Orval D. Patnode
Date of Birth: September 29, 1917
Place of Birth: Manhattan, Kansas
Father and Mother’s Names: Alvin Henry Patnode and Marguerite Lucinda (Messex) Patnode
Spouse and Children's Names: Genevieve Dorothy (Sackrider) Patnode (wife), children - TBD
Date Entered Service: February 22, 1942 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Service Branch: Army Air Corps
Rank/Specialty: Private First Class - Light truck driver.
Service ID: 37146342
Division/Company/Unit info: 20th Depot Repair Squadron, 20th Air Defense Group12th Air Force.
Awards and Commendations: Good Conduct Medal, African and Mediterranean Campaign medals.
Riley Connection: Born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. Graduate of Manhattan High School. Was living in Manhattan before joining the Army. Permanent Address listed as 209 Colorado St. in Manhatta, KS.
Date of Discharge: October 7, 1945
Date of Death (Age): October 5, 2006 (age 89)
Bio: Born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. Orval Patnode would start a family in Manhattan with his wife Genevieve. He was employed by Sam Saroff's fruit and vegetable wholesale company as a heavy truck driver, before joining the Military on February 22, 1942. In the war he drove fuel trucks for bomber squadrons of the 12th Air Force.
