Memorial Day List
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
36 individuals who lived in Gray County Kansas at some point during their short lives, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. While some resided here briefly, most grew up in the community. Nine of them graduated from Cimarron High School.
This list has been compiled with the help of many contributors, and I extend my sincere gratitude to all who assisted, especially Sara McFarland for her valuable support.
If you believe someone who died in service has been overlooked, please send their name along with as many details as possible. Again, this list is only for those who lived in Gray County, KS.
The names are organized by date of death, starting with the most recent. Each entry includes the date of death, age, hometown, branch of service, and rank.
I plan to add a more detailed page for each individual. Just click on the name to see the page. (Links will become active as pages are completed.) If anyone can share pictures or information on any of these individuals, it would be appreciated. Also, if you notice any info that is not correct please let me know. Thanks
Complete List Of 36 Who Lived In Gray County Kansas
Iraq War
1. Bryant Wayne Mackey 2/20/2008 age 30, Montezuma, Army Staff Sgt
Vietnam War
2. Phillip Mason Hines 5/19/1967 age 22, Cimarron, Marines HM3 – CHS Class of 1965
3. Fred Martin Kuddes, Jr. 1/27/1967 age 32, Ingalls, Army SP6 – Ingalls Class of 1952
4. James Paul DeBruler 5/21/1966 age 19, Montezuma, Army Air PFC
Korean War
5. Donald Lee Zanovich 11/13/1951 age 22, Montezuma, Army PFC
6. Charles L. Falwell 2/6/1951 age 18, Gray County, Army PFC
Between Wars
7. Edward Everett Mitchel 6/9/1946 age 22, Cimarron, Army PVT – CHS Class of 1942
World War II
8. Leo Glen Ward 10/1/1945 age 24, Copeland, Army Air Lt
9. Joe W. Rowlison 8/12/1945 age 25, Ingalls, Army Air SGT
10. Buford L. Rohrbaugh 8/4/1945 age 20, Cimarron, Army PFC – CHS Class of 1944
11. Clifford Cay Reeves 6/1/1945 age 32, Cimarron, Marines PFC – CHS Class of 1932
12. Barton Leroy Wherrit 5/16/1945 age 21, Montezuma, FLT Officer
13. Robert L. Sutton 3/20/1945 age 22, Ensign, Army PFC
14. Clyde W McAllister 3/11/1945 age 18, Ingalls, Navy
15. Harry Wallace Grant 2/24/1945 age 19, Cimarron, Marines PFC – CHS Class of 1944
16. Harry Everett Redger 11/29/1944 age 24, Cimarron, Army PFC
17. Raymond D. Hoyt 11/29/1944 age 34, Cimarron, Army SGT – CHS Class of 1929
18. Morace L. Reeves 11/21/1944 age 34, Cimarron, Army SGT
19. Ralph R. Unruh 10/18/1944 age 34, Montezuma, Army PFC
20. Lawrence H. Eslinger 9/17/1944 age 26, Copeland, Army Air 2nd Lt
21. Floyd V. Reinert 8/7/1944 age 30, Ensign, Army Staff Sgt
22. Berlie A. Baumgardner 7/28/1944 age 19, Charleston, Army PFC
23. Arthur F. Vincent 6/23/1944 age 22, Copeland, Army Air
24. Donald E. Penrod 5/10/1944 age 21, Haggard, Army Air SGT
25. Oral W. Gardner 3/20/1944 age 27, Ensign, Army Air 2nd Lt
26. Robert V. Darnell 1/14/1944 age 19, Cimarron, Army PFC – CHS Class of 1942
27. Norman E. English 12/21/1943 age 23, Cimarron, Army Air Lt
28. Jonas Cecil Unruh 8/21/1943 age 21, Montezuma, Army Air Staff Sgt
29. Clavern L. Otto 8/1/1943 age 23, Ensign, Army PFC
30. Franklin Benjamin Kidd 8/1/1943 age 31, Ensign, Navy RM 3
31. Elden Isaiah Wright 11/9/1942 age 28, Cimarron, Army Air SGT – CHS Class of 1932
32. John R. Vann 3/1/1942 age 24, Ensign, Army Air 2nd Lt
33. Dwight F. Roberts 12/7/1941 age 21, Cimarron, Navy F1C – CHS Class of 1938
WW I
34. Roy Plummer 11/3/1918 age 24, Cimarron, Army PVT
35. Joseph Edward Nichols 10/16/1918 age 21, Hess, Army PVT
36. Ellis Lupton 9/21/1918 age 26, Cimarron, Army PVT – CHS Class of 1912