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John Edward Cory

Birth	:	13 Mar 1932 Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 May 1954 Germany
Burial	:	Coon Rapids Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8778000, -94.6678009
Inscription	:	Iowa PFC HQ Btry 62 AA AW BN
Description	:	Coon Rapids Enterprise May 21, 1954 Pfc. John E. Cory, 22, son of Mrs. Velma Cory, died in Germany May 18 of multiple injuries suffered when he was struck by a train near New Lussheim, according to a telegram received by his mother Tuesday night. His body was found on the railroad right of way by Germans who called police. Army officers said Cory apparently had been walking along the tracks when hit by the train. He had left Camp Kilmer, N. J., for overseas duty January 3. Cory was a clerk-typist for the army. His mother had last... Read More	Coon Rapids Enterprise May 21, 1954 Pfc. John E. Cory, 22, son of Mrs. Velma Cory, died in Germany May 18 of multiple injuries suffered when he was struck by a train near New Lussheim, according to a telegram received by his mother Tuesday night. His body was found on the railroad right of way by Germans who called police. Army officers said Cory apparently had been walking along the tracks when hit by the train. He had left Camp Kilmer, N. J., for overseas duty January 3. Cory was a clerk-typist for the army. His mother had last heard from him through a Mother's day card which he sent her from Germany. Two sisters, Karen, 16, a junior in high school here, and Joan, 20, who will graduate from Iowa State Teachers college at Cedar Falls next month, also survive, and his father, Wm. E. Cory of Omaha. John was born here March 13, 1932. He graduated from high school. in 1949 and that fall entered Iowa State Teacher's college, graduating in 1953, with a B.A. degree, qualifying as a coach. He was a star athlete in both schools, playing football, basketball and baseball for Iowa State Teachers. John won an Old Gold popularity contest in college which was conducted in Seerley Hall by Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity. He also was on a council to promote cooperation and friendship among fraternities and sororities. Cory played several seasons with the Coon Rapids baseball team and had many friends in the sports world and in everyday life. He entered the army at Fort Riley, Kansas, August 3, 1953 and was sent to Camp Kilmer after completing basic training.

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John Edward Cory's memorial is located at: Coon Rapids Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA.
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John Edward Cory death on 18 May 1954 in Germany
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Latitude: 41.8778000
Longitude: -94.6678009

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Velma Pauline McLaughlin Cory

(1910 - 1994)

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