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Walter Albert Bell |
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Engagements: • Korean War (1950 - 1953)• Vietnam War (1960 - 1973) |
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Walter Albert Bell Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy Walter Albert Bell was born on 28 November 1934, the son of Asa Otis and Camille (Birchfield) Bell. Upon graduation from Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, LA, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of seventeen. He eventually advanced to the rank of Chief Yeoman. Based upon his performance, he was selected for commissioning as an LDO-Ensign, and retired as a Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). He qualified in submarines and served thirteen years in the Submarine Service of the Navy. Death and Burial Lieutenant Commander Walter Albert Bell, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 71, died suddenly on 28 November 2005. He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Green Gables, Rapides Parish, LA. Survivors include his wife of over twenty-six years, Lillie M. Bell of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Debera R. Bell-Beam of Linden, TN; daughter, Dianna M. Fahrenkrug of Mesa, AZ; son, Dennis O. Bell of Linden, TN, daughter Kelli M. Sligh of Collierville, TN; son Kendall N. Farrar of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Karla Deon Mayo of West Monroe, LA; and eighteen grandchildren. Other survivors include his sister, Jeannine Fuqua of Pineville, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=91280662 |
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Honoree ID: 3441 | Created by: MHOH |