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Born on September 8, 1915 in Henry County, Indiana. He was one of three children, and oldest son, of '''[[Donel Laughlin]]''' and '''[[Mabel Anne Tapscott]]'''. | Born on September 8, 1915 in Henry County, Indiana. He was one of three children, and oldest son, of '''[[Donel Laughlin]]''' and '''[[Mabel Anne Tapscott]]'''. | ||
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== Military Service Years == | == Military Service Years == | ||
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EM2 Edward Ellsworth Laughlin served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' during World War II. He served in Norfolk, Virginia. He served as a Electricians Mate, 2nd Class. | EM2 Edward Ellsworth Laughlin served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' during World War II. He served in Norfolk, Virginia. He served as a Electricians Mate, 2nd Class. | ||
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== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
| − | [[File:Edward Laughlin Fishing.jpg|alt=Edward E. Laughlin enjoying his favorite hobby.|thumb|Edward E. Laughlin enjoying his favorite hobby.]] | + | [[File:Edward Laughlin Fishing.jpg|alt=Edward E. Laughlin enjoying his favorite hobby.|thumb|Edward E. Laughlin enjoying his favorite hobby. Location unknown.]] |
Liked to fish and hunt. | Liked to fish and hunt. | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
Edward died from pneumonia on January 10, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He was cremated and his remains were buried in 2009 at Powder Horn Mountain Cemetery in Watauga County, North Carolina. | Edward died from pneumonia on January 10, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He was cremated and his remains were buried in 2009 at Powder Horn Mountain Cemetery in Watauga County, North Carolina. | ||
Revision as of 23:22, 1 February 2022
Born on September 8, 1915 in Henry County, Indiana. He was one of three children, and oldest son, of Donel Laughlin and Mabel Anne Tapscott.
Page edited 1-Feb-22. ET
Description
He was slim of build and of average stature (5 foot nine inches.) He had brown hair, blue eyes and for most of his life he wore a small mustache.
Early Years
- Childhood
- Siblings
- Francis Scott Laughlin
- June Alice Laughlin
Education
Graduated from Trotwood High School in Trotwood, Montgomery County, Ohio.
Religion
He was baptized into the Catholic faith in 1941.
Civilian Conservation Corps
Edward served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Military Service Years
EM2 Edward Ellsworth Laughlin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served in Norfolk, Virginia. He served as a Electricians Mate, 2nd Class.
Military Service(s): U.S. Navy
Family Years
Married Mary Virginia Kamenish on August 11, 1941 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The couple had five children: four boys - Michael Edward, Joseph Daniel, Patrick Anthony and Mark Stephen, and one girl - Mary Cathleen.
The couple had five children:
- Michael Edward Laughlin
- Joseph Daniel Laughlin
- Patrick Anthony Laughlin
- Mark Stephen Laughlin
- Mary Cathleen Laughlin
Married Betty T. Turner on December 3, 1983. The couple had no children. The couple later divorced.
Residences
Working Years
Worked as a park supervisor for the city of Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio.
Business Ventures
Owned and operated Ed Laughlin Realty.
Personal Life
Liked to fish and hunt.
Death
Edward died from pneumonia on January 10, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He was cremated and his remains were buried in 2009 at Powder Horn Mountain Cemetery in Watauga County, North Carolina.