The Washington Post - February 5, 1960
William T. Poole, a native and long-time resident of the District, died Tuesday in Norwalk, Calif. He was 79.
Mr. Poole was employed by the General Accounting Office here when he retired and went to California seven years ago.
During World War II, Mr. Poole applied for, and received, an Army commission at the age of 60. He was in Army Intelligence, and served in the North African campaign.
He is survived by five children, a brother, a sister, and 10 grandchildren.
Services will be held in Long Beach, Calif., Sunday, with interment early next week in Arlington Cemetery.
The Washington Post - February 5, 1960
William T. Poole, a native and long-time resident of the District, died Tuesday in Norwalk, Calif. He was 79.
Mr. Poole was employed by the General Accounting Office here when he retired and went to California seven years ago.
During World War II, Mr. Poole applied for, and received, an Army commission at the age of 60. He was in Army Intelligence, and served in the North African campaign.
He is survived by five children, a brother, a sister, and 10 grandchildren.
Services will be held in Long Beach, Calif., Sunday, with interment early next week in Arlington Cemetery.
Gravesite Details
1ST LT MIL INTELLIGENCE SVC USA
Family Members
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Alice Belle Poole Prigg
1873–1946
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John Poole
1875–1940
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Lillian Evelyn "Lillie" Poole
1877–1930
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Leroy Algernon Poole
1879–1936
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Courtney Lynn Poole
1882–1960
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Bertram Wishart Poole
1884–1918
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Robert DeCamp Poole
1887–1887
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Marguerite Poole Talks
1889–1982
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Herbert Allan Poole
1890–1955
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Infant Son Poole
1895–1895
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