John S. McCurdy, died 1942

MCCURDY, FISCHER

Posted By: Allamakee co. Coordinator
Date: 10/10/2006 at 01:19:45

The navy Tuesday reported five Iowans are dead and 10 missing as a result of operations during the period from Aug. 13, to Aug 30, inclusive. Among those reported dead was John Shirley McCurdy, ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve, son of Mrs. Otto Fischer, Postville.

~Mason City Globe-Gazette, September 9, 1942
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Memorial services will be held Sunday morning [at St. Paul's Lutheran Church] at the usual worship hour, 10:30 o'clock, for Ensign John Shirley McCurdy, son of Mrs. Otto Fischer of this city, who as a United States Naval Reserve, was killed in the performance of his duty and in the service of his country on August 14 as the result of an airplane crash.

~Postville Herald, Wed. August 19, 1942