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Wilfred Ruland Waltner Jr. 1918 - 1953

Wilfred Ruland Waltner Jr of Jackson County, Missouri United States was born on January 31, 1918 in Kansas City, and died at age 35 years old in August 1953 in CO. Wilfred Waltner was buried at Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expy, in Colorado Springs, El Paso County.

Wilfred Ruland Waltner Jr
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Jackson County, Missouri United States
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January 31, 1918
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States
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August 1953
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    Wilfred Ruland Waltner Jr. was born to parents Wilfred Ruland Waltner (1888-1953) and Suzanne Virginia Jones (1896-1980) on January 31, 1918 in Kansas City, MO. He had a sister Suzanne Virginia Waltner (born 1916) and a half sister Donna Lee Waltner (1938-1980). He lived in Kansas City for most of his early life and on August 12, 1941, Wilfred enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. His enlistment took place at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. He became a Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps and was part of the 31st FG/308th FS serving in World War II. On September 8, 1945 he married Jean Parkes in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The couple had one child together and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA a few years after marrying.
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    January 31, 1918
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    Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was born in Kiowa Barber, Kansas, USA and his mother was born in Missouri, USA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Wilfred was born and raised in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri. He lived there for most of his early life before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA in the late 1940's. He resided there until his passing in 1953.

  • Early Life & Education

    Wilfred was a high school graduate and had completed at least one year of college at the time of enlistment.

  • Military Service

    Wilfred Ruland Waltner registered for the World War II Draft at the age of 22 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri. At the time, he was employed by the City of Kansas City and living in the same area. Wilfred was described as a white male with a ruddy complexion, black hair, and blue eyes. He was 6 feet tall and weighed 165 pounds. His next of kin was listed as Susan Virginia Waltner, his mother. On August 12, 1941, Wilfred enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. His enlistment took place at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, and he was assigned service number 17019979. As a member of the Regular Army, including officers, nurses, warrant officers, and enlisted men, Wilfred trained to become an aviation cadet in the Air Corps. He worked his way up the ranks and became a Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps. Wilfred was part of the 31st FG/308th FS. He underwent extensive training to become a skilled aviator, likely facing many challenges and obstacles along the way. But his willingness to serve his country during World War II shows his patriotism and bravery, putting his life on the line to protect his nation's freedoms. Wilfred's enlistment in the military during World War II would have been a significant decision in his life as he likely underwent rigorous training and faced challenges throughout his service.

  • Professional Career

    Wilfred worked as a police officer.
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    Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expy, in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado 80903, United States
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In 1918, in the year that Wilfred Ruland Waltner Jr. was born, on November 11th, an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, ending the fighting on the Western Front in World War I. This meant a complete defeat of Germany although Germany never formally surrendered. It took another six months of negotiations to sign an actual peace treaty between the warring parties.
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In 1923, by the time he was only 5 years old, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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