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Post by hermin1 on Oct 26, 2010 20:48:01 GMT -5
Lt. Comdr. John C. Waldron,US Navy was the leader of a Bomber Squadron that played a major role in the Battle of Midway,on June 4,1942(World War II). He and nearly all members of his squadron, were lost during this famous Battle. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross ,posthumously,for his valor and bravery. Below is the major part of his family history. He had 5 Siblings, and one that died very young. He attended and graduated from the US Naval Academy at Anapolis,MD.He was enrolled in the Flight Training School at Pensacola florida, and later became an instructor there and at the US Naval Academy. img526.imageshack.us/img526/475/johncwaldronfamchart1.jpgfolks, I think I put in a sentence that to me seems rather awkward(the last sentence in paragraph1). Can someone please advise on correct phrasing of the facts in that sentence?
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Post by hermin1 on Oct 26, 2010 21:14:53 GMT -5
Update to chart: Nancy Waldron-LeDew passed away Feb.20, 2007 Gainsville, Florida. She was 77yrs. old. Her husband, USNA Captain Thomas LeDew passd away in 1990. She is survived by daughter Nancy Ann Forest, and three sons- Thomas LeDew II, John C. Waldron LeDew, and Christopher W. LeDew. May God bless and keep her children and their families safe in his care. May the memory of her and parents be eternal. ______ here is link to his biography. mva.sd.gov/sdwwiimemorial/SubPages/profiles/Display.asp?P=1984
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Post by hermin1 on Jan 24, 2012 13:37:35 GMT -5
Alice Isle Waldron, sister of John Charles was wed on May 30,1911 to George Philip at Ft. pierre,SD. George was born July 16,1880 at Ft. angus,Scotland,son of Robert Philip and Catherine McClaron. George served as s Atty for so. Dakota1934-1947.he, alice and their children lived in so. Dakta.
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