140 Have Made Supreme Sacrifice In Muscatine Area In War Against Axis Powers; Many reported wounded.
The cost of war runs high!
Word of the victory in Europe today brought a feeling of happiness and relief to thousands of families in the Muscatine area, but for others there were only sad memories. And for those who have sons, husbands, brothers or other relatives, fighting against the Japs in the second phase of the big world-wide conflagration the period of rejoicing was less pronounced.
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The names of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the World War No. 2, compiled from records maintained by The Journal, follow:
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Joseph Ashcraft Davidson, 37, chief radio man, husband of Mrs. Janet Davidson, 113 East Fourth street, died Feb. 19, 1945, aboard ship in the South Pacific.
Source: Muscatine Journal, Victory In Europe Edition, Monday, May 7, 1945
Joseph Ashcraft Davidson was born Aug. 15, 1906 to Joseph Andrew and Ida Evelyn Ashcroft Davidson. He died Feb. 19, 1945 and is buried in National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Chief Petty Officer Davidson served in World War II with the U.S. Navy.
Source: ancestry.com
