Hunt, Daniel of Lapeer County, Michigan was killed in action September 28, 1951 in South Korea while serving in the US Army. Daniel was born February 10, 1933 to Ownie and Lillie (White) Hunt. He was one of seventeen children.
Daniel joined the Army with his brother, John, and was a member of A Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On September 28, 1951 Daniel’s Company was attacked in an area later referred to as Heartbreak Ridge. After a successful defense, A Company withdrew but Daniel was listed as Missing in Action. During a later investigation, members of Daniel’s unit reported him killed. On February 24, 1953, the US Army changed his status to Killed in Action and notified his family.
He is now survived by his many nieces and nephews. Earlier this year his remains were recovered in South Korea. Daniel will be laid to rest Friday, December 2, 2016 at 1:00pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 at Advantage Golden Door Chapel 11211 W. Michigan Avenue Youngtown, AZ. To send condolences please visit www.AdvantageFunerals.com.
