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Orrin Whitman Davie

Birth	:	13 Dec 1895 Susanville, Lassen County, California, USA
Death	:	21 Aug 1965 Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5266724, -119.8409042
Inscription	:	CALIFORNIA PFC CO D 347 MG BN WORLD WAR I PH
Description	:	Orrin Whitman Davie, a well-known Reno civic leader, passed away August 21, 1965 in a local hospital. Born in Susanville, California, the son of George Benson Davie and Mary Bell Barham, he first came to Nevada to attend the Reno Business College. In November of 1917 Orrin enlisted in the US Army, and was assigned to the 347th Machine Gun Battalion, 91st Division. For his service he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre, a Purple Heart, and the Victory Medal with four bars. Upon returning from the war he found work as an auditor for the Nevada State Journal, and was... Read More	Orrin Whitman Davie, a well-known Reno civic leader, passed away August 21, 1965 in a local hospital. Born in Susanville, California, the son of George Benson Davie and Mary Bell Barham, he first came to Nevada to attend the Reno Business College. In November of 1917 Orrin enlisted in the US Army, and was assigned to the 347th Machine Gun Battalion, 91st Division. For his service he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre, a Purple Heart, and the Victory Medal with four bars. Upon returning from the war he found work as an auditor for the Nevada State Journal, and was promoted to business manager when Congressman James Scrugham purchased the paper. When Scrugham was elected to the House of Representatives, Orrin accompanied him to Washington, and served as his secretary during both his House terms (1933-1942) and his Senate term (1943-1945). After Scrugham died in office in 1945, Orrin returned to Nevada and was soon appointed Director of the Nevada branch of the Federal Housing Administration. He served in this position until his retirement in 1954. Active in community affairs and veteran's clubs, Orrin was a member of Washoe Lodge No. 35, F&AM, York Rite Bodies of Nevada, Kerak Temple of the Shrine, the Reno Kiwanis Club, Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion, the Huguenot Society, the Retired Civil Service Employees Association, and the Nevada Society of Mayflower Descendants. He was preceded in death by his parents and all five siblings; he was survived by his wife, Frances "Frankie" Davie.

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Orrin Whitman Davie's memorial is located at: Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno, Washoe County, USA.
When did Orrin Whitman Davie death?
Orrin Whitman Davie death on 21 Aug 1965 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
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Latitude: 39.5266724
Longitude: -119.8409042

Family Members:

Parent

George Benson Davie

(1857 - 1932)

Mary Bell Barham Davie

(1863 - 1929)

Spouse

Frances Mae “Frankie” Gibson Davie

(1899 - 1992)

Siblings

Herbert Charles Davie

(1886 - 1949)

Royal Arthur Davie

(1888 - 1957)

Leo Thomas Davie

(1898 - 1937)

Lester Robert Davie

(1900 - 1956)

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