EX-SOLDIER DIES
Estherville, Ia.—Special: Word of the death of two Estherville service men has been received by relatives here.
Peter Waldron, 41, a former private first class, died Wednesday in a veteran’s hospital in Los Angeles, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waldron, were informed.
He was discharged from the service when he attained the age of 38.
Source: The Sioux City Journal-Tribune, Saturday, April 21, 1945
“Pete” Waldron Dies
Peter Waldron, 42, former Emmetsburg and Estherville resident, died April 17 of a heart attack in Los Angeles, Cal., after a brief illness, his uncle, Charles Waldron, has learned.
“Pete” who was known to many local residents was honorably discharged from the army a year ago. While living here he worked for Charles Waldron. He was unmarried.
Source: Democrat, Emmetsburg, IA, April 26, 1945
NOTE: Per his tombstone, he was Peter C. Waldron 1902-1945. He is buried with other family members in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Emmet Co., IA.
