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Donald Robert Langendorfer

Birth	:	16 Jun 1914 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Feb 1943 Monterey, Monterey County, California, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7875000, -96.1504920
Plot	:	Block 12 Lot 9
Inscription	:	IOWA FIREMAN 2 CL. U.S.N.R.
Description	:	**Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel Friday, February 26, 1943 Le Mars Youth Answers Call While On Duty Donald Langendorfer Of Fort Ord Killed In Accident Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langendorfer of Grant township received word Wednesday from authorities at Fort Ord, California, informing them of the death of their son, Donald Robert Langendorfer. The message said young Langendorfer was accidentally killed but contained no further details. Donald Langendorfer entered the navy last September, and was stationed at Camp Ord where he was an instructor at the Fort, training army men to land in barges when disembarking... Read More	Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel Friday, February 26, 1943 Le Mars Youth Answers Call While On Duty Donald Langendorfer Of Fort Ord Killed In Accident Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langendorfer of Grant township received word Wednesday from authorities at Fort Ord, California, informing them of the death of their son, Donald Robert Langendorfer. The message said young Langendorfer was accidentally killed but contained no further details. Donald Langendorfer entered the navy last September, and was stationed at Camp Ord where he was an instructor at the Fort, training army men to land in barges when disembarking from ships. Born June 10, 1914, on the farm where his parents reside. Donald Robert Langendorfer attended school here and worked on the farm until he entered service. He leaves to mourn his death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langendorfer, a sister, Mary Frances of Sioux City, and four brothers, Lowell and Lloyd of Hobart, Ind., Lester of Sioux City and Wendell living at home. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete, pending the arrival of the remains. Services will be held in the First Methodist church with Rev. W. M. Hubbard officiating, and interment made in the city cemetery. Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel Tuesday, March 2, 1943 Last Rites For Young Sailor Held Monday Donald Langendorfer Drowned On Duty When Boat Capsizes Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the First Methodist church for Donald Robert Langendorfer, who died Wednesday (February 23, 1943) at Fort Ord, Cal., while in the service of his country. The services, conducted by Rev. W. M. Hubbard, were largely attended. Military honors were accorded by members of the American Legion and Company D of the Iowa National Guard, and a squad fired a volley over the grave as a parting salute. Pall bearers were Gordon Gerling, Lyle Werley, Wayne Heusinkveld, John Langendorfer, Allen Hansen and Robert Grahlman. Donald Langendorfer enlisted in the navy last September and was stationed at Camp Ord, where he was instructor, training army men to land in barges when disembarking from ship. He was accidentally drowned, according to authorities, when he was thrown from a boat when it capsized and he was struck on the head by some object.

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Donald Robert Langendorfer's memorial is located at: Memorial Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Donald Robert Langendorfer death?
Donald Robert Langendorfer death on 23 Feb 1943 in Monterey, Monterey County, California, USA
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Latitude: 42.7875000
Longitude: -96.1504920

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Franklin Langendorfer

(1879 - 1955)

Nancy. A. “Nannie” Anderson Langendorfer

(1880 - 1918)

Siblings

Mary Frances Langendorfer

(1907 - 1948)

Harold F Langendorfer

(1912 - 1913)

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