MOORHOUSE (some sources MOREHOUSE), William S. 342-29-10 Musician 2c. (Deck log spells name Moorehouse) Home: Wichita, Kansas. Graduate of Strong Vincent High School. Attended Erie Conservatory of Music. Previous occupation - Draftsman. Major instrument - Trumpet. Nickname - "Killer"
William Starks Moorehouse, along with all the members of the USS Arizona's Navy Band No. 22, was killed in action at his battle station on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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William Starks Moorehouse - born Kansas abt. 1922
Father: Harold Mack Moorhouse - born Pennsylvania 3 March 1891
Mother: Bonnie Moorehouse - born Kentucky abt. 1895
Brother: Robert - born Missorui abt. 1921
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