Harrell, Dero Henry Jr.
Marines Private 1st class

Dero Henry Jr. Harrell, age 22, from Hill County Hillsboro, Texas .

Parents: Dero H. Harrell Sr.

Service era: World War II

Date of death: Sunday, March 1, 1942
Death details: Killed aboard the USS Houston when the ship was attacked traveling from Batavia to Java.

Source: National Archives, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, USSHouston.org, Fort Worth Star Telegram (1945)