WW2 Fallen - Dr. Fred Greenwell, US Navy Medical Corps

Brothers Frederick and Charles Greenwell both served and died in WW2.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95645402/frederick-hugh-greenwell
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95645297/charles-edmund-greenwell

Frederick Hugh “Fred” Greenwell never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrificed his life for our freedom.

He was born on November 1, 1918 in Nelson County, Kentucky. His parents Joseph and Marie were also born in Kentucky. His father worked as a physician in a private practice in and around Nelson County, and was also mayor of New Haven, Kentucky for 14 years. Fred had 4 older sisters, 3 older brothers, and 2 younger brothers. In 1940 he was in college, possibly studying medicine.


He enlisted November 28, 1941 in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps November 29, 1943. LTJG Greenwell, a medical doctor like his father, died of pneumonia August 10, 1944, while stationed at a Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. 

Three of his brothers also served in WWII and his younger brother Charles Greenwell, a PFC in the 398^th Infantry Regiment, 100^th Infantry Division, died in France three months after Frederick. 


His grave is at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in New Haven, Kentucky.


Thank you Frederick for your sacrifice. Let's Earn It for Frederick.
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This profile was written by Bob Fuerst. "I’m a NASA engineer, B-17 Flying Fortress enthusiast, and amateur genealogist so this kind of research is an ideal outlet for me. But more than anything, it’s a way to express my sincere appreciation for The Greatest Generation and the sacrifices that they made, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. They should never be forgotten and I’m grateful to Don for allowing me to play a small part in honoring them."


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