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William L. "Bill" Eldridge

1922 - 2016

BORN

1922

DIED

2016

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Reichert's Funeral & Cremation Services - Citrus Heights

7320 Auburn Blvd

Citrus Heights, California

William Eldridge Obituary

William L. Eldridge, born May 24, 1922, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2016. Bill is survived by his daughters, Marvel Sheasley and Bernice Rishel, both of Pennsylvania, and 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Bill was a survivor of the Bataan Death March and was a highly decorated Army veteran. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 am, Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 7607 Garden Gate Dr., Citrus Heights, CA 95621, 916-723-5223. At Bill's request, please no flowers; memorials may be made out to the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, in Bill's memory.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 1, 2016.

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May 22, 2016

Thanks for your service and sacrifice.
Frank Adams....Son of Berdine Adams M Company 31st Infantry Regiment.

Gay Hugh

May 5, 2016

Rest in peace.

Michael Ware

May 1, 2016

God bless you, sir, for your service to our nation!

Sarah Leonard

April 29, 2016

Bill, you were one of the special Men that I got to call friend and hang out with at ADBC and BMDM. You are greatly missed.

Joyce Peterson

April 27, 2016

Thank you Bill for your service to our country. A great American Hero and my uncle. Rest in peace Uncle Bill.

Doug Beaumont

April 27, 2016

Here is Bill's interview for BATAAN: A 70th Anniversary Commemoration

https://youtu.be/iMLEc4srqUQ

Doug Beaumont

April 27, 2016

Such a great uncle - from fighting and suffering for his country with honor to playing Santa Claus at Christmas. I will always remember you Uncle Bill.

John & Hidee McElhany

April 27, 2016

A family member to be proud of! What a great man. God bless you Bill!

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Lutheran Church of the Ascension

7607 Garden Gate Dr, Citrus Heights, CA

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