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KIA means killed in action, whether at the
front or by enemy action in the rear areas. Or if a prisoner of war, whether
by air bombardment of his prison camp or being shot while escaping;
DOW, persons who were wounded and later died;
DOI, those who suffered fatal battle injuries as opposed to wounds,
in combat or in combat areas and in the line of duty status;
DNB, other line of duty deaths such as from sickness, homicide, suicide,
or accidents outside non battle;
FOD, those who were determined to be dead
under Public LAW 490;
M, missing persons
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NAME |
UNIT &
RANK |
HISTORY FROM SUBMIT FOLDERS |
SUBMITTED BY: |
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CAMP, Henry G. P.
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Pfc. KIA |
No History |
Betty Lamberson |
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COLLINS, Lloyd C.
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Pvt. DNB |
No History |
Betty Lamberson |
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DAVIDSON, Roy |
Torpedo man on Submarine |
Deceased: DAVIDSON, Roy
Military Information: He served in the Pacific on a Submarine
Resource: The Wheaton Journal, Jan. 31, 1946
Research Note: Roy was declared dead, missing in action for 2 years, Torpedo man
on a Submarine he was awarded Navy Cross and is credited with the sinking of
thousands of tons of Japanese ships. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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DAVIS, Eschol |
Marines |
Deceased: DAVIS, Eschol
Married: Miss Dortha Lee Davis
Married When & Where: May 1946, Rogers, AR
Father: Floyd Davis
Military Information: Marines, Japanese Prison Camp
Resource: The Wheaton Journal, May 2, 1946
Research Note: Eschol Davis enlisted in the Marines Nov. 3, 1938. He served in
Hawaii and Wake Island. After a terrific Battle on Wake Island the Marines were
captured by the Japanese on Dec. 23, 1941 along with civilians on the island.
They spent the next 45 months in a Japanese Prison Camp. He was discharged in
Norman, OK. He married a Miss Davis a former Wave who was discharged in April
1946. Eschol a graduate of Wheaton High School plans to take advantage of Job
training for vets and will enroll in College soon. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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DAVIS, Lewis K. |
Sgt. KIA |
No History |
Betty Lamberson |
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DECOCQ, Paul Lawrence |
Army Air Corp, Sgt. Alaska, later OSSI |
County Died: Jasper Co., MO
Cemetery: Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO
Deceased: DECOCQ, Paul Lawrence
Birth: March 6, 1918, Corsicana, Barry Co., MO
Age: 69 years, 1 month and 20 days
Death: April 26, 1987, St. John's Hosp., Joplin, MO
Cause: Aneurysm
Married: Erma Lamberson, 2nd Marguerite Hoyt
Married When & Where: December 17, 1944, Wheaton, MO
Father: Pierre Decocq, born Barry Co., MO
Mother: Hazel Gravitt, born Barry Co., MO
Military Information: Army Air Corp, Sgt. Alaska, later OSSI
Death Certificate Number: Unknown
Resource: Personal Knowledge, I am his stepdaughter.
Research Note: Lawrence was in the "Don't Kick My Dog Unit" from MO. He served
in Alaska and Germany. After the War he re-enlisted and made a career out of
Military Service. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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DODSON, Howard |
Pvt. KIA |
No History |
Betty Lamberson |
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DUNCAN, Joe |
Anti-aircraft |
Deceased: DUNCAN, Joe
Father: Emerson Duncan
Military Information: Stationed in Ft. Bliss, TX in Anti-aircraft
Resource: The Wheaton Journal, Jan 3, 1946
Research Note: Joe Duncan is spending a 35 day Furlough with home folks at
present. Joe was inducted into service early this year and given an opportunity
to re-enlist for a year. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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DUNCAN, Phyllis |
U. S. Army
Supply Sergeant & Mail Clerk |
Deceased: DUNCAN, Phyllis
Father: Emerson Duncan
Military Information: PFC Army Air Base in San Bernardino, CA
Death Certificate Number:
Resource: The Wheaton Journal, Jan. 3, 1946
Research Note: PFC Phyllis Duncan, northwest of Town arrived home Dec. 22. She
was a supply Sergeant and Mail Clerk. Her brother Joe is also spending a 35 day
furlough with home folks. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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