Walter
Smith
Zemla
Sr.
Born in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Catherine Elizabeth (Lewis) Jordan
— married
11 Aug 1951 (to 1957) in Maine
[children unknown]
Died
at age 31
in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 22 Oct 2023
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Biography
Seaman First Class Walter Zemla Sr. served in the United States Navy in World War II
Service started: 21 Jan 1943
Unit(s): USS Purdy
Service ended: 30 Apr 1946
Service started: 21 Jan 1943
Unit(s): USS Purdy
Service ended: 30 Apr 1946
Seaman First Class Walter Zemla Sr. was Wounded in Action during World War II.
Son of Axel Theodore Maxwell Zemla and Christine Eva Smith.
Arthur died as a result of an automobile accident.
Children: Judith, Wallene, Walter JR, and Karen (who was born after Walter died).
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Find A Grave: Memorial #109797276 - Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine -- A copy of his obituary has been posted on his FAG profile.
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Categories: Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland, Maine | Purple Heart | USS Purdy (DD-734), United States Navy, World War II | Wounded in Action, United States of America, World War II