Paul J. Ness

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First Name:

Paul

Last Name:

Ness

Image Source:

Janine Petersen & Myrtis (Ness) Petersen Family Memorabilia.

Collection / Donor:

Kraig Anderson Inventory of Lighthouse Personnel

Middle Initial:

J.

Born:

1924.12.22

Died:

1946.04.01

Comments

In the early hours of April 1, 1946, Paul J. Ness, was one of five service men killed when Scotch Cap Lighthouse experienced a tidal wave that destroyed the building and ended their lives. The body of Paul Ness was the first and only to be found and identified. His body was initially buried on site, and later moved to Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington.

Place(s)

Place:

Scotch Cap

Title / Position:

USCG

Cause of Termination:

Died

Year Departed:

1946

Source:

Newspaper Articles

Entered by:

t.wheeler

Entered Date:

Oct 12, 2018

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