Timeline
Birth- 1921
Tennessee
Birth- Nov 14, 1921
Birth
Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 21 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Army Branch
Women's Army Corps
Army Serial Number
A-403422
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Branch
Army
Army Component
Women's Army Corps
Award
Gold Star
Award
World War II Victory Medal American Campaign Medal Army Presidential Unit Army Good Conduct Medal
Stationed Place
Daytona Beach, Florida; Fort Devens, Mississippi
Enlistment- Jan 22, 1943-Age: 21 years
Enlistment Term
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Ft Oglethorpe Georgia
Jan 22, 1943
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Death- Jun 29, 1943-Age: 22 years
Brain Tumor- Cancer
Lovell General Hospital East, Fort Devens, MS
Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Burial- Jul 4, 1943
River Hill Cemetery
Other Facts
Level Of Education
4 years of high school
Residence
Greene County, Tennessee
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Race Or Ethnicity
White
Full Name
Velma L Cannon
Also Known As
Vilena Cannon
Full Name
Vilena L. Velma Cannon
Father
Charles W. Cannon
Mother
Arizona “Zona” Mahaley Stills Cannon
Sibling
Charles V. Cannon, Dana R. Cannon
Source Information
Source Box Number
0008
Source Film Reel Number
1.8
