Birth : 21 Feb 1907 Chester County, Tennessee, USA
Death : Aug 1942 Chester County, Tennessee, USA
Burial : Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, Chester County, USA
Coordinate : 35.4025002, -88.5858002
Description : Buck was born to Claud and Ida May Tarpley.

He was Electrician's Mate, Third Class, in the US Navy Reserves during World War II. His ship was torpedoed in August 1942. He was listed as Killed in Action (Missing in Action presumed buried at sea). He has a plot in the New Oak Grove Cemetery, with headstone.

Chester County Independent, September 4, 1942, reports that USS Ingraham sank in the Atlantic at the end of August after a collision with another vessel, which was caused by a heavy fog. The report also indicated that the Germans were claiming the... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Elmo Buchanan “Buck” Tarpley's memorial?

    Elmo Buchanan “Buck” Tarpley's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, Chester County, USA.

  • When did Elmo Buchanan “Buck” Tarpley death?

    Elmo Buchanan “Buck” Tarpley death on Aug 1942 in Chester County, Tennessee, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Elmo Buchanan “Buck” Tarpley's memorial?

    Latitude: 35.4025002
    Longitude: -88.5858002

Family Members:

Parent

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Claud C Tarpley

(1874 - 1942)

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Ida May Tedford Tarpley

(1882 - 1965)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Grove Cemetery
Oak Grove, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4025002, -88.5858002

2. Robinson Cemetery
Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4011002, -88.5642014

3. Robertson Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4013460, -88.5639870

4. Old Oak Grove Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3879000, -88.5727200

5. Faith Baptist Church Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4155970, -88.5666890

6. Trice's Chapel Cemetery
Jacks Creek, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4284800, -88.5915870

7. Ross Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4252000, -88.6088000

8. Brummer Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4262740, -88.6114100

9. Tillman's Chapel Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3894610, -88.6225830

10. Harmony Cemetery
Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3960991, -88.6311035

11. Kerby Family Cemetery
Finger, McNairy County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3656810, -88.5971940

12. White Plains Cemetery
Finger, McNairy County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3731670, -88.5516960

13. Anderson Slave Cemetery
Finger, McNairy County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3598000, -88.5659000

14. Chester County Memory Gardens
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4100760, -88.6411590

15. Estes Church of Christ Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3858370, -88.6398660

16. Malone Cemetery
Finger, McNairy County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3602440, -88.5572960

17. Finger Church Cemetery
Finger, McNairy County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3581900, -88.6107260

18. Old Estes Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3859790, -88.6462870

19. Finger Christian Fellowship Cemetery
Finger, McNairy County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3576110, -88.6189170

20. Sweetlips Cemetery
Sweet Lips, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3992004, -88.5205994

21. Massengill Cemetery
Jacks Creek, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4299500, -88.5287180

22. Smith Cemetery
Henderson, Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4502983, -88.6207962

23. Hopewell Church Cemetery
Finger, McNairy County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3758011, -88.5203018

24. Hart Cemetery
Chester County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4575005, -88.5552979