Melvin F. Lake Listed Missing
Pvt. Melvin F. Lake, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan G. Lake, 3721 Fifth avenue, has been reported missing in action in the Philippines. The information was received here from his wife, the former Irene Beaubein, who is residing in Seattle, Wash.
Pvt. Lake has been missing since April 26, the war department dispatch stated. He was attached to the 127th infantry division.
An East high school graduate, he was employed by the Boeing Aircraft company at Seattle and entered service last June. He was married here two years ago and temporarily made his home at Seattle.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, May 23, 1945
Melvin Lake Dies In Action
Parents Here Notified of Death April 26 on Luzon
Pvt. Melvin F. Lake, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan G. Lake, 3721 Fifth avenue, was killed in action on Luzon April 26, his parents have been informed by Mrs. Melvin Lake, the former Irene Beaubien of Sioux City, who is residing in Seattle.
Young Lake was reported missing about a week ago but the latest army dispatch announced his death definitely.
He was born in Sioux City March 19, 1920, and received his education here. He was graduated from East high school, entering service last June after nearly four years employment with the Boeing Aircraft company at Seattle. He was attached to the 127th infantry division. He was married two years ago.
Pvt. Lake was a member of Morningside Presbyterian church.
Besides the widow and parents, survivors include two brothers, William, 21, who has had two years in service, and Dan Jr, 18.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, May 31, 1945
Melvin F. Lake is buried in Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.
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