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Robert Garritson Cornwell

Birth	:	4 Feb 1921 Richland, Pulaski County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	16 May 1964 Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0443993, -97.3249969
Description	:	The 271st Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer Tractor Drawn) was attached to the 1st Cavalry Division, Special which landed in the Philippines on 20 October 1944. It was then shipped to Japan where it arrived on 2 September 1945 and stayed through 1946. Newton Kansan, Monday, May 18, 1964 Robert Garritson Cornwell, 43, of 606 Allison died Saturday afternoon at Axtell Christian Hospital following a short illness. He was head flour packer at American Flours. Mr. Cornwell was born Feb. 4, 1921 in Richland, Mo., and had lived in Newton area for 36 years. He was married here July 26, 1941 to Lilla Brenneman. He was a member of... Read More	The 271st Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer Tractor Drawn) was attached to the 1st Cavalry Division, Special which landed in the Philippines on 20 October 1944. It was then shipped to Japan where it arrived on 2 September 1945 and stayed through 1946. Newton Kansan, Monday, May 18, 1964 Robert Garritson Cornwell, 43, of 606 Allison died Saturday afternoon at Axtell Christian Hospital following a short illness. He was head flour packer at American Flours. Mr. Cornwell was born Feb. 4, 1921 in Richland, Mo., and had lived in Newton area for 36 years. He was married here July 26, 1941 to Lilla Brenneman. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Richland. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Active in Masonic circles, Mr. Cornwell was a member of the Newton Masonic Lodge and the Royal Arch Masons, he was warder of the Newton Commandry of Knights Templar and worthy patron of the Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Wichita Council of Royal and Select Masters. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Wichita. In addition to his widow, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. C. D. (Lee) Bruce of Newton. A son and daughter preceded their father in death. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Draper's Funeral Home. The Rev. Monroe Miles of the 1st Christian Church will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with Masonic graveside services. Eastern Star services will be conducted at the funeral chapel. The body will lie in state there preceding the services.

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Robert Garritson Cornwell's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA.
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Robert Garritson Cornwell death on 16 May 1964 in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.0443993
Longitude: -97.3249969

Family Members:

Parent

Reece Lenora Hail Bruce

(1898 - 1974)

Spouse

Lilla Mae Brenneman Cornwell Gates

(1923 - 2016)

Children

Marvin Dewey Cornwell

(1943 - 1963)

Judy Rae Cornwell

(1963 - 1963)

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Coordinate: 38.0443993, -97.3249969

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Coordinate: 38.0419006, -97.3277969

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7. Faith Mennonite Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 38.0672700, -97.3547700

8. Restlawn Gardens of Memory Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0716090, -97.2184190

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Coordinate: 37.9993600, -97.4228800

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Coordinate: 38.0940100, -97.4269800

15. Joseph Golden Gravesite
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Coordinate: 37.9698700, -97.2456600

16. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1440540, -97.3531320

17. Walton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1302986, -97.2533035

18. Unruh Pet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1421100, -97.2632800

19. Old Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0128870, -97.1859870

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Coordinate: 38.0289800, -97.1803300

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Coordinate: 38.0435950, -97.1757810

22. Missionary Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0581017, -97.1622009

23. Whitestone Mennonite Church Columbarium
Hesston, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1458950, -97.4297920

24. Hesston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1448900, -97.4402400