Kern County Obituaries

Ernest C. McWright

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Source Unknown; 2 Aug 1945

WARRANT OFFICER LOSES LIFE
Marine Warrant Officer Ernest C. McWright, 44, died on Saturday evening, July 28, at the Naval 
Dispensary, Marine Corps Air Station, Mojave, as a result of injuries sustained in a jeep accident.
Warrant Officer McWright served in the Marine Corps for over 20 years and. saw duty in Guam, 
China, and the Philippines.. From February to November, 1942, he served aboard the USS 
MISSISSIPPI, and during1944 was a member of the 6th Marine Defense Battalion. His duties. at 
Mojave were those of Guard Detachment Officer.	
He is survived. by his wife, the former Esther Cravin of Hamlin, Texas, daughter Ernestine 
Lee, aged 7, son, Lawrence, C., aged 18 months, and his father, Harry A. McWright of Hamlin; 
Texas.