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Letter Reveals Donald Koch Dies From Accidental ShotManning iTHNS) — K B. Koch, w,th this unit, he had made his superintendent of the Manning place In the company and had be-public schools, who had previousl an integral part of the out-been informed by the war depart- fityou of your son* death. I know buried with appropriate military this tragic occurrence was a great honors in the beautiful United shock to you. With the realiza- States Cemetery Number 1. Row tion, there is very little that I can 7, Grave 304, Yokohama, Honshu, say or do to lessen your grief. Don- Japan. His grave will receive per-ald’s loss will be felt by many petual ctire and attention, the last Even in the short time he has been gift of a truly grateful nation.”ment that his son, Donald, of Company L, 187th Glider Infantry, died in Japan December 13, has received a letter from Lieutenant Stanley E. Forbes, commanding officer, which reveals thut Donald's death was caused by the accidental discharge of his firearms.Donald was on duty with ihe company at Funnoka, Japan, when his untimely death occurred on December 13, 1945, at about 7:00 p. in. His death was i-aused by the accidental discharge of his firearm. lie died instantly without suffering or pain.Part of the letter written to Mr. Koch by Lt. Forbes is quoted:Your son was taken to Yokohama by an honor guard andIt is with great regret and deepest sympathy that I write to
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Carroll Daily Times Herald
Carroll, Iowa, US
Thu, Jan 10, 1946
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