Vereen Bell [1]
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
Biographical Notes:
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 1932, hometown Cairo, GA
Family Details:
Judge and Mrs. R. C. Bell - Thomasville, GA
First Name:
Vereen
KIA / MIA Place:
Philippines
KIA Date:
10/26/1944
Last Name:
Bell
Middle Name:
McNiell
Military Details:
Guam, Pelelieu, Philippines, Quonset Point, RI, Saipan, Tinian, Utlithi Atoll
Military Rank:
Lieutenant
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals
Military Unit:
Intelligence officer with VC 10 Bomber Squadron on USS Gambier Bay
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA