Beaverton Historical Society Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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William Perry
Killed in Action
PFC. Wm. J. PERRY, 33, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perry of R3, Gladwin, was killed in action on February 13 at Manila in the Philippine Islands, according to word received this week by his parents. Bill was born June 10, 1912, in Grout township. Prior to entering the service in November of 1942 he lived for several years in Missouri. He received his basic with the 13th Armored Division at Camp Beale, California. In December of 1943 he was transferred to Camp Bowie, Texas, and in April of 1944 he was sent to Fort Ord, California. He went overseas a month later and was first stationed in New Guinea.
Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Edson, of Wichita, Kansas, and Sherman of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Hughes, of Pontiac, and Mrs. Eva Newman, of Clare county; also two children, Whilden and Elaine, of Clare county; and one nephew, Kenneth Perry at home. He was a member of the Latter Day Saints' church.
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Personal Information
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Death Date
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Burial/Final Location
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Service
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02/13/1945
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Unknown Cemetery, Gladwin, MI
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PFC
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Publication Information
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Pub. Date
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Publication
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Pub. Page
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03/14/1945
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:? C:?
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Transcription Information
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Date
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Transcribed by
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Source Media
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January 2005
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Tom Ladner
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Microfilm
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