oedroej.html

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., January 25, 1945, page 1
Includes portrait

LT. DAN ROE IS KILLED IN BELGIUM
Telegram Received Thursday Informs Wife That Lt. Roe Was Killed January Fourth; Flags At Half Mast

Flags were flown at half-mast in the Goldendale business district Saturday mourning the loss of Dan Roe who was killed in action January 4 in Belgium, according to a telegram received by his wife, Mildred Swan Roe, Thursday. He was serving with the Second Armored Division, known as "Hells on Wheels."
He graduated from Goldendale high school in 1930, and then farmed for his father, Earnest Roe. From 1935 to 1942 he was employed by the J.I. Case Co., being stationed at Grants Pass and The Dalles in Oregon, and Pullman. In 1936 he married Mildred Swan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Swan.
Lt. Roe was at one time the youngest Grange master in the state, being only 18 years old when he served in that capacity in 1931. He was again master in '33 and '34. During his youth he was an active member of the 4-H club.
In July, 1942 he was inducted, and went to Fort Knox, Kentucky for officers' candidate school in Feb. of 1943, graduating in May. Lt. Roe was sent overseas Oct. 31, 1944.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Roe, and is survived by two brothers and one sister. Elmer who is in the service, is in San Diego. Rev. C.J. Hall notified his chaplain, and in that way he was told of his brother's death. Ronald is farming at Goldendale. Mrs. Ralph Fenton lives in Portland.
His wife was in Portland, receiving word of her husband's death there. Mr. and Mrs. Swan and Archie Radcliffe went there to bring her to Goldendale Thursday.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 2, 1945, page 3

GOLDENDALE OFFICER LOSES LIFE IN FRANCE

Lieutenant Dan Roe was reported killed in action in Belgium January 4, according to a telegram received by his wife, Mildred Swan Roe, Thursday of last week. He was serving with the 2d armored division. Dan graduated in 1930 and farmed for his father, Ernest Roe. From 1935 to 1942 he was employed by the J.L. Case Co., being stationed at Grants Pass and The Dalles, Oregon, and Pullman, Washington. Lieutenant Roe was at one time the youngest Grange master in the state, been only 18 years old when he served as master of Goldendale Grange No. 49. In July, 1942 he was inducted. He was sent over seas October 31, 1944. He is survived by his wife, his parents, two brothers, Elmer in the Navy, and Ronald, who farms near Goldendale, and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Fenton, of Portland.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 24, 1945, page 1

MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE HELD HERE
Thomas D. Potwin, Editor Of Yakima Herald, Will Speak At Morning Program At 10:30 In High School Auditorium

Memorial services will be held in Goldendale Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the high school auditorium. As in the past, the program and services are in charge of Louis Leidl Post No. 116, American Legion. Thomas D. Potwin, editor of the Yakima Herald will deliver the message at the high school. Potwin is said to be an able speaker, and the largest crowd ever to attend Memorial services is expected to turn out to hear the Yakima editor.
Following the program at the high school, members of the Legion will hold a brief ceremony at the graves of veterans of both World War I and II. A firing squad will fire a salute in recognition of their departed comrades.
E.C. Kaiser, commander of the American Legion, invites and urges all residents to join in the services, which will pay tribute to the men who have lost their lives in both wars.
Following is a list of men from this county who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II: E.C. Allison, Wm. Becker, Fred Berrong, Marion Bolio, Homer Bilyeu, Jim Brashear, Robert Brown, Chas. Byrkett, David Cochran, Paul Cochran, John Dickey, Francis Ford, Alvin Ganguin, Don Heuton, John Hunsaker, Robert Hutchins, Harry Jones, Harold Lehman, Philip Lynch, Chas. Lowers, Dan Roe, Oren Sanders, George Shurtz, Harry Smith, Marion Scheel, Eugene White, Thomas Tradewell, Jim Trowbridge, Edward Thege and David Woodruff.