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Veterans of Korean War - Alphabetic by Name - N-S

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Document Overview

This document is a printed registry of Veterans of the Korean War, organized alphabetically by surname (sections N through S). It appears to be a memorial or historical record, likely maintained by the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The report was generated on October 28, 2015, at 14:35:22.

Key Data Fields

For each veteran listed, the document provides the following specific details:

  • Name: Full name of the veteran.
  • Rank: Military rank at time of service (e. g. , PFC, CPL, SGT).
  • Branch of Service: Army, Navy, USAF, USMC.
  • Organization: Specific unit or company (e. g. , "753 AC&W SQDRN", "USS AMPHION").
  • Date of Birth: Format MM/DD/YY.
  • Date of Death: Format MM/DD/YY.
  • Cemetery: Name of the burial site (e. g. , Blair Memorial Park, Altoona Cemetery).
  • Cemetery Location: City and County of the burial site (e. g. , Altoona, Blair Co. , PA).

Notable Entries and Statistics

The document lists hundreds of individuals. Below are a few specific examples found in the text:

  • John E. Nagle: Born 6/08/32, Died 5/10/05. Buried at Calvary Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Bernard J. Nagle: Born 1/28/32, Died 2/16/07. Buried at Calvary in Altoona.
  • John R. O'Leary: Born 11/08/30, Died 12/06/97. Buried at Blair Memorial Park in Bellwood.
  • William H. Sr. Rivers: Born 12/29/27, Died 1/28/09. Buried at Alto Reste Park in Altoona.
  • Edward Szymusiak: Born 8/18/27, Died 8/18/98. Status listed as "CREMATED" with no specific cemetery location.

Geographic Distribution

The majority of veterans listed are buried in Blair County, PA, specifically in Altoona and Bellwood. Other locations mentioned include:

  • Clearfield Co. , PA: Ansonville, Clearfield.
  • Centre Co. , PA: Hollidaysburg, Port Matilda.
  • Cambria Co. , PA: Johnstown, Portage.
  • Other States: A small number of entries list locations outside Pennsylvania, such as New York (Hawthorne) and West Virginia (Clarksburg).

Conclusion

This document serves as a comprehensive record of Korean War veterans associated with the Altoona area. It provides vital genealogical and historical data, including exact dates of birth and death, military service details, and final resting places. The list concludes with the entry for Edward Szymusiak on page 6, marked by "*** END OF REPORT ***".

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