by RAHS | Jul 17, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen John Kenneth Prout John Kenneth Prout, known to family and friends by his middle name, Kenneth, was born in Oxford, Michigan, on January 13, 1924, the son of George and Ethel Bailey Prout. Kenneth grew up in Rochester, where his father worked as a...
by RAHS | Jul 17, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Jack Warren McGorman Jack Warren McGorman was born in Big Rapids, Michigan, on May 27, 1916, the son of John and Gladys Warren McGorman. Jack grew up in Ann Arbor, but came to Rochester as a young adult in search of a relationship with his father,...
by RAHS | Jul 17, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Gordon Theodore Trevethan Gordon Theodore Trevethan was born in Ahmeek, Michigan, on October 13, 1916, the son of Simeon and Jessie Radabaugh Trevethan. Gordon grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1937....
by RAHS | Jul 17, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Audrey Wayne Hunt Audrey Wayne Hunt was born in Rochester, Michigan, on September 5, 1917, the son of Roland and Mayme Orilla Hunt. Audrey attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1935. Before the war, Audrey worked at the...
by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Edward James Davis Edward James Davis was born in Granite City, Illinois, on July 25, 1922, the son of Daniel and Dollie Brown Davis. Edward came to Rochester as an adult and worked at Excello Corporation in Highland Park before the war. In April...
by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Wilbur Henry Stadler Wilbur Henry Stadler was born in Macomb County, Michigan, on June 27, 1917, the son of Charles and Tillie Behnke Stadler. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1936. Before the war, Wilbur was employed...
