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Lester Walter Redman

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Lester Walter Redman Veteran

Birth
Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
Death
20 Jan 1973 (aged 63)
Wofford Heights, Kern County, California, USA
Burial
Mojave, Kern County, California, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section K, Plot 44
Memorial ID
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1940 United States Federal Census
Name Lester Redman
Age 31
Estimated Birth Year abt 1909
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Missouri
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1940 San Antonio, Los Angeles, California
Street Compton Avenue
House Number 7013
Inferred Residence in 1935 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Residence in 1935 Kansas City Jackson Missouri
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 8B
Occupation Truck Driver
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 54
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 900
Income Other Sources No
Household Members
Name Age
Mary Stoynoff 45
Lester Redman 31
Clara Redman 26
Bobbie Redman 10
Vernon Redman 5

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
about Lester W Redman
Name: Lester W Redman
Birth Year: 1909
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Missouri
State: California
County or City: Los Angeles

Enlistment Date: 16 Mar 1942
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Fort Macarthur San Pedro
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test
Marital Status: Married
Height: 70
Weight: 141

Hold Services For Former Resident

Graveside services were held for Lester W. Redman, 63, at the Mojave Cemetery, Jan. 23.
Mr. Redman was born in Lexington, Mo., on April 12th, 1909. He came to California in 1945, and had lived in Mojave from 1951 until last spring. He passed way at the Lakeview Convalescent Hospital in Wofford Heights, near Kernville, on January 20.
He is survived by two daughters, Donna M. Redman, Santa Monica; and Betty J. McCluskey, Arroyo Grande, and several grandchildren.
The Rev. Henry A. Fowler, Assembly of God Church, officiated at the 2 p.m. services. Stickel Mortuaries were in charge of arrangements.

Courtesy The Mojave Desert News
Mojave and California City, Kern County, CA
1/25/1973 page 8
Posted by the East Kern Genealogical Society

U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name Lester W Redman
Gender Male
Birth Date 11 Apr 1909
Death Date 20 Jan 1973
Enlistment Branch ARMY
Enlistment Date 16 Mar 1942
Discharge Date 9 Oct 1945
Page number 1

1950 US Census
Name Lester W Redman
Age 40
Birth Date abt 1910
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Missouri
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 El Monte, Los Angeles, California, USA
Street Name E Garvey
House Number 12819
Apartment Number Rear
Dwelling Number 122
Farm No
Acres No
Occupation Mechanic
Industry Garage
Occupation Category Other
Worked Last Week No
Seeking Work Yes
Worker Class Own Business
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Lester W Redman 40 Head
Betty E Redman 34 Wife
Betty J Redman 4 Daughter
Donna M Redman 3 Daughter
1940 United States Federal Census
Name Lester Redman
Age 31
Estimated Birth Year abt 1909
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Missouri
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1940 San Antonio, Los Angeles, California
Street Compton Avenue
House Number 7013
Inferred Residence in 1935 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Residence in 1935 Kansas City Jackson Missouri
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 8B
Occupation Truck Driver
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 54
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 900
Income Other Sources No
Household Members
Name Age
Mary Stoynoff 45
Lester Redman 31
Clara Redman 26
Bobbie Redman 10
Vernon Redman 5

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
about Lester W Redman
Name: Lester W Redman
Birth Year: 1909
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Missouri
State: California
County or City: Los Angeles

Enlistment Date: 16 Mar 1942
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Fort Macarthur San Pedro
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test
Marital Status: Married
Height: 70
Weight: 141

Hold Services For Former Resident

Graveside services were held for Lester W. Redman, 63, at the Mojave Cemetery, Jan. 23.
Mr. Redman was born in Lexington, Mo., on April 12th, 1909. He came to California in 1945, and had lived in Mojave from 1951 until last spring. He passed way at the Lakeview Convalescent Hospital in Wofford Heights, near Kernville, on January 20.
He is survived by two daughters, Donna M. Redman, Santa Monica; and Betty J. McCluskey, Arroyo Grande, and several grandchildren.
The Rev. Henry A. Fowler, Assembly of God Church, officiated at the 2 p.m. services. Stickel Mortuaries were in charge of arrangements.

Courtesy The Mojave Desert News
Mojave and California City, Kern County, CA
1/25/1973 page 8
Posted by the East Kern Genealogical Society

U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name Lester W Redman
Gender Male
Birth Date 11 Apr 1909
Death Date 20 Jan 1973
Enlistment Branch ARMY
Enlistment Date 16 Mar 1942
Discharge Date 9 Oct 1945
Page number 1

1950 US Census
Name Lester W Redman
Age 40
Birth Date abt 1910
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Missouri
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 El Monte, Los Angeles, California, USA
Street Name E Garvey
House Number 12819
Apartment Number Rear
Dwelling Number 122
Farm No
Acres No
Occupation Mechanic
Industry Garage
Occupation Category Other
Worked Last Week No
Seeking Work Yes
Worker Class Own Business
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Lester W Redman 40 Head
Betty E Redman 34 Wife
Betty J Redman 4 Daughter
Donna M Redman 3 Daughter


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