This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JayneBeech Surnames: McConnell, Gardner, Williams, Anderson, Bragham Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mcconnell/2429/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NEW CASTLE NEWS; March 27, 1945 p.12 MEMORIAL FOR M. H. McCONNELL TRIBUTE TO MEMORY OF LATE CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IS GIVEN AT R. P. CHURCH SERVICE At the Reformed Presbyterian church, Oak street, a memorial service was conducted on Sunday morning in honor of the late Chief Petty Officer, Meldon Henry McConnell. The memorial address was given by the pastor, Dr. E. A. Crooks: the personal sketch was read by Mrs. S. L. Wilson and taps by Boy Scout William Sumner of troop 15, the benediction was pronounced by the pastor. Officer McConnell lost his life on November 10, 1944, in the Pacific as a crew member of a munitions ship which was completely destroyed on that date by an accidental explosion with no survivors. He was a son of the late W. H. and Margaret Gardner McConnell of this city, born August 1, 1914, both parents dying within 1 1/2 years of his birth. He made his home for a number of years with brothers and sisters and eventually with Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Wilson of Union township and graduated from Union high school in May 1932. Before enlisting in the service he was employed by the Ohio Edison Co. at Toronto, O. Surviving members of his family are W. N. McConnell, Mrs. H. G. Williams, Mrs. Francis Anderson of this city and Cargill G. McConnell of Toronto O. and Mrs. S. G. Bragham of Greenville. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.