William Calvin Dowling

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Name: William Calvin Dowling
Location of Birth: Jessie Lake Township, Itasca County, Minnesota
Date of Birth: April 2, 1927
Date of Death: November 29, 1986 (59 years old)
Parents: Fredrick E. Dowling and Christena (Sjolund) Dowling
High School and Class: Grand Rapids High School, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
College: attended Itasca Community College
Highest Rank: Y3 (Yeoman 3rd Class)
Branch: Navy
Other Branch:
Date Sworn In: March 28, 1945 (Enlistment Date)
Place Sworn In:
Date of Discharge: August 27, 1946 (Release Date)
Place of Discharge:
Military Awards:

Military Highlights:
William worked as a facilities engineer in Vietnam, Africa and Saudi Arabia.

Information from World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:
Name: William Calvin Dowling
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 17
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: April 2, 1927
Birth Place: Lake Jessie Township, Minnesota, USA
Residence Place: Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Registration Date: March 30, 1945
Registration Place: Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Employer: Student
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5' 10"
Next of Kin: Ray Walters
Household Members: William Calvin Dowling
Relationship: Self (Head)

Information from Registration Card (Men born on or after July 1, 1924, and on or before December 31, 1924):
Name: William Calvin Dowling
Place of Residence: 418 8th Street West, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota
Age in Years: 18
Place of Birth: Lake Jessie Township, Minnesota
Date of Birth: April 2, 1927
Name and Address of Person Who will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Ray Walters, 418 8th Street West, Grand Rapids (sister)
Employer's Name and Address: Student

Wars Involved:
World War II

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Civilian Life:
Survivors are his wife, Le Thi Hong; daughters, Kristie Tobie, Beth Anderson; and Cynthia Jones; a son, Michael; a brother, Clarence; and five grandchildren.

William died at Foothills Presbyterian Hospital in Riverside, California. He is buried in Riverside National Cemetery at Riverside, California. (Section 19, Site 3104)

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