Telegraph Journal
January 25, 1954Coles Island - The death of Lester M. Verrill occurred at his home, Coles Island, Queens County, after a lengthy illness. He was in his 84th year.
Mr. Verrill was a First World War veteran and went overseas with the 140th Battalion. He was amember of Founds Lodge No. 45, F and AM, of Havelock and the canadian Legion branch No. 20, Sussex.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah (Chapman) Verrill; five daughters, Mrs. J. E. (Edna) Dawson and Mrs. Bertha Armstrong, both of Saint John, Mrs, Lloyd (Nada) Woods, of Coles Idland, Mrs. Allen (Sadie) Landry, of Fredericton, and Mrs Elmer (Phyllis) Ryder, of Havelock; four sons. Henry of Stanley, York County, Leon of Coles Island, Linwood of Fredericton, and Lester of Windsor, Ont.; one brother, Leon of Pasadena, Calif.; 38 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and on niece.
U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Wallace L Haskell
Birth Year: 1912
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Maine
State of Residence: Maine
County or City: Androscoggin
Enlistment Date: 4 Aug 1943
Enlistment State: Maine
Enlistment City: Portland
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: 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
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Financial institution clerks, n.e.c.
Marital status: Married
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U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
Name: Wallace L Haskell
Death Age: 88
Birth Date: 4 Jun 1912
Death Date: 2 Mar 2001
Cemetery: Mount Auburn Cemetery
Notes: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Wallace Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 4 Jun 1912
Death Date: 2 Mar 2001
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 007033718
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Aug 1943
Release Date 1: 13 Feb 1946