Stories Behind the Stars: World War II ended career of local songwriter

By Mon Valley Independent

By John J. Turanin

For the MVI

“Moonbeam Memories” was the last song written by Monessen’s aspiring songwriter, William Caville. World War II would forever interrupt his musical talent.

Before he could return to his two young children, the life of 1st Lt. William Clarence Caville was cut short. They would never again see their father.

The Caville family of Charleroi

William Clarence Caville was born on April 11, 1917, to Arthur Maurice and Elizabeth Caville, née Armbruster, in Charleroi. Arthu...

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