayne19631 — 25 Jan 2003 9:26:12 GMT

William Ray Peters, better known as "Bud", a man who served his country for 9 years, fought in WW2, a Marine, has been missing since 1962. I just found him Dec. 12. 2002.

A native of Arlington, Texas.
Born Oct.30, 1917
Died Jan. 2, 1968
Found Dec. 12. 2002
Buried at Tulare Cemetary in Tulare County, California
Cause of Death: Pneumonia and Pulminary Absesses
Died on the streets of California
No relatives located
No guests expected
Veterans Administration paid a portion of his funeral, but DID NOT have it on RECORD at the Regional Office.

Survivors: 2 daughters
Linda Janice Ward {Peters} and son-in-law Jack, of Grand Prairie, Texas
Sheila Shultz {Peters}, of Whitney, Texas

Grandchildren:
Rae Lynn Freshhour[Ward}, of Mize, Miss.
Traci Lynell Ward of Dallas, Texas
Jo Layne Harrison {Ward}, of Grand Prairie, Texas
Tammy LeAnn Ward of Grand Prairie, Texas
Cody Glyn Ward of Grand Prairie, Texas
Julie Peters, of El Cajon, California
Ricky Glyn Pinyan of Burleson, Texas
Melinda Sue Woods {Pinyan}, of Miss.

1 brother; David Peters of Tyler, Texas
2 sisters:
Clara Ramsey {Peters}, of El Reno, Oklahoma
Annadell Huckabee{Peters}, of Jackson, Tenn.

16 Great-Grandchildren

Preceding him in death:
Mattie Hudson-Mother d.1918 or so in Texas
Delbert E. Peters-Father d.1945 in Oklahoma
Frank Peters-Grandfather d. 1939 in Arlington, Texas
Fannie Peters-Grandmother d.1935? in Arlington, Texas

Those who've gone since his death
1 brother- Roy Leon Peters of Lubbock, Texas
1 sister-Laura Sue Blount {Peters}
Step-Mother, Russie Pauline Miller Peters Ross
1 Granddaughter- Darla Gayle Pinyan of Mansfield, Texas

Memorial Services and Funeral Pending due to exhumation of his remains to be brought back to Texas for burial and raising $15,000 in funds needed. And trying to locate another half-sister, Annette Peters, born either in Tarrant County, Dallas County, or the County of Cleburne,Texas.

Bernard R. Yglesias, KIA, WWII

foxroam — 13 Jan 2002 10:33:22 GMT

Bernard R. Yglesias, 20th AAF, KIA May 29, 1945. See site below

EUGENE HARRELL BARWICK - TRIBUTE

Charles Jefferson Barwick — 6 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Ralph Carroll Smith of Manderson, WY

p_d_scannell — 9 Apr 2002 5:40:45 GMT