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MY GRANDFATHER
Tech/Sgt. Robert Coleman Wyland*
b. on Jan 17, 1916 in VA. Enlisted on July 7, 1941 he left for his final exam at
Roanoke, Va, he passed the exam and boarded a train for Camp Lee ( Fort Lee) at midnight.
Arrived at Camp Lee early in the morning of July 8, 1941 spent 3 days at Camp Lee and was
sent to Camp Wheeler, GA, we were their about 4 or 5 days. On Oct 16, 1941 when basic was
finished he was transfer from Camp Wheeler, GA to the 211th Military Police Co. Jackson's
Barracks, New Orleans. On April 1, 1942 was transfer to the 230th Military Police Co. Jackson's
Barracks. On June 1, 1942 was transfer to New Orleans, Staging area. On Aug 8, 1942 was transfer
to Jackson's Barracks. On Sept 20, 1943 attend Tank school at Ford Plank, he like this work. On
Dec 29, 1943 was transferred to N. O. P. E. Ships compement. Staff Sgt 230th Military Police
Co. Jackson's Barracks. TECH/SGT SHIPS COMPLEMENT 9222ND TSU TC
MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER
Sgt. Robert Lee Wyland*
b. on Oct 13, 1896. Enlisted on Oct 2, 1942 in Richmond, VA into
the US Army Air Corps. SGT 57TH TRP CARRIER SQ ARMY AF
MY GRANDUNCLES
Tsgt. Hugh Willard Campbell*
b. on March 27, 1915. TSGT U.S. Marine Corps. On July 03, 1981
he died.
( F )
Pvt. Stanley William Dickson*
b. on Oct 18, 1909 in Covington, Alleghany Co, VA. Enlisted on Oct 27, 1942
in Roanoke Co, VA US Army WW2. On Jul 2, 1967 he died in Roanoke Co, VA.
Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
( F )
Pvt. Joseph Kutch*
b. on Dec 16, 1919 US Army. WW2. In the Battle of
the Bulge. AKA Joe. On Nov 30, 1991 he died.
( F )
CPL. Michael Kutch*
b. on Jul 25, 1921. AKA "Mickey" US Army Air Force
SERVED WITH THE 11TH ARMY AIR FORCE. On Jun 04,
2004 he died in Soldiers Airmens Home, Washington, DC
( F )
CPL. Thomas Kutch*
b. on Aug 11, 1926 US Army WW2, serving with the Military
Police. He apparently was present at the Nuremburg Trials
acting as a guard of the German officers. On Apr 10, 2001
he died.
Tech/Sgt. Lewis Harry Wyland*
b. on December 15, 1917. Enlisted on July 7, 1941 he left for his final exam
at Roanoke, Va, he passed the exam and boarded a train for Camp Lee ( Fort Lee)
at midnight. Arrived at Camp Lee early in the morning of July 8, 1941 spent 3 days
at Camp Lee and was sent to Camp Wheeler GA, we were their about 4 or 5 days. When basic
was finished Harry was sent to 703rd M. P. Bn arlington, va. He was assingned to 1st Platoon,
Co. B, 9th Bn. On Feb 26, 1986 he died.
MY GREAT-GRANDUNCLE
Pvt. Fred Cecil Wyland*
b. on Dec 25, 1907. Enlisted on Mar 4, 1944 in Henrico Co, VA.
Enlisted on Mar 4, 1944 in Fort George G Meade, MD into US Army WW2.
In Apr 1987 he died.
(MY COUSINS)
TEC 5. Garnett Leslie Adkins
b. on Feb 24, 1922. Enlisted on Dec 22, 1942 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
On Jun 30, 2004 he died. Buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg,
Montgomery Co, VA.
Pvt. Gerald Guy Aldridge
b. on Jan 9, 1926 in Watauga Co, NC. US Navy WW2. On Jun 5, 2005 he died
in Morganton, Burke Co, NC.
Pvt. Howard Glenn Aldridge
b. on Sep 13, 1916 in Watauga Co, NC. US Marine Corps WW2. On Jun 6, 1995 he died
in Catawba Co, NC. Buried in Maiden City Cemetery, Maiden, Catawba Co, NC.
Pvt. Murphy Lail Aldridge
b. on Mar 5, 1918 in Watauga Co, NC. Enlisted on Feb 20, 1941 in Fort Bragg, NC. US Army WW2.
On Jan 24, 1997 he died in Caldwell Co, NC. Buried in Hibriten Baptist Ch Cemetery, Lenoir, NC.
Pfc. Haga Rudolph Allen
b. on Jun 23, 1917 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Jun 23, 1943 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Chiswell Tucker Angus
b. on Nov 7, 1913 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Mar 6, 1944 in Fort George G Meade, MD.
US Army WW2. In Oct 1971 he died.
TEC 4. Morris Ward Angus
b. on Nov 15, 1926 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Jan 4, 1946. US Army WW2.
On Jan 14, 2000 he died. Buried in MT Pleasant Cemetery, Amherst Co, VA.
Seaman. Verlie Donald Armstrong
b. on Apr 27, 1915 in Scott, Champaign, Illinois. US Navy WW2. On Oct 29, 1997
in Scott, Champaign, Illinois.
Pfc. Douglas Lewis Ashley
b. on Jun 2, 1916. Enlisted on Aug 2, 1941 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
On Oct 25, 1984 he died.
Seaman F1. Lunsfond Alexander Ashley*
b. on May 2, 1924. F1 US Navy WW2. On Aug 8, 1995 he died. Buried in Mt. View Cemetery, Lovingston, VA.
Pvt. David Dunford Bailey
b. on Dec 11, 1915 in Summertown, GA. Enlisted on Mar 3, 1942 in Fort McPherson Atlanta, GA.
US Army WW2. On Aug 10, 1990 he died in M L, Richmond, Georgia.
Pvt. John Ira Bailey
b. on December 06, 1905 in Summertown, GA. Enlisted on Mar 9, 1942 in GA
into Army Air Corp in Special Services. WW2. On June 30, 1993 he died.
2nd Lieut. Dorsey William Frank Beauchamp
b. on April 28, 1923 in Oklahoma City, OK. WW2. Service: U.S. Army Air Forces,
317th Squadron, 2nd Troop Carrier Group. Entered the Service From: Texas.
Rank: Second Lieutenant. On December 05, 1944 he died. Memorialized at: Manila
American Cemetery in Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines. Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Nickname--"Billie Frank" Reported "missing in action" in India in 1944. Plane lost over "The Hump"
Pvt. Dewitt T Bethel
b. in 1924 in VA. Enlisted on Mar 19, 1943 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Wesley D. Bethel
b. on Nov 8, 1921 in VA. Enlisted on Oct 20, 1942 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
On Jul 29, 2003 he died. Buried in Tearwallet Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland,
Cumberland Co, VA.
Pvt. Roy Franklin Berkheimer
b. on Feb 9, 1911 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co, PA. Enlisted on Jun 4, 1941 in Fort George G Meade, MD. SERGEANT
1ST CLASS. SERVED 4 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, PRIMARILY ON THE ISLAND OF BOUGAINVILLE WHERE HE SAW HEAVY
COMBAT. US Army WW2. On Oct 28, 1981 he died.
Pvt. Earl V. Blocher
b. on Jan 30, 1916 in Kansas. Enlisted on Jul 2, 1945 in Fort Levenworth, KS.
US Army WW2. On May 27, 1994 he died.
Seaman. Harold Vance Blocher
b. on Jan 26, 1919. US Navy WW2. On Aug 10, 1943 he died in Fort William McKinley,
Manila, The Philippines. He was awarded Purple Heart Medal.
S Sgt. Hobart Alferd Blocher
b. on Sep 25, 1928 in Kansas. Enlisted on Sep 25, 1944. US Army WW2.
On Jun 10, 1999 he died in Bremerton, WA. Buried in Tahoma National
Cemetery, Kent, WA.
Seaman. James Eugene Blocher
b. on Dec 14, 1923 in Washington, Darke Co, OH. US Navy WW2. On Mar 5, 1987
he died in Greenville, Darke Co, OH.
Pfc. Wibur Keith Blocher
b. on Dec 21, 1921 in Darke Co, OH. Enlisted on Aug 7, 1942 in
Cincinnati, OH into US Army WW2. On Nov 23, 1993 he died in Darke Co, OH.
Pvt. Walker Robert Burley
b. on Mar 14, 1922 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Oct 25, 1944 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
On Jun 13, 2007 he died in Farmville, Prince Edward Co, VA.
Pfc. Clarence Wallace Boggs
b. on Jan 14, 1921 in Okmulgee Co, OK. Enlisted on Sept 27, 1940 in
Wichita, KS into US Army. WW2. On Feb 09, 1971 he died in Los
Angeles Co, CA.
Pfc. Woodrow Brooks Boothe
b. on May 23, 1913 in Tariff, Roane Co, WV. Enlisted on Apr 27, 1942 in
Huntington, WV into US Army. Infantry. WW2. On Feb 15, 1998 he died in Tariff,
Roane Co, WV
Sgt. Norman Booth
b. on Sep 29, 1912. US Army WW2. Enlisted on Feb 4, 1946 in Fort Hayes Columbus, OH.
On Dec 24, 1974 he died in Albuquerque, Bernillo, NM. Buried in Santa Fe National Cemetery,
Santa Fe, NM, Secton X Site 206.
Pvt. Truman Calvin Breshears
b. on Sep 10, 1920 in Hickory, MO. Enlisted on Nov 27, 1940 in March Field Riverside, CA.
Army Air Corps WW2.
Pvt. Emory Robert Bridge
b. on Sep 11, 1920 in Nelson Co, VA. WW2. Enlisted on Dec 26, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA.
He had served with the US Army in Germany for two years. On Jun 15, 1956 he died in Augusta
Co, VA. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro, VA.
Mm 1C. Clarence Linwood Bryant*
b. on May 5, 1919 in Bryant, Nelson Co, VA. US Navy WW2. On Dec 17, 1946 he died.
Buried in Bethlehem Cemetery Roseland, Nelson Co, VA.
S1. Cecil Rupert Campbell*
b. on Apr 18, 1922 in Nelson Co, VA. US Navy WW2. On Jun 9, 1970 he died in Nelson Co, VA. Buried in
Beech Grove Church Cemetery, Nelson Co, VA.
Sgt. Charles H. Campbell
b. on Feb 12, 1921 in Wisconsin. U. S. Army Air Corps WWII. Stationed in England
1942- 1945. On May 3, 1998 he died in Madison Dane Co WI.
Pvt. Charles Wilson Campbell
b. on Jun 7, 1919 in Va. US Army WW2. On Dec 2, 1994 he died in Staunton, Staunton
City, VA. Buried in White Rock Cemetery, Nelson Co, VA.
Pfc. Clyde Edward Campbell
b. on March 31, 1924 in Amherst Co, Va. Enlisted on Feb 19, 1943 in Charlottesville, Va.
Private 1st Class US Army WW2.On January 07, 1945 Killed in Action. He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Pvt. Earl Lee Campbell
b. on Feb 17, 1923. Enlisted on Oct 16, 1942 in Richmond, VA. Army Air Corps WWII.
On Jun 20, 1995 he died.
Pfc. Edward Curtis Campbell
b. on July 6, 1919 in Amherst Co, Va. Enlisted on Jun 19, 1944 in Camp Lee
in Va US Army WW2. In Jun 1984 he died in Fredericksburg, VA.
Pfc. Edward Lee Campbell
b. on January 14, 1914 in Amherst Co, Va. US Army WW2.
On May 09, 1991 he died.
Pfc. George Toliver Campbell
b. on Apr 05, 1917 in Amherst Co, Va. Enlisted on Jun 3, 1944
in Camp Lee, VA. US Army WW2. On Jul 09, 1979 he died.
Pfc. Henry Thomas Campbell
b. on Nov 1, 1919 in VA. Enlisted on Jun 6, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Apr 20, 1996 he died.
Pfc. Holmes Douglas Campbell
b. on Jan 01, 1916. Enlisted on Sept 10, 1940 in Fort Hayes,
Columbus, OH US Army WW2. On Jan 18, 1966 he died.
Pfc. James Edward Campbell
b. on Jul 12, 1913 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Feb 3, 1941 in Staunton, VA. US Army WW2.
On Dec 18, 1968 he died in Newport News, VA.
Pfc. James Porter Campbell Jr.
b. on March 03, 1923. WW2. Enlisted on March 3, 1943 in NY. Rank: Private.
United States Marine Corps. On November 20, 1943 he died. Monument:
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Status: Missing. US Awards: Purple Heart Medal.
Sgt. James Wyatt Campbell*
b. on Jan 25, 1924. WW2. Enlisted on Jan 11, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA
US Army. On Sept 25, 1944 KIA in Germany. Buried at Amherst County public
cemetery section 2B.
Pfc. Jessie Thurman Campbell
b. on Jun 28, 1922. Enlisted on Nov 30, 1944 in
Richmond, VA. US Army WW2. On Dec 19, 1994 he died.
Pfc. John James Campbell*
b. on Aug 24, 1921 in Nelson Co, Va. Enlisted on Nov 23, 1942 in
Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2. On May 26, 1986 he died in Waynesboro,
Augusta Co, VA.
Pfc. Landieth Carroll Campbell
b. on Dec 24, 1923 in Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Dec 19, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
He served as a Corporal in the U. S. Army with the 103rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion from
February 5, 1943 to December 5, 1945. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the European African
Eastern Service Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. On Apr 24, 2004 he died in Waynesboro, VA.
Pfc. Lowell T Campbell*
b. on Jan 31, 1916 in Amherst Co, Va. Enlisted on Dec 19, 1942 in
Charlottesville, VA. US Army Air Corps WW2. On Aug 10, 1985 he died.
Pvt. McAuldman Campbell
b. on Sep 13, 1919 in VA. Enlisted on Oct 23, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Nov 24, 1994 he died in Waynesboro, Waynesboro City, VA.
Pfc. Milton Calvin Campbell
b. on Aug 27, 1923 in Sandidges, VA. Enlisted on Mar 11, 1943 in
Richmond, VA. US Army WW2. On Jan 14, 2008 he died.
Pfc. Murrell Fleming Campbell Jr.*
b. on Oct 3, 1926. Enlisted on Mar 11, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2. On Apr 28, 2002 he died
in Madison Heights, Amherst Co, VA. Buried in Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co, VA.
Pvt. Raymond Edward Campbell*
b. on Jun 18, 1920 in Va. Virginia WW2 Co G, 12th Infantry PH. On Jan 10, 1964 he died.
Buried in Sherando Methodist Church Cemetery, Augusta Co, VA.
Pfc. Raymond Lee Campbell
b. Abt. 1920. Enlisted on Nov 23, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
Pfc. Roy Elliott Campbell
b. on Jan 23, 1921. Enlisted on Dec 19, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Oct 14, 1995 he died.
Sgt. Thomas Legion Campbell Sr*
b. on Jun 08, 1915 in Nelson Co, Va. Enlisted on Jul 02, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army WW2. On Jan 28, 1988 he died. Buried in Beech Grove Christian Church Cemetery,
Nelson Co, VA.
S Sgt. T. Maxie Campbell*
b. on Aug 3, 1915 in Beech Grove, Nelson Co, VA. US Army WW2. On Sep 22, 1984 he died
in Waynesboro, VA. Buried in Beech Grove Church Cemetery, Nelson Co, VA.
Pfc. Wade Alton Campbell
b. on Oct 06, 1921 in Amherst Co, Va. Enlisted on Jan 21, 1943 in
Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Forest S. Cash
b. in 1922 in Amherst Co, Va. Enlisted on Dec 19, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Van Edward Cash
b. on Jul 13, 1920 in Amherst Co, Va. Enlisted on Nov 11, 1942 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2. On Oct 15, 1998 he died. Buried in Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA.
Pfc. Francis Leroy Clark
b. in 1913. Enlisted on Nov 25, 1940 in Pierre Army Air Field, SD. US Army WW2.
MM2. Vernon Roland Clark
b. on Oct 1, 1919. US Navy, WW2. On Mar 3, 2003 he died. Buried in Merced District Cemetery,
Merced, CA.
Pfc. Stanton Walter Clarke
b. on Jan 24, 1925 in Detroit, MI. Enlisted on Nov 25, 1940 in Pierre Army Air Field, SD.
US Army, tank corps. WW2. On Jul 1951 he died in Detroit, MI.
TSGT. John Wesley Clayton
b. on Jan 31, 1924. Enlisted on Nov 7, 1944. US Army Air Corps WW2. On Sep 11, 2003 he died.
Buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA, Section Ba Row B Site 94.
Seaman. Roy Coffey Clements
b. in 1919 in Pedlar, Amherst Co, VA. Ship Name: Monterey, Sail Date: 5 Oct 1943,
Ship number: CV-26. US Navy, WW2.
Pvt. Alfred Boyd L. Coffey
b. on May 21, 1922 in Avery Co, NC. Enlisted on Nov 30, 1942 in Camp Croft, Spartanburg Co, SC.
US Army WW2. On Jul 3, 1990 he died in Lenoir, Caldwell Co, NC. Buried Sam Coffey Family Cemetery,
Lenoir, Caldwell Co, NC.
Pvt. Arnie Wilson Coffey
b. on Mar 23, 1913 in Nelson Co Va. Enlisted on Feb 20, 1945
in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2. On Oct 29, 1988 he died
in Nelson Co Va.
Pvt. Blake Coffey
b. on Jun 4, 1925 in NC. US Navy WW2. On Nov 3, 1974 he died in Lenoir, Caldwell Co, NC
"a gunshot wound to the chest (homicide)". Buried in Boone Fork Baptist Church Cemetery,
Shulls Mill, Watauga Co, NC.
S1. Carl Gwyn Coffey*
b. on Oct 1, 1925 in Wilkes Co, NC. US Navy WW2. On Feb 4, 2001 he died
in Elkin, Surry Co, NC. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, North Wilkesboro,
Wilkes Co, NC.
Pvt. Charles Lee Coffey
b. on Jul 26, 1923 in Augusta Co, VA. US Army WW2. On Oct 22, 2003 he died
in Augusta Co, VA. Buried in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD.
S1. Clyde Finley Coffey
b. on Apr 23, 1920. US Navy, WW2. On Dec 3, 2002 he died. Buried in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Lenoir, NC.
Pvt. Davis Lee Coffey
b. on Apr 27, 1918 in Augusta Co VA. US Army WW2. 1325th Service Command
Unit. On Oct 5, 1991 he died in Nelson Co Va.
Pvt. Frank Henry Coffey
b. on Dec 7, 1917 in Augusta Co VA. Enlisted on Oct 31, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On May 5, 1977 he died in Augusta Co VA.
CPL. Guy Edward Coffey*
b. on Jun 3, 1925 in Avery Co, NC. Enlisted on Nov 30, 1942 in Camp Croft, Spartanburg Co, SC.
CPL Army and MN2 US Navy WW2. On Mar 30, 2003 in NC. Buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery,
Morganton, Caldwell Co, NC.
Sgt. Guy Lyle Coffey*
b. on Sep 2, 1920. US Army WW2. On Sep 22, 1994 he died. Buried in Mount Vernon Church
of the Brethren Cemetery, Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co, VA.
Sgt. Guy Woodson Coffey*
b. on Apr 2, 1915 in Amherst Co, VA. US Army WW2. On Apr 3, 1969 he died
in Richmond, VA. Buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Richmond, Henrico Co, VA.
MoMM 2/c. Henry Clay Coffey*
b. on Mar 31, 1916 in Watauga, NC. Enlisted on Jun 9, 1943.
US Navy WW2.
Pvt. Henry Elwood Coffey
b. on Jul 18, 1912 in Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. Enlisted on Nov 16, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army WW2. On May 11, 1955 he died in Staunton, Augusta Co, VA.
Pvt. Hersey Carter Coffey*
b. on Dec 10, 1918 in Amherst Co, VA. US Army WW2. On Oct 15, 1994 he died in
Vesuvius, Rockbridge, VA. Buried in Bridge Hill Cemetery, Nelson Co, VA.
Pvt. Hiter Raymond Coffey
b. on Sep 25, 1911 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Nov 16, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA.
He served five years of active duty in the Pacific. US Army WW2. On Jul 6, 2005 he died
in Amherst Co, VA.
Pvt. Ira Given Coffey
b. on May 21, 1923 in Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co, VA. Enlisted on Apr 16, 1943 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2. On Aug 14, 1998 he died in Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co, VA.
Pvt. James Elgrafton Coffey
b. on Oct 30, 1924 in Augusta Co, VA. Enlisted on Dec 7, 1943 in Baltimore, MD. US Army WW2.
On Aug 27, 1998 he died in Augusta Co, VA. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Section 33
Site 2669.
S1. John Gilbert Coffey
b. on Apr 11, 1911. US Navy WW2. Pearl Harbor Survivor. On Nov 28, 1993 he died.
Buried in Cemetery at Hatter's Store, Tyro, Nelson Co, VA.
EM3. Johnny Bill Coffey*
b. on Apr 28, 1922 in Hondo, Medina Co, TX. US Navy WW2. Serving from 1944 to 1946. On Apr 21, 2007
he died in Kerrville, Kerr Co, TX. Buried in Tarpley Cemetery, Tarpley, Bandera Co, TX.
Sgt. Malcolm H. Coffey*
b. on Nov 17, 1923 in Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Jan 11, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army Air Corps WW2. On Dec 31, 1985 he died in Russell Co, VA. Buried in Quantico
National Cemetery, Quantico, Prince William Co, VA.
Pvt. Perry Dodge Coffey
b. on Dec 16, 1916 in Augusta Co Va. Enlisted on Dec 19, 1944
in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2. On Jan 11, 1993 he died
in Augusta Co Va. Buried with Military Rites.
Pvt. Richard L. Coffey
b. in 1916 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Oct 3, 1941 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Roy Garland Coffey*
b. in 1920 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Sep 30, 1940 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2. In Jan 1986 he died in Richmond, VA. Buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Richmond, Henrico Co, VA.
Pvt. Spencer B. Coffey
b. on Jun 29, 1903 in Avery Co, NC. Enlisted on Nov 30, 1942 in Camp Croft, Spartanburg Co, SC.
US Army WW2. On Dec 4, 1975 he died in Avery Co, NC. Buried in New Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery,
Carys Flat, Avery Co., NC.
Pvt. Talmadge Raymond Coffey
b. on Aug 11, 1918 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Feb 3, 1941. US Army Infantry WW2. He participated
in the D-Day Normandy Invasion. On Jul 16, 2003 he died in Madison Heights, Amherst Co, VA. Buried in
Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA.
Lt. Cmdr. Wiley Earl Coffey Jr
b. on Jun 10, 1928 in Blowing Rock Twp, Watauga Co, NC. US Navy WW2. On Aug 14, 2004 he died
in Virginia Beach, VA.
Pvt. Willie L. Coffey
b. on Jul 22, 1919 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on May 5, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
On Jul 5, 1988 he died. Buried in Straightstone Baptist Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co, VA.
Pvt. Wilson Monroe Coffey
b. on Dec 16, 1916 in Augusta Co Va. Enlisted on Sep 2, 1942. US Army WW2.
On Mar 27, 1997 he died in Augusta Co Va. Buried Augusta Memorial Park, Fishersville, VA.
Corporal. Andrew Jackson Coleman
b. on Jul 03, 1910 in Bedford Co, VA. Enlisted on Feb 3, 1941 in Bedford Co, VA. US Army WW2.
He was 29th Infantry Division. He was a member of the storied Company A National Guard of VA.
He fell ill while training in England. On Jul 16, 1944 he died after a five month hospitalization
at Ashford General Hospital in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The cause of death was said to be brights
disease.
Pvt. Carlton Vasco Coleman
b. on Jun 10, 1920. US Army Air Corps WW2. B-17 TAIL GUNNER. 331st Bomber
Squadron, 94th Bomber Group, Heavy. B-17G Flying Fortress (42-31212);
94th Bombardment Group, 3rd Bombardment Wing, 8th Air Force; Awarded Air
Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster and Purple Heart. On Jan 05, 1944 KILLED
IN ACTION ON A BOMBING MISSION TO BORDEAUX. Buried in US Military Cemetery,
Margraten, the Netherlands or Normandy, France?
Pvt. Garnett Edward Coleman
b. on Dec 02, 1918 in Bedford Co, VA. Enlisted on Jun 23, 1944
in Huntington, WV. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Leonard Rudolph Coleman
b. on Sep 13, 1914 in VA. S2USNA WW2. On Apr 9, 1964 he died in Bedford Co, VA.
Pvt. Mack C. Coleman
b. on April 20, 1922 in Tarrytown, Ga. Served in World War II
from 1942 to October 1945. In March 1987 he died.
S SGT. Morton D. Coleman Jr*
b. on Oct 25, 1912 in VA. Enlisted on Feb 5, 1942 in Richmond, VA. Army Air Corps WW2.
81st REPLACEMENT SQUADRON SOUTH PACIFIC AND FAR EAST 38 MONTHS. On Mar 2, 1996 he died.
Buried in North Pamunkey Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co, VA.
Pvt. Thurman J Coleman
b. on Jan 19, 1921. Enlisted on Feb 3, 1941 in Bedford Co, VA. Served
in the US Army. WW2 On Feb 11, 2007 he died.
Pvt. Walter V. Coleman
b. Abt. 1928. Enlisted on Mar 23, 1945 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Woodrow Wilson Coleman
b. on Jul 12, 1912 in VA. Enlisted on Jul 23, 1943 in Roanoke, VA. Served
in the US Army WW2. On Mar 15, 1960 he died in Bedford Co, VA. Buried in
Oakwood Cemetery, Bedford Co, VA Section GREEN, Block 1, Lot 161.
Pvt. William C. Coleman
b. on Jul 31, 1918 in VA. Enlisted on Oct 28, 1942 in Richmond, VA. Army Air Corps WW2.
On Nov 24, 2005 he died in Bradenton, Manatee Co, FL.
Seaman. William Laurence Lonnie Coleman
b. on August 02, 1920 Served in U. S. Navy during WWII
On August 16, 1982 he died in Savannah, GA.
Pvt. Cecil Embree Crawford
b. on Jul 23, 1916 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Oct 23, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army WW2. On Aug 14, 1995 he died in Vesuvius, Rockbridge Co, VA.
S Sgt. Virgil Dexter Crawford
b. on Jan 28, 1921 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on May 2, 1942 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2. SERVED WITH THE 8TH ARMORED DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF
OPERATIONS, 1944-1945, IN COMPANY A, 130TH ARMORED ORDINANCE BATTALION. On
Nov 28, 1997 he died in Grottoes, Rockingham Co, VA. Buried in Riverview
Cemetery, Waynesboro, VA.
Pvt. Ernest Owen Crist
b. on Jan 4, 1916. US Army WW2. Enlisted on Aug 25, 1941 in New Cumberland, PA.
On Aug 31, 1999 he died.
TEC 4. Gilbert Lee Crist*
b. on Feb 10, 1908. US Army WW2. On Feb 10, 1993 he died. Buried in
Woodland Memorial Park, Collen, Nelson Co, VA.
Pvt. Linwood Estes Crist
b. on Feb 27, 1927. US Army WW2. Enlisted on May 24, 1945 in Roanoke Co, VA.
On Apr 15, 2001 he died.
Pvt. William Thomas Crist
b. on Oct 18, 1912. Enlisted on Oct 23, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Apr 3, 1988 he died. Buried in Monticello Gardens, Charlottesville, VA.
( F )
CDR. Delmont Edward Crow
b. on Oct 24, 1922 in Akron, Plymouth, IA. Enlisted on May 14, 1943. US Navy, WW2.
On Sep 6, 2001 he died in Jamul, San Diego, CA. Buried in Ft. Rosecrans National
Cemetery, San Diego, CA, Section Mw Site 188.
( F )
S SGT. Lemuel Crow
b. on Apr 20, 1917 in WV. Enlisted on May 14, 1943. US Army, WW2.
On Nov 26, 2002 he died in Wheeling, Ohio, WV. Buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery,
Wheeling, Ohio, WV.
Col. Robert Paul Crow*
b. on May 5, 1919. 1936-1969 in United States Army, United States Air Force
Started as Private - Army Air Corps Retired as Full Colonel USAF. 1944-1946 in North Africa
w/U.S. Army,Libya, Iran, Saudi Arabia. 1949-1952 in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan AFB Captain-Major
WWII. 1952-1957 in 360 Lynwood Drive, Montgomery, AL Air Command & Staff School, Maxwell, AFB.
1957-1961 in Evreaux, Haute-Normandie, France, AFB w/ KC 135 Unit - Major to Lt. Colonel.
Buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, Clarke Co, GA.
2nd Lieutenant. George Seeley Crosser
b. on Jun 21, 1921 in Billings, MT. US Army WW2. On Nov 15, 1944 he died in France during WW2
Pvt. Carl William Crump
b. on May 10, 1920 in Avery Co, NC. US Army WW2. On Jun 14, 2005 he died in Collettsville,
Caldwell Co, NC. Buried in Greene Family Cemetery, Deep Gap, Watauga Co, NC.
Seaman Second Class. James Howard Danford*
b. on Jul 21, 1921 in Billings, MT. US Navy WW2. USS NEW ORLEANS CA-32 On Dec 25, 1942 he died
in Sidney, Australia during WW2. Buried in Rockvale Cemetery, Rockvale, Carbon Co., MT
Staff Sergeant. Calvin Edgar Davis*
b. on Nov 2, 1924 in Charlottesville, VA. Enlisted on Jan 6, 1943 in Camp Lee, VA.
US Army WW2. He was shot down over France. He was awarded Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters and
Purple Heart. On May 28, 1944 he was Killed in Action near Paris, France.
PFC. Raymond Earl Davis*
b. on Apr 2, 1926 in Charlottesville, VA. Enlisted on Aug 1, 1944 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2. He was awarded Purple Heart. On Feb 14, 1946 he died of his wounds in McGuire General
Hospital, Richmond, VA.
Pvt. Robert D. Dawson
b. Abt. 1927 in VA. US Army WW2. Enlisted on Dec 10, 1945 in Langley Field, VA.
Pvt. Charles William Dickson
b. on Oct 20, 1924 in Page, Fayette Co, WV. US Army and Marine Corps WW2. On Jul 25, 2004
he died in Clifton Forge City, VA. At his request his body was cremated and there will be
no services.
Pvt. Leslie Ray Dow
b. on Mar 6, 1925. Enlisted on Mar 27, 1945 in Fort Snelling, MN. US Army WW2.
On Mar 11, 1991 he died. Buried in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD,
Section G Site 6830.
Pvt. Paul L. Doty
b. Abt. 1921 in Wetzel, WV. US Army WW2. Enlisted on Aug 27, 1940 in Fort Hayes Columbus, OH.
Pvt. James Virgil Duncan Jr
b. on Mar 30, 1927. US Navy WW2. On May 18, 1998 he died. Buried in Oaklawn
Mausoleums & Memory Gardens.
Pvt. Melvin Louis Eades
b. on Jul 25, 1920 in UT. US MERCHANT MARINE WW2. Enlisted on Mar 5, 1943. On Aug 10, 1999
he died. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR Section Y Site 1263.
Pvt. William Orvall Eades
b. on Oct 22, 1917 in Box Elder, UT. Enlisted on Jun 13, 1945 in Fort Douglas, UT. US Army WW2.
Pvt. James Adrian Eubank
b. on Oct 31, 1917 in WV. Enlisted on Jun 16, 1943 in Huntington, WV. US Army WW2. On Oct 7, 1988
he died in Greenwood, Greenwood, SC.
Pvt. William Henry Evans*
b. on Jul 15, 1912. Enlisted on May 9, 1941 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
On Dec 26, 1985 he died. Buried in Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Old Myndus,
Nelson Co, VA.
ET1. James H. Everette Jr.
b. on Nov 24, 1923 in VA. US Navy WW2. On Jan 20, 1999 he died in MA. Buried in
St Joseph's Cemetery, Haverhill, Essex Co, MA.
Pfc. Garnett R Falls
b. on Jun 22, 1926 in Nelson Co, Va. Enlisted on Jul 02, 1942 in
Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2. On Oct 02, 2000 he died.
Pvt. Charles Olan Faulconer
b. in 1926. SERVED WITH THE 319TH INFANTRY, COMPANY A, 80TH DIVISION, 3RD ARMY. SERVED
AUGUST 4, 1944 TO DECEMBER 8, 1945. RHINELAND CAMPAIGN, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL,
EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, 1 BATTLE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND COMBAT
INFANTRYMAN BADGE. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Edward P. Faulconer
b. Abt. 1923 in VA. Enlisted on Jan 21, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Frank T. Faulconer Jr
b. Abt. 1917 in VA. Enlisted on Jul 16, 1941 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Henry Edward Faulconer Jr
b. Abt. 1916. Enlisted on Mar 6, 1943 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2. On Oct 24, 1966 he died.
Seaman. Hubert Lloyd Faulconer
b. Aug 7, 1926. US Navy WW2. Sail Date: Mar 31, 1945 to Jun 1, 1946, Ship Name: USS Hancock,
Ship number: CV-19.
Seaman. Jack Sterling Faulconer
b. Oct 5, 1929. US Navy WW2. Sail Date: Aug 22, 1947 to Jan 1, 1949, Ship Name: USS Boxer,
Ship number: CV-21. On Dec 25, 1997 he died.
Col. Herbert Marion Figg Jr.
b. on Jan 5, 1921 in VA. Enlisted on Sep 16, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA. US Army WW2.
On Mar 20, 2001 he died in VA. Buried in Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA.
Pvt. George W. Fitzgerald
b. in 1918 in Massies Mill, Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on May 8, 1943 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Golden E. Fitzgerald*
b. on Jan 14, 1916 in VA. Enlisted on Aug 21, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. Army Air Corps WW2.
On Dec 10, 1971 he died in Waynesboro, Waynesboro City, VA.
Pvt. Johnnie H. Fitzgerald
b. in 1911 in Massies Mill, Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Aug 28, 1942 in Fort Mye, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Milton J. Fitzgerald
b. in 1910 in Massies Mill, Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Nov 20, 1943 in Baltimore, MD.
US Army WW2.
Tec 5. Robert Shelby Fitzgerald*
b. on Feb 19, 1914 in Nelson Co, VA. US Army WW2. On Oct 27, 1979 in Roseland,
Nelson Co, VA. Buried in Beech Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Nelson Co, VA.
Pvt. Dabney Mays Fortune
b. on November 16, 1921. Enlisted on Feb 22, 1945 in Roanoke, Va Served
in the US Army during WWII in Italy. On October 28, 1994 he died in Lovingston, VA.
Pvt. George Thomas Fortune
b. on Sep 02, 1919 in Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Sept 2, 1942
in Charlottesville, VA US Army during WWII.
Pvt. Milton Iver Fuller
b. on Nov 30, 1923. PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II. Service:
Mar 3, 1943 to Feb 28, 1946. On Aug 20, 1996 he died.
Pvt. Harry G. Glass
b. Abt. 1905. Enlisted on Mar 14, 1942 in Camp Lee, VA.
US Army WW2.
HM2. Arthur Goldsmith Jr
b. on Mar 5, 1925. US Navy WW2. On Jan 13, 1998 he died in Olathe, Johnson Co, KS.
Buried in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS, Section 42-A Site 286.
MM2. Edwin Hill Goodwin*
b. on Sep 18, 1927. US Navy WW2. Sail Date: Jan 1, 1946. Ship Name: Hancock.
Ship number: CV-19. On Nov 13, 1981 he died. Buried in Goodwin-May Cemetery, Nelson Co, VA.
TEC 5. Alvin Linwood Grant
b. on Dec 23, 1922 in VA. Enlisted on May 24, 1944 in Fort George G Meade, MD.
US Army WW2. On Oct 28, 2002 he died. Buried in South Anna Baptist Church Cemetery, Louisa Co, VA.
Pvt. Horace T. Grant
b. on Dec 17, 1919 in VA. Enlisted on Feb 15, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army WW2. On Mar 8, 1989 he died. Buried in South Anna Baptist Church Cemetery, Louisa Co, VA.
Pvt. Lewis Hudson Grant
b. on Dec 20, 1925 in VA. Enlisted on May 24, 1945 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2. On Apr 24, 1991 he died in Louisa Co, VA.
Pvt. George F. Hamilton
b. in 1922. Enlisted on Sep 15, 1942 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. John Doty Hamilton
b. on Dec 4, 1926. Enlisted on Feb 15, 1945 in Roanoke Co, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Loren E. Hamilton
b. in 1918 in UT. Enlisted on Jan 9, 1942 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Army Air Corps WW2.
Sergeant First Class. Nelson Kenmore Hamilton*
b. on Jul 12, 1915 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on May 5, 1943.
US Navy WW2. On Feb 22, 1995 he died in Amherst Co, VA.
S1. Rawland Childester Hamilton
b. on Apr 24, 1927 in Washington, UT. US Navy Reserve WW2. On Oct 4, 1960 he died in
SACRAMENTO, CA. Buried in Ukiah Cemetery, Ukiah, Mendocino Co, CA (also known as:
Russian River Cemetery).
Pvt. Robert H. Hamilton
b. on Sep 24, 1916 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Nov 14, 1942 in Roanoke Co, VA.
US Army WW2. On Nov 7, 1990 he died in Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, VA.
Pvt. Seymour McVeigh Hamilton
b. on Aug 4, 1924 in Schuyler, Nelson Co, VA. He was a radio operator on the uss intrepid and the
uss lexington during world war II. he served in the pacific and was involved in several battles
including marshall islands, truk islands, iwo jima, luzon, ect. he was awarded several medals.
he requested to see his cousin edsel wray on the uss biloxi on february 9, 1944. he was honorably
discharged in february of 1946. Ship Name: Intrepid Ship number: CV-11 Sail Date: Dec 31, 1943,
Mar 31, 1944, Jun 30, 1944, Sep 30, 1944 and Nov 14, 1944. Ship Name: Lexington Ship number: CV-16
Sail Date: Mar 31, 1945, Oct 1, 1945 and Oct 22, 1945. US Navy WW2. On Aug 5, 1988 he died in Lynchburg,
Campbell Co, VA. Buried in Scotsville Cemetery, Scottsville, Albemarle Co, VA.
Pvt. Warren Cabot Hamilton
b. on Sep 1, 1919 in Charlottesville, VA. Enlisted on Sep 25, 1942 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2. On Nov 15, 1993 he died in Duval Co, FL.
( F )
Pvt. Cecil Gover Harler Sr.*
b. on May 28, 1923 Enlisted on Aug 9, 1943 in Huntington, WV He was drafted
into the Armed Forces. WW2
( F )
Pvt. Charles Clayton Harler Sr.
b. on October 20, 1921. Enlisted on Aug 8, 1942 in Huntington, WV He was
drafted into the US Army. WW2
( F )
Pfc. Clifton Young Harler*
b. on February 06, 1918. Enlisted on Nov 1, 1940 in KY He served in
the US Army as a Private First Class in the Infantry WW2. On Dec 21,
1944 he was Capture. He was a POW at STALAG 2A, NEUBRANDENBURG, GERMANY.
On November 27, 1990 he died in Williamsburg, James City, Va. Buried in
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills, Baltimore Co., MD.
( F )
Pfc. Clyde Orwin Harler Jr.*
b. on May 10, 1923. Enlisted on Jan 8, 1943 in Huntington, WV
He served in the US Army as a Private First Class. WW2. On
Sept 22, 2008 he died in Kingsport, TN.
( F )
Pvt. Dale P. Harler
b. on Nov. 16, 1924. WW2.
( F )
Pvt. Donald H. Harler
b. on Jul 15, 1918. WW2 In Jul 1981 he died. Buried in
Halcyon Hills Cemetery, WV.
( F )
Pvt. James Clinton Harler
b. on Aug 12, 1927. Enlisted on Aug 30, 1945 in Huntington, WV.
US Army WW2.
( F )
Pvt. John M. Harler
b. in 1918. WW2. Enlisted on Feb 26, 1941 in Buffalo, NY
Private in U.S. Army Air Forces
Signal Air Wing Company
Entered the Service from: Buffalo New York
Died: December 8, 1941
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart
( F )
Pvt. Lynn E. Harler
b. on Jan 25, 1916. US Coast Guard 1942-1945. On Dec 29, 1995
he died. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, Marshall Co, WV
( F )
Pvt. Paul A. Harler
b. on Feb 3, 1922. Pvt US Marine Corp WW2. On Jan. 20, 1994 he died.
Buried in Riverview Cemetery, Marshall Co, WV
( F )
Pvt. Robert James Harler
b. in 1931. Enlisted on July 28, 1942 in Huntington, WV He was drafted
into the US Army. US Army WW2.
( F )
Pvt. Robert M. Harler
( F )
Pvt. William Eugene Harler Sr
b. on Nov 8, 1916 in Fostoria, OH. Enlisted on June 27, 1945 served until Aug 16, 1946.
US Army. WW2. On Jan 17, 1979 he died in Maumee, Lucas Co, OH. Buried in Ottawa
Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas Co, OH.
( F )
Pvt. William Orvel Harler
b. on April 09, 1919. Enlisted on Nov 21, 1942 in Huntington, WV He was drafted
into the US Army. WW2. On June 21, 1988 he died.
Pvt. Carroll Jackson Harvey
b. on August 30, 1918. Enlisted on Apr 9, 1941 in Roanoke, Va. Paratrooper in
US Army WW2.
Pvt. George Daniel Harvey
b. on Oct 7, 1915 in Lovingston, VA. Enlisted on Sep 26, 1940 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. James Raymond Harvey
b. on June 29, 1923. US Navy WW2.
Pvt. John E. Harvey
b. in 1916. Enlisted on Feb 11, 1942 in Camp Lee, VA.
US Army WW2.
S Sgt. John Richard Harvey Sr
b. on Jan 18, 1913. Enlisted on Jan 9, 1941 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
On May 9, 1996 he died. Buried in Harewood Cemetery,Piney River, Nelson Co, VA.
SK1. Lewis Carlton Harvey
b. on Dec 17, 1919 in Nelson Co, VA. US Navy. WW2. On Mar 12, 1998 he died.
Buried in Woodland Memorial Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co, VA.
Pvt. William Lynn Harvey
b. on June 29, 1918. WW2.
Pvt. Hunter Franklin Hatter
b. on Jul 4, 1918. Enlisted on March, 1942. US Marine Corps WW2.
On Jul 25, 1944 KIA in the Southwest Pacific. Buried in Mountain View Mennonite
Church Cemetery, Augusta Co, VA.
Sgt. William Winfred Hatter
b. on Oct 6, 1920. Enlisted on Feb 1, 1942 in Staunton, VA. chief cook US Marine Corps WW2.
On Aug 3, 1943 he drowned while bathing off the coast of Gualalcanal in the Pacific. Buried in
Mountain View Mennonite Church Cemetery, Augusta Co, VA.
Pvt. Herbert Weyland Hayward
b. on Mar 21, 1922 in Bellevue, Sandusky, OH. Enlisted on Jan 26, 1943 in Toledo, OH.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Earl Leslie Henderson
b. on Mar 23, 1921 in Augusta Co, VA. US Army WW2. He served under General Patton and
was part of the Normandy D-Day Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. On Jan 11, 2001
he died in Fishersville, VA. Buried in Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co, VA.
Pvt. James D. Higginbotham
b. in 1925. US Marine Corps WW2. Wounded In Action.
Seaman. Virgil Woodrow Huddleston
b. Apr 13, 1918 in TX. US Navy WW2. On Feb 11, 1992 he died in Montague Co, TX. Buried
in Mountain Creek Cemetery, Montague Co, TX.
Seaman. Edgar Thomas Hudson*
b. Aug 25, 1920. US Navy WW2. On Mar 8, 2004 he died. Buried in Amherst Cemetery,
Amherst Co, VA.
Pvt. James E. Hudson
b. in 1825. Enlisted on Mar 23, 1944 in Fort George G Meade, MD. US Army WW2.
ON DECEMBER 18, 1944 KILLED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE . BURIED IN HENRI-CHAPELLE
U.S. MILITARY CEMETERY, AUBEL, BELGIUM.
Pvt. Jack Lee Hudson*
b. on Nov 28, 1922. Enlisted on Feb 19, 1943 in Charlottesville, Va. US Army WW2.
2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division- "Red Diamond". On Jul 30, 1944 he
died in France during WW2. His body was never recovered. He was killed in an explosion.
Pfc. Clarence Breckenridge Hughes
b. on Mar 26, 1923 in Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Jan 26, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Apr 15, 1974 he died in Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA.
Pfc. Harry Wilson Hughes
b. on Sep 22, 1917 in Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Apr 16, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
On Dec 16, 1977 he died in Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA.
Pvt. William Craighill Hughes
b. on Nov 19, 1919 in Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Dec 23, 1941 in Richmond, VA.
Army Air Corps WW2. On Dec 19, 1952 he died.
Pvt. Robert M. Jackson
b. on Apr 23, 1913 in Monroe Co, OH. Enlisted on Mar 18, 1943 in Fort Hayes Columbus, OH.
US Army WW2. On Nov 8, 1985 he died in Woodsfield, Monroe Co, OH.
( F )
Pvt. Edward Wheeler Johnson
b. on Dec 13, 1913 in WV. Enlisted on Apr 28, 1942 in Fort Thomas Newport, KY.
US Army WW2. On Apr 6, 1984 he died.
( F )
Pvt. James William Johnson
b. on Apr 7, 1911 in WV. Enlisted on 28 Apr 1944 in Fort Thomas Newport, KY.
US Army WW2. On Aug 5, 1986 he died in Inverness,Citrus, Florida.
Pvt. Ned H. Kensinger
b. on May 28, 1914 in OH. Enlisted on Dec 20, 1944 in Fort Levenworth, KS. US Army. He was
a aircraft and engine mechanic in the American theater during WW2. On Dec 19, 2007 he died
in Burleson, Johnson, Texas.
Pvt. Abe Nelson Kidd
b. on Apr 1, 1925. Enlisted on Dec 20, 1944 in Roanoke, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Walter Parish Kidd Jr.
b. on June 10, 1912. Enlisted on Sept 17, 1942 in Richmond, Va. US Army WW2
SERVED IN ITALY WITH THE SIGNAL CORPS.
Pvt. Christian Delmar Koch
b. on Jan 7, 1927 in Texas Co, MO. Enlisted on Dec 1, 1945 in Fort Ord, CA.
US Army WW2.
TEC 5. Paul Lee Koch
b. on Apr 07, 1919 in Texas Co, MO. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Russell Eugene Koch
b. on Mar 30, 1925 in Texas Co, MO. Enlisted on Aug 28, 1944 in Jefferson
Barracks, MO. US Army WW2.
BM2. Raymond Lewis Kuck
b. on Nov 3, 1919 in IA. US Navy WW2. On Oct 6, 2000 he died in Sioux Falls,
Minnehaha, SD. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, Centerville, SD.
( F )
Pvt. Charles L. Lashley
b. on Nov 25, 1918 in Batesville, Noble Co, OH. Enlisted on Jun 30, 1941 in
Fort Hayes Columbus, OH. US Army WW2. On Mar 30, 1989 he died in Caldwell,
Noble Co, OH.
( F )
Pvt. Donald Herman Lashley
b. Abt. 1925. US Marine Corps WW2. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. WOUNDED.
Pvt. Forrest Leroy Lashley
b. on Jun 11, 1924. Enlisted on Apr 16, 1943 in Columbus, OH. US Army WW2.
( F )
Pvt. Harold Wayne Lashley
b. on June 20, 1919. US Army WW2. SERVED IN CAVALRY AS A MEDIC IN NORTH AFRICAN AND
ITALIAN CAMPAIGNS. On July 2, 1969 he died.
( F )
Pvt. James Robert Lashley*
b. on May 15, 1925 in Malaga, Belmont Co, OH. US Army WW2. On Jan. 8, 1980 he died
in Zanesville, Muskingum Co, OH. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville,
Muskingum Co, OH.
( F )
Pvt. Quentin Ervin Lashley
b. on Aug 13, 1920 in Jerusalem, Lucas, Co, OH. Enlisted on Sep 10, 1940 in Fort Hayes Columbus, OH.
US Army WW2. On Jun 7, 1990 he died.
( F )
Pfc. Raymond Edison Lashley
b. on Dec 4, 1926 in OH. Enlisted on Oct 31, 1945 in Whitefish, Montana. US Army WW2.
On Dec 27, 1989 he died in Morrow, OH.
( F )
Pvt. Raymond Oscar Lashley*
b. on Mar 13, 1920 in Baileys Mills, Belmont Co, OH. Enlisted on Feb 15, 1943 in Akron, OH.
US Army WW2. On Sep 24, 1982 he died in Zanesville, OH. Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Roseville,
Muskingum Co, OH.
( F )
Pvt. Telford D. Lashley
b. on Aug 17, 1903 in Baileys Mills, Belmont Co, OH. Enlisted on Oct 7, 1942 to June 13, 1944.
US Army WW2. He was a former well-known area baseball player. On Oct 8, 1970 he died in
Zanesville, OH. Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Roseville, Muskingum Co, OH.
( F )
Pvt. Warren Harding Lashley Sr
b. on Oct 13, 1921 in Jerusalem, Ohio. Enlisted on Feb 12, 1942 in Fort Hayes Columbus, OH.
US Army WW2. On Feb 22, 1988 he died. Buried in Northview Cemetery.
( F )
Pvt. William Kenneth Lashley
b. on Jul 14, 1918. Enlisted on Feb 15, 1943 in Akron, OH.
US Army WW2. On Nov 3, 1944 he died in France during WW2
( F )
Pvt. William Robert Lashley
b. on Dec 6, 1919. Enlisted on Oct 28, 1942 in Columbus, OH. US Army WW2.
( F )
TEC4. Donald Eugene Leach
b. on Nov 29, 1923 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV. Enlisted on Jan 29, 1943 in Columbus, OH.
US Army WW2. On Jul 22, 1988 he died in Hillsborough, FL. Buried in Florida National Cemetery,
Bushnell, FL Section 103 Site 452.
( F )
Pvt. Harold Leach
b. on Oct 19, 1922 in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV. Enlisted on Nov 28, 1942 in Clarksburg, WV.
US Army WW2. On Oct 30, 1979 he died in Moundsville, Marshall Co, WV.
( F )
Pvt. Kenneth James Lightner*
b. on Apr 17, 1913 in Glen Easton, Marshall Co, WV. Enlisted on Apr 26, 1945 in Huntington, WV.
US Army WW2. On Feb 21, 1994 he died in Glen Dale, Marshall Co, WV.
Pvt. Chester Ray Lowery
b. on Sep 22, 1917 in Augusta Co, VA. Enlisted on Feb 21, 1942 in Camp Lee, VA. US Army WW2.
On Aug 23, 1988 he died in Salem, VA. Buried in Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church Cemetery,
Augusta Co, VA.
Pvt. Earl James Lowery
b. on Jun 29, 1921 in Augusta Co, VA. Enlisted on Nov 14, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Nov 20, 1985 he died in Clifton Forge, VA.
Pvt. Ben Clinton Maddox
b. on February 11, 1919. Enlisted on May 8, 1941 in Roanoke, Va PFC US Army WWII.
On September 29, 1989 he died.
S/SGT. Herman Russell Maddox
b. on Feb 24, 1917. Enlisted on Sep 17, 1940. US Army WW2.
On Feb 1, 2001 he died.
Pvt. Marion Oscar Mahaffey Jr
b. on Apr 8, 1919 in Coweta Co, GA. Enlisted on Feb 24, 1941 in Atlanta, GA. US Army WW2.
On Nov 13, 1976 he died.
Pvt. John William Billy Martin*
b. on September 13, 1914. Master Sgt. US Army WWII.
On June 22, 1985 he died.
Master Sgt. Robert Clifford Martin
b. on Apr 14, 1907 in Floyd Co, VA. Enlisted on Dec 18, 1943
in Richmond, Va. Master Sgt. US Army WWII. On Jun 16, 1978 he died.
CPL. Cyrus Tate Massie
b. on Oct 18, 1905 VA. Enlisted on Nov 9, 1942 in Baltimore, MD. 400 MIL
Police BN/World War II BSM. US Army WWII. On Mar 24, 1950 he died. Buried
in Harewood Cemetery, Piney River, Nelson Co, VA.
Pvt. David Hill Massie Jr
b. on May 20, 1924 in Charlottesville, VA. Enlisted on Feb 2, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Apr 13, 1973 he died.
Capt. Julian Bennett Massie Jr
b. on May 14, 1915 in Nelson Co, VA. Enlisted on Oct 9, 1941 in Richmond, Va. 301 AAF BOMB GRP.
US Army Air Force in WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Oak Leaf for valor.
On Sep 26, 1949 he was killed in an airplane accident while in service. Buried in Harewood
Cemetery, Piney River, Nelson Co, VA.
MSgt. Whorton Beranrt Massie
b. on Oct 30, 1921 in Bedford Co, VA. MSgt US Army Air Corps/WW2.
On Oct 14, 1975 he died in Portsmouth, VA.
1st Lieut. Samuel Otis Mawyer*
b. on December 25, 1921. Enlisted on Nov 23, 1942 in Charlottesville, Va.
First Lieutenant US Army WW2. On January 31, 1977 he died. Buried in Adial
Baptist Church Cemetery, Faber, VA.
TEC5. Edgar James Mayer
b. on Sep 30, 1909 in MO. US Army WW2. On Dec 22, 1949 KIA WW2.
Pvt. Cyrus Murray Mays
b. on Mar 7, 1909. Enlisted on Jan 29, 1944 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
On Sep 12, 1984 he died in Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth, VA.
Pvt. Murphy Mays*
b. on Mar 12, 1915. Enlisted on Nov 23, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA. US Army WW2.
On Sep 17, 1944 KIA WW2. Buried in John Wills Cemetery, Nelson Co, VA.
Pvt. Lawrence E McCraw
b. in 1920. Enlisted on Jan 26, 1942 in Richmond, VA. US Army Air Corps WW2.
On January 31, 1977 he died.
Pvt. Marion M. McGradry
b. Abt. 1919. Enlisted on Jun 27, 1941 in Fort George G Meade, MD. US Army Air Corps WW2.
Pvt. Harry Lee Miller
b. on Aug 14, 1914 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Apr 4, 1944 in Fort George G Meade, MD.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Nathaniel Thomas Miller
b. on Feb 26, 1919 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Oct 1, 1941 in Roanoke Co, VA. US Army
Belgium during combat in WW2. On Sep 29, 1944 he died in the Netherlands during WW II.
Burial: Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Belgium 1.
Pvt. Frederick Julian Mitchell
b. in 1918 in Appomatox, VA. Enlisted on Feb 3, 1941 in Richmond, VA.
US Army National Guard WW2.
Pvt. Charles Henry Mountcastle
b. on Jun 29, 1914 in Amherst Co, VA. Enlisted on Jul 9, 1942 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
Pacific Theater. Purple Heart On Oct 4, 1944 he was KIA.
Pvt. Woodrow Albert Nash
b. on Nov 14, 1917 in Beaver Pond, Mercer Co, WV. Enlisted on Mar 22, 1945 in Roanoke, VA.
US Army WW2. On Feb 22, 2004 he died in Bastian, Bland Co, VA. Buried in Roselawn Memorial
Cemetery, Mercer Co, WV.
Captain. Archie Edward O'Neal*
b. on Aug 22, 1905 in Willamson, Mingo Co, WV. Muster Date: Aug 1932 Rank: Second Lieutenant
Station: Marine Detachment, USS Wyoming, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Muster Date: Feb 1937 Rank: Captain
Station: Battery A, First Battalion, Tenth Marines, First Marine Brigade, Rear Echelon, Fleet Marine
Force, Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia. Muster Date: Oct 1938 Rank: Captain Station:
Marine Detachment, USS Astoria, Mare Island, California. WW2. On Jan 16, 1986 he died in
Columbia, Richland, SC.
SKD 2C. Elmer Kenneth Neighbours
b. on Oct 20, 1923 in VA. Enlisted on May 5, 1944. US Navy WW2. On Apr 29, 1995
he died in Reva, Culpeper, VA. Buried in Culpeper National Cemetery Section K Site 183.
Pvt. Woodrow Albert Nash
b. on Nov 14, 1917 in Beaver Pond, Mercer Co, WV. Enlisted on Mar 22, 1945 in Roanoke, VA.
US Army WW2. On Feb 22, 2004 he died in Bastian, Bland Co, VA. Buried in Roselawn Memorial
Cemetery, Mercer Co, WV.
Pvt. Eldon A. Olsen*
b. on Sep 20, 1917 in OR. Enlisted on Oct 1, 1941 in Roanoke Co, VA. US Army WW2.
362 Infantry 91 Division. On Jul 15, 1944 he was KIA. Burial: Golden Gate National
Cemetery, San Bruno, CA, Section N Site 2230.
Pvt. John Christian Olsen
b. on Apr 19, 1925 in Hawley, MN. US Army WW2. On April 19, 1945 in the fight for Nishibaru Ridge,
Private First Class Olsen displayed outstanding courage and heroism as, without regard for his own
personal safety, he dashed across fifty yards of fire-swept terrain to go to the aid of two wounded
comrades who were lying exposed to enemy fire. After administering first aid and getting the men
to cover, he maintained his forward position and successfully neutralized the fire from two enemy
pillboxes with his automatic rifle while his platoon reorganized and came to his aid. Private First
Class Olsen's heroic action resulted in saving the lives of two men and made it possible for his
platoon to successfully drive the enemy from the forward slope of the ridge. On April 28, 1945.
During the battle for Sawtooth Ridge, Private First Class Olsen found himself, on one occasion,
far in advance and cut off from his platoon. Instead of seeking cover and trying to withdraw,
he put his automatic rifle into action and in thirty minutes, destroyed two knee mortars, a light
machine gun and killed thirteen of the enemy. This heroic and courageous action enabled his squad
to join him and inflict heavy casualties on the enemy while the company brought support ing weapons
to bear on the enemy positions. On May 20, 1945 he died in Okinawa
Col. Hubert Stanley Palmer
b. on Jul 12, 1919 in Mercer Co, VA. COL US ARMY WORLD WAR II. On Jan 28, 1965
he died in Toledo, OH. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
3c. Otis Thomas Palmer
b. on Jan 2, 1923 in Bluefield, WV. US Navy WW2. On Jul 24, 1991 he died in
Stewartsville, Bedford Co, VA.
Pvt. Aubrey Thomas Phillips
b. on May 2, 1925. Enlisted on Aug 9, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. James Gilmore Phillips*
b. on Oct 11, 1923. Enlisted on Feb 1, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
On Jan 24, 1978 he died. Buried in Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery.
MOMM1. Thomas Ryan Phillips*
b. on Apr 24, 1905. US Navy Reserve WW2. On Jun 12, 1948 he died in Richmond, VA "auto accident".
Buried in Rockfish Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, Rockfish, Nelson Co, VA.
Pvt. Jessie A. Poole Jr.
b. in 1923 in DC. Enlisted on May 20, 1944 in Fort George G Meade, MD. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Joseph Nelson Purvis Jr.
b. on Mar 12, 1925. Enlisted on May 22, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Daniel Radford
b. on December 07, 1907. Enlisted on May 28, 1942 in Camp Blanding, Florida. Private,
U.S. Army. 976th Field Artillery Battalion. On Jan 2, 1944 he died. Buried
at: Plot C Row 1 Grave 23 Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy.
Awards: Purple Heart
Pvt. John Alton Radford
b. on April 17, 1922. Enlisted on Dec 31, 1942 in Fort Mcpherson, GA. Served
in World War II in the U. S. Army from December 1942 to November 1945 and participated
in the Normandy landing in June 1944. IN February 1979 he died.
Pvt. Quincy Lee Radford
b. on October 31, 1914. Enlisted on Nov 19, 1942 in Camp Blanding, Florida. Served
in the U. S. Army during World War II from November 1942 to December 1945, including
20 months overseas. On January 24, 1990 he died.
Pvt. William James Raines
b. on Oct 2, 1922. Enlisted on Oct 16, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA. US Army Air Corps WW2.
Pvt. George Edward Renard
b. on Jun 10, 1922. Enlisted on Jan 21, 1943 in Camp Dodge Herrold, IA. US Army WW2.
( F )
Pvt. Andrew J. Rusiniak
b. in 1917 in PA. Enlisted on Mar 4, 1944 in Fort George G Meade, MD. US Army WW2.
S1. Eugene Homer Schneider
b. on Apr 25, 1925. Enlisted on April 14, 1943 and was oddly discharged on their
word 26, 1946. US Navy WW2. On Feb 3, 2003 he died. Buried in Oakland Cemetery,
Shelby, OH.
Technician 5th Grade. Warren Wingfield Shelton
b. on Jul 5, 1912 in Goochland Co, VA. Enlisted on Mar 14, 1942 in Camp Lee, VA. 128th Motor Supply
& Evacuation Regiment/942nd Ordnance Motor Vehicle Distribution Company/540th Engineer (?)/Engineer
Division, 7th Army; Awarded Purple Heart. Killed by shrapnel from German 88mm artillery fire.
US Army WW2. On Mar 26, 1945 he was KIA in Rhine River Crossing, Worms, Germany.
Pvt. Gerald M. Showalter
b. in Abt. 1916. Enlisted on Jun 1, 1945 in Harrisburg, PA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Robert A. Sisk
b.on Apr 2, 1925. Enlisted on Jun 16, 1943 in Fort Myer, VA. US Army WW2.
On Oct 10, 2006 he died in Columbia, Howard Co, MD.
Pvt. George Hopkins Stevens
b. on Sep 19, 1911. Enlisted on Jan 5, 1944 or Jan 26, 1944 in Harrisburg, PA.
US Army WW2. On Oct 25, 1985 he died. Buried in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
James Letcher Stevens
b. on Apr 16, 1920. Enlisted on Sept 2, 1942 in Charlottesville, VA
World War II.
Melvin Linwood Stevens
b. on Oct 09, 1919. Enlisted US Navy during World War II
Robert Dolan Stevens
b. on May 22, 1927. Enlisted on Aug 17, 1945 in Fort Logan, CO.
World War II. US Army.
Robert Trent Stevens
b. on Dec 31, 1923. Enlisted on Feb 5, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA
World War II. US Army.
Pvt. Bennie B. Stinnett
b. Abt. 1919 in VA. Enlisted on Mar 17, 1941 in Roanoke, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Terrell L. Stinnett
b. Abt. 1914 in VA. Enlisted on Aug 1, 1941 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. Hilton Elridge Suddarth Jr.
b. Abt. 1923 in VA. Enlisted on Feb 11, 1943 in Richmond, VA.
US Army WW2.
Pvt. William Richard Taliaferro
b. on Jul 26, 1910 in Highland, Campbell Co, KY. Enlisted on Nov 26, 1942 in Fort Thomas Newport, KY. US Army WW2.
On May 26, 1992 he died in Highland, Campbell Co, KY.
Pvt. Jack Donald Taylor
b. Abt. 1920. Enlisted on Jul 5, 1941 in Huntington, WV. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Jack Donald Taylor
b. Abt. 1920. Enlisted on Jul 5, 1941 in Huntington, WV. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Francis Frank George Teasland
b. on Aug 24, 1924 in San Francisco, CA. Enlisted on Apr 26, 1943 in San Francisco, CA. Medic, US Army WW2.
Service Philippines.
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Pvt. Harold Andrew Terrill
b. on May 6, 1919 in WV. Enlisted on Apr 25, 1941 in Clarksburg, WV. US Army WW2.
On Nov 13, 1986 he died in Wheeling, Marshall Co, WV.
( F )
TEC3. William Herman Thomas
b. on Apr 25, 1924. US Army Air Force. WW2 Duties included the
Philippines. On Sept 7, 2002 he died.
Pvt. Morris Taliaferro Thompson
b. on September 04, 1919. Enlisted on Jun 23, 1943 in Roanoke, Va Distinguished
Service with the US Army (Europe) in WW2. On February 27, 1976 he died.
Sgt. Franklin O. Townsend
b. on Mar 18, 1920. Enlisted on Apr 25, 1941 in Clarksburg, WV. US Army WW2.
On Oct 29, 1997 he died in Lake Odessa, Ionia Co, MI. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery,
Lake Odessa, Ionia Co, MI
Pvt. Frank Samuel Vaden Jr.
b. on April 24, 1906. He was US Army. On
February 08, 1978 he died.
Pvt. Charles Earl Valentine
b. on Sep 17, 1929 in Kokomo, IN. Enlisted on Mar 5, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN. US Army WW2.
On Mar 15, 1974 he died in Kokomo, IN.
Pvt. Max S. Van Atta
b. on Sep 28, 1919 in NY. Enlisted on Oct 7, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. US Army Air Corps WW2.
On Oct 11, 1999 he died in Waverly, Tioga, NY.
Pvt. Chester William Wall
b. on Jul 7, 1924 in White Rock, Texas Co, MO. US Army WW2. On Dec 10, 2001 he died in
White Rock, Texas Co, MO. Buried in Wolford Cemetery,
S Grand Houston, MO.
Pvt. Frank Elwood Ware
b. on Jan 8, 1928 in Charlottesville, Albemarle Co, VA. Enlisted on Nov 15, 1945 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army WW2. On May 11, 2009 he died in Charlottesville, Albemarle Co, VA.
Pvt. James Murry Wethington
b. on Jan 11, 1925 in Casey Creek, Casey Co, Ky. Enlisted on Jan 11, 1944 in Louisville, KY.
US Army WW2. On Mar 14, 1992 he died in Walton, Kenton Co, Ky.
Pvt. Virgil A. West
b. on Dec 4, 1918 in Topeka, Shawnee Co, KS. Enlisted on Apr 28, 1941 in Fort Levenworth, KS.
Army Air Corps WW2. On Jun 25, 2004 he died in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.
( F )
Sgt. William Kelly White*
b. on January 21, 1916. Enlisted on Jun 5, 1943 at 27 years old in Huntington, WV as Sargent
in US Army Air Force, 722 Comb. Sq., 450th Bomb Gp, 15th AF . He was a Tail gunner on Flak Magnet
42-94984 Macr 6366, stationed at Manduria Air Base, Italy. On June 24, 1944 He said his turret
had been hit by flak, his turret had been set a fire as well as himself by incendiaries, he got out of
his turret to put the fire out on himself also the one in the turret. He had reached back into the turret
to fire some more and he had been hit again. The waist Gunner examined the body in flight and reported a
number of wounds from gun fire (wounds were found in his stomach, chest and head). His turret was shot
away and half of his head and face were gone and also blood over his body, because of being hit with
rocket from a german plane. He was lying next to the tail turret after the ship crashed. He was buried
with two other boys on the farmers land that the ship crashed on. The B24 Flak Magnet 42-94984 at 9:35 AM
it broke out in flames in the nose portion of the fuselage. Soon after the ship left formation and exploded
and crashed approximately 9:40 AM in a large wheat field near Buzau, Romania. approximatly three miles from
the above town. Before he went into the service, he was working security at a defense plant near Point
Pleasant WV. He was 28 years old when he died.
Major. Henry Bascom Williams*
b. on Jun 24, 1905. US Army Air Corps WW2. HE SERVED WITH THE
1ST BOMBARDMENT WING, ARMY AIR CORPS, 8TH AIR FORCE. HE WAS
STATIONED AT BASSINGBORN AIRFIELD IN ENGLAND. On Sep 01, 1943
was killed in a plane (B-17) accident on Skiddaw Mt. near
Keswick, England. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery,
Arlington, VA Section 34 Site 2338.
Pvt. James Fennell Williams
b. on Jan 02, 1917 in Amherst Co, Va. US Army Air Corps WW2.
BOMBER PILOT, B-25, 12TH BOMB GROUP (M). OPERATIONS OFFICER
IN AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY, AND INDIA. Ninth Air Force, 12th
Bomb Group Squadrons: 81st 82nd 83rd 434th. U.S. Army Air Corps
in World War II as a twin-engined bomber pilot in Africa, Italy,
and India/Burma from September 1941 to November 1945. He was
discharged as a Major and later retired from the U.S. Air Force
Reserve as a Colonel. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross
and the Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters during his active
service. On Apr 09, 1966 he died in Lynchburg, VA. Buried in
Fort Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Lynchburg, VA.
Pvt. William Hope Williams*
b. on Aug 9, 1915 in VA. Enlisted on Dec 4, 1941 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
On Jan 24, 1949 he died in Bethesda MD. Buried in Amherst County Cemetary,
Amherst Co, VA.
Pvt. Billy H. Wingfield
b. Abt. 1926. Enlisted on Sep 21, 1943 in Richmond, VA. Army Air Corps WW2.
Pvt. Clarence Arthur Wingfield
b. on Sep 13, 1923 in Chicago, Cook, IL. US Army Air Corps WW2. STAFF
SERGEANT. SERVED AS A WAIST GUNNER ON A B-24 BOMBER IN THE 744TH SQUADRON,
456TH BOMB GROUP, 304TH BOMB WING, 15TH AIR FORCE IN ITALY.
On Dec 03, 1960 he died in Chicago, Cook, IL.
Pvt. Eugene A Wingfield
b. Abt. 1914. Enlisted on Apr 5, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Henry Walter Wingfield
b. in 1922 in Amherst Co, Va. United States Navy Reserve WW2.
On July 16, 1944 he died. Entered the Service From: Virginia.
Rank: Ensign. Memorialized at: Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, HI.
T Sgt. John Richard Wingfield III
b. on Nov 25, 1919. US Army Air Corps WW2. On Jan 23, 2003 he died. Buried in Wingfield Family
Cemetery, Charlottesville, VA.
Pvt. Thomas F Wingfield
b. Abt. 1914. Enlisted on Nov 10, 1941 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. William L. Wingfield
b. on Oct 16, 1919. Enlisted on Jul 16, 1941 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2. On Dec 12, 2000 he died.
Pvt. Francis Carter Scruggs Withers
b. on Jun 5, 1923. Enlisted on Mar 5, 1943 in Richmond, VA. US Army WW2. In Nov 1987 he died
in Scottsville, Albemarle Co, VA.
Sgt. Thomas Austin Withers Jr
b. Abt. 1915 in Nelson Co, VA. WW2. He joined The Royal Canadian Air Force. After training in Canada,
he was sent to England where he was a tail gunner on a Wellington bomber. On one of the bombing runs
over Germany, he was wounded and hospitalized. Upon return to duty, his bombing runs continued until
July 27, 1942 when his plane was downed over Germany and crashed into the elbe river. Withers and two
other crewmen were killed. Buried at ALLIED KIEL WAR CEMETERY IN GERMANY.
( F )
Pvt. Jessie Wade Woolwine Jr
b. Abt. 1915. Enlisted on Sep 12, 1942 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Massie L Wright
b. on Dec 18, 1908. Enlisted on Sep 12, 1942 in Roanoke, VA. US Army WW2.
On Feb 21, 2000 he died. Buried in Lincoln Cemetery, Dallas, TX.
Pvt. Lowell Morris Wriston
b. on Nov 04, 1918. Enlisted on Aug 12, 1941 in Huntington, WV US Army
Air Corps WW2. On Oct 16, 1995 he died.
Pvt. Boyd Adair Wyland
b. on Jul 01, 1916. Enlisted on Jul 19, 1944 in Fort Levenworth, KS. US Army WW2.
On Sep 23, 1974 he died.
Pvt. Clarence Gordon Wyland
b. Abt. 1925 in Glyndon, MN. Enlisted on Oct 17, 1944. US Army WW2. He died in Glyndon, MN.
T/Sgt. Dean Leroy Wyland
b. on January 14, 1917. US Army Air Corps WW2. The B-17
piloted by Walter F. Carnal crashed at Germany on October
14th, 1943, at the small village of Machtilshausen. My Cousin
was part of the Walter F. Carnal crew that was the first Combat
crew of the 379 BG. The plane crashed at Machtilshausen (2 KIA, 8 POW).
On August 22, 1995 he died.
PFC. Donald Bud Wyland
b. on Apr 10, 1912 in OR. Enlisted on Jun 2, 1942 in Portland, OR. US Army WW2.
On Apr 22, 1998 he died in Clackamas Co, OR.
Pvt. Elmo L. Wyland*
b. on Feb 22, 1912 in Onawa, Monoma Co, IA. US Navy WW2. On Apr 02, 1973 he died
in Lincoln, Logan Co, IL. Buried in Steenbergen Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan Co. IL.
Lt. Hubert Warren Wyland
b. on Nov 18, 1917 in Monte Vista, Rio Grande, CO. Enlisted on Feb 24, 1941. US Army WW2. He served
in the Colorado National Guard from 1937 to 1940 rising to the rank of staff sergeant. He joined the
United States Army and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Having attained the rank of
lieutenant, he left the service at the end of 1945 with numerous combat honors, including three bronze
stars. On Mar 3, 2008 he died in Monte Vista, Rio Grande, CO. Buried in COLORADO STATE VETERANS CEMETERY,
Monte Vista, Rio Grande, CO. Also known as: Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake Cemetery and Sailors
Home Cemetery.
Pvt. James Warren Wyland
b. on Jun 11, 1926 in Mitchell, Davison Co, SD. Enlisted on Nov 24, 1944 in
Fort Levenworth, KS. US Army Air Corps WW2. On Jun 7, 2009 he died in Hinsdale,
Cook Co, IL.
Pvt. Jerry Dale Wyland
b. in 1923. Aviation Machinist's Mate, Second Class, U.S. Navy.
Entered the Service from: Iowa
On May 11, 1945 he died.
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Purple Heart
RM1. Kenneth Dale Wyland
b. on Jan 11, 1942 in Alliance, NE. US Navy WW2. On Nov 14, 1998 he died in
Hemingford, NE. Buried in Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, SD.
Pvt. Lyle Eugene Wyland
b. on Sep 12, 1925 in Alliance, Nebraska. Enlisted on Mar 25, 1944 in
Fort Logan, CO. US Army WW2. On May 22, 1975 he died in Eugene, Lane Co, OR.
Pvt. Paul Edward Wyland
b. Jun 30, 1915. Enlisted on Jun 26, 1944 in New Cumberland, PA. WWII.
Pvt. Phillip Dale Wyland
b. on Oct 2, 1920 in Onawa, Monoma Co, IA. US Army WW2. On Feb 22, 1987 he died
in Springfield, Sangamon Co, IL. Buried in Mount Pulaski cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan Co, IL.
TSGT. Ralph Eugene Wyland
b. on Nov 4, 1920. Enlisted on Mar 14, 1941 in Fort Des Moines, IA. Army Air Corps WWII.
Veteran Service End Date on Sept 10, 1945. On May 31, 1985 he died in Novato, Marin Co, CA.
Buried in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co, CO, Section T1 Site 612.
CM3. Raymond Wyland
b. on March 24, 1927 in Powers, Coos Co, Oregon. CM3 US Navy Reserve WWII.
On November 19, 1952 he died in San Francisco, CA. Buried in Norway Cemetary, Coos Co, Oregon.
Pvt. Robert K. Wyland
b. Abt. 1914. Enlisted on Apr 23, 1942 in New Cumberland, PA. US Army WW2.
Pvt. Thomas J. Wyland
b. on Jun 23, 1914. U. S. Navy during WWII.
On Jan 04, 1981 he died.
Pvt. Preston Lyle Yancey
b. on Nov 22, 1923 in Augusta Co, VA. Enlisted on Jan 29, 1943 in Charlottesville, VA.
US Army WW2. On Dec 6, 1977 he died in Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA.
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