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Val Cassels

First Name: 
Val
Last Name: 
Cassels
Birthplace: 
Montgomery, Alabama

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action on the 10th day of the Battle of Guam. Memorial service at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery on Sept 3, 1944. Memorial marker at Punchbowl National Cemetery, Honolulu, HI.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Personal Details

Education Details: 
Auburn, architectural degree, Davidson College class of 36
Biographical Notes: 
Moreland Smith, Architect of Montgomery

Military Details

Military Rank: 
1st Lt.
Military Unit: 
307TH INFANTRY 77TH DIVISION Statue of Liberty
KIA Date: 
7/31/1944
MIA Date: 
NA
KIA / MIA Place: 
Guam
Military Details: 
Guam
Awards: 
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Source: 

Davidson College Bulletin and death index