Birth : 15 Oct 1924 Lake County, California, USA
Death : 10 Jun 1945 Okinawa, Japan
Burial : Camperdown Cemetery, Newtown, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate : -33.8942220, 151.1804900
Plot : 152 1st Addition
Description : Merrill Rannells was the son of Brice Merrill (Wooten) Rannells and Nettie Rosett (Brookins). He was killed in action in Okinawa, Japan. He was a corporal in the 4th Marine 6 Marine division and was honored by the following Navy Unit Commendation.

"For outstanding heroism in action against enemy Japanese forces during the invasion of Guam, Mariana Islands, from July 21 to August, 1944. Functioning as a combat unit for the first time, the 1st Provisional Maine Brigade forced a landing against strong hostile defenses and well camouflaged positions, steadily advancing inland under the relentless fury of the... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Merrill Rannells's memorial?

    Merrill Rannells's memorial is located at: Camperdown Cemetery, Newtown, City of Sydney, Australia.

  • When did Merrill Rannells death?

    Merrill Rannells death on 10 Jun 1945 in Okinawa, Japan

  • Where are the coordinates of the Merrill Rannells's memorial?

    Latitude: -33.8942220
    Longitude: 151.1804900

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Nita Lena Rannells

(1913 - 1918)

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Lamar Edwin Rannells

(1914 - 1990)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Camperdown Cemetery
Newtown, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8942220, 151.1804900

2. St Luke's Anglican Church
Enmore, Inner West Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8989218, 151.1700724

3. St. Peters Cooks River Cemetery
Saint Peters, Inner West Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.9139390, 151.1775670

4. Devonshire Street Cemetery (Defunct)
Sydney, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8828080, 151.2066180

5. Pioneers Memorial Park
Leichhardt, Inner West Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8780800, 151.1575000

6. St Thomas Becket Churchyard
Lewisham, Inner West Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8928760, 151.1480490

7. Balmain Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Leichhardt, Inner West Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8797270, 151.1523730

8. Old Sydney Burial Ground
Sydney, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8731750, 151.2063850

9. Parish Church of Saint James
Sydney, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8693760, 151.2111540

10. Saint Mary's Cathedral
Sydney, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8708540, 151.2135820

11. St David’s Presbyterian Cemetery
Haberfield, Inner West Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8823220, 151.1378500

12. Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8647440, 151.2170610

13. St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Ashfield, Inner West Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8817160, 151.1278730

14. St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery
Canterbury, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.9081600, 151.1236000

15. Botany Wesleyan Cemetery (Defunct)
Botany Bay, Bayside Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.9421070, 151.1961480

16. Garden Island
Potts Point, City of Sydney, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8613635, 151.2280308

17. Saint Jude's Cemetery
Randwick, Randwick City, Australia
Coordinate: -33.9115460, 151.2417130

18. Holy Trinity Church
Kingsford, Randwick City, Australia
Coordinate: -33.9267060, 151.2321180

19. Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel
North Sydney, North Sydney Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8388250, 151.2049160

20. St Paul's Anglican Church
Burwood, Burwood Municipality, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8816114, 151.1027492

21. St Aidan's Anglican Church
Longueville, Lane Cove Municipality, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8281510, 151.1709560

22. St. Luke's Anglican Church Columbarium
Concord, Canada Bay City, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8678417, 151.1068448

23. Gladesville Asylum Cemetery
Gladesville, Hunter's Hill Municipality, Australia
Coordinate: -33.8393010, 151.1342490

24. Rockdale Uniting Church Cemetery
Rockdale, Bayside Council, Australia
Coordinate: -33.9533350, 151.1381840