In a book compiled in 1948 of Kimball County Service personnel, Charles Mark Lanning appeared as a Gold Star Man. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joy Elton Lanning of 18 miles northeast of Kimball. He was a Chief Boilermaker First Class in the Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Minneapolis. He was killed in action near the Solomon Islands November 30, 1942. His body was taken to Hawaii and buried March 26 1943.
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Raymona
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Raymona
In a book compiled in 1948 of Kimball County Service personnel, Charles Mark Lanning appeared as a Gold Star Man. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joy Elton Lanning of 18 miles northeast of Kimball. He was a Chief Boilermaker First Class in the Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Minneapolis. He was killed in action near the Solomon Islands November 30, 1942. His body was taken to Hawaii and buried March 26 1943.
Contributor:
Raymona
Contributor:
Raymona
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Entered the service from Nebraska.Charles Mark Lanning was on the Heavy Cruiser USS Minneapolis which was one of the ships blocking the Japanese from sending reinforcements to Guadalcanal. Charles died when the Minneapolis was hit by torpedo's .
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