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The Advocate-Messenger, Danville, Kentucky, 03 Dec 1942, Thu • Page 1
STANLEY GRASHAM CITED FOR VALOR BY GOVERNOR JOHNSON
Stanley Jason Grasham, U. S. Navy, listed as missing after the sinking of his ship, the U. S. S. Houston on the 27th of February, has been cited for valor and devotion to duty by Governor Keen Johnson. Young Mr. Grasham is one of two Danville boys known to have received the citation in recognition of their services to their country. As Kentucky's expression of appreciation and respect for the sacrifice made by Stanley Grasham, from the young man, although he has been missing for the best part of a year. His brother James is with the Navy, and will ship the last of this week from Texas port. A brother Ernest is in defense work in Louisville, and a young sister, Lillie Mae attends schools here. Mrs. Grasham was presented a silver cup by the Danville Chamber of Commerce on March 17, 1942, in recognition of her outstanding service to the community. Her son was the first serviceman reported missing from this vicinity in World War II. The citation received by the family in behalf of their son is the same as that awarded Herbert Ethard Dick, coxswain, U.S. Navy missing after the sinking of the U.S.S. Pecos last March 1.
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The Advocate-Messenger
17 Mar 1943, Wed ·Page 4
Stanley Jason Grasham, 24, Seaman, Second Class, United States' Navy, was reported missing in action by the Navy Department, according to word received here by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Grasham, 490 Dillehay street. He was the first Danville man lost in action.
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U.S., Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Unaccounted-for Remains, Group A (Recoverable), 1941-1975
Name Stanley J Grasham
Residence Place Kentucky
War World War II
Military Service Branch US Navy
MIA Place Indonesia [Java]
Death Date 1 Mar 1942
Location Lost Indonesia
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The Advocate-Messenger, Danville, Kentucky, 03 Dec 1942, Thu • Page 1
STANLEY GRASHAM CITED FOR VALOR BY GOVERNOR JOHNSON
Stanley Jason Grasham, U. S. Navy, listed as missing after the sinking of his ship, the U. S. S. Houston on the 27th of February, has been cited for valor and devotion to duty by Governor Keen Johnson. Young Mr. Grasham is one of two Danville boys known to have received the citation in recognition of their services to their country. As Kentucky's expression of appreciation and respect for the sacrifice made by Stanley Grasham, from the young man, although he has been missing for the best part of a year. His brother James is with the Navy, and will ship the last of this week from Texas port. A brother Ernest is in defense work in Louisville, and a young sister, Lillie Mae attends schools here. Mrs. Grasham was presented a silver cup by the Danville Chamber of Commerce on March 17, 1942, in recognition of her outstanding service to the community. Her son was the first serviceman reported missing from this vicinity in World War II. The citation received by the family in behalf of their son is the same as that awarded Herbert Ethard Dick, coxswain, U.S. Navy missing after the sinking of the U.S.S. Pecos last March 1.
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The Advocate-Messenger
17 Mar 1943, Wed ·Page 4
Stanley Jason Grasham, 24, Seaman, Second Class, United States' Navy, was reported missing in action by the Navy Department, according to word received here by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Grasham, 490 Dillehay street. He was the first Danville man lost in action.
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U.S., Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Unaccounted-for Remains, Group A (Recoverable), 1941-1975
Name Stanley J Grasham
Residence Place Kentucky
War World War II
Military Service Branch US Navy
MIA Place Indonesia [Java]
Death Date 1 Mar 1942
Location Lost Indonesia
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STANLEY JASON GRASHAM
S2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II
NOVEMBER 8 1917 MAR 1 1942
PURPLE HEART
USS HOUSTON CA-30
1ST CASUALTY OF BOYLE CO KY
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