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Leroy J Hawkins Jr.

Birth	:	1 Apr 1921 Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Oct 1944 Germany
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4249992, -91.4139023
Plot	:	Memories Lot 400 Space 4
Inscription	:	Iowa PFC Inf 1 Inf Div WWII
Description	:	After World War 11 was over Leroy's remains were brought home for burial. Dies of Wounds in Germany on Oct. 12 PFC Leroy Junior Hawkins, who was severely wounded in action in Germany on September 22, died in an army hospital there October 12, according to a war department telegram received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs Roy L. Hawkins of Argyle. Private Hawkins was 23 years old and before his induction into the army on December 11, 1942, he was employed at the Thomas Truck and Caster company here. He also worked at the Rubber Industries division of... Read More	After World War 11 was over Leroy's remains were brought home for burial. Dies of Wounds in Germany on Oct. 12 PFC Leroy Junior Hawkins, who was severely wounded in action in Germany on September 22, died in an army hospital there October 12, according to a war department telegram received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs Roy L. Hawkins of Argyle. Private Hawkins was 23 years old and before his induction into the army on December 11, 1942, he was employed at the Thomas Truck and Caster company here. He also worked at the Rubber Industries division of the Dryden Rubber Co. He had been overseas since April 21, of this year. Obituary for Leroy Junior Hawkins PVT. Leroy Hawkins Sustained Injury in Germany, Sept. 21 PVT. Leroy Hawkins suffered injuries in Germany on September 21, according to a war department telegram received by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Roy L. Hawkins of Argyla. Although the extent of his injury was not stated, the message explained that they were of a minor nature. Private Hawkins has been with the infantry overseas for almost two years. Keokuk Daily Gate City & Constitation Democrat, October 11, 1944

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Where is Leroy J Hawkins Jr.'s memorial?
Leroy J Hawkins Jr.'s memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Keokuk, Lee County, USA.
When did Leroy J Hawkins Jr. death?
Leroy J Hawkins Jr. death on 12 Oct 1944 in Germany
Where are the coordinates of the Leroy J Hawkins Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.4249992
Longitude: -91.4139023

Family Members:

Parent

Roy Lee Hawkins

(1902 - 1974)

Daisy Laura Geer Hawkins

(1904 - 1967)

Siblings

Harold George “Sonny” Hawkins

(1926 - 1991)

Richard Gordon “Dick” Hawkins

(1928 - 2010)

Betty Ann Hawkins Anderson

(1930 - 2002)

Virginia M Hawkins Riddle

(1937 - 2021)

Charles M Hawkins

(1943 - 1992)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4249992, -91.4139023

2. Oakland Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4019012, -91.4064026

3. Keokuk National Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3980865, -91.4056091

4. Chief Keokuk Gravesite
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Coordinate: 40.4118680, -91.3796460

5. Oiler Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4034670, -91.4519830

6. Turner Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4069000, -91.4551000

7. Hickory Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4533005, -91.4441986

8. Riverside Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4411800, -91.3706300

9. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3965000, -91.3802000

10. Little Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4081001, -91.4593964

11. Blondeau Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3937770, -91.3800550

12. Buena Vista Mound Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3875008, -91.4441986

13. Lee County Poor Farm Cemetery
Keokuk, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4607910, -91.4487150

14. Sandusky Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4681015, -91.3843994

15. Colvin Pioneer Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4775000, -91.3964000

16. Yellow Banks Ranch Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -91.4863968

17. Greenwood Cemetery
Hamilton, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3875008, -91.3494034

18. Oakwood Cemetery
Hamilton, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4019012, -91.3343964

19. Dudley Cemetery
Summitville, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4828890, -91.4594170

20. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Warsaw, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3558006, -91.4085999

21. Scandinavian Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4737000, -91.4867800

22. Oak Grove Cemetery
Hamilton, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4637200, -91.3278000

23. Alexandria Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3561287, -91.4617386

24. Stearns Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4780998, -91.3283005