20 March 2023 Funeral for POW and Navy/Army Vet William Jordan

STAFF SERGEANT WILLIAM MORRIS JORDAN was interred on 20 March 1988 after our Post Vice Commander worked very diligently with the family to have SSG Jordan interred at Fort Leavenworth, KS.  SSG Jordan passed from this earth on March 19, 1988, in California. He served our country all his life. He began his service as an EM3, Electrician's Mate 3rd class, in the United States Navy from 1922 1926. Next, he served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army from 1927 1931. He then served as a Radio Engineer in the Philippian Islands for the Signal Service Corp for the United States Army until captured and became a POW in World War II. He was held by the Japanese army in the Los Banos Camp and was liberated in February 1945. April 1945, he re-enlisted as a Staff Sergeant in United States Army until 1961. He is interred at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. The Missouri VFW 4055 honored him with full military honors at his final resting place. A special thank you to Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, Mike Wilson, Kim Braddock at the National Archives, Bill Prost, Missouri VFW 4055 and a special acknowledgement to Missouri Senator Tony Luetkemeyer for presenting a resolution to the Missouri Senate recognizing William M Jordan with his service. Without their dedication this day would never have happened.

The Post was honored to be the Honor Guard at his Funeral.