Veterans of World War II - Alphabetic by Name D-E

Document Overview

This document is a printed registry of World War II veterans with surnames starting with the letters D and E. The list is organized alphabetically by last name and includes detailed service and burial information for each individual.

Key Data Points

• Total Entries: The document contains approximately 200 entries across four pages.
• Date Range: Birth dates range from the late 1800s (e. g. , 1897) to the early 1920s. Death dates range from the 1940s to the early 2000s.
• Geographic Focus: The vast majority of veterans are buried in Blair County, Pennsylvania, specifically in Altoona and Bellwood.

Service Details

• Branches of Service: The list includes veterans from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps (USMC), and Air Force (USAF).
• Ranks: Ranks vary widely, including enlisted ranks (PFC, SGT) and officers (LT, CAPT).
• Organizations: Specific units are listed for many veterans, such as the "379th Bomb Sqdn," "USS Houston," and "108th Field Artillery. "

Burial Locations

The registry identifies several specific cemeteries and locations:

• Altoona: The most frequent location, including Altoona Cemetery, Blair Memorial Park, and Calvary Cemetery.
• Bellwood: A secondary common location for burials.
• Other Locations: Entries also list burial sites in Tyrone, Hollidaysburg, Williamsburg, and various national cemeteries such as Arlington National Cemetery.
• Cremated: Several entries note that the veteran was cremated rather than buried in a traditional plot.