Sgt. Evard Magruder (1924-1944)

MAGRUDER, HENDERSEN, WAITE

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 3/12/2010 at 19:57:43

Maquoketa Community Press, November 16, 1944

Sgt. Evard Magruder, 23, son of the late attorney E. L. Magruder of Maquoketa, has been listed killed in action. He was formerly listed as missing in action in flight over China, May 8, 1944. Sgt. Magruder was born in Oxford Junction, August 25, 1924. While in high school he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Hunwardsen in Oxford Junction and was graduated from the school there in 1942. He enlisted in the service that fall and was sent to India. He is survived by a sister, Theo, of New York City, a brother, Pvt. David Magruder of Fort Lewis, Washington, a half-sister, Shirley Hendersen, and a half-brother, Wayne Waite of Oxford Junction, and a half-brother, Jackie Waite of Maquoketa. Memorial services for Sgt. Magruder are being arranged.