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Henry McGilbert Wagstaff Jr.

Birth : 12 Sep 1916
Death : 29 Oct 1944
Burial : Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport, Essex County, USA
Coordinate : 42.6505200, -70.6164200
Inscription : In memory of
Henry McGilbet Wagstaff, Jr
Lieutenant (j.g.) USNR
Born September 12, 1916
Killed October 29, 1944
On US Aircraft Carrier Cabot
Off Leyte, in the first
invasion of the Philippines
Buried a
Description : Henry McGilbert Wagstaff Jr entered UNC-CH from Chapel Hill High School in 1933 and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, he was employed by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. until entering the Navy in 1942.

He was commissioned an ensign in 1943 and promoted to lieutenant (junior grade) in fall 1944. Wagstaff was assigned to an aircraft carrier during the battle for the Philippines. He was wounded in action and died on Oct. 29, 1944.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Henry McGilbert Wagstaff Jr.'s memorial?

    Henry McGilbert Wagstaff Jr.'s memorial is located at: Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport, Essex County, USA.

  • When did Henry McGilbert Wagstaff Jr. death?

    Henry McGilbert Wagstaff Jr. death on 29 Oct 1944 in

  • Where are the coordinates of the Henry McGilbert Wagstaff Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 42.6505200
    Longitude: -70.6164200

Family Members:

Siblings

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Frances Wagstaff Coxe

(1911 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Beech Grove Cemetery
Rockport, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6505200, -70.6164200

2. Union Cemetery
Rockport, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6576004, -70.6228561

3. Old First Parish Burying Ground
Rockport, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6585000, -70.6219000

4. Calvary Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6269300, -70.6376400

5. Locust Grove Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6837600, -70.6463160

6. Langsford Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6796000, -70.6542300

7. Seaside Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6833000, -70.6485977

8. Bayview Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6667100, -70.6674700

9. Cove Hill Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6780300, -70.6597600

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6112800, -70.6443300

11. Mount Adnah Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6603200, -70.6757800

12. Oak Hill Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6244011, -70.6716995

13. Park Street Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6168310, -70.6636780

14. Wesleyan Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6345700, -70.6796600

15. Prospect Street Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6148900, -70.6664700

16. Oak Grove Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6186500, -70.6713600

17. Universalist Burial Ground
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6141700, -70.6667900

18. Clarks Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6175000, -70.6729100

19. First Parish Burial Ground
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6175000, -70.6729100

20. Cherry Hill Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6237600, -70.6797600

21. Washington Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6060982, -70.6819000

22. Bray Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6179700, -70.7126600

23. Beechbrook Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6179100, -70.7167100

24. Mount Jacob Cemetery
Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6231000, -70.7248100