Henry J. McClaflin

Private First Class Henry J McClaflin grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Barnes

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Electrician's Mate First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Was due for discharge when he was on the USS Lyman stationed off San Francisco Bay. The Whale-boat that left Potrero Point to return the sailors to the USS Lyman capsized about a mile from the berth in heavy winds on October 30, 1945. Henry's body was recovered on November 9th.

Biography:

born Barnes County, ND 28 May 21; resident Barnes County, ND; entered US Navy Fargo, ND 31 Oct 42; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; died in service 30 Oct 45 San Francisco, Calif; buried in Hillside Cemetery, Valley City, ND.