Orrin Ellsworth Dennis (1921 - 1944)

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Died 10 Jul 1944 at age 23 in Italy

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Biography

Orrin was the son of Orlo and Hazel Green Dennis. He was married to Pauline Hanson, the daughter of Hans and Hilda Larson Hanson and had two small sons at the time of his death. He served in Italy during WWII. Pauline was notified that her husband had been killed on 10 July 1944 while serving in the Italian Campaign.

War Hero's Body to Arrive July 6

Pvt. Orrin Dennis, who gave his life in the Italian campaign July 10, 1944, is coming home to rest on native soil and among the friends and relatives, whose liberty he safeguarded with his life. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Dennis of Sand Lake, have been notified that his body will arrive from Chicago Wednesday, July 6. Pvt. Dennis will repose at the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant where funeral services will be held. The day and time of the funeral had not been set when The Clipper went to press.

The obituary:

Pvt. Dennis Will Be Buried Today

A military escort accompanied the body of Pvt. Orris Dennis to his native community when it arrived Wednesday at the McKinley chapel in Grant. Pvt. Dennis, 23, gave his life for his country near Fallonica, Italy, July 10, 1944. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 2 o'clock at the McKinley chapel with Rev. Milton McColley of the Sand Lake Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in North Ensley cemetery. Pvt. Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Dennis of Ensley, was inducted into service Sept. 30, 1943, at Fremont. He trained at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., and Ft. McClellan, Ala., before going overseas in April 1944. Three months later he gave his life in war. He was buried in a temporary military cemetery near Florence, Italy. Surviving is his widow, Pauline; two sons, Orrin E. Jr., and Leon John; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Dennis of Ensley; three sisters, Mrs. Alton Cook of Muskegon, and Vera and Evelyn Dennis of Ensley.

Orrin was the son of Orlo and Hazel Green Dennis. He was married to Pauline Hanson, the daughter of Hans and Hilda Larson Hanson and had two small sons at the time of his death. He served in Italy during WWII. Pauline was notified that her husband had been killed on 10 July 1944 while serving in the Italian Campaign.

Submitted by Karen Clinard:

War Hero's Body to Arrive July 6

Pvt. Orrin Dennis, who gave his life in the Italian campaign July 10, 1944, is coming home to rest on native soil and among the friends and relatives, whose liberty he safeguarded with his life. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Dennis of Sand Lake, have been notified that his body will arrive from Chicago Wednesday, July 6. Pvt. Dennis will repose at the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant where funeral services will be held. The day and time of the funeral had not been set when The Clipper went to press.

The obituary:

Pvt. Dennis Will Be Buried Today

A military escort accompanied the body of Pvt. Orris Dennis to his native community when it arrived Wednesday at the McKinley chapel in Grant. Pvt. Dennis, 23, gave his life for his country near Fallonica, Italy, July 10, 1944. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 2 o'clock at the McKinley chapel with Rev. Milton McColley of the Sand Lake Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in North Ensley cemetery. Pvt. Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Dennis of Ensley, was inducted into service Sept. 30, 1943, at Fremont. He trained at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., and Ft. McClellan, Ala., before going overseas in April 1944. Three months later he gave his life in war. He was buried in a temporary military cemetery near Florence, Italy. Surviving is his widow, Pauline; two sons, Orrin E. Jr., and Leon John; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Dennis of Ensley; three sisters, Mrs. Alton Cook of Muskegon, and Vera and Evelyn Dennis of Ensley.

Army Service No. (ASN): #36880417 Enlistment Date: 09/30/1943 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Orren E. Dennis is listed as Died of Wounds in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Sources

• U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, lists his residence as Route #1, Howard City, Ensley Township, Michigan. Contact person is listed as Hans Hanson of same address.

• Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, lists a February 24th, 1941, marriage in Kent City, Michigan to Pauline A. Hanson.

• U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970, lists form signed for by O.J. Dennis of R.F.D. #1, Sand Lake, Michigan on 07/06/1949.

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43642409/orrin-e.-dennis