Aviation Cadet Willard Lavern Reitz

Aviation Cadet Willard Lavern Reitz was born on December 15, 1922 in Waverly, IA and died January 19, 1944 in Pensacola, FL.

Willard Lavern Reitz entered the United States Navy on , in Chicago, IL, served during the World War II era and reached the rank of Aviation Cadet before being discharged on January 19, 1944 in Pensacola, FL.

Willard Lavern Reitz is buried at Willow Lawn Cemetery in Plainfield, Iowa and can be located at 42° 50.620' N 092° 32.336' W

• Died in Service: Yes

Armed Forces Grave Registration

Killed in aeroplane crash while in training at Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.