Birth : 10 Nov 1900 Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death : 25 Mar 1982 Independence, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Burial : Bridle Creek Cemetery, Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate : 36.6177260, -81.2445850
Description : Pvt. Phipps, 158th Aero Squadron, survived the torpedoing & sinking of the troopship "Tuscania" on 5 February 1918 in the North Channel between Scotland & Ireland by German submarine UB-77.

He returned from World War I aboard the "Mexican" in February 1919.

On "Tuscania," he listed his stepfather, Win. C. Bagnall, of Fox, Virginia, as his next-of-kin. On his return voyage, he listed his mother, Mrs. Winfield Bagnall, Fol [sic], Virginia.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Vester Phipps's memorial?

    John Vester Phipps's memorial is located at: Bridle Creek Cemetery, Independence, Grayson County, USA.

  • When did John Vester Phipps death?

    John Vester Phipps death on 25 Mar 1982 in Independence, Grayson County, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Vester Phipps's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.6177260
    Longitude: -81.2445850

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

...

Anna Lee Pierce Phipps

(1902 - 1981)

Siblings

Children

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Jim Ted “Tim” Phipps

(1928 - 2002)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bridle Creek Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6177260, -81.2445850

2. Rose Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6138220, -81.2401380

3. Grace Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6187458, -81.2531391

4. Bachelors Ward Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6261920, -81.2388380

5. A B Cox Cemetery
Fox, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6154450, -81.2567280

6. Oak Grove Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6232986, -81.2324982

7. Alexander Phipps Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6269490, -81.2557980

8. Hash-Shaver Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6042160, -81.2484510

9. Ward-Sexton Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6260000, -81.2296000

10. Saddle Creek Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6227989, -81.2241974

11. Reed Cox Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6174390, -81.2661810

12. Grayson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6240130, -81.2650110

13. Charlie Bryant Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6275740, -81.2637970

14. Gold Hill Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6074630, -81.2640310

15. James P. Hash Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6074630, -81.2640310

16. Gold Hill Cemetery - Old
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6035900, -81.2601310

17. Osborne Fort Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6009430, -81.2295110

18. Benjamin Phipps Family Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6333000, -81.2269400

19. Enoch Ward Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6405500, -81.2465700

20. Silas Ward Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5944650, -81.2447570

21. B H Phipps Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6287000, -81.2722000

22. Isom Cox Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5927590, -81.2487870

23. Isaiah Phipps Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6342350, -81.2685850

24. Jacob G Kirk Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6043810, -81.2725240