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2LT Leon Andrew Place

Birth : 12 Aug 1920 Iowa, USA
Death : 2 Aug 1943 Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate : 43.3649406, -95.1303558
Plot : 3-46/6
Description : LT. LEON PLACE
OF MILFORD KILLED

Lieut. Leon A. Place son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Place of Milford was killed when the two-engine Douglas bomber was struck by lightning near Mason City at 12:37 Monday. Lieut. Place recently visited his parents a few weeks ago. Besides the parents he is survived by four brothers and a sister. The Henry Peterson family are cousins of Dr. Place.

*The Terril Record, August 5, 1943.

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A full article is published in the Spirit Lake Beacon, Aug. 5, 1943.
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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is 2LT Leon Andrew Place's memorial?

    2LT Leon Andrew Place's memorial is located at: Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA.

  • When did 2LT Leon Andrew Place death?

    2LT Leon Andrew Place death on 2 Aug 1943 in Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the 2LT Leon Andrew Place's memorial?

    Latitude: 43.3649406
    Longitude: -95.1303558

Family Members:

Parent

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Dr Floyd Place

(1892 - 1967)

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Dena M Davison Place

(1892 - 1971)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

2. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

3. Gardner Family Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

4. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

5. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

6. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

7. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4175000, -95.1222000

8. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

9. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

10. Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

11. Bedell Gravesite
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

12. Saint Margaret Cemetery
Orleans, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

13. Richland Township Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

15. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

16. Superior Township Cemetery
Superior, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

17. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

18. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

19. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976

20. Loon Lake Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

21. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

22. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

23. Fairview Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

24. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Lakefield, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880