Timeline
1918
California
Birth- Oct 9, 1918
Westwood, Lassen County, California
Birth- Oct 8, 1918
Birth
Westwood, Lassen County, California, United States of America
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 27 - 24 years
Army Component
Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Army Serial Number
39828735
Branch
Army
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Army Branch
Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
First Lieutenant
Service Number
0-692938
Award
Gold Star
Casualty Cause
Airplane Crash
Casualty Date
Jan 29, 1946
Casualty Place
Oklahoma City, OK
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
First Lieutenant
Service End Date
Jan 29, 1946
Service Date
Jul 15, 1942
Service Number
0-692938
Service Start Date
Jul 15, 1942
Enlistment- Jul 15, 1942-Age: 24 years
Salt Lake City Utah
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
Jul 15, 1942
Jul 15, 1942
Salt Lake City, UT
Marriage- Mar 7, 1942-Age: 23 years
Midvale, Salt Lake County, Utah
Ronda Brimhall (later divorced)
Death- Jan 29, 1946-Age: 27 years
Airplane Crash
Jan 29, 1946
Oklahoma City, OK
Death
United States of America
Susanville, Lassen County, California, United States of America
Burial- Feb 1946
Susanville Cemetery, Lassen County, California
Other Facts
Marital Status
Divorced, without dependents
Race Or Ethnicity
White
Occupation
Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Level Of Education
4 years of high school
Residence
Churchill County, Nevada
Full Name
John D Whalen
Source Information
Source Box Number
1473
Source Film Reel Number
7.44
