Foley, Milton N. 1918-1945

FOLEY, EILERS

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/15/2010 at 15:20:50

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May 29, 1945

MILTON N. FOLEY MACHINEST MATE KILLED IN ACTION
Body Was Buried At Sea Somewhere In The Pacific

Milton N. Foley, 26, machinist mate third class, U.S.N.R., son of Mrs. Elizabeth Foley of 201 First avenue NE., and husband of Myrna Eilers Foley, was reported killed in action in the Pacific area, date of which was not given.

The Navy department Saturday wired Mrs. Elizabeth Foley, the mother and Mrs. Myrna Eilers Foley, the wife, as follows:

“The Navy department deeply regrets to inform you that your son (and husband) was killed in action while in the service of his country. The Department extends to you its sincerest sympathy in your great loss. The remains were buried at sea with full military honors. If further details are received, you will be informed. To prevent possible aid to our enemies, please do not divulge the name of his ship or station. Signed, Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Navy Personnel.”

Machinist Mate Milton N. Foley was born August 15, 1918, on a farm four miles east of LeMars. He attended St. Joseph school, and prior to entering the Navy was employed for five years by the Wells Dairy. He entered the Navy December 12, 1942, and received his training at the Great Lakes Naval Station. He was promoted to his present rank May 1, 1945.

Mr. Foley was married December 13, 1944, to Myrna Eilers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eilers, of LeMars.

In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Foley is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Hilton Pecks of LeMars, Mrs. Oral Hagge, Gettysburg, S.D.; and one brother, William, of LeMars.