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Douglas Charles WALLACE (I53408)
1924 - 2014 (90 Jahre)Personen-Kennung: I53408 | Stammbaum: KLERC
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Name Douglas Charles WALLACE Geburt 17 Jul 1924 Friendship, Knox, Maine, USA 
Geschlecht männlich Gestorben 22 Sep 2014 Waldoboro, Lincoln, Maine, USA Begraben Waldoboro, Lincoln, Maine, USA Notizen - Obituary
Mr. Douglas Charles Wallace from Waldoboro, age 90 and a proud WWII veteran and patriot, passed away on Sep 22 after a short and unexpected illness. He was born in Friendship on July 17, 1924, the son of Addison Charles and Nellie Belle Wincapaw W allace. He was a dedicated and loving father and son.
Growing up during the depression he became a very enterprising young man. He grew and sold vegetables, dug clams, ran errands for neighbors, and worked hard in his Uncle Chade Simmons’ town black smith shop earning pennies for his efforts. Then h e would run to Al Pottle’s store to buy a loaf of bread for his mother for 2 cents. At the age of 15 he began working at the pants factory in Thomaston.
Douglas honorably served his country during WWII in the Pacific Theater. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the U. S. Army on March 4, 1943, completed his basic training in Miami Beach, FL and Vehicle Operator and Mechanic School at Chanute Field, IL . After training Pfc. Wallace was assigned to the Army Air Forces, 5th Air Force, 2078th Quartermaster Truck Company in Rapid City, South Dakota. As a truck driver, he hauled all elements of supplies, food, clothing, ammunition and bombs, personne l and the wounded throughout the advancement of U.S. forces in the Pacific during the war.
His company was transported through the Panama Canal on Christmas Day, 1943 enroute to Australia. Their advancement took them through New Guinea, to Biak Island and to several of the Philippine Islands before invading Japan. His Company was aboar d the Naval ship LST 750, which was one of 80 ships in a convoy enroute to Mindoro in the Philippine Islands. The convoy was attacked by Japanese kamikaze aircraft and his ship was torpedoed and sunk, causing everyone to abandon the ship. It was f rom injuries sustained in this attack that Pfc. Wallace earned the Purple Heart Medal. After regrouping, his Company moved forward to Ie Shima, an island in the Japanese Ryuku Islands and pressed on to invade the Japanese island of Kyushu. Pfc. Wa llace was in Japan at the time of the Japanese surrender in August, 1945. In addition to the Purple Heart Medal, Pfc. Wallace earned the Philippine Liberation Medal with bronze star, the Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater War Medal and th e Good Conduct Medal. During all of this time so far away, he always sent half of his monthly pay, the amount of $15, home to help ensure that his mother could make ends meet. He was discharged on January 17, 1946. His pride for his country had n o bounds.
After the war, Douglas returned to his home town of Friendship. He began working at Scott Carter’s boat building shop and quickly mastered the art and science of building wooden boats. This was a skill that brought him much pleasure in his life. H e also worked as a general carpenter learning plumbing and electrical skills to name a few; there was not much that he could not do all due to his natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn. He often said, “I figured if they could do it…so could I. ” He also spent some time working at Bath Iron Works. He loved to dress up and go to the dances, which is where he met the mother of his children, Marjorie Wuori Wallace and they moved to Waldoboro. Later he started lobster fishing and made that h is long term career. He even built his own 29’ lobster boat, “MASSU”; it was his pride and joy. He also built many wooden lapstrake skiffs and row boats. With ambition to spare, at the same time he raised thousand of hens at his farm in Waldoboro . He retired from lobster fishing in 1986.
Throughout his life Douglas was an avid hunter. He enjoyed hunting rabbits with his rabbit dogs, and he was always excited for deer hunting season to begin. He loved to snowmobile and ice fish; he was an all-season advocate of nature and he share d that love with his children and grandchildren. His sense of humor was epic and he always held fascination for new things. He liked to travel with his truck and camper, especially to the fairs and “up north”, and visit with his family wherever th eir adventures took them. In his later years he continued to stay active as possible still mowing his lawn, riding his 4-wheeler and puttering in his shop. He so enjoyed visits from his family and friends. He was a proud member of the Waldoboro Am erican Legion, Post 149 and the Friendship Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3095.
Douglas is predeceased by his parents; his son Douglas A. Wallace; his grandson Elliot S. Montgomery; his brothers Robert W. Wallace and J. Harlan Wallace; and his sisters Ava V. Wallace, Annie B, Hutchins, and Evelyn M. Winchenbach.
He is survived by; his daughters, Leona M. Wallace of Chula Vista, CA and Donna A. Wallace of Waldoboro, ME; his son Dana A. Wallace and wife Cathy of Waldoboro, ME; his grandchildren Allen D. Sproul of San Antonio, TX, Ian D. Montgomery, Aren S . Montgomery, and Chade E. Montgomery, all of Austin, TX, Erica (Wallace) Genthner and Kaitlin M. Wallace, both of Waldoboro, ME; great grandchildren Emma L. Sproul, Izabella G. Montgomery, Gage P. Genthner, and Ellisyn M. Bolduc; several nieces a nd nephews; and friend Esther Dawson.
We have lost a true American hero, a member of the Greatest Generation, who was proud of his family and his service to country. He lived as he believed, independently with commitment to Duty, Honor and Country. A dedicated patriot, he never faile d to stand and salute our Nation’s flag. He is greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
Friends are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation to celebrate Douglas’ life from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with light refreshments Saturday, September 27th at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street., Waldoboro. A graveside service will mili tary honors will follow the visits at 1 p.m. at the Shuman Cemetery, Washington Road, Waldoboro. Pastor Wayne Woodman will officiate.
You can share condolences with the family by visiting www.hallfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall’s of Waldoboro.
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Mutter Nellie Belle WINCAPAW (ID:I53405), geb. 10 Jun 1896, Waldoboro, Lincoln, Maine, USA gest. Mrz 1976, Friendship, Knox, Maine, USA (Alter 79 Jahre) Beziehung unknown Vater Charles Addison WALLACE (ID:I53406), geb. 13 Mrz 1888, Friendship, Knox, Maine, USA gest. 1935, Friendship, Knox, Maine, USA (Alter 46 Jahre) Beziehung unknown Eheschließung 30 Okt 1916 Friendship, Knox, Maine, USA -
Familie
Ehefrau Marjorie Arlene WUORI (ID:I53416), geb. 6 Aug 1930, Maine, USA gest. 19 Jan 1992 (Alter 61 Jahre) Eheschließung 31 Dez 1949 Maine, USA Kinder 1. David A. WALLACE (ID:I53620) [Vater: unknown] [Mutter: unknown]2. Douglas Alfred WALLACE (ID:I53619), geb. 26 Mai 1952, Rockland, Knox, Maine, USA gest. Jun 1975 (Alter 23 Jahre) [Vater: unknown] [Mutter: unknown] -
Sonstige persönliche Ereignisse
FSID - lle Wincapaw Wallace. He was a dedicated and loving father and son. Growing up during the depression he became a very enterprising young man. He grew and sold vegetables, dug clams, ran errands for neighbors, and worked hard in his Uncle Chade Si mmons’ town black smith shop earning pennies for his efforts. Then he would run to Al Pottle’s store to buy a loaf of bread for his mother for 2 cents. At the age of 15 he began working at the pants factory in Thomaston. Douglas honorably serve d his country during WWII in the Pacific Theater. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the U. S. Army on March 4, 1943, completed his basic training in Miami Beach, FL and Vehicle Operator and Mechanic School at Chanute Field, IL. After training Pfc. W allace was assigned to the Army Air Forces, 5th Air Force, 2078th Quartermaster Truck Company in Rapid City, South Dakota. As a truck driver, he hauled all elements of supplies, food, clothing, ammunition and bombs, personnel and the wounded throu ghout the advancement of U.S. forces in the Pacific during the war. His company was transported through the Panama Canal on Christmas Day, 1943 enroute to Australia. Their advancement took them through New Guinea, to Biak Island and to several o f the Philippine Islands before invading Japan. His Company was aboard the Naval ship LST 750, which was one of 80 ships in a convoy enroute to Mindoro in the Philippine Islands. The convoy was attacked by Japanese kamikaze aircraft and his ship w as torpedoed and sunk, causing everyone to abandon the ship. It was from injuries sustained in this attack that Pfc. Wallace earned the Purple Heart Medal. After regrouping, his Company moved forward to Ie Shima, an island in the Japanese Ryuku Is lands and pressed on to invade the Japanese island of Kyushu. Pfc. Wallace was in Japan at the time of the Japanese surrender in August, 1945. In addition to the Purple Heart Medal, Pfc. Wallace earned the Philippine Liberation Medal with bronze s tar, the Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater War Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. During all of this time so far away, he always sent half of his monthly pay, the amount of $15, home to help ensure that his mother could make ends meet. H e was discharged on January 17, 1946. His pride for his country had no bounds. After the war, Douglas returned to his home town of Friendship. He began working at Scott Carter’s boat building shop and quickly mastered the art and science of build ing wooden boats. This was a skill that brought him much pleasure in his life. He also worked as a general carpenter learning plumbing and electrical skills to name a few; there was not much that he could not do all due to his natural curiosity an d enthusiasm to learn. He often said, “I figured if they could do it…so could I.” He also spent some time working at Bath Iron Works. He loved to dress up and go to the dances, which is where he met the mother of his children, Marjorie Wuori Walla ce and they moved to Waldoboro. Later he started lobster fishing and made that his long term career. He even built his own 29’ lobster boat, “MASSU”; it was his pride and joy. He also built many wooden lapstrake skiffs and row boats. With ambitio n to spare, at the same time he raised thousand of hens at his farm in Waldoboro. He retired from lobster fishing in 1986. Throughout his life Douglas was an avid hunter. He enjoyed hunting rabbits with his rabbit dogs, and he was always excite d for deer hunting season to begin. He loved to snowmobile and ice fish; he was an all-season advocate of nature and he shared that love with his children and grandchildren. His sense of humor was epic and he always held fascination for new things . He liked to travel with his truck and camper, especially to the fairs and “up north”, and visit with his family wherever their adventures took them. In his later years he continued to stay active as possible still mowing his lawn, riding his 4-w heeler and puttering in his shop. He so enjoyed visits from his family and friends. He was a proud member of the Waldoboro American Legion, Post 149 and the Friendship Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3095. Douglas is predeceased by his parents; hi s son Douglas A. Wallace; his grandson Elliot S. Montgomery; his brothers Robert W. Wallace and J. Harlan Wallace; and his sisters Ava V. Wallace, Annie B, Hutchins, and Evelyn M. Winchenbach. He is survived by; his daughters, Leona M. Wallace o f Chula Vista, CA and Donna A. Wallace of Waldoboro, ME; his son Dana A. Wallace and wife Cathy of Waldoboro, ME; his grandchildren Allen D. Sproul of San Antonio, TX, Ian D. Montgomery, Aren S. Montgomery, and Chade E. Montgomery, all of Austin , TX, Erica (Wallace) Genthner and Kaitlin M. Wallace, both of Waldoboro, ME; great grandchildren Emma L. Sproul, Izabella G. Montgomery, Gage P. Genthner, and Ellisyn M. Bolduc; several nieces and nephews; and friend Esther Dawson. We have los t a true American hero, a member of the Greatest Generation, who was proud of his family and his service to country. He lived as he believed, independently with commitment to Duty, Honor and Country. A dedicated patriot, he never failed to stand a nd salute our Nation’s flag. He is greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Friends are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation to celebrate Douglas’ life from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with light refreshments Saturday, September 27th a t Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street., Waldoboro. A graveside service will military honors will follow the visits at 1 p.m. at the Shuman Cemetery, Washington Road, Waldoboro. Pastor Wayne Woodman will officiate.
FSID 4 Mrz 1943 Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA FSID GM94-VNM 
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Geburt - 17 Jul 1924 - Friendship, Knox, Maine, USA 
FSID - 4 Mrz 1943 - Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA 
Eheschließung - 31 Dez 1949 - Maine, USA 
Gestorben - 22 Sep 2014 - Waldoboro, Lincoln, Maine, USA Begraben - - Waldoboro, Lincoln, Maine, USA = Link zu Google Earth