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Cdr. Albert Sydney McLemore

Male 1929 - 2001  (72 years)


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  • Name Albert Sydney McLemore  [1, 2
    Prefix Cdr. 
    Born 5 Jun 1929  Toledo, Lincoln County, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 30 Sep 2001  Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Churchill County Cemetery, Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • Biography, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page created by Rob Minteer and maintained by Charles E. Carroll:

      Cdr. McLemore was the son of Albert Stevens McLemore and Laura Coleman.
      He was Commanding Officer of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans DD 754.

      Albert Sydney McLemore was born 5 June 1929, at Toledo, Oregon. He was commissioned 17 September 1949, upon graduation from the California Maritime Academy as a Merchant Marine engineer, with a third assistant engineer's license. From 1950 - 1955, Mr. McLemore served aboard USS Titania (AKA 13), USS Suisun (AVP 53), and USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD 869), all in the engineering department, going from assistant engineer to Chief Engineer. In 1953, he qualified as OOD. He also served aboard USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31) as Chief Engineer. Mr. Mclemore went to General Line Officer school and then became Officer-In-Charge of the U.S. Navy Radarman School. In 1956 he served as Executive Officer of USS Aludra (AF 55), then served on the staff of Commander Cruiser Destroyer Squadron 25 Pearl Harbor as Chief Staff Officer and Operations Officer. CDR McLemore assumed command of USS Frank E. Evans (DD 754) on 26 March 1968.

      Cdr. McLemore lived with his wife in San Pedro, California. They had five sons. His significant awards include the Republic of Vietnam Distinguished Service, Navy Commendation (2), Navy Unit Commendation, China Service, American Defense, Navy Occupation, National Defense, Korean Service (5 stars), Vietnam Service (5 stars), Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, UN Service, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign.

      He linked on FindAGrave to his wife, Alice Ann McLemore (19 Apr 1929-14 May 2008). Her maiden name is not known.
    Person ID I45825  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 15 Sep 2014 

    Father Albert Stevens McLemore,   b. 16 Jul 1895, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1962, Napa County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Laura Kaliman Coleman,   b. 4 Jun 1888, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Dec 1967, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married Y  [3
    Family ID F13607  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Sep 2001 - Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Churchill County Cemetery, Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 92028457 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Oregon, Polk County, Dallas City, First Ward, Precinct 32 First Dallas Enumerated April 16, 1930 SD 27-40 SD 2 Sheet 3B Hayter Street 313-83-98 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 120253038 (Reliability: 3).