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Rowland Bruce Roelfs

Birth : 19 Dec 1923 Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Death : 24 May 2016 Kansas, USA
Burial : Saint Francis Cemetery, Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate : 39.7771988, -101.7791977
Plot : Sec Lot 58
Description : WWII Veteran
Ranger 1st Bn
First Special Service Force

Was employed as a rural mail carrier


In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

On February 3, 2015 surviving FSSF Veterans were in Washington DC to accept this momentous recognition on behalf of their fellow Forcemen who could not be there.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Rowland Bruce Roelfs's memorial?

    Rowland Bruce Roelfs's memorial is located at: Saint Francis Cemetery, Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA.

  • When did Rowland Bruce Roelfs death?

    Rowland Bruce Roelfs death on 24 May 2016 in Kansas, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Rowland Bruce Roelfs's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.7771988
    Longitude: -101.7791977

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Phyllis Jean Roelfs

(1933 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Francis Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7771988, -101.7791977

2. Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8146100, -101.7963100

3. Cheyenne Valley Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7483800, -101.7115200

4. Wheeler Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7483800, -101.7114800

5. Zion Evangelical Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8445400, -101.8613300

6. First German Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8586300, -101.8797500

7. Barley Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8655000, -101.6541300

8. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7716100, -101.9558100

9. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7713100, -101.9558100

10. Hackberry Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9180000, -101.8238100

11. Lawn Ridge Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6268997, -101.7882996

12. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6389000, -101.6937000

13. Eureka Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8483900, -101.9560500

14. Tarpley Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9109170, -101.8818530

15. Mount Hermon Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8120320, -101.9832950

16. Battle Creek Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6701800, -101.9377500

17. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery of Jaqua
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7119300, -101.9830500

18. Hope Valley Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8868900, -101.9497900

19. Zion Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7275300, -102.0115900

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9439340, -101.8893690

21. German Plains Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8718376, -102.0027771

22. Greisler Cemetery
Bird City, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6699100, -101.5621400

23. Bird City Cemetery
Bird City, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7705994, -101.5175018

24. Clough Valley Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8434700, -102.0315000