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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 17, 1943, page 1

ACCIDENT FATAL TO O. SANDERS
On Leave In New York At Time Of Accident; Recently Promoted To Corporal; No Details Available

The Goldendale community was saddened Monday morning when word was received by Mrs. Oren Sanders from a Brooklyn, N.Y. hospital that her husband, Cpl. Oren Sanders had been killed in an accident at 8:00 a.m. that morning.
A later telegram from his commanding officer confirmed the report, but no details of the accident were given.
Mr. Sanders enlisted for military service several months ago and was stationed at Aberdeen, Maryland with an Ordnance Division. He was recently promoted to the rank of Corporal. At the time of the accident he was on leave and had written a letter to his wife that he expected to be transferred from Aberdeen soon and would make a tour of New York City before leaving, which it is believed he was doing at the time.
Cpl. Sanders was 34 years of age and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Sanders, of Goldendale. He was a graduate of Goldendale high school and was prominent in athletic events and school activities. He attended two years of college at Washington State and was pledged for membership in the Theta Chi fraternity.
For several years he was engaged in the grocery business with his father at the B.A. Sanders grocery and took an active interest in community activities and was responsible for the organization of the Young Mens' Club, which was later known as the Lions Club.
In February, 1933, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Herington and to this union one child, Richard Berton, now 2½ years old, was born.
At press time no additional information had been received regarding the accident. The remains will be accompanied to Goldendale by a member of his division, but no word has been received regarding the time of arrival.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 24, 1943, page 1

HUNDREDS PAY TRIBUTE TO CPL. OREN SANDERS AT SERVICES TUESDAY
Impressive Graveside Services Conducted By American Legion For Prominent Boy Who Was Accidentally Killed In New York While On Tour Of City, First Soldier Of World War II To Be Buried Here.

Hundreds of Goldendale and Klickitat valley residents filled the Phillips Funeral Home to capacity Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. to pay their last respects to Corporal Oren Sanders, who was killed in an accident in New York City, June 14 at 8:00 a.m., details of which have not been released by the War Department. Corporal Sanders was on a tour of New York City with other members of his regiment when the accident happened, it was reported.
Flags were hung at half mast during the day in honor of Corporal Sanders, the first Goldendale serviceman in World War II to be buried here.
The high esteem in which Corporal Sanders was held was expressed in a letter to his wife from Lt. Col. H.M. Walker, Ordnance Department Commander, at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, where he was stationed. The letter said in part: "His lost is keenly felt by his numerous friends at this post. Both his intimate companions and the officers who knew him found him loyal and trustworthy, courteous and congenial. He was a fine example of American manhood, an excellent soldier and a credit to the uniform which he wore so proudly. No greater tribute can be paid to any man."
The American flag was draped over the casket, which was surrounded by thousands of beautiful flowers. Joel Abshier and Kenneth Hill, members of the Louis Leidl Post, 116, American Legion, served as color guards during the ceremony, which was conducted by Rev. C.J. Hall of the Methodist church.
Impressive graveside services were conducted at the IOOF cemetery by Harold Woverton, acting commander of the local post. Standard bearers were Earl Baker, and E.C. Kaiser and Archie Averill and Ralph A. Brown, color guards. Following the ceremony by Mr. Wolverton, the American flag, which was draped over the casket, was presented to the bereaved window by Kenneth Hill.
A firing squad under the command of Z.O. Brooks fired three salute charges over the remains of their departed comrade, followed by taps which could be heard in the distance. Members of the firing squad included, Gil Olson, Kenneth Hill, Howard Lewis, W.M. Lanegan, Joe Fry and Glenn Nickerson. Taps were played by Virgil Oltmans.
Pallbearers were, Archie Radcliffe, Edgar H. Canfield, Clifford Pike, F.F. Fenton, Ort Olson and Fred Lear. Honorary pallbearers, J.W. Dressel, Jim Shelton, Herman Anderson, Russell Woodward, Sam Zumwalt, Harold Fariello, E.C. Kaiser and Joe Fry.
Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Sanders, he leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Marjorie and one son, Richard Berton, 2½ years old. An obituary appears elsewhere in this issue of the Sentinel.

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.