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

On June 8, 2021May 24, 2024 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, 2021October 29, 2025 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

Private George R. Thorn (1908–1945)

On May 28, 2021June 23, 2024 By Lowell SilvermanIn Delaware, New Castle County, Pacific Theater, Philippines, U.S. ArmyLeave a comment

A combat engineer who died of disease just after Manila was recaptured

1st Lieutenant Ferris L. Wharton (1915–1944)

On May 26, 2021April 18, 2026 By Lowell SilvermanIn Delaware, Mariana Islands, New Castle County, Pacific Theater, Sussex County, U.S. Marine CorpsLeave a comment

A Marine officer killed in action during his first day in combat, liberating Guam from Japanese occupation

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