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Shaun Thomas (Underdog), OSC
to remember
Schroeder, Laverne Harry, S1c.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Elgin, IL
Last Address Elgin, IL
Casualty Date May 03, 1945
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Pacific
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Rock Island National Cemetery (VA) - Rock Island, Illinois
Laverne's father, Harry, purchased AARON WARD's anchor (below) as a memorial to Laverne. It rests in his hometown, Elgin, Illinois, in a cemetery. It was on display for a while, in town, on the sidewalk in front of the American Legion.
