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Vereen Bell
First Name:
Vereen
Middle Name:
McNiell
Last Name:
Bell
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died of wounds received during the Second Battle of the Philippines. He was wounded the day before when his ship, the Gambier Bay, was sunk off San Barnardino Strait by the Japanese. Memorial service on Jan. 21 at Presbyterian Church of Thomasville. He was a well known author of many short stories and two novels on outdoor life. His latest story, Sis, was published in Colliers on Nov. 11 and depicted an anxious father, whose son was reported missing in action.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College publication
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 1932, hometown Cairo, GA
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Judge and Mrs. R. C. Bell - Thomasville, GA
Military Details
Military Rank:
Lieutenant
Military Unit:
Intelligence officer with VC 10 Bomber Squadron on USS Gambier Bay
KIA Date:
10/26/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Philippines
Military Details:
Guam, Pelelieu, Philippines, Quonset Point, RI, Saipan, Tinian, Utlithi Atoll
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals