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NARY
Victor M. Jr.
PVT Victor M. Nary, Jr.
ID: 32731301
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

NEILL
Patrick H.
PVT Patrick H. Neill
ID: 12238576
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Patrick H. Neill
ID: 12238576
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 506th Parachute Infantry Regt, 101st Airborne Division
Died: Saturday, January 13, 1945
Buried at: Luxembourg American Cemetery
Location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Plot: B Row: 9 Grave: 34
Awards: Purple Heart

NELSON
F.A. Jr.
MAJ F Nelson, Jr.
ID: O-305082
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

NELSON
Hershel R.
T SG Hershel R. Nelson
ID: 32380670
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

NELSON
Levine S.
2 LT Levine S. Nelson
ID: O-709148
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

NELSON
Richard G.
PFC Richard G. Nelson
ID: 12241319
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

NEWHOUSE
Jack W.
PVT Jack W. Newhouse
ID: 42027910
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
(*Added note buried Holland Cemetery Clymer, son of Merle and Edna (Belknap)
New house )
(9/1/1925 d 8/28/1944)

NEWTON
Donald A.
PVT Donald A. Newton
ID: 32843508
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown:  Irving Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

NICHOLS
Donald G.
SGT Donald G. Nichols
ID: 32731104
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
Donald G. Nichols
ID: 32731104
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 732nd Bomber Squadron, 453rd Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Tuesday, April 11, 1944
Buried at: Cambridge American Cemetery
Location: Cambridge, England
Plot: C Row: 0 Grave: 26
Awards: Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster

NICHOLS
Robert D.
Seaman 1c Robert Dexter Nichols
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Hometown: Dunkirk, NY
Status: KIA
Robert D. Nichols
ID: 06085611
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Seaman, First Class
Service: U.S. Navy, United States Naval Reserve
Died: Saturday, March 18, 1944
Memorialized at: North Africa American Cemetery
Location: Carthage, Tunisia
Awards: Purple Heart

NIEWOLAK
Phillip E.
2 LT Philip E. Niewolak
ID: O-661655
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dunkirk Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

NIGBOR
Henry
PVT Henry Nigbor
ID: 42118751
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Henry Nigbor
ID: 42118751
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 262nd Infantry Regiment, 66th Infantry Division
Died: Monday, December 25, 1944
Memorialized at: Normandy American Cemetery
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Henry Nigbor
U.S. Army
HOMETOWN
Dunkirk, NY
HONORED BY
Donald E. Nigbor, Nephew
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
KILLED IN ACTION DECEMBER 25, 1944 BY THE EXPLOSION OF THE GERMAN TORPEDO
THAT SANK THE BELGIAN TROOP SHIP THE SS LEOPOLDVILLE IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL.
His brother Edward served also and came home this tribute by his son ,the
Nephew of HENRY NIGBOR
EDWARD Nigbor
U.S. Army
HOMETOWN
Dunkirk, NY
HONORED BY
Donald E. Nigbor, Son
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
SUPERVISED 50 MACHINISTS REPAIRING AND REBUILDING BOTH LIGHT AND HEAVY FIELD
ARTILLERY PIECES. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF
THE BULGE AND AWARDED BRONZE STAR.

NOBLE
Charles R.
PFC Charles R. Noble
ID: 32382624
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Charles R. Noble
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ripley, NY
HONORED BY
Ms. Edith Shafer
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
APRIL 20, 1945. CHARLES NOBLE BORN SEPTEMBER 26, 1921

NOLAN
Ernest L
Ernest Laverne Nolan
ID: 00464736
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Marine Corps, United States Marine Corps
Died: Tuesday, October 24, 1944
Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart
>From Jamestown NY

NORDBLUM
Paul N
Archives list him from Erie Co NY and Also Home town of Silver Creek there
are Nordblum in Silver Creek so will post here;
TEC4 Paul H. Nordblum
ID: 32282136
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Erie County, NY
Status: DNB
(*No other data)

NOTO
John J.
S SG John J. Noto
ID: 32553602
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
John J. Noto
ID: 32553602
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division
Died: Tuesday, November 21, 1944
Buried at: Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Location: Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Plot: A Row: 4 Grave: 31
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
John Noto
U.S. Army
Hometown
Silver Creek, NY
Honored By
Anthony J. Morreale
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
PARTICIPATED IN D-DAY LANDING; WAS KILLED IN FRANCE SHORTLY AFTERWARDS.
BURIED IN FRANCE.

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OBERG
Harold E.
PVT Harold E. Oberg
ID: 32473762
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Harold E. Oberg
ID: 32473762
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, Medical Department
Died: Wednesday, February 03, 1943
Memorialized at: East Coast Memorial
Location: New York, NY, USA
Awards: Purple Heart

O'BLOCK
Herman
PVT Herman Oblock
ID: 32931820
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

O'BRIEN
MAJ Paul J. Obrien
ID: O-023924
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

OLAFSON
Harold A.
PVT Harold A. Olafson
ID: 32839670
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Harold A. Olafson
ID: 32839670
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
Died: Friday, February 04, 1944
Buried at: Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Location: Nettuno, Italy
Plot: H Row: 7 Grave: 15
Awards: Purple Heart

OGREN
Edwin J.
SGT Edwin J. Ogren
ID: 6976806
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB
Edwin J. Ogren
ID: 06976806
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 28th Materiel Squadron, 20th Air Base Group
Died: Thursday, May 28, 1942
Buried at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Plot: H Row: 4 Grave: 10

OLEWSKI
Ignatius J
CPL Ignatius J. Olewski
ID: 32282234
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dunkirk Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

OLSHALSKY
Stephen P.
PVT Stephen P. Olshalsky
ID: 33837988
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

ORMSBY
Rollin L. Jr.
PFC Rollin L. Ormsby, Jr.
ID: 42117147
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Rollin L. Ormsby, Jr.
ID: 42117147
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division
Died: Wednesday, January 10, 1945
Buried at: Epinal American Cemetery
Location: Epinal (Vosges), France
Plot: B Row: 26 Grave: 17
Awards: Purple Heart

OSTRANDER
Lyle G.
SGT Lyle G. Ostrander
ID: 32379200
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

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Robert E.
TEC5 Robert E. Page
ID: 12097942
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

PARISI
Ignatius P
CPL Ignatius P. Parisi
ID: 12206665
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

PARR
Edward S.
PVT Edward S. Parr
ID: 32252328
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

PATI
Adolpho
PFC Adolpho Pati
ID: 32840947
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Adolpho Pati
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brocton, NY
Honored by
Alan B. Pati, Nephew
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
KILLED IN ACTION ON D-DAY.

PEDINOFF
Martin
CPL Martin Pedinoff
ID: 32767289
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
(b ca 1922 NJ)
PENHOLLOW
Theodore A.
PFC Theodore A. Penhollow
ID: 42021734
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

PERKINS
Philip L.
SGT Philip L. Perkins
ID: 32832328
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

PETERSON
Bernard W.
CPL Bernard W. Peterson
ID: 32251855
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

PETERSON
Floyd
PVT Floyd A. Peterson
ID: 32582101
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

PETRONI
Robert
PVT Robert Petroni
ID: 42008573
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

POLASIK
Stanley J
PFC Stanley J. Polasik
ID: 42099244
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

POTWIN
Roger M.
T SG Roger M. Potwin
ID: 32673451
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Ellington Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
* Buried Ellington Roger Potwin 1922 - 1944 WWII

PRINCE
Vincent K.
LT Vincent K. Prince
ID: O-759077
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

PRINZO
Ralph
PFC Ralph Prinzo
ID: 32763871
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

PROKOPIA
George W.
PFC George W. Prokopia
ID: 32839649
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
George W. Prokopia
ID: 32839649
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division
Died: Tuesday, November 21, 1944
Buried at: Florence American Cemetery
Location: Via Cassia, Italy
Plot: E Row: 5 Grave: 4
Awards: Purple Heart

PROSSER
William P.
S SG William P. Prosser
ID: 32027337
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

PRUIS
John A.
1 LT John A. Pruis
ID: O-705419
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
John A. Pruis
ID: O-705419
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: First Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 654th Bomber Squadron, 25th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Monday, April 09, 1945
Buried at: Lorraine American Cemetery
Location: St. Avold (Moselle), France
Plot: D Row: 14 Grave: 37
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters,
Purple Heart

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QUINLIN
George T.
2 LT George T. Quinlin
ID: O-815534
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB
George T. Quinlin
ID: O-818534
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 511th Fighter Squadron, 405th Fighter Group
Died: Monday, June 12, 1944
Buried at: Cambridge American Cemetery
Location: Cambridge, England
Plot: D Row: 6 Grave: 21

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RAINIERI
Angelo J.
FL O Angelo J. Rainieri
ID: T-133044
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

RAMSEY
Ronald H.
PFC Ronald H. Ramsey
ID: 42096573
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Ronald H. Ramsey
ID: 42096573
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 36th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Armored Division
Died: Tuesday, April 10, 1945
Buried at: Netherlands American Cemetery
Location: Margraten, Netherlands
Plot: K Row: 3 Grave: 3
Awards: Purple Heart

RATHBUN
Robert T.
2 LT Robert T. Rathbun
ID: O-444868
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

REYNOLDS
Clayton L
Pfc Clayton Reynolds
Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown: Falconer, NY
Status: KIA

REYNOLDS
George E. Jr.
PFC George E. Reynolds, Jr.
ID: 32553622
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

RICHARD
Henry O.
SGT Henry O. Richard
ID: 32554325
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

RICHETTI
Louis
TEC5 Louis Richetti
ID: 32553293
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

RINALDI
John
SGT John Rinaldi
ID: 6718475
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
John Rinaldi
ID: 06718475
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Master Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 13th Troop Carrier Squadron
Died: Wednesday, January 13, 1943
Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines

RIOLA
Charles A.
PFC Charles A. Riola
ID: 32282681
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

RITSO
John C.
S SG John C. Ritso
ID: 6904671
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
John C. Ritso
ID: 06904671
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 601st Destroyer Battalion
Died: Wednesday, January 26, 1944
Buried at: Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Location: Nettuno, Italy
Plot: I Row: 8 Grave: 64
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster,
Purple Heart

ROBERTS
Edward A.
PFC Edward A. Roberts
ID: 32932354
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW

ROBINSON
Edward S
PVT Edward S. Robinson
ID: 42022923
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Edward S. Robinson
ID: 42022923
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division
Died: Wednesday, August 02, 1944
Buried at: Normandy American Cemetery
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Plot: C Row: 4 Grave: 27
Awards: Purple Heart

ROLFE
Carl G.
CPL Carl G. Rolfe
ID: 32473802
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Carl G. Rolfe
ID: 32473802
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Corporal
Service: U.S. Army, 60th Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division
Died: Wednesday, March 14, 1945
Buried at: Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Location: Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Plot: D Row: 1 Grave: 45
Awards: Purple Heart

ROLFE
Theodore E.
PFC Theodore E. Rolfe
ID: 32839659
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
Theodore E. Rolfe
ID: 32839659
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Died: Wednesday, July 26, 1944
Buried at: Normandy American Cemetery
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Plot: J Row: 16 Grave: 14
Awards: Purple Heart

ROMAN
Roman, Leonard J.
2nd Lt. Dunkirk
(No other data found)

ROOT
Lee R.
FL O Lee R. Root
ID: T-000359
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
Lee R. Root
ID: T-000359
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Flight Officer
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 528th Bomber Squadron, 380th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Sunday, November 21, 1943
Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart

ROTHRA
Virgil H Rothra
Rothra, Virgil H.
 Lt. Hometown  Westfield
 Estimated birth year:1911
(* Not found in Military archive )

ROWLEY
Joseph J.
Joseph J. Rowley
ID: 6717029
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

RUDOLPH
Harold H.
PVT Harold H. Rudolph
ID: 32841254
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Harold H. Rudolph
ID: 32841254
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 299th Engineer Combat Battalion
Died: Tuesday, June 06, 1944
Buried at: Normandy American Cemetery
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Plot: G Row: 15 Grave: 3
Awards: Purple Heart

RUNDELL
Robert M.
2 LT Robert M. Rundell
ID: O-686694
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Robert M. Rundell
U.S. Army Air Forces
Hometown Falconer, NY
Honored By Ms. Jean R. Miles, Wife
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
SERVED AS BOMBARDIER; BASED IN ENGLAND.

RUPERT
Randall B.
2 LT Randall B. Rupert
ID: O-697588
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
Randall B. Rupert
ID: O-697588
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 81st Fighter Squadron, 50th Fighter Group
Died: Saturday, November 25, 1944
Memorialized at: Epinal American Cemetery
Location: Epinal (Vosges), France
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 11 Gold Stars, Purple
Heart

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SAMARTINO
PVT Frank A. Samartino
ID: 32282258
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dunkirk Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Frank A. Samartino
ID: 32282258
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
Died: Wednesday, July 05, 1944
Buried at: Normandy American Cemetery
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Plot: G Row: 13 Grave: 29
Awards: Purple Heart

SAMMARTINO,
Michael
PVT Michael J. Sammartino
ID: 42021775
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dunkirk Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Michael J. Sammartino
ID: 42021775
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division
Died: Wednesday, May 31, 1944
Buried at: Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Location: Nettuno, Italy
Plot: H Row: 6 Grave: 60
Awards: Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Michael J. Sammartino
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dunkirk, NY
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. William & Frances Sayers, Brother and sister in law
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
KILLED MAY 31, 1944 AT ANZIO BEACH.

SAMUELSON
Harold T.
PVT Harold T. Samuelson
ID: 32732868
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SAMUELSON
Howard G.
2 LT Howard G. Samuelson
ID: O-672446
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB
Howard G. Samuelson
U.S. Army Air Forces
Hometown
Jamestown, NY
Honored By
Mr. James Samuelson, Brother
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
SHOT DOWN SOMEWHERE OVER THE HUMP IN HERTZ VALLEY AREA, INDIA

SAUNDERS
PFC Gerald C. Saunders
ID: 42119521
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Portland Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SCHIBETTA
Carlo
PFC Carlo R. Schibetta
ID: 32233601
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SCHRADER
Edward C.
PVT Edward C. Schrader
ID: 32842380
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SCHUCHMAN,
Harry O. Jr
PFC Harry O. Schuchmann
ID: 32036155
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Harry O. Schuchmann, Jr.
ID: 32036155
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 440th Ordnance Company, Aviation
Died: Thursday, September 07, 1944
Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart

SCHUVER
Fred V
PVT Fred V. Schuver
ID: 42091704
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Fred V. Schuver
ID: 42091704
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division
Died: Friday, August 25, 1944
Buried at: Brittany American Cemetery
Location: St. James (Manche), France
Plot: B Row: 7 Grave: 11
Awards: Purple Heart

SCOTT,
Frank O. Jr.
PVT Frank O. Scott, Jr.
ID: 42094072
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Frank O. Scott, Jr.
ID: 42094072
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Died: Wednesday, December 27, 1944
Buried at: Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Location: Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Plot: E Row: 5 Grave: 20
Awards: Purple Heart

SCOTT
Gordon W.
PFC Gordon W. Scott
ID: 32551353
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Fredonia Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SEAHOLM
Gunnard
SGT Gunnard Seaholm
ID: 20231423
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown:  Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SEAVY
George A.
PFC George A. Seavy
ID: 32731171
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

SEEGERT
Gilbert O.
S SG Gilbert O. Seegert
ID: 32282220
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

SEEKINS
Harry L
1 LT Harry L. Seekins
ID: O1312805
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Status: KIA

SETERA
Edmund F.
Watertender 1c Edmund Frank Setera
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Hometown: Dunkirk, NY
Status: KIA
Edmund F. Setera
ID: 02341275
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Water Tender, First Class
Service: U.S. Navy, United States Navy
Died: Thursday, July 12, 1945
Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart

SEYMOUR
Kenneth H.
SGT Kenneth H. Seymour
ID: 42093754
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Mayville Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Kenneth H. Seymour
ID: 42093754
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 16th Bomber Squadron, 16th Bomber Group, Very
Heavy
Died: Friday, July 13, 1945
Memorialized at: Honolulu Memorial
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart

SEYMOUR
Morse
CPL Morse G. Seymour
ID: 12139428
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Cattaraugus County, Also listed as Jamestown NY
Status: KIA
(*b ca 1921 Salamanca NY Catt Co son of Jesse and Hattie)

SHERMAN
Clark E. Dunkirk NY
Clark E. Sherman
ID: 06698700
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, Army Air Corps
Died: Wednesday, April 29, 1942
Buried at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Plot: N Row: 11 Grave: 51

SHIELDS
John E.
CPL John E. Shields
ID: 32233576
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD

SHURES
Edward M.
PFC Edward M. Shures
ID: 32030807
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
Edward M. Shures
ID: 32030807
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
Died: Saturday, February 03, 1945
Buried at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Plot: F Row: 10 Grave: 24
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster

SKINNER
Donald C.
PFC Donald C. Skinner
ID: 32030531
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SMITH
Smith, Arthur R.
Seaman Ashville
Seaman 1c Arthur Reed Smith
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Hometown: Ashville, NY
Status: KIA
Arthur R. Smith
ID: 06093121
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Seaman, First Class
Service: U.S. Navy, United States Naval Reserve
Died: Wednesday, November 14, 1945
Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart

SMITH
Smith, Benedict
Staff Sgt.
Jamestown
S SG Benedict A. Smith
ID: 42028239
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Benedict A. Smith
ID: 42028239
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
Died: Sunday, July 30, 1944
Buried at: Brittany American Cemetery
Location: St. James (Manche), France
Plot: F Row: 3 Grave: 10
Awards: Purple Heart

SMITH
Smith, Geo. J.
Pvt. Forestville
PVT George J. Smith
ID: 42097856
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SODERER
Joseph F.
S SG Joseph F. Soderer
ID: 32739390
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Joseph F. Soderer
ID: 32739390
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 645th Bomber Squadron, 410th Bomber Group,
Large
Died: Thursday, January 25, 1945
Buried at: Epinal American Cemetery
Location: Epinal (Vosges), France
Plot: B Row: 44 Grave: 32
Awards: Air Medal with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart

SORENSON
Milton C.
Gunner's Mate 3c Milton Charles Sorensen
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Hometown: Jamestown, NY
Status: KIA
Milton C. Sorenson
ID: 06086729
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Gunner's Mate, Third Class
Service: U.S. Navy, United States Naval Reserve
Died: Saturday, November 18, 1944
Memorialized at: Florence American Cemetery
Location: Via Cassia, Italy
Awards: Purple Heart

SPERKA
Stanley W.
TEC5 Stanley W. Sperka
ID: 32202844
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

STACEY **
William R.
William R. Stacey
ID: 32552736
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Corporal
Service: U.S. Army, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division
Died: Wednesday, November 08, 1944
Buried at: Ardennes American Cemetery
Location: Neupre (Neuville-en-Condroz), Belgium
Plot: D Row: 19 Grave: 3
Awards: Purple Heart
(* May not be the correct records for this William *Added family notes,
William STACEY is NOT found in Chautauqua Co Soldiers records but he was
here, Lived here,  married a Ripley girl, Alice PRATT in  early 1944 and was
killed very soon after in 1944  family would like any additions or
corrections  (Dee) )

STANLEY
Frank M
PFC Frank M. Stanley, Jr.
ID: 32841377
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Sherman Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

STAPLES
Sydney A.
PVT Sydney A. Staples
ID: 32580568
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

STEFFAN
Michael
PFC Michael Steffan
ID: 32034186
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dunkirk Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

STEGER
Donald M.
2 LT Donald M. Steger
ID: O-745534
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Fredonia Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

STEINHOFF
Wayne H.
PFC Wayne H. Steinhoff
ID: 6909675
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua,  Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
Wayne H. Steinhoff
ID: 06909675
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 32nd Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division
Died: Sunday, March 21, 1943
Buried at: North Africa American Cemetery
Location: Carthage, Tunisia
Plot: E Row: 3 Grave: 18
Awards: Purple Heart

STOLOWSKI
Edmund F.
CPL Edmund F. Stolowski
ID: 12097823
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: FORESTVILLE Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
Edmund F. Stolowski
ID: 12097823
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Corporal
Service: U.S. Army, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Died: Thursday, April 12, 1945
Memorialized at: Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Location: Nettuno, Italy
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart

STOYLE
Gerald T. Jr.
PVT Gerald T. Stoyle, Jr.
ID: 32252332
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Gerald T. Stoyle, Jr.
ID: 32252332
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 507th Parachute Infantry Regt, 17th Airborne Division
Died: Wednesday, March 28, 1945
Buried at: Netherlands American Cemetery
Location: Margraten, Netherlands
Plot: C Row: 15 Grave: 12
Awards: Purple Heart

SULLIVAN
Jeremiah J.
1 LT Jeremiah J. Sullivan
ID: O-803894
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Silver Creek Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

SUSSMAN
Seymour
PFC Seymour Sussman
ID: 32859890
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SWAIN
Donald V.
2 LT Donald V. Swain
ID: O-687782
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
Donald V. Swain
ID: O-687782
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 751st Bomber Squadron, 458th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Sunday, May 28, 1944
Memorialized at: Ardennes American Cemetery
Location: Neupre (Neuville-en-Condroz), Belgium
Awards: Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

SWAN
Edw. D.
PFC Edward D. Swan
ID: 32934276
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Edward D. Swan
ID: 32934276
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division
Died: Tuesday, March 06, 1945
Buried at: Luxembourg American Cemetery
Location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Plot: B Row: 6 Grave: 31
Awards: Purple Heart

SWANSON
Roswell L.
PVT Roswell L. Swanson
ID: 42119517
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

SWANSON
Wm. A.
PVT William A. Swanson
ID: 12241395
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
William Swanson
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jamestown, NY
Honored By
Mr. Arthur W. Dahlberg, Friend
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
KILLED AT NORMANDY

SWEENEY
Chas. J. Jr.
2 LT Charles Sweeney, Jr.
ID: O-669139
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

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TAKAGI
Boon E.
1 LT Boon E. Takagi
ID: O1309484
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: JAMESTOWN, Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Boon E. Takagi
ID: 01309484
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: First Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army, 100th Infantry Battalion
Died: Wednesday, July 12, 1944
Buried at: Florence American Cemetery
Location: Via Cassia, Italy
Plot: H Row: 10 Grave: 20
Awards: Purple Heart
**In 1930 Jamestown NY lived the family of Rokujieo TAKAGI
Rokujieo Takagi 58 1871 Japan Head Japanese born Japan as were his parents
Lulu Belle Takagi 45 1884 Wife Born NY as were her parents
Tomika Takagi 25 1904 Daughter born New Jersey
Sadako Takagi 12 1917 Daughter born Conn
Boonemun Takagi 10 1919 Son born North Carolina BOON E,. Gave his life for
this Country
Soyzo Takagi 9 1920 Son NY
Nubuko Takagi 18 1911 Daughter born Rhode Island

THIES
Gilbert L
Pfc Gilbert I. Thies
Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown: Fredonia, NY
Status: KIA

THOMAS
Donald F.
PFC Donald F. Thomas
ID: 42118583
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: WESTFIELD Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Donald F. Thomas
ID: 42118583
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division
Died: Saturday, March 03, 1945
Buried at: Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Location: Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Plot: B Row: 1 Grave: 30
Awards: Purple Heart
(* Son of Louie and Louisa)

THOMAS
Morris L.
PVT *PFC Morris L. Thomas
ID: 32841392
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Westfield Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Morris Leigh Thomas ID: 32841392
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Died: Thursday, October 05, 1944
**Memorialized at: Netherlands American Cemetery
Location: Margraten, Netherlands
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
HOMETOWN
Westfield, NY
HONORED BY
Ms. Brenda Kightlinger, Daughter
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
SERVED IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION, 3RD BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY,
506TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT. PARTICIPATED IN THE D-DAY NORMANDY
INVASION AND THE HOLLAND LIBERATION
(**Added notes from Daughter; did not know he was a PFC not a Pvt. My father
was WIA/MIA Oct 1944 until Dec 1971. He was buried in Westfield cemetery in
April 1972. I had been incorrectly told he was a Pvt. and didn't know until
doing research that he was a PFC. Morris L. Thomas 506th. Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 101st. Airborne Div. veteran of Normandy KIA: Oct 44 at Opheusden,
The Netherlands http://www.awon.org/awthomas.html ))

THOMPSON
Glenn E. Jr.
S SG Glenn E. Thompson, Jr.
ID: 32930165
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Glenn E. Thompson, Jr.
ID: 32930165
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 193rd Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division
Died: Sunday, January 07, 1945
Buried at: Luxembourg American Cemetery
Location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Plot: E Row: 8 Grave: 14
Awards: Purple Heart

THOMPSON
Thomas L.
1 LT Thomas L. Thompson
ID: O-809892
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dunkirk Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Thomas L. Thompson
ID: O-809892
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: First Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 600th Bomber Squadron, 398th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Tuesday, May 30, 1944
Buried at: Lorraine American Cemetery
Location: St. Avold (Moselle), France
Plot: J Row: 27 Grave: 12
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart

THURN
Thurn, John
Aviation Cadet
Fredonia Hometown
AV C John H. Thurn
ID: 12130500
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Erie County, NY
Status: DNB

TILLOTSON
Donald A.
PFC Donald A. Tillotson
ID: 32932353
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB
(*b ca 1905 lived Jamestown 1930 married with family )

TILLOTSON
Roland H.
PVT Roland H. Tillotson
ID: 42025293
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Town of Ellicott Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
(* b ca 1915 lived Ellicott 1930)

TINLEY
Charles D.
CAPT Charles D. Tinley
ID: O-258044
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB
Charles David Tinley
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dunkirk, NY
Honored By
Mrs. Nancy T. Brown, Daughter Jane Wilson, Daughter
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
HE WAS IN THE RESERVES WHEN CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN MAY OF 1941. WENT TO
THE PHILIPPINES AND WAS STATIONED AT NICHOLS FIELD IN THE 54TH SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE CORPS. TAKEN PRISONER AND WAS IN THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH. HE DIED
IN FEBRUARY OF 1942 IN OSAKA, JAPAN.

TODD
Robert L.
SGT Robert L. Todd
ID: 12131770
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Westfield  Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Robert L. Todd
ID: 12131770
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 506th Parachute Infantry Regt, 101st Airborne Division
Died: Tuesday, June 06, 1944
Buried at: Normandy American Cemetery
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Plot: C Row: 10 Grave: 45
Awards: Purple Heart

TOTMAN
MAJ Theodore C. Totman
ID: O1703799
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

TOWNSEND
Arthur R.
PFC Arthur R. Townsend
ID: 32829637
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
Arthur R. Townsend
ID: 32829637
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
Died: Saturday, November 24, 1945
Memorialized at: Lorraine American Cemetery
Location: St. Avold (Moselle), France
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart

TRACY
Burton M.
PVT Burton M. Tracy
ID: 32731954
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Falconer Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Burton M. Tracy
ID: 32731954
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 114th Field Artillery Battalion, 31st Infantry Division
Died: Friday, August 18, 1944
Buried at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Plot: A Row: 7 Grave: 12
Awards: Purple Heart

TRUDNOWSKI
Edward W
Master Technical Sgt Edward W. Trudnowski
Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown: Dunkirk, NY
Status: KIA
Edward W. Trudnowski
ID: 00319880
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Master Technical Sergeant
Service: U.S. Marine Corps, United States Marine Corps
Died: Tuesday, February 27, 1945
*Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Awards: Air Medal with Gold Star, Purple Heart
MIA
U.S. Marine Corps
HOMETOWN
Dunkirk, NY
HONORED BY
USMC Bombing Squadron
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
SERVED AS A NAVIGATOR AND BOMBARDIER.
Edward W. Trudnowski
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown Dunkirk, NY
Honored by
William L. Trudnowski, Cousin
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
IN AERIAL FLIGHT DURING ACTION AGAINST JAPANESE FORCES IN 1944 AND 1945. HE
WAS POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED AIR MEDAL AND GOLD STAR IN LIEU OF SECOND AIR MEDAL
WITH PRESIDENTIAL CITATION. SERVED AS A NAVIGATOR AND BOMBARDIER.

TURKOVICH
Victor A.
SGT Victor A. Turkovich
ID: 12131780
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Westfield  Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
Victor A. Turkovich
ID: 12131780
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 506th Parachute Infantry Regt, 101st Airborne Division
Died: Tuesday, June 06, 1944
*Memorialized at: Normandy American Cemetery
Location: Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
*MIA

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ULRICH
Glenn L.
Pvt. Cassadaga
Also listed as
PVT Glenn L. Ulrich
ID: 32252124
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Erie County, NY
Status: KIA
Glenn L. Ulrich
ID: 32252124
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division
Died: Monday, November 13, 1944
Buried at: Epinal American Cemetery
Location: Epinal (Vosges), France
Plot: A Row: 9 Grave: 9
Awards: Purple Heart

UNDERWOOD
VanDyke JR
Jamestown
PVT Vandyke Underwood, Jr.
ID: 12200694
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

UTEGG
Carl H.
PFC Carl H. Utegg
ID: 32478226
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

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VanERDEN
Herbert L.
PFC Herbert L. VanErden
ID: 32669801
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Frewsburg  Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

VANORDER
Vanorder, Harry E.
Seaman   Jamestown
(*No other data found )

VAUGHAN
Gwynne H. Jr.
S SG Gwynne H. Vaughan, Jr.
ID: 20231430
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown ,Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Gwynne H. Vaughan, Jr.
ID: 20231430
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
Died: Friday, August 11, 1944
Buried at: Brittany American Cemetery
Location: St. James (Manche), France
Plot: H Row: 10 Grave: 10
Awards: Purple Heart

VENTURA
Anthony J.
T SG Anthony J. Ventura
ID: 32551956
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Falconer,  Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

VISOSKY
John J.
S SG John J. Visosky
ID: 32554302
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown  Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
John J. Visosky
ID: 32554302
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 722nd Bomber Squadron, 450th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Friday, March 24, 1944
Memorialized at: Florence American Cemetery
Location: Via Cassia, Italy
Awards: Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart

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WAGNER
AV C Carl M. Wagner
ID: 12098036
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

WALLACE
Robert M.
1 LT Robert M. Wallace
ID: O1311709
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW

WATSON
James R.
SGT James R. Watson
ID: 32282335
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

WEIMER
Edward W.
PVT Edward W. Weimer
ID: 12003659
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

WELCH
Howard R.
SGT Howard R. Welch
ID: 32379214
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB
Howard R. Welch
ID: 32379214
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 412nd Bomber Squadron, 95th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Thursday, May 27, 1943
Buried at: Cambridge American Cemetery
Location: Cambridge, England
Plot: F Row: 6 Grave: 87

WELCH
Ross W.
T SG Ross W. Welch
ID: 32832602
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Ross W. Welch
U.S. Army Air Forces
Hometown Westfield, NY
Honored by
Mrs. Donald C. Tiedemann, Sister
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
AERIAL GUNNER ON A B-17. SHOT DOWN OVER FRANCE WHILE RETURNING FROM BOMBING
KARLSRUHE, GERMANY.

WELLS
Richard F.
CPL Richard F. Wells
ID: 32831029
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Richard F. Wells
ID: 32831029
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Corporal
Service: U.S. Army, 82nd Engineer Combat Battalion
Died: Saturday, September 09, 1944
Buried at: Netherlands American Cemetery
Location: Margraten, Netherlands
Plot: J Row: 6 Grave: 6
Awards: Purple Heart

WESTPFAHL
Edward R.
SGT Edward R. Westpfahl
ID: 32731112
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Edward R. Westpfahl
ID: 32731112
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 26th Bomber Squadron, 11th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Sunday, April 16, 1944
Memorialized at: Manila American Cemetery
Location: Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart

WHEELER
Howard A.
CAPT Howard A. Wheeler
ID: O-417061
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Howard A. Wheeler
ID: O-417061
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Captain
Service: U.S. Army, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division
Died: Tuesday, January 02, 1945
Buried at: Lorraine American Cemetery
Location: St. Avold (Moselle), France
Plot: F Row: 13 Grave: 13
Awards: Purple Heart

WHEELER
James W.
2 LT James W. Wheeler
ID: O-717002
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
James W. Wheeler
ID: O-717002
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 734th Bomber Squadron, 453rd Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Friday, July 21, 1944
Buried at: Lorraine American Cemetery
Location: St. Avold (Moselle), France
Plot: E Row: 40 Grave: 31
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart

WICK
John F.
2 LT John F. Wick
ID: O-689426
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: FOD
John F. Wick
ID: O-689426
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, 723rd Bomber Squadron, 450th Bomber Group,
Heavy
Died: Sunday, January 16, 1944
Memorialized at: Florence American Cemetery
Location: Via Cassia, Italy
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart

WEILACHER
Weilacher, Emden L.
Pvt. Jamestown
Not found

WILCOX
George L.
PVT George L. Wilcox
ID: 32382731
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

WILLIAMS
Robert C.
S SG Robert C. Williams
ID: 6711823
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

WILLOVER
Maxwell M.
PVT Maxwell M. Willover
ID: 32840883
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Maxwell M. Willover
ID: 32840883
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division
Died: Thursday, March 15, 1945
Buried at: Lorraine American Cemetery
Location: St. Avold  (Moselle), France
Plot: C Row: 14 Grave: 65
Awards: Purple Heart

WILT
Wilt, Paul E.
App. Seaman
Jamestown
*no further data

WINCENCIAK
A.  Jr. (* Anthony Wincenciak)
PVT A Wincenciak, Jr.
ID: 32932573
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Dunkirk Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
(* Added note is from Dunkirk son of Anthony and Mary is Anthony JR born ca
1924)

WOLFF
Wolff
John K.
2 LT John K. Wolff
ID: O-827116
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

WOJCIECHOWSKI
S.J.
PFC S Wojciechowski
ID: 32832373
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

WOLFE
Harold W.
2 LT Harold W. Wolfe
ID: O-427675
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

WOOD
Arvid L.
PVT Arvid L. Wood
ID: 42091697
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA
Arvid L. Wood
ID: 42091697
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division
Died: Wednesday, February 28, 1945
Buried at: Ardennes American Cemetery
Location: Neupre (Neuville-en-Condroz), Belgium
Plot: D Row: 13 Grave: 17
Awards: Purple Heart

WOODCOCK
Francis E.
PFC Francis E. Woodcock
ID: 32839676
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB
Francis E. Woodcock
ID: 32839676
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, Headquarters Company, US Air Force,
China-Burma
Died: Friday, July 06, 1945
Buried at: Honolulu Memorial
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Plot: C Grave: 64
Awards: Bronze Star, Chinese Order of Ynu-Hui

WOODCOCK
Roger G.
2 LT Roger G. Woodcock
ID: O1109766
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DNB

WRIGHT
Alfred W.
Pfc. Dunkirk
Missing in Action
*No further data

WRIGHT
Howard M.
PVT Howard M. Wright
ID: 32233083
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Fredonia Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

WRIGHT
Merle A
S SG Merle A. Wright
ID: 32832614
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Cutting (French Creek) Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
Hometown
Cutting, NY
Honored by
Ms. Helen Wright
ACTIVITY DURING WWII
KILLED IN ACTION ON MAY 1, 1945.
(* added note buried Cutting Cemetery)
Merle A WRIGHT 1924 - 1945 May 1 Co I 393 Inf 99 Div

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YASHER
Gilbert
PFC Gilbert R. Yasher
ID: 32233046
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Jamestown  Chautauqua County, NY
Status: DOW
Gilbert R. Yasher
ID: 32233046
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army, 135th Engineer Combat Battalion
Died: Thursday, March 01, 1945
Buried at: Luxembourg American Cemetery
Location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Plot: E Row: 15 Grave: 77
Awards: Purple Heart

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ZEMELMAN
Nathaniel O.
2 LT Nathanial O. Zemelman
ID: O-699301
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Chautauqua County, NY
Status: KIA

ZACHARIAS
Casper N
Lieutenant Casper Zacharias
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Hometown: Dunkirk, NY
Status: KIA
Casper Zacharias
ID: 0-071672
Entered the Service From: New York
Rank: Lieutenant
Service: U.S. Navy, United States Naval Reserve
Died: Monday, May 03, 1943
Memorialized at: East Coast Memorial
Location: New York, NY, USA
Awards: Purple Heart

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