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Commander Louis A. Drexler, Jr. (1899–1945)

On September 17, 2021November 22, 2021 By danielwaite17In Delaware, Kent County, Okinawa, Pacific Theater, Sussex County, U.S. NavyLeave a comment

The Drexler family lost two sons serving in the U.S. Navy: one in an accident before World War II and the other during the Battle of Okinawa

1st Lieutenant John M. Mendinhall, II (1921–1945)

On June 8, 2021March 2, 2023 By Lowell SilvermanIn Delaware, New Castle County, Okinawa, Pacific Theater, Pennsylvania, U.S. Marine CorpsLeave a comment

A Marine pilot killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa

Staff Sergeant Clarence E. Weible (1919–1945)

On June 4, 2021November 22, 2021 By Lowell SilvermanIn Delaware, Maryland, New Castle County, Okinawa, Pacific Theater, Pennsylvania, U.S. ArmyLeave a comment

One of Newark's most highly decorated soldiers, Staff Sergeant Weible was a veteran of three battles

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