Obituaries: S-2/C Rayburn Claude McCann, 1945, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: April 19, 1945 Winn Parish Enterprise

Rayburn Claude McCann Reported Killed At Sea

S 2/C Rayburn Claude McCann, of the U. S. Naval Reserve, son of Mrs. Bertha R.
McCann of Alexandria, and former resident of Winnfield, was recently reported
killed in an explosion at sea.  Seaman McCann was previously reported
missing following the complete destruction of the U. S. S. Mount Hood by an
accidental explosion on Nov. 10, 1944, at an advanced base in the Pacific.

Although an extensive search of the surrounding area was made, no trace was
found of Seaman McCann.  After a period of two months, he was officially
reported dead by the Navy.

Seaman McCann formerly attended Winnfield High School and is the nephew of J.
E. Rayburn, Mrs. Leon Dubois, and Estelle Ingles of Winnfield.