Abner Jay YODER
1918 - 1944 (26 years)
Generation: 1
1. Abner Jay YODER was born 26 Jan 1918, Pitman, Eldred Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA; died 17 Feb 1944, Dobodura, Oro, New Guinea; was buried Manila American Cemetery, Manila. Other Events:
- Unknown: From 1941 to 17 Feb 1944, U.S. Army Air Force; Military
- _UID: 3509517A28184BE7B557A9706B4255E98BA0
Notes:
graduated 28 May 1936, Hegins Twp H.S. (Academic)
Friend in AAF:
an envelope flap mentions (also in memory scrapbook)
Sgt Roy Trombo
Sqd 'D" 332nd Base Unit
Lake Charles, LA
A.A.F.
A letter says later that he is from Schuylkill Haven and worked for Harold Heim's.
scrapbook says he lived at 433 Hess St, Schuylkill Haven (Roy R Trumbo)
Pvt Snavely
Pvt Chuckeck
A letter from Johnnie D Rogers, 609 Catalpa St, Clarksdale, Miss 38614, dated Dec 2, 1970
mentions group, and people:
Lt. Carpenter, eng. off, Lt McLarney, CO, Abner was a mechanic. John was a crew
chief. Abner became a combat crew member.