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GIVES' LIFE—-First LieutenantKenneth L. Dodenhoff, son of Mrs.Cassie M. Dodenhoff, 1110 Pacificstreet, has been reported by the waf department to have been killed in China July 5. He was first pilot of a C-46 based in Burma. Thelieutenant, flight commander of hissquadron, left the states in April, 1945. He is holder of the AirMedal, the Oak Leaf Cluster and two Battle Stars. The young officer was born in this city and attended local schools. His widow, Mrs. Maxine M. Dodenhoff, resides at 1020 K street. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Diehl of this city and Mrs. Esther Styles of San Francisco.KILLED—Word was received today of the death of Elmer E.Williams, Jr., 27, metalsmith first class, navy, son of Mr, and Mrs, E. E. Williams, Route 2, Box 229, May 22 off Okinawa. The sailor, a native of this city, enlisted in the navy in January, 1942, and hadserved in four previous major engagements in the Pacific during the one-year period overseas. He attended local schools. His wife, Marcella, resides in Venice. He is also survived by two sisters, Miss Bernice Williams and Mrs. WalterPascoe of this cityMxSSIK G—Chief Motorist’s Mate Frank W.MachinBraniger, navy, son of Mrs. Ray Hoffman, McFarland, has been ......., ?i _ _ „ r ; | reportedmissing in the Pacific theater by the navy department. Braniger was at Pearl Harbor on December7, 1941, and has been in the navy for nine years. He has been onactive submarine duty,Pacific W arThreeLdial MenThree more Bakersfield servicemehave given their lives in battle in tbthe war and navy deparincluding the names of of* Kermarine wounded in action andas missing.Dead are:Captain Roilin F. Harlow, arm:son of Mrs. Nona C. Harlow, 191Alta Vista DriveFirst Lieutenant Kenneth L. Do-enhoff, son of Mrs, Cassie M. Dodeihoff, 1119 Pacific street, and HIIband of Mrs. Maxine M. Dodenhof1020 K street.Metalsmith First Class Elmer IWilliams, Jr., 27, son ofar3£11'ItMrs. E. E. Williams, Route 2, Be 229, and husband of Mrs, Marcel Williams, Venice.Wounded is:.! iiw'* ’i I \ —,Corporal Richard O. Mack, marii corps, son of Mrs. LaVern Sly, 10* Thirty-first street.Missing is:Chief Motor Machinist Male FrarW. Braniger, navy, son of Mrs, RiMcFarland,HoffmaJ,mmmM,■ g:;
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Bakersfield Californian
Bakersfield, California, US
Tue, Jul 24, 1945
Page 7
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