Stanley Derr

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Name: Stanley Derr
Alias: Choo Choo
Birth Name: Stanley Winfield Derr
Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 1988-08-14 (Age:67)
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 173cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Derr served in the 77th Infantry Division of the Army during World War II, seeing action in Guam, Leyte, and Okinawa. Derr was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service.

Sources:

  • "Choo Choo Derr Meets Tough Foe Here Tuesday", Allentown Morning Call, March 14, 1945
  • "Stanley W. Derr, 67, former pro boxer", Allentown Morning Call, August 16, 1988