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Cmelya, James Richard, YN3.
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Contact Info
Home Town Stevens Point, WI
Last Address Stevens Point, WI
Date of Passing Jun 03, 1969
Location of Interment Buried at Sea - N/A, Pacific Ocean
Color of Hair: Brown Color of Eyes: Brown Parents: Richard & Bessy Cmeyla Siblings: Jack, Joseph & Laura Boot Camp: NTC San Diego, California Rating: Yeoman 3rd Class School: Premontre H. S. & Univ. of Wisconsin Hobbies Etc: Golf, Boy Scouts, 1 badge short of Eagle Scout James was an active person. He always found something to do to keep himself involved and busy. He worked setting up dignitary visits at the University of Wisconsin. The president of the University (who later became governor of Wisconsin) recognized James for his excellent work. James was asleep in his bunking quarters at the time of the collision.