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PFC Donald William Downey

Birth : 20 Feb 1924 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death : 19 Feb 1945 Iwo Jima, Ogasawara-shichō, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
Burial : Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate : 41.0272760, -85.1705430
Description : Donald William DOWNEY

Killed in action in Battle of Iwo Jima the day before his 21st birthday while serving in the U. S. Marine Corps.

Elkader (Special) - Mr. and Mrs. Harley Downey received word that the body of their son, Donald W. Downey, who was killed in action on Iwo Jima Feb. 19, 1945, arrived in the United States, and would be sent to Elkader for burial accompanied by a military escort.

Pfc. Donald W. Downey, served with the 28th Marine regiment of the fifth division, which took part in what has been called the bitterest fighting in marine corps history, and... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is PFC Donald William Downey's memorial?

    PFC Donald William Downey's memorial is located at: Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA.

  • When did PFC Donald William Downey death?

    PFC Donald William Downey death on 19 Feb 1945 in Iwo Jima, Ogasawara-shichō, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan

  • Where are the coordinates of the PFC Donald William Downey's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.0272760
    Longitude: -85.1705430

Family Members:

Parent

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Donald Harley Downey

(1898 - 1950)

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Elsa Anna Schnack Downey

(1900 - 1978)

Siblings

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Francis Edward Downey

(1925 - 1996)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0272760, -85.1705430

2. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0455933, -85.1743546

3. Fort Wayne Jewish Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0264700, -85.1231700

4. McCulloch Park Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0700569, -85.1492767

5. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0140877, -85.1087875

6. Lindlag Family Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0028000, -85.1131363

7. Oak Grove Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0485840, -85.2326202

8. Fogwell Cemetery
Nine Mile, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9961662, -85.2263870

9. Lindenwood Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0799600, -85.1754500

10. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0778580, -85.1477580

11. Plymouth Congregational Church Memorial Garden
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0781239, -85.1464100

12. Brenton Chapel Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9925003, -85.2256012

13. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Crypt
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0757950, -85.1378100

14. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0779200, -85.1431200

15. Greenlawn Memorial Park
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0627900, -85.2283700

16. Paws and Remember Memory Garden
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0807500, -85.2014000

17. Trier Family Cemetery
Adams Township, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0392110, -85.0926270

18. Old Fort Wayne Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0853192, -85.1362385

19. Branstrator Family Cemetery
Forest Ridge, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0029068, -85.2485504

20. Nine Mile United Methodist Church Cemetery
Nine Mile, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9754677, -85.2223206

21. Harmers Ford Burial Site
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0836600, -85.1256200

22. Concordia Lutheran Cemetery
Fort Wayne, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0777400, -85.1136100

23. Albright Cemetery
Nine Mile, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9749300, -85.2258900

24. Roller Cemetery
Nine Mile, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9752693, -85.2277985