Re: Search for William McLeish
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Search for William McLeish
Evangeline McLeish 8/25/08
Hi Evangeline,
Could this be him?
Born in California, but SS# issued in Pennsylvania, so perhaps he was living there when he went in the service.
California Birth Index
Name: William Alexander McLeish
Birth Date: Apr 28, 1927
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Merciano
Birth County: Alameda
SSDI
Name: William A. McLeish
SS# 192-20-4492
Last Residence: Lodi, San Joaquin, California
B:Apr 28, 1927
D: Nov 17, 2004
SS# Issued: Pennsylvania
Obit- Died Nov 17, 2004
William Alexander McLeidh,77, of Lodi, died Nov. 17, in a local convalescent hospital. He was born April 28, 1927 in Oakland.
Mr McLeish served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, Army and Coast Guard. He worked for Del Monte in Oakland as a machinist for over 40 years. He enjoyed telling stories about the time he spent serving his country. He also enjoyed being a great grandfather and spending time with his family.
He is servived by his daughters, Gloria Salazar, of Pinole, Linda Whittington, of Albany, and Sandra Green, of Ione, sister, Alice Thompson, of Leighton,Pa., brother, James Mcleish, of Norristown, Pa., six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary McLeish.
Services will be private, and inturment will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery in San Pablo.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kind Regards,
Glenda
Chicago