Birth : 27 Jun 1947 Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death : 5 Oct 1967 Thừa Thiên-Huế, Vietnam
Burial : Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate : 42.1032982, -91.2975006
Plot : Masons - Section G, Plot 7
Inscription : L CPL CO E 7 MAR 1 MAR DIV VIETNAM PH
Description : William, the son of Warren J. and Alma A. Rees of Anamosa IA, enlisted in the US Marine Corps on July 28, 1966 in Omaha NE. He arrived in Vietnam and was assigned to Company E, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st MARDIV (Rein) FMF.

A security team on a road sweep north along Highway 1 towards the Hai Van Pass in Hoa Van District were ambushed by the enemy. The attack was initiated by the detonation of a 260 lb. bomb that caused instant casualties to the team. Enemy rifle fire, automatic weapons, and B-40 (RPG's) rocket propelled grenades poured out... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is LCpl William Edward Rees's memorial?

    LCpl William Edward Rees's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, Jones County, USA.

  • When did LCpl William Edward Rees death?

    LCpl William Edward Rees death on 5 Oct 1967 in Thừa Thiên-Huế, Vietnam

  • Where are the coordinates of the LCpl William Edward Rees's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.1032982
    Longitude: -91.2975006

Family Members:

Parent

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Warren James Rees

(1908 - 1988)

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Alma Auralee Davis Rees

(1912 - 1995)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1032982, -91.2975006

2. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

3. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

4. Spade Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0531006, -91.3000031

5. Wilcox Cemetery
Fairview, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0861015, -91.3641968

6. Forest Hill Cemetery
Fairview, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513000, -91.2678500

7. Sams Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1536000, -91.3380000

8. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

9. Antioch Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0850400, -91.2107100

10. Hopewell Cemetery
Brown Township, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0720000, -91.3820000

11. Norwich Cemetery
Martelle, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0419006, -91.3463974

12. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

13. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

14. Highland Grove Cemetery
Morley, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0368996, -91.2546997

15. Hart Family Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

16. Taylor A Pioneer Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0300000, -91.2440000

17. Grafft Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513992, -91.2058029

18. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

19. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

20. Gillian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1236600, -91.4232000

21. Green Center Cemetery
Morley, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0200005, -91.2292023

22. Cherry Grove Mann Cemetery
Morley, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9997700, -91.2882540

23. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

24. Hazel Green Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026