Walter Lee Irvin (born 8 May 1927, Gainesville, Florida), was living in Groveland when he registered for the draft in May 1945. He listed his mother Ellia Irvin as next of kin. He was working at the time for Apshawa Groves. He was recorded as 5'3" and weighing 105 pounds, and was described in his registration as "light brown", with brown eyes and black hair."Walter Lee Irvin", in U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Ancestry.com He served in the Army, leaving with the rank of private.
