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World War 2 Heros . . . 
 
Some of these WWII warriors are relatives or namesakes, eg. Hall, Munro, Poorman, Ryan, Wertz, or friends, people from my hometown area, or just those I ran across who deserve recognition and our prayers . . .

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Fred Lakner was a Construction Foreman for Bell Telephone in Altoona PA where I worked with him when I was a Claims Rep at 3615 Beale Avenue from 1973 to 1977.  I liked and respected Fred.  He was always helpful, good foreman, good guy.  Sorry to see that another old friend passed on.  Rest in peace Fred.

Col. Fred Lakner USAF
B-24 Pilot WW II
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Lock Haven PA
Altoona PA

Patrick R. Moriarty
Lock Haven PA
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US Army Air Force WWII
Obit 24 Jul 2006
Jack W. Smith
Loganton, PA
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US Army Air Corps WWII
Obit 1918 - 2006
Clifford H. Shady, Sr.
Monument PA
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Armored Tank Division WWII
Obit: 1915 - 2007

Cliff was our friend Emily Umstad's father.

 
Will Ketner B-17 Pilot
303rd Bomb Group
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December 8, 2006 - Tonight I saw Wilbert L. Ketner interviewed on 75-PCN TV in Harrisburg, Pa.  Interesting hearing about his missions and other experiences in the big one.  He said he was on radio in Altoona, Pa.  I wonder if he lived there when I did?  I said a prayer for you, Mr. Ketner.  Thanks for your service.

 
Anthony J. "Bud" Hunter
Lock Haven PA
1925 - 2003
USN-WWII
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My condolences to Mary Ellen, Alana, Naomi, Helen and Robbie.
 

Edna Swidersky USN
Lock Haven PA
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FPO - WWII
Darel Saiers USN-WWII
Lock Haven 1914-1991
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Hi Joanie!
Robert L. Casselberry
US NAVY 1944-46
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Lock Haven Roots
1918 - 2006

359th Bomb Squadron
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Hell's Angels
James S. Andrus USA
Lock Haven High 1942
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8th Air Force
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303rd Bomb Group
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B-17 Thunderbird
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Col. Shuman H. Moore
Lock Haven, PA
1912 - 2007

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William H "Bill" Lee, LHHS 1941 S. Pacific WW2

 
 
J. Paul McCormick, Flemington PA
WWII Vet - Died 10 Jun 2006 @ Age 82

 
Capt. Robert Marshall Glass USAF
"Tuskegee Airmen"
Pittsburgh, Pa.

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332 Fighter Group
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Tuskegee Airmen

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78th Infantry Division
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Donald W. Roach
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Lock Haven High 1943

SSG Harold V. Welsh
U.S. Army Air Force
Lock Haven PA
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Obit
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90th Bomb Squadron Lt
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5th Army Air Force
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3rd Bomb Group
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9th Inf Div
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47th Inf Rgt
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PVT Norbert Crouse
Williamsport PA
2 Purple Hearts
Omaha Beach
Cherbourg
St. Lo
1944-45

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5th Air Force-Pacific
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  • Soldiers Medal
  • Purple Heart
  • Air Medal
  • 3 Oak Leafs
  • 6 Cmpn Stars
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    B-24 Pilot - WW2
    Lock Haven, PA
    Univ of Penna
    Harvard Law

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    EARL S. STRALEY WWII
    Mill Hall PA
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    Obit 23 Jan 1991
    US Army Air Corps
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    POW Germany
    1944-1945
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    Danny Slovich POW
    Renovo PA
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    Obit 22 Nov 1993

    CPL Jack Gundlach
    US Army

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    Beech Creek, PA

    I remember Mr. Gundlach fondly - rest in Peace Jack.

    140th Field Artillery Battalion
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    Battery B

    My father used to take me up to Mr. Gundlach's to buy bullet making and re-loading supplies.  Like Mr. Gundlach, I too was a Deputy under Sheriff Jack Boyle.  Honest guy, Jack Boyle.

    Foster Joseph Sayres
    Howard PA
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    KIA France 12 Nov 1944
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    Medal of Honor

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    PFC Saburo Tanamachi
    442nd Combat Team
    United States Army
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    KIA 1944 - France

    PFC Saburo Tanamachi was in the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team,
    the most decorated US Military unit.  He received the Silver Star, Purple
    Heart, and Combat Infantryman's Badge.

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    Harvey Possinger
    Stroudsburg PA Area
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    Died May 2006

    Harvey Possinger was drafted April 1942 and served as a litter bearer.

    25th Infantry Division
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    Harvey Possinger was the 2nd most decorated WWII veteran next to Audie Murphy

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    35th Infantry Regiment
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    Harvey Possinger saved 80 soldiers lives; was wounded 5 times; and decorated 26 times

    Red McClure
    Mackeyville
    1926 - 2006
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    U.S. Army WWII
    Robert K. O'Donnell
    Lock Haven PA
    1917 - 2006
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    United States Army WWII
    263rd Service Company
    66th Division
    Bud Stehman
    Lock Haven
    1919 - 2006
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    U.S. Army Air Force WWII
     

    Bobby O'Donnell was our mailman in Castanea when I was a kid.  Everyone in town liked him.  He always had a pleasant or kind word of greeting.  When I was older and bought the Dale Masters house on Island Route, Bobby and Grace were my next door neighbors.  He was always very kind and pleasant to my kids.  I still admire him for his kindness.  Rest in Peace.

     

    Clair Reeder Obit
    1923 - 2006
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    Clair served in the
    Clair Reeder
    Lock Haven PA
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    Lock Haven
    Police Department

    Rev. Ronald Keller
    Lock Haven PA
    1927 - 2006
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    US Army 1945-1947

    Reverend Ronald J. Keller, son of Dorothy P. Poorman Keller, was born in Lock Haven on 2/13/1927, lived in Wernersville, and died on 10/17/2006.

    Nevin Walter
    Aaronsburg PA
    1920-2006
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    WWII-Railway Battalion
    Africa, Italy, France, Germany
    Phillip A. Marks
    Renovo, PA
    1917 - 2008
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    US Army WWII
    "Mr. Renovo"

    3rd Army - 5th Division
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    William H. Weber, Lock Haven PA celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, November 5, 2006 in Lock Haven.  CONGRATULATIONS BILL! and . . . thanks for your service!

    William H. Weber
    Lock Haven PA
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    John A. Arduini USN
    Jersey Shore, PA
    1918 - 2008
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    103rd Cavalry
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    Pennsylvania

    Byard (Bill) Paul Rupert
    Beech Creek, PA
    1922 - 2007

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    190th Field Artillery
    First Army
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    Normandy Invasion
    Battle of the Bulge

     
    Thomas F. Snyder
    Avis, Pennsylvania
    1920 - 2008
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    U.S. Army, WWII
     

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