by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Frederick W. Goth Frederick W. Goth was born in Huron County, Michigan, on February 14, 1895, the son of William and Martha Dingman Goth. He was the brother of George Goth, who lived in Rochester, Michigan, and worked at Parkedale Biological Farm....
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By Deborah Larsen Frank Joseph Stanich Frank Joseph Stanich was born in Eveleth, Minnesota, on July 26, 1912, the son of Frank and Frances Stanich. He grew up in Minnesota but came to Oakland County, Michigan, as a young adult to work in an auto factory. By...
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By Deborah Larsen Donald McWilliams Hinkley Donald McWilliams Hinkley was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on August 4, 1908, the son of Myron and Ruby McWilliams Hinkley. Donald grew up in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and attended Olivet College. He continued his...
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By Deborah Larsen David Edward Laverdiere David Edward Laverdiere was born in Cooksville, Ontario, on May 18, 1920, the son of Joseph and Mary Warne Laverdiere. The Laverdiere family emigrated to Michigan in 1924 and lived in Macomb County, where David graduated from...
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By Deborah Larsen Clyde Henry Scheppe Clyde Henry Scheppe was born in Mackinaw City, Michigan, on July 12, 1913, the son of Charles and Mae Zimmerman Scheppe. Clyde grew up in Mackinaw City, but by 1940, he lived in Avon Township with his father and was employed as a...
by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Adrian F. Newberry Adrian F. Newberry (also sometimes spelled Newbury) was born May 16, 1923, the son of Alvah and Lilian Rikerd Newberry. The Newberry family lived on Castell Street in Rochester, and Adrian attended Rochester schools. In December...
