Dunn, Lt. Homer A. (Died 1945)

DUNN, ALBERT

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/10/2010 at 18:46:24

LeMars Globe-Post
March 19, 1945

LT. HOMER DUNN LISTED MISSING
Son of Rev. and Mrs. Geo. W. Dunn, Often Visited Here

Lt. Homer A. Dunn, 20, son of Rev. and Mrs. George W. Dunn, 1915 Nebraska street, Sioux City, has been reported as missing in action by the War Department.

The parents were notified Thursday night. Rev. Mr. Dunn is pastor of the First Methodist church of Sioux City.

According to the dispatch, which gave few details, Lt. Dunn, a pilot of a fighter plane, has been missing since February 26.

He enlisted in November, 1942, and went overseas February 24, 1943.

Rev. Mr. Dunn formerly served at Struble. Mrs. Dunn is the former May Albert, a sister of Clarence and Will Albert of LeMars.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Another News Article Later:

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
June 19, 1945

LIEUT. HOMER DUNN OF SIOUX CITY IS REPORTED DEAD

Clarence and Will Albert of Elgin township have been notified of the death of their nephew, Lt. Homer Dunn, son of Rev. and Mrs. George W. Dunn, of Sioux City. Rev. Dunn is pastor of the First Methodist church in Sioux City.

Lt. Dunn was reported missing in action on February 26, and has now been reported dead by the War Department. He was flying a P147 in the Pacific area at the time of his disappearance and when last seen was disappearing in a cloud. Mrs. Dunn is the former Mayme Albert who was born and raised in Elgin township. Years ago Rev. Dunn was a student pastor at the Methodist church in Struble.