WAR DEPARTMENT The Adjutant General's Office Washington 25, D.C.
Report of Death vjd/3607
16 June 1945
Name: DANIEL, DENNIS H
38 045 615 Staff Sgt.
Home: Wichita Falls, Texas
Arm: Infantry DoB: 6 Aug 18
Place of Death: Pacific Ocean Area
Cause of Death: Killed in action
Date of Death: 2 May 45
Station of Deceased: Pacific Ocean Area
Date of Entry: 13 Oct 41
Length of service for pay purposes: over 3 years
Emergency addressee: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, General Delivery, Hastings, Oklahoma
Beneficiary: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, same as above,
Duron Smith, sister, 1005 5th, Wichita Falls, Texas
Other pay status: Battle
Combat Infantryman, Source and date of order will be furnished when received.
Evidence of death received in WD 10 June 1945
WESTERN UNION
1945 JUN 10 PM 11 33
D .KMA831 30 GOVT=WUX WASHINGTON DC 10 723P
MRS NELLIE M DANIEL=GEN DLY HASTINGS OKLA=
THE SECRETARY OF WAR DESIRES ME TO EXPRESS HIS DEEP REGRET THAT YOUR SON SSGT DANIEL DENNIS H WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON OKINAWA 02 MAY 45 CONFIMING LETTER FOLLOWS=
J A ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
"Wichita Daily Times"
KILLED IN ACTION --- Staff Sgt. Dennis Daniel, 26-year-old former Wichitan oil field worker and brother of Mrs. Claude Smith, 2307 Grant, was killed in action May 2 on Okinawa. A veteran of three years in the Pacific. Infantryman Daniels served as machine gunner in the Gilbert, Marshall and Marianas campaigns. He was wounded on Saipan.
HEADQUARTERS
COMPANY "L" 165th Infantry
APO #27 c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
July 7, 1942
Nellie M. Daniel
Route #2
Hastings, Okla.
Dear Mrs. Daniel:
I know how futile this letter may sound to you as you read it, but may I, on behalf of the officers and men of Company L, offer my deepest sympathy and my admiration for your son who gave his life for his God and country, for his folks and for his comrades in arms.
To you his leadership, the personal love for him by the men he commanded and the respect that all the officers of this unit had for Dennis' ability may seem unimprotant [sic] but they were so apparent that I feel you should know. May I also tell you of his good nature, his complete unselfishness and his outstanding conduct as a man.
On the day that Dennis was killed in action his platoon had made great gains against very stiff opposition. some of his men had been wounded by enemy machine gun fire and were about a hundred yards in advance of the unit on open terrain. With no thought for his own safety, Dennis dashed across the open ground, reached them and succeeded in caring for their wounds. The enemy gun again opened fire and mortally wounded Dennis who was the most exposed. Although one man's wound was not sufficient to incapacitate him and he did all he could, for Dennis, nothing could be done to save his life. He passed away very soon after he was hit.
The one consolation I can offer is that Dennis did not suffer. His remains rest in Grave #531 Row 6 Plot 3 27th Division Army Cemetery. If there is any other information you should desire please feel free to write to me.
It is with deepest sorrow that I write this letter, I'm sure that nothing I can say will alleviate the sorrow you must feel, but it is my greatest wish that you know Dennis died bravely in the performance of his duty and that it will help you to be as proud of him and his service to his country as I have been to have had him as a leader in my command. His loss will be felt by all the members of this organization. Dennis' thoughts in this campaign, as is the case with all brave men, were not concerned with his personal safety nor with the sacrifice he was making for his country, rather they rested with you at home and with the men he lead. May I commend him to you as I knew him -a Man, and a splendid soldier.
(signed) Joseph P. Stampher
Capt., 165th Inf
Comdg
Report of Death vjd/3607
16 June 1945
Name: DANIEL, DENNIS H
38 045 615 Staff Sgt.
Home: Wichita Falls, Texas
Arm: Infantry DoB: 6 Aug 18
Place of Death: Pacific Ocean Area
Cause of Death: Killed in action
Date of Death: 2 May 45
Station of Deceased: Pacific Ocean Area
Date of Entry: 13 Oct 41
Length of service for pay purposes: over 3 years
Emergency addressee: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, General Delivery, Hastings, Oklahoma
Beneficiary: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, same as above,
Duron Smith, sister, 1005 5th, Wichita Falls, Texas
Other pay status: Battle
Combat Infantryman, Source and date of order will be furnished when received.
Evidence of death received in WD 10 June 1945
WESTERN UNION
1945 JUN 10 PM 11 33
D .KMA831 30 GOVT=WUX WASHINGTON DC 10 723P
MRS NELLIE M DANIEL=GEN DLY HASTINGS OKLA=
THE SECRETARY OF WAR DESIRES ME TO EXPRESS HIS DEEP REGRET THAT YOUR SON SSGT DANIEL DENNIS H WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON OKINAWA 02 MAY 45 CONFIMING LETTER FOLLOWS=
J A ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
"Wichita Daily Times"
KILLED IN ACTION --- Staff Sgt. Dennis Daniel, 26-year-old former Wichitan oil field worker and brother of Mrs. Claude Smith, 2307 Grant, was killed in action May 2 on Okinawa. A veteran of three years in the Pacific. Infantryman Daniels served as machine gunner in the Gilbert, Marshall and Marianas campaigns. He was wounded on Saipan.
HEADQUARTERS
COMPANY "L" 165th Infantry
APO #27 c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
July 7, 1942
Nellie M. Daniel
Route #2
Hastings, Okla.
Dear Mrs. Daniel:
I know how futile this letter may sound to you as you read it, but may I, on behalf of the officers and men of Company L, offer my deepest sympathy and my admiration for your son who gave his life for his God and country, for his folks and for his comrades in arms.
To you his leadership, the personal love for him by the men he commanded and the respect that all the officers of this unit had for Dennis' ability may seem unimprotant [sic] but they were so apparent that I feel you should know. May I also tell you of his good nature, his complete unselfishness and his outstanding conduct as a man.
On the day that Dennis was killed in action his platoon had made great gains against very stiff opposition. some of his men had been wounded by enemy machine gun fire and were about a hundred yards in advance of the unit on open terrain. With no thought for his own safety, Dennis dashed across the open ground, reached them and succeeded in caring for their wounds. The enemy gun again opened fire and mortally wounded Dennis who was the most exposed. Although one man's wound was not sufficient to incapacitate him and he did all he could, for Dennis, nothing could be done to save his life. He passed away very soon after he was hit.
The one consolation I can offer is that Dennis did not suffer. His remains rest in Grave #531 Row 6 Plot 3 27th Division Army Cemetery. If there is any other information you should desire please feel free to write to me.
It is with deepest sorrow that I write this letter, I'm sure that nothing I can say will alleviate the sorrow you must feel, but it is my greatest wish that you know Dennis died bravely in the performance of his duty and that it will help you to be as proud of him and his service to his country as I have been to have had him as a leader in my command. His loss will be felt by all the members of this organization. Dennis' thoughts in this campaign, as is the case with all brave men, were not concerned with his personal safety nor with the sacrifice he was making for his country, rather they rested with you at home and with the men he lead. May I commend him to you as I knew him -a Man, and a splendid soldier.
(signed) Joseph P. Stampher
Capt., 165th Inf
Comdg
WAR DEPARTMENT The Adjutant General's Office Washington 25, D.C.
Report of Death vjd/3607
16 June 1945
Name: DANIEL, DENNIS H
38 045 615 Staff Sgt.
Home: Wichita Falls, Texas
Arm: Infantry DoB: 6 Aug 18
Place of Death: Pacific Ocean Area
Cause of Death: Killed in action
Date of Death: 2 May 45
Station of Deceased: Pacific Ocean Area
Date of Entry: 13 Oct 41
Length of service for pay purposes: over 3 years
Emergency addressee: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, General Delivery, Hastings, Oklahoma
Beneficiary: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, same as above,
Duron Smith, sister, 1005 5th, Wichita Falls, Texas
Other pay status: Battle
Combat Infantryman, Source and date of order will be furnished when received.
Evidence of death received in WD 10 June 1945
WESTERN UNION
1945 JUN 10 PM 11 33
D .KMA831 30 GOVT=WUX WASHINGTON DC 10 723P
MRS NELLIE M DANIEL=GEN DLY HASTINGS OKLA=
THE SECRETARY OF WAR DESIRES ME TO EXPRESS HIS DEEP REGRET THAT YOUR SON SSGT DANIEL DENNIS H WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON OKINAWA 02 MAY 45 CONFIMING LETTER FOLLOWS=
J A ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
"Wichita Daily Times"
KILLED IN ACTION --- Staff Sgt. Dennis Daniel, 26-year-old former Wichitan oil field worker and brother of Mrs. Claude Smith, 2307 Grant, was killed in action May 2 on Okinawa. A veteran of three years in the Pacific. Infantryman Daniels served as machine gunner in the Gilbert, Marshall and Marianas campaigns. He was wounded on Saipan.
HEADQUARTERS
COMPANY "L" 165th Infantry
APO #27 c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
July 7, 1942
Nellie M. Daniel
Route #2
Hastings, Okla.
Dear Mrs. Daniel:
I know how futile this letter may sound to you as you read it, but may I, on behalf of the officers and men of Company L, offer my deepest sympathy and my admiration for your son who gave his life for his God and country, for his folks and for his comrades in arms.
To you his leadership, the personal love for him by the men he commanded and the respect that all the officers of this unit had for Dennis' ability may seem unimprotant [sic] but they were so apparent that I feel you should know. May I also tell you of his good nature, his complete unselfishness and his outstanding conduct as a man.
On the day that Dennis was killed in action his platoon had made great gains against very stiff opposition. some of his men had been wounded by enemy machine gun fire and were about a hundred yards in advance of the unit on open terrain. With no thought for his own safety, Dennis dashed across the open ground, reached them and succeeded in caring for their wounds. The enemy gun again opened fire and mortally wounded Dennis who was the most exposed. Although one man's wound was not sufficient to incapacitate him and he did all he could, for Dennis, nothing could be done to save his life. He passed away very soon after he was hit.
The one consolation I can offer is that Dennis did not suffer. His remains rest in Grave #531 Row 6 Plot 3 27th Division Army Cemetery. If there is any other information you should desire please feel free to write to me.
It is with deepest sorrow that I write this letter, I'm sure that nothing I can say will alleviate the sorrow you must feel, but it is my greatest wish that you know Dennis died bravely in the performance of his duty and that it will help you to be as proud of him and his service to his country as I have been to have had him as a leader in my command. His loss will be felt by all the members of this organization. Dennis' thoughts in this campaign, as is the case with all brave men, were not concerned with his personal safety nor with the sacrifice he was making for his country, rather they rested with you at home and with the men he lead. May I commend him to you as I knew him -a Man, and a splendid soldier.
(signed) Joseph P. Stampher
Capt., 165th Inf
Comdg
Report of Death vjd/3607
16 June 1945
Name: DANIEL, DENNIS H
38 045 615 Staff Sgt.
Home: Wichita Falls, Texas
Arm: Infantry DoB: 6 Aug 18
Place of Death: Pacific Ocean Area
Cause of Death: Killed in action
Date of Death: 2 May 45
Station of Deceased: Pacific Ocean Area
Date of Entry: 13 Oct 41
Length of service for pay purposes: over 3 years
Emergency addressee: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, General Delivery, Hastings, Oklahoma
Beneficiary: Nellie M. Daniel, Mother, same as above,
Duron Smith, sister, 1005 5th, Wichita Falls, Texas
Other pay status: Battle
Combat Infantryman, Source and date of order will be furnished when received.
Evidence of death received in WD 10 June 1945
WESTERN UNION
1945 JUN 10 PM 11 33
D .KMA831 30 GOVT=WUX WASHINGTON DC 10 723P
MRS NELLIE M DANIEL=GEN DLY HASTINGS OKLA=
THE SECRETARY OF WAR DESIRES ME TO EXPRESS HIS DEEP REGRET THAT YOUR SON SSGT DANIEL DENNIS H WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON OKINAWA 02 MAY 45 CONFIMING LETTER FOLLOWS=
J A ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
"Wichita Daily Times"
KILLED IN ACTION --- Staff Sgt. Dennis Daniel, 26-year-old former Wichitan oil field worker and brother of Mrs. Claude Smith, 2307 Grant, was killed in action May 2 on Okinawa. A veteran of three years in the Pacific. Infantryman Daniels served as machine gunner in the Gilbert, Marshall and Marianas campaigns. He was wounded on Saipan.
HEADQUARTERS
COMPANY "L" 165th Infantry
APO #27 c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif.
July 7, 1942
Nellie M. Daniel
Route #2
Hastings, Okla.
Dear Mrs. Daniel:
I know how futile this letter may sound to you as you read it, but may I, on behalf of the officers and men of Company L, offer my deepest sympathy and my admiration for your son who gave his life for his God and country, for his folks and for his comrades in arms.
To you his leadership, the personal love for him by the men he commanded and the respect that all the officers of this unit had for Dennis' ability may seem unimprotant [sic] but they were so apparent that I feel you should know. May I also tell you of his good nature, his complete unselfishness and his outstanding conduct as a man.
On the day that Dennis was killed in action his platoon had made great gains against very stiff opposition. some of his men had been wounded by enemy machine gun fire and were about a hundred yards in advance of the unit on open terrain. With no thought for his own safety, Dennis dashed across the open ground, reached them and succeeded in caring for their wounds. The enemy gun again opened fire and mortally wounded Dennis who was the most exposed. Although one man's wound was not sufficient to incapacitate him and he did all he could, for Dennis, nothing could be done to save his life. He passed away very soon after he was hit.
The one consolation I can offer is that Dennis did not suffer. His remains rest in Grave #531 Row 6 Plot 3 27th Division Army Cemetery. If there is any other information you should desire please feel free to write to me.
It is with deepest sorrow that I write this letter, I'm sure that nothing I can say will alleviate the sorrow you must feel, but it is my greatest wish that you know Dennis died bravely in the performance of his duty and that it will help you to be as proud of him and his service to his country as I have been to have had him as a leader in my command. His loss will be felt by all the members of this organization. Dennis' thoughts in this campaign, as is the case with all brave men, were not concerned with his personal safety nor with the sacrifice he was making for his country, rather they rested with you at home and with the men he lead. May I commend him to you as I knew him -a Man, and a splendid soldier.
(signed) Joseph P. Stampher
Capt., 165th Inf
Comdg
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