Daniel William Merrill (1904 - 1969)

Born 28 Sep 1904 in Wier City Kansas

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Died 5 Oct 1969 at age 65 in San Diego, California

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Biography

Daniel was born in 1904. He passed away in 1969.

Sources

• California Death Index, 1940 - 1997; 05 Oct 1969 Mothers Maiden Name Craig

US Marine Corp Muster Records show D.W. Merrill's first appearance in Seattle aboard the USS Arizona and performing rifle practice at Fort Lawton, WA. June 1925. Obtained designation as Expert Rifleman.

US Marine Corps Muster Records show D.W. Merrill re-appointed to Seattle, WA Dec 2, 1927. Address is listed as 5308 Ballard Avenue, Seattle, WA.

Found on the 1930 United States Census, King County, WA; Seattle City, 836 West 60th living with his in-law's Joseph & Delia Carriveau.

Marriage Record of Daniel Merrill and Margaret Carriveau found in Marriage Records. http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/; Series A 4577 23 Apr 1928; witnesses to marriage were Alam Mc Clelland & Edna C. Irvich; services performed by Justice of the Peace at King County Court House.

Applied for Social Security Card when working at Bethlehem Steel in Seattle, WA on 11/25/36. The known address at that time was 6722 - 7th Avenue Northwest in Seattle. Grave side service Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery October 8th, 1969, 10:40am.

The San Diego Union/Evening Tribune, October 7, 1969: Funeral Scheduled for CWO Merrill; National City, Military Grave side services for retired Marine CWO Daniel W. Merrill, 65, will be at 10:40 a.m. tomorrow at Fort Rosecrans national Cemetery. Berge Roberts Mortuary is in charge. CWO Merrill, a Kansas native, was an area resident 20 years. He lived at 345 D Avenue. He died Sunday. He retired from the Marine Corp in 1960 after 30 years of service that included enlistments in the Army and the Navy. At the time of his retired at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, VA., he was a personnel officer at the rifle range. He also was a Marine Marksman and participated in several National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. During his career, he served in China and other overseas bases. He was a combat veteran of World War II and Korea. Survivors include his Widow, Bonnie, who is a local entertainer at hospitals and convalescent homes; a daughter, Mrs. Gloria Swymeler of Chula Vista; a son, Richard of La Mesa, and seven grandchildren.

The San Diego Union/Evening Tribune, October 9, 1969; Daniel Merrill 31 year vet, services held. Grave side services for Daniel W. Merrill, 65 of 345 D Ave., National City, were yesterday at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Born in Kansas, Merrill lived here 19 years and was a retired chief warrant officer of the U.S. Marine Corps. He originally served in the Army Artillery. He later joined the Marines and served as an aviation gunner in World War II for a total of 31 years of military service. Merrill was a member of F.W. Hacket 574 F&AM, and a former member of the National City Kiwanis club. He died Sunday in Balboa Naval Hospital. His wife, Bonnie, survives.