Soldier & City View WWII Occupation Japan Tokyo US Army 33rd Division Photo for Sale

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Soldier & City View WWII Occupation Japan Tokyo US Army 33rd Division Photo:
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HISTORY & INFORMATION OF THIS PHOTO:from photo book of WWII soldier Donald J Whitmeyer who died Jan 29, 1948 at a hospital in Catskill, NY.....here is his obituary:

DAILY SENTINEL. ROME. N. Y. FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 30, 1948

Canastota Donald Whitmeyer Dies in Catskill

CANASTOTA-Donald J. Whitmeyer, 21, who died in a Catskill hospital early yesterday after a trailer-truck accident near Cairo, was a World War II veteran, having served 14 months overseas in Japan. He was a member of Canastota VFW. Born in Canastota, July 7, 1926, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whitmeyer, Roberts St. Rd. He was educated in Canastota schools. Surviving, besides his parents, are a sister, Mrs. Harold Murphy; a brother, Clarence Whitmeyer jr., both of Canastota; his maternal grandfather, John Peters of Herkimer, and several cousins

Second Obituary-Unknown Source- DONALD J. WHITMEYER of Canastota died in a hospital at Catskill Jan. 29 from injuries sustained the day previous in a crash of tractor-trailers. He was employed by the Kirk Co. of Oneida Castle and was enroute to New York city with a load of washing machines. His truck collided with a parked truck and he was jammed in the cab of his truck sustaining internal injuries. He was born at Canastota on July 7, 1926, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whitmeyer. He was a veteran of World War II serving 14 months in the Pacific. He was a member of Canastota post VFW . Surviving are his parents; a sister, Mrs. Harold Murphy; a brother, Clarence, Jr., all of Canastota, and his maternal grandfather, John Peters of Herkimer. Final rites were from his late home Monday Rev.Charles Hess officiating. VFW gave full military honors.

Military Record Name: Donald J Whitmeyer Birth Year: 1926 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: New York State of Residence: New York County or City: Madison Enlistment Date: 28 Nov 1944 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Syracuse Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor Marital Status: Single, without dependents

ITEM:original photo
SIZE: photo about 2.25\" by 1.5\"
CONDITION:as seen
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