Pillard, Arnold Albert 1915 - 1944
PILLARD, SAWVELL
Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 2/5/2024 at 10:36:04
Clayton County Register, 18 Jan. 1945.
Arnold Albert Pillard, Chief Machinist Mate, U.S.N., was killed in action in the Pacific, after previously having been reported missing, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Pillard, McGregor. He was aboard a destroyer which was sunk in Ormoc Bay in the Philippines, Dec. 03, 1944.
The young man was born Aug. 17, 1915, at Dubuque and graduated from the Marquette high school. He enlisted in the Navy in May, 1937. His wife is the former Marie Sawvell of Prairie du Chien, Wis., who survives with his parents, two children, one sister, and three brothers.
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