Ollie Perry Dunn was born at Townsend, Tennessee, the son of William Perman Dunn and Joanna Headrick. He was killed in action in the North African invasion. He was survived by three brothers, Havey Dunn, Pickens, S.C.; Mathes Dunn, Maryville; Brison Dunn, Townsend, and five sisters, Mrs. Lee Brickey, Townsen, Mrs. Studie Myers, Long Beanch, Calif.; Mrs. Oliver Gilland, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Ray Wilson, of Maryville

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 14 April 1910
  • Date of death: 1 April 1943
  • County: Blount
  • Hometown: Townsend
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 13th Armored Regiment, Headquarters Company
  • Theater: North Africa
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Burns Cemetery, Blount County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VI, Bottom Panel
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