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Cruse, Roscoe Carl

Cruse, Roscoe Carl

Male 1916 - 2002  (86 years)


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  • Name Cruse, Roscoe Carl 
    Birth 7 Apr 1916  Oskaloosa Township, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number CRUS.R001 
    _FGRAVE 22831303 
    Military Service World War II, Corporal, 3028th Army Air Forces Base Unit, United States Army Air Forces  [2
    Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007

    On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans.

    Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event.

    This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. …
    Corporal, United States Army and United States Army Air Forces


    (Sep 1942-Aug 1948)

    World War II Honoree, Cruse, Roscoe (1916-2002)
    World War II Honoree, Cruse, Roscoe (1916-2002)
    United States Army Air Forces
    United States Army Air Forces
    United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
    United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)

    In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
    World War II
    (1939-1945)
    United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
    In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959, a…
    Death 1 Sep 2002  Iola, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4
    Burial Iola Cemetery, Iola, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • IOLA - Roscoe Cruse, 86, Iola, retired Iola Elevator employee, died Sunday (Sept. 1, 2002).

      Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Pagel Funeral Home, Edge wood.
      Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
      Burial: Iola Cemetery.
      Memorials: donor's choice.



      Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - Tuesday, September 3, 2002
    Headstone, Cruse, Mary E. and Roscoe
    Headstone, Cruse, Mary E. and Roscoe
    Person ID I13589  Carl Wayne Gray Research
    Last Modified 20 Jul 2023 

    Family Sapp, Mary Evelyn,   b. 19 Sep 1921   d. 7 Jul 2009, Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 1 Jul 1949  [1, 4
    Children 
    +1. Cruse, Cheryl   d. Bef 7 Jul 2009
    +2. Cruse, Dennis R.,   b. 27 May 1957, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Mar 2006, Iola, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years)
    Family ID F6388  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 Apr 1916 - Oskaloosa Township, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1 Sep 2002 - Iola, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Iola Cemetery, Iola, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3619] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Cruse, Mary E. and Roscoe, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=22831303), none. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S14765] World War II Honoree, Roscoe Cruse, (https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2121117) (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S3517] The Clay County Advocate-Press (Flora, Clay County, Illinois), Obituary, Cruse, Mary E, 87, (The Clay County Advocate-Press (Flora, Clay County, Illinois), 10 Jul 2009) (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S3618] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Cruse, Mary E. 87, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39222348), none. (Reliability: 2).