Individual Details
Donald Dee Duval
(4 Dec 1925 - 11 Mar 2013)
In 1920 Louis Albert Duval married Adah Myrle Lane. On December 4, 1925 that had their only child, Donald Dee Duval, my father. My father did not find out about his father’s other family until his father passed away. My father told me once that he took a trip to Phoenix and visited a gas station where he believed he saw his half brother. He said the resemblance to his father was uncanny. Instead of introducing himself he just asked for directions and left.
Donald Dee Duval was born December 25, 1925 in Laplata, Missouri. He served in the Air force during WW2, then joined the reserves to help fund his college expenses. He was called back into the Air force during the Korean war. He eventually got a bachelors degree in electrical engineering. He was hired by Bendix and moved to Maryland. There he met my mother, Joan Hart and they were married in 1953. They have 5 kids, Joan Michele Duval – born December 31,1954; John Douglas Duval – born November 30, 1957; Susan Marie Duval – born January 1, 1960; Sharon Lynn Duval – born August 19, 1965; and Thomas Scott Duval – born July 11, 1966. While working at Bendix he earned a Masters degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins. I remember helping type his thesis when I was a little girl. In 1976 my father was worried about getting laid off, so took a transfer with the Oceanics Division of Bendix in Sylmar, California. We lived in California for many years. My parents moved back to Maryland about 10 years ago. They have 11 grandchildren, 9 grandsons and 2 grandaughters. Four of their grandsons carry the Duval name.
Donald Dee Duval was born December 25, 1925 in Laplata, Missouri. He served in the Air force during WW2, then joined the reserves to help fund his college expenses. He was called back into the Air force during the Korean war. He eventually got a bachelors degree in electrical engineering. He was hired by Bendix and moved to Maryland. There he met my mother, Joan Hart and they were married in 1953. They have 5 kids, Joan Michele Duval – born December 31,1954; John Douglas Duval – born November 30, 1957; Susan Marie Duval – born January 1, 1960; Sharon Lynn Duval – born August 19, 1965; and Thomas Scott Duval – born July 11, 1966. While working at Bendix he earned a Masters degree in electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins. I remember helping type his thesis when I was a little girl. In 1976 my father was worried about getting laid off, so took a transfer with the Oceanics Division of Bendix in Sylmar, California. We lived in California for many years. My parents moved back to Maryland about 10 years ago. They have 11 grandchildren, 9 grandsons and 2 grandaughters. Four of their grandsons carry the Duval name.
Events
| Birth | 4 Dec 1925 | La Plata, Macon, Missouri, United States |  | ||
| Military | 20 Dec 1943 | WWII enlistment - Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States |  | | |
| Census | 1950 | Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States | | ||
| Marriage | 26 Oct 1953 | Maryland, United States - Joan Hart | | ||
| Residence | 1981 | Valencia, Santa Clarita, California | |||
| Death | 11 Mar 2013 | | | ||
| Burial | 18 Mar 2013 | Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Timonium, Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
Families
| Spouse | Joan Hart (1933 - 2019) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | John Douglas Duval (1957 - 2023) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Louis Albert "Albert" Duval (1886 - 1948) |
| Mother | Adah Myrle Lane (1891 - 1974) |
Notes
Military
Name: Donald D DuvalName (Original): Donald D Duval
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 20 Dec 1943
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Ft Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Residence Place:
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: MISSOURI
Education Level: 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in fabrication of textile products, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Air Corps
Army Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source Reference: Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer
Serial Number: 17200073
Affiliate Publication Title: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 02622.119
Cpl. Donald D. Duval
Entered the service on July 28, 1943 at Sedalia Air Base, Warrensburg, Missouri. Entered active service December 18, 1943 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Served as Aerial Gunner, with the 4th Army Air Force. Received basic training at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Places of duty were Salt Lake City, Utah, Pocatallia, Idaho, Mountain Home, Idaho, Bruning, Nebraska, Harlingen, Texas, Boise, Idaho (Gowen Field), Epratha, Washington, Tacoma, Washington (Ft. Lewis) Received Expert Carbine, S.S. Pistol Badge, American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal. Discharged April 5, 1946 at Tacoma, Washington, Ft. Lewis.
Census
Smith, Clara M., Head, WF, 53, Wd OK, operator of board and rooming houseFishburne, E. Robert, Lodger, WM, 25, Colo, physics instructor, state university
Duval, Donald D. Lodger, WM, 24, nev, Missouri
Engle, Almer C. Lodger, WM, 20 nev, Texas, National Guard, state government
Martin, Charles C. Lodger, WM, 21, nev, Georgia
Leithead, R. James, Lodger, WM, 21, nev. Colo
Reishere, Roger L, Lodger, WM, 21, nev, Nebraska, dishwasher, boarding house
Herring, William M, Lodger, WM, 24, nev, Colo.
Chimento, Russell L. Lodger, WM, 23, nev. Colo.
Olson, Fred A. Lodger, WM, 19, nev, Missouri
Jordan, Jr.garnetit H. Lodger, WM, 27, nev. Colo
Shelton, Ralph A, Lodger, WM, 24, nev, Washington,
Marsh, Paul V., Lodger, WM, 29, D., Nebraska, salesman, wholesale publishing company
Death
On March 11, 2013 Donald D. Duval; beloved husband of Joan (nee Hart) Duval; devoted father of Michele Brennan and husband Robert, John Duval and wife Colleen, Susan Church and husband Brian, Sharon Giannino and husband Frank, and Thomas Duval; loving grandfather of Patrick, Elizabeth, Ryan, Adam, Mathew, Nicholas, Jason, Julie, Eric, Jacob, and David; brother-in-law of Kathleen Benson, Jean Chilcoat, and Ruth Giardina.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Oak Crest Chapel on Monday, March 18, at 11 AM. Entombment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Endnotes
1. Susan Duval Church, "http://www.sonic.net/~prouty/prouty/b138.htm," e-mail message from (), to Nancy Prouty, 12 February 2013.
2. Susan Duval Church, "Cpl. Donald D. Duval," scan of article with picture of his wwii service. from (), to Nancy Prouty, 12 March 2013.
3. Susan Duval Church, "http://www.sonic.net/~prouty/prouty/b138.htm," e-mail message from (), to Nancy Prouty, 12 February 2013.
4. Susan Duval Church, "http://www.sonic.net/~prouty/prouty/b138.htm," e-mail message from (), to Nancy Prouty, 12 February 2013.