WAY, Dale 1914-1945

WAY, GILBERT, WILCOX, HAWKS

Posted By: Monica
Date: 10/31/2012 at 20:00:07

I am not related and have no further information. Obituaries are taken from an old scrapbook that belonged to Mrs. Clara (Jones) McCartney.

Hold Memorial for Local Soldier Who Was Killed in War
Relatives and friends gathered at the Gill funeral chapel Sunday afternoon for a memorial service to the memory of Pfc. Dale Way, 30, who lost his life in the service of his country on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, January 20, 1945.
The service was conducted by the Rev. R. Park Anderson of the Methodist church. The American Legion attended in a body, and conducted military funeral maneuvers at the foot of the flag pole before the town hall, with the customary taps and firing squad. Music for the chapel service was furnished by Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Dutton, who were accompanied by Mrs. Llyod Kramer.

The text chosen by Rev. Anderson was, "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." It was pointed out that the eternal truths that Christ gave His disciples have been cherished by Christians of every age and passed on many times at the price of life itself. The early American colonies were founded, for the most part, in order that the truths of the Christian Gospel might be perpetuated without the threatening forces of the Old World. the present cinflict is, in part, a struggle to continue the advance of the truth and the freedoms originating in the Christian Gospel given nearly two thousand years ago.

Born in 1914

Pfc. Dale Harold Way was born near Strawberry Point on April 10, 1914, the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Way. He gave his life in the service of his country on Jan. 20, 1945, at the age of 30 years, 9 months and 10 days. His entire life, before induction into the army, was spent in and around Strawberry Point. Dale was an industrious and willing worker, having been engaged in various types of work. He was employed on a farm shortly before leaving for the armed forces on November 9, 1942.

He was with the infantry and received the most of his training at Carp Wolters, Texas where he held high honors for good marksmanship. He went overseas on May 3, 1943. While in action on the island of Luzon, he was killed by shrapnel.

Besides his parents he leaves to mourn his death, four sisters, Mrs. Everett Gilbert of Littleport, Mrs. Merwyn Wilcox of Manchester, Mrs. June Hawks of Joliet, Ill., and Mildred at home; also five brothers, Cpl. Don Way in Italy, S/Sgt. Clair Way, now home on furlough from overseas, Pvt. Calvin Way in England, and Doyle and Herbert at home.

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The following was previously posted by the Clayton co. coordinator & has been moved to this page:

Dale Way Missing in Action
Strawberry Point (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Way Friday received word from the War Department that their son Dale Way has been missing in action since Jan. 20, on Luzon. He was in the infantry, having been inducted Nov. 9, 1942, and went overseas May 3, 1943.

~Oelwein Daily Register, February 19, 1945
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PFC. Dale Way Killed in Action
Strawberry Point (Special) - Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Way Wednesday received a telegram from the war department, advising them that their son, Pfc. Dale Way, 31, was killed Jan. 10, while in action on Luzon. He was previously reported missing. He was inducted Nov. 9, 1942, went overseas May 3, 1943. Besides the parents are four sisters, Mrs. Everett Gilbert, Littleport; Mrs. Mervin Wilcox, Manchester; Mrs. June Howks, Joliet, Ill.; Mildred at home; five brothers, Cpl. Don Way in Italy; Staff Sgt. Clair Way and Pvt. Calvin Way, both in England; Doyle and Herbert at home.

~Oelwein Daily Register, March 8, 1945