Alaska Highway, Company A. Born: 1 October 1919, West Virginia. Died: 24 October 1986, West Virginia. Enlisted: 23 January 1942 at Ft. Hayes, Columbus, OH. Released: 23 January 1946. Education: grammar school. Occupation: farmer and in 1940 census he worked as laborer on road project. Spouse: Hazel Kennedy married 19 November 1974. Father: Willis Deel worked as a tool checker on road project. Mother: Viola Deel.