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Gerald W McConnell 1920 - 1995

Gerald W Mcconnell of Yountville, Napa County, CA was born on June 1, 1920 in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas United States, and died at age 75 years old on October 20, 1995 in Yountville, Napa County, CA. Gerald Mcconnell was buried at Saint Helena Public Cemetery 2461 Spring St, in St. Helena.

Gerald W Mcconnell

Gerald Wilson McConnell

Yountville, Napa County, CA 94599

June 1, 1920

Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

October 20, 1995

Yountville, Napa County, California, 94599, United States

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Introduction

Gerald's parents were Dora E. and William B. McConnell. They had children Hilton, Charles, Gerald, Wanda, and Rebith (sic). When he filled out his draft card for WWII, Gerald said that he was 21 and not married. He was living in Fresno California and worked for George Schneider doing "ranch work". He was 5 feet 11 inches, weighed 145 pounds, had a light complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. his next of kin was listed as William B McConnell, his father. On Gerald's enlistment record on August 19, 1944 in San Francisco California, he was enlisting as a private, was single, and with an education of 3 years of high school. He was a citizen of the United States and born in Arkansas. He was living in Fresno, California. His civil occupation was "Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor". Gerald was discharged from the United States Army on August 19 1944. Gerald married Ruby Frances McConnell (1922 - 1991). He had children Gary, Jerry, Reggie, Rita, Debbie, and Donna. Gerald was a veteran of WW2. On his grave is written, "Gerald W McConnell US Army Air Corps World War II" Gerald obituary is at Gerald W McConnell: Obituary
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1920

Birthday

June 1, 1920

Birthdate

Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Gerald was caucasian. White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Gerald was born in Arkansas in 1920 and was a citizen of the United States. Fresno County, California United States
Early Life & Education

When Gerald enlisted on August 19, 1944, he said that he had completed 3 years of high school. 3 Years Of High School
Military Service

Gerald was a veteran of World War Two. He was in the US Army, Air Corps. Military serial#: 39423320 Enlisted: August 19, 1944 in San Francisco California Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
Professional Career

When he filled out his draft registration for World War Two, Gerald was working as a ranch hand for George Schneider. In Gerald's obituary it was mentioned that he had been employed as general manager for Moore Ranch in Conn Valley California. Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
10/20

1995

Death

October 20, 1995

Death date

The Department of Veterans Affairs listed Gerald's death as "natural".

Cause of death

Yountville, Napa County, California 94599, United States
Death location

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Gravesite & Burial

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Saint Helena Public Cemetery 2461 Spring St, in St. Helena, Napa County, California 94574, United States
Burial location
Obituary

The Napa Valley Register (Napa California) October 24 1995 Napa - GW "Gerry" McConnell, a Napa County resident since 1970, died Friday at his home after a brief illness. He was 75. Mr. McConnell, who was employed as a general manager of Moore Ranch in Conn Valley, is survived by three sons, Gary of St Helena, and Jerry and Reggie, both of Napa; three daughters, Rita Stevens of Edmond, Okla, Debbie Torres of St Helena and Donna McConnell of Calistoga; 10 grandchildren' and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Wednesday at St Helen Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 pm at Morrison Funeral Chapel, 990 Vintage Ave St Helena. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Napa Valley, 5 Financial Plaza, Suite 201, Napa, 94558, or a charity of the donor's choice.

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