Men & Women in WWII

Men & Women from Hopkins County, Texas, in the Armed Forces during WWII

Transcribed by Diane Davidson Gann for her Father, Atwell Davidson, who served and has tried to keep up with his war time friends throughout the years. The dates of death after the war were taken from the Sulphur Springs Daily News Telegram and can be verified there. Additional information was provided by The Alsobrooks Organization of East Caney

Surnames P-S

The American Legion Post No. 66, September 27, 1945
Russell M. Chaney, Commander
Mike Pribble, Vice Commander
Byron William, Vice Commander
M.C. Bullock, Sgt at Arms
Willie Adair, Adjutant
W.Z. Kitts, Service Officer
Irl St. Clair, Finance Officer
Sam Speed, Historian
F.O. Froneberger, Chaplain

The American Legion Auxiliary Hopkins County Post No. 66
Mrs. Curtis Hamby, President
Mrs. H.B. Mattison, 1st Vice President
Mrs. Devoe Carter, 2nd Vice President
Mrs Milburn Fuller, 3rd Vice President
Mrs. Alice E. Cummings, Secretary
Mrs. Hillie Perkins, Treasurer
Mrs. E.E. Banks, Chaplain
Mrs. W.Z. Kitts, Historian

The Hopkins County Chapter American Red Cross October, 1942 - October, 1945
T.A. Johnson, Chapter Chairman
W.E. Crampton, Vice-Chairman
C.H. McCorkle, Vice-Chairman
Miss Maude Ramey, Treasurer
Miss Laura Cumming, Executive Secretary
Mrs. Ben A. Smith, Chairman of Production
Mrs. R.S. Plummer, Chairman of Surgical Dressing
Mrs. J.B. Stringer, Chairman of Surgical Dressing
Weber H. Fouts, Chairman of War Fund
Mrs. Earl Stirling, Chairman of Home Nursing
E.T. Sellers, Chairman of First Aid
W.E. Crampton, Chairman of Disaster
Miss Clara Stephens, Chairman of Junior Red Cross
Mrs. Robert Alexander, Chairman of Nutrition
Miss Ina Ashcroft, Chairman of Camp and Hospital
J.H. Wood, Chairman of Public Information

MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES

PAGE, Cecil W. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Page, husband of the former Muriel Wallace. Entered the Army Infantry in 1941, trained at Camp Bowie, Portland, Oregon, Petaluma, CA. Has Purple Heart, Combat Ribbons, Battle Stars and other honors.

PAGE, James R. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Page. Entered Air Corps in March 1943, trained at Niagara Falls and New York. Served at Moses Lake, WA, Lincoln, NE.

PALMER, Raymond (Red) M. Pvt. Son of Mrs. Jeff Palmer, graduated from Sulphur Springs High School, entered the Army in June 1945.

PALMER, Drew, Pvt., son of Mrs. Jeff Palmer, graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. Entered the Army in June 1943. Trained at Mineral Wells, TX, discharged, November 1943.

PALMER, William R. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palmer. Entered the Army in July 1942, trained at Camp Callan, CA. Served in the Aleutians and India. Has AD and Pacific Ribbon and other decorations.

PALMER, William D., MOM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Palmer, husband of the former Mae McAngus of Austin, TX. Entered Navy in March, 1944, trained at San Diego.

PALMER, Travis, Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Palmer. Entered Air Corps October 1942, trained at Sheppard Field, and Dodge City.

PALMER, James W. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Palmer, husband of the former Jacqueline Coke. Entered the Air Corps in October 1942, trained at Harlingen, TX; Gulf Port, MS; Kingman, AZ; and Kearns, Utah.

PALMER, Charles B. son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Palmer. Entered the Marines November 19, 1944, trained at St. Petersburg, FL. Has served on Philippines, New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, Manila, Okinawa, and Saipan. Has Pacific War-Zone bar, and Atlantic bar.

PALMER, Morris E. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Palmer, husband of the former Janie Bell Burns. Entered Air Corps Ground Crew, trained at Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls, TX. Has Good Conduct Medal.

PANNELL, Lawrence, Jr. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Pannell, Sr. Entered Air Corps in November 1943. Trained at Camp Wolters, TX; Greensboro, NC. Served in Marianas. Has Pacific ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

PANNELL, Robert W. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Pannell, husband of the former Henrietta Beck. Entered Army December 1942, trained at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, DC.

PARKER, James E. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parker. Entered Air Corps in 1941, trained at Brooks Field, San Antonio, TX. Has Citation of Honor, Good Conduct Medal and other honors. Entered Gunnery School near Border. Died in General Hospital, Denver Colorado, in March 1944.

PARKER, Myrtle A. Cadet, Nurse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.I. Parker. Entered Cadet Nurse Corps in November of 1943, graduated at Sulphur Springs H.S. trained at Austin, Texas.

PARKER, Billy F. Pfc., son of Mrs. Lou Parker. Entered Army December 1942, trained at Ft. Ringgold, TX. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Purple Heart with Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge, ETO Ribbon with battle stars and others. Killed in action, March 2, 1945, Germany.

PARISH, Floyd Sgt., son of Foy Parish of Commerce. Entered the Army, August 1942, trained at Kearns, UT. Served in England, with 8th Air Force. Wears ETO Ribbon with 6 battle Stars, Citation and other honors.

PARISH, James H. Sgt., son of Mr. A.W. Parish, husband of the former Doris Crouch, entered the Army Air Corps in 1942. Trained at Hammer Field, CA. Served at Seattle Air Base, WA. Has Good Conduct Medal, Marksmanship and other honors.

PARISH, Voner L. S 2/c., son of Mr. Archie W. Parish, husband of the former Hauty Williams, entered the Navy in June 1943. Trained at Corpus Christi, TX, received discharge October 4, 1943.

PARISH, Freeman J. S 2/c., son of Mrs. Foy Parish, husband of the former Ruth Withrow. Entered Navy in May 1945, and still training at USNC, San Diego.

PARNELL, Leonard O. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Parnell, husband of the former Vallie Jones. Entered Navy in March 1945, still training at San Diego.

PARNELL, Farrar S 1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parnell, husband of the Kaytreen Coppedge. Entered Navy April 1944, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in New Guinea, and Australia. Has Pacific Ribbon and other decorations.

PARNELL, Neal J. AEM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Parnell, husband of the former Miss Geraldine Wardup. Entered the Navy in June 1953, trained at Corpus Christi, TX. Has Good Conduct Medal and other honors.

PASSONS, E.T. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Passons. Entered the Marines in June 1942, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia, New Hebrides, Fiji Islands, Samoa, Guadalcanal. Marshalls and Guam. Has Expert Rifleman, Expert Bayonet, Pistol Medal, Combat Ribbon with battle stars.

PASSMORE, Leonard, Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Passmore. Entered Army Cavalry in December 1942, trained at Ft Ringold, TX. Served in the India-Burma-China Theatre. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle stars and other honors.

PASSMORE, Paul R. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Passmore, husband of the former Virginia Harney. Entered the Army Armored Division in February 1944. Trained at Ft. Knox, KY. Served in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Wears Combat Ribbon and Battle Stars.

PATE, John W. Cpt. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Pate, husband of the former Jeanne Secrest. Entered the Army Medical Corps in August 1942, trained at Duncan Field, San Antonio, TX. Served in France, England, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with five Battle Stars and other honors.

PATE, Bart C. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bart C. Pate, entered the Army August 1945. Now on duty at Camp Crowder, MO.

PATMAN, James W. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Patman, attended Sulphur Springs High School, husband of the former Evelyn Ferguson. Entered the Army in May 1945. Still training at Camp Hood, TX.

PATRICK, Jimmy S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Patrick, husband of the former Marie Wychoff. Entered Air Corps in September 1940, trained at Tyndall, FL. Served in Balkans, Naples, Foggia, and France. Has Good Conduct Medal, American Defense medal, EAME, and Pres. Citation.

PATRICK, Leon H. (Buddy) S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Patrick, graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. Entered Navy, September 1942, trained at Great Lakes, IL. Served in Aleutians, Makin, Marshall, Samar, and Philippine Islands. Has Combat Ribbon with battle Stars.

PATRIDGE, Roy, Pfc., son of Mrs. Jack Harris, husbnad of the former Lillie Fay Taylor. Entered Army in December 1943, trained at Camp Wolters, Ft. McClellan and Ft. Meade. Served in Italy for ten months. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PATRIDGE, Clarence, Pfc., son of Mrs. Virgie Patridge. Entered the Army and trained at Mineral Wells, TX. Served in Germany. Has ETO Ribbon, Combat Ribbon and other honors.

PATTERSON, Ben L. Jr. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Patterson Sr., husband of the former Bonnie Faye Hill. Entered the Army Infantry in February 1945, trained at Camp Hood, TX. Has Rifle Expert Marksmanship and other honors.

PATTERSON, Calvin C. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Patterson. Entered the Navy in December 1943, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in S. France, Panama, Hawaii. Has Pacific Ribbons and other honors.

PATTERSON, P. Kenwood, SK 2/c., son of Mrs. France Patterson, husband of the former Grace Gore. Entered the Navy Seabees in February 1943, trained at Camp Peary, VVA. Served in Pacific on Solomons and Okinawa. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and others.

PATTERSON, Alvin A. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Patterson. Entered the Navy in November 1944, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Philippine Islands. Has Pacific Ribbons and other honors.

PATTERSON, Billy J. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Patterson. Entered he Navy inOctober 1943, trained at Camp in California. Served on New Guinea, Borneo, Leyte, and Aleutians. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PATTERSON, Wyman E. Pfc., son of Mr. W.W. Patterson, husband of the former Maxene Horn. Entered Air Corps January 1943, trained at Camp Crowder, MO. Served in Australia, New Guinea, Leyte. Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PATTERSON, Loyd A. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel C. Patterson. Entered the Army in March 1944, trained at CRTC, Ft. Riley, KS. Served in France and Germany. Received the Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Killed in Action March 1945, in Germany.

PATTON, David L. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Patton. Entered Army, December 1943, trained at Portland, OR. Served in France, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PATTON, Melvin S/Sgt., nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adams. Entered Marines in September 1942, trained at San Diego, CA. Served on New Zealand, Australia, Guam, Hawaii, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Saipan, Guadalcanal, and others. Received Purple Heart, Gold Star, Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Wounded in Action, November 1943, Bougainville, and July 22, 1944 on Guam.

PAYNE, Thomas J. Lt., son of Dr. and Mrs. A.F. Payne. Entered the Navy in 1942, trained at Tucson, AZ. Has combat ribbon and other honors.

PAYNE, Alton L. Pvt., son of Mr. O.B. Payne. Entered the Army in march 1943, trained at Camp Collin and Camp Haan, CA. Received discharge June 22, 1944.

PAYNE, John W. Sgt., husband of the former Alean Brown. Entered Army Air Corps in February 1943, trained at Keesler Field, MISS. Served in Italy and North Africa. Has ETO Ribbon with 11 Battle Stars, OCL and others. Discharged September 17, 1945.

PEACOCK, Francis L. Sgt., son of Rev. and Mrs. B. L. Peacock, husband of the former Pauline Buckner. Entered the Army in March 1944, trained at Camp Robinson, AR. Served in England, France, Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars, Purple Heart and other honors. Killed in Action March 14, 1945, across the Rhine.

PEACOCK, Henry B. Jr. Pvt., son of Mrs. Delia Peacock, husband of the former Kate Elizabeth Young. Entered the Army in May 1945. Graduated from Commerce High School and ETSTC in Commerce, TX.

PEARCE, John D. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pearce. Entered Navy in September 1944, trained at San Diego, CA.

PEATON, David Sgt., son of Mr. Crockett Peaton, husband of Mrs. Unis Peaton. Entered Air Corps in May 1941. Trained at San Angelo, TX. Served 22 months overseas with 70th Service Squadron. Has combat Ribbon and other honors.

PEEK, William C. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Peek, husband of the former Nellie Wesson. Entered the Army in April 1944, trained at Camp Carson, CO. Served in the Philippines.

PEEK, Marshall N. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed H. Peek, husband of the former Lois Wright. Entered the Army November 1943, trained at Camp Blanding, FL. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. ETO Ribbon with battle stars, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and other honors. Wounded December 1944 in Germany.

PENDLETON, Darrell B. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Pendleton. Entered the Army, June 1953, trained at Claiborne, LA. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PENN, Mack Q. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Penn, husband of the Former Janell Clark. Entered the Army 1938. Trained at Ft Sam Houston; Denver, CO; Miami, FL; New York, NY.

PENN, Marlin B. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Penn. Entered the Army Infantry in March 1934. Served at Pearl Harbor when attacked, Marianas, Marshalls, Guadalcanal, and other Pacific Islands. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor, Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PENNEY, Tyler L. T/5., husband of the former Opal Colley. Entered Army Engineers December 1943. Trained at Camp Wolters and California. Served in New Guinea, and Philppines. Pacific Ribbons and other honors.

PENNINGTON, Carroll D. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pennington. Entered Army , November 1943. Trained at Camp Wolters. Served England, and France. Awarded Purple Heart, ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Wounded in action July 6, 1944, discharged. Wife, the former Mary E. Allen.

PENNINGTON, William V. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Pennington, entered Army February 1941, trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Discharged November 1941.

PENNY, William B. T/5., son of Mrs. Annie Penny. Entered Air Corps in August 1942. Rained at March Field, CA. Awarded Rifle Range Medal and Good Conduct medal.

PENNY, Melton R. Pvt., son of Mrs. Annie Penny. Entered Army in November 1942, trained at Camp Hood and served in Germany and France. ETO Ribbon and other decorations.

PENNY, Elton, J. S/Sgt., son of Mrs. A. J. Penny, husband of the former Eileen Anderson. Entered Army in April 1944, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Italy with 5th Army. Has combat Infantry Badge, ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PENNY, James E. Cpl., son of Mrs. A.J. Penny. Entered the Army Medical Corps in May 1941. Trained at Camp Grant, Ft. Bliss. Served in New Guinea, and Other Islands. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PENNY, A.J. Jr., Pfc., son of Mrs. A.J. Penny. Entered Army Air Corps in August 1942, trained at Salt Lake City. Served in England, and France. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

PENSON, L.H. Pvt.., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Penson, husband of the former Roberta Jones. Entered Air Corps in August 1942, trained at March Field, CA. Awarded Rifle Range Medal and good conduct.

PETTY, Clarence G. Pfc., son of Chester Petty, entered marines in 1943. Trained at Camp Lajeune, NC. Served in South Pacific. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

PETTY, Clyde S. son of Chester Petty, husband of the former Hazel Taylor. Entered Navy in 1944. Trained at Great Lakes. Served in USA and now on duty at Long Island, NY.

PETTY, Clara A. daughter of Chester Petty. Entered WAC in 1943. Trained at Des Moines, Iowa. Served in USA and now discharged.

PITTS, Logan, S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lunking Pitts, husband of the former Hazel Fae Stakes, entered Navy in January 1944. Trained at Great Lakes, IL. Served in England, France, and Germany. has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Now on duty at Seal Beach, CA.

PRITCHETT, Thomas C. F w/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Pritchett, entered the Navy in May 1943, trained at Corpus Christi.

PROCTOR, William H. Pvt., son of Mr. W.R. Proctor, husband of the former Odell Newton. Entered Army January 1943. Trained at Camp Robinson, AR. Discharged in 1944.

PULLEN, Walton, A. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Pullen. Entered Army Infantry in January 1942, trained at Camp Roberts, CA. Served in Alaska for 2 years. Has American Defense Ribbon and other honors.

PULLEN, George, W. Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Pullen. Entered Navy August 1943, trained at New Orleans and California. Served in Cuba, Panama, S. America. Has American Defense Ribbon and other honors.

PURCELL, Jack O. Sgt., husband of the former Viola Ann Holt. Entered the Air Corps in November 1942, trained at Lincoln, NE. Served in Pacific, Dutch New Guinea, and Philippines.Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

PURDY, Ernest A. Pfc., son of Mr and Mrs. J.J. Purdy, husband of the former Rachel F. Spinks. Entered the Army in May 1943, trained at Camp Ellis, IL. Served in Canada, Iceland, Scotland, England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Has ETO and ATO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

PURVIS, Charles T. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Purvis. Entered the Navy in February 1945, trained at San Diego. Served at Pearl Harbor, Solomons and other Pacific Islands. Has Paacific Ribbon and other honors.

PUYEAR, Obie W. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Puyear. Entered the Army in February 1943, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Africa and Italy. Has Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with battle stars. Killed in Action in January 1944, in Italy.

PUYEAR, Glenn L. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Puyear. Entered the Navy in July 1944, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in New Guinea, Philippines, and Australia. Has combat Ribbon with Battle stars and other honors.

QUALLS, James D. Son of Mrs. C.E. Tittle, husband of the former Nina Jean Bartley. Entered the Army in April 1944, trained at Camp Hood and Ft Ord, CA. Served in the South Pacific and on Okinawa. Received Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with battle stars and other honors. Killed in Action April 1945, Okinawa

QUISENBERRY, J.R. CCM., Entered the Navy in 1944, trained at San Diego, CA, and Camp Perry, VA; now on duty at San Francisco.

RADICAN, William B., Merchant Marine, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Radican. Entered the Merchant Marines in September 1944, trained at Brooklyn, NY; served in Italy, France and South America. Now on duty in the South Pacific.

RADICAN, Robert E., Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Radican. Entered the Army in March 1941, trained at Salt Lake City, UT. Served in England, France, and Germany where he is now on duty. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

RAGAN, Milford R. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ragan. Entered the Army Air Corps in October 1942, trained at Hondo, Wichita Falls and Jackson, Miss. Now on duty at Chabua, Assam, India.

RAGAN, Virgil L. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius M. Ragan, graduated from Como High School. Entered the Naval Air Corps in November 1944, trained at Memphis, TN; Norman, OK; and Purcell, OK.

RAINEY, Dorothy C. SK 3/c., daughter of Mrs. Lyna Chamberlain, wife of William Mack Rainey. Entered the WAVES in February 1944, trained at Hunter College and Bronx, NY. Now on duty at Washington, DC.

RAMEY, John R. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Ramey, husband of the former Mildred Jessee. Entered the Army in May 1943, trained at Camp Hulen, Ft Bliss, El Paso. Served in Hawaii, now on duty in Okinawa. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

RAMEY, Tom, Jr. AOM 3/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Ramey. Entered the Navy in 1942, trained at Memphis, TN, and Seattle, WA, where now on duty.

RAMEY, William C. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Ramey. Entered the Army Air Corps in August 1943, trained at Sheppard Field. Served in Africa, Italy, now on duty at Bryan Field, TX. Has Air Medal, two Clusters, ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

RAMEY, Benjamin R. Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Ramey, husband of former Floretta, Porta. Entered the Navy Seabees in September 1942. Trained at Norfolk, VA. Served in New Hebrides, New Guinea, Admiralty, Los Negros and other Pacific Islands. Has Pres. Citation, Combat Ribbon with battle Stars.

RANDOLPH, Jack H. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Randolph. Entered the Army in 1942, trained at Oregon, Washington and California. Served on Okinawa. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

RANDOLPH, Wilson V. Sgt., son of Mr. and Ms. R. C. Randolph, husband of the former Cloree Cutts. Entered the Army Air Corps in October 1941, trained at Florida and Arizona. Served in Hawaii, on Guam and Saipan. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars, Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon and other honors.

RANDOLPH, James E. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Randolph, husband of the former Vida Lile. Entered the Navy April 1945, trained at San Diego.

RANSOM, Thomas C. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Ransom, husband of the former Imogene Clark. Entered Army in July 1942, trained at Camp Callan, CA. Served in Alaska and on the Aleutians. Has Combat Ribbon, and other honors. Discharged August 1943.

RANSOM, James M. BM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Ransom. Entered the Navy in September 1942, trained at Great Lakes, IL. Served in the Aleutians, and South America. Has Pres. Citation, Combat Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

RASURE, Jesse T. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Avera Rasure, husband of the former Evelyn Johnson. Entered the Army in march 1945, still in training at Camp Hood

RATLIFF, Marshall J. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ratliff, husband of the former Flora McDowell. Entered the Army Air Corps Engineers in November 1942; trained at Jefferson Barracks, MO. Served in East Indies, Philippines and on New Guinea. Has Asiatic-Pacific-Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Battle Stars, two bronze stars and other honors.

RAWLINGS, Don S. Jr. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Don S. Rawlings. Entered the Navy in January 1945, trained at Great Lakes IL and Gulfport, MS.

RAWSON, Ray L. Jr., Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Rawson, husband of former Johnnie Gibbons. Entered Army Air Corps in 1942, trained at Sheppard Field, and Truax Field, WI. On duty at Ft Sam Houston.

RAWSON, Jewel J., PHM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Rawson. Entered Navy in February 1943, trained at San Diego. Served in Australia, New Guinea, Okinawa, Palau, New Caledonia, New Britain, Russel, and Solomon Islands. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

RAY, Lewis E. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ray. Entered the Army Air Corps in August 1942, trained at Mineral Wells, Sheppard Field; Florida; Illinois; Idaho. Served in Hawaii. Has Good Conduct Medal, now on duty in Hawaii.

RAY, Loyd C. S/sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ray. Entered the Army in June 1936. Trained at Ft McIntosh, Laredo, Texas. Served in Italy. Has Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Killed in Action January 1945, in Italy.

RAY, F.A. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ray. Entered the Army in February 1943. Trained at Camp McCain, MS. Served in England, Ireland, France, Luxembourg, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

RAY, Lee R. 1st Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ray. Entered the Army in May 1941, trained at Ft Leonard Wood. Served in New Guinea and the Philippines. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Now on duty in Japan.

RAY, Francis E. Pfc., son of Mrs. Shem Ray. Entered the Army in July 1943. Trained at Camp Claiborne, LA. Served in England and France with ASF Parts Supply. Has ETO ribbon with Battle Stars, Citations and other honors. Now on duty in Paris, France.

RAYNOLDS, David P., Ensign, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Raynolds, husband of the former Mary Alice Waln. Entered Navy in February 1942. Trained at San Diego. Served in Solomons, Marshalls, and Okinawa. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

REAVES, Walter J. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie A. Reaves, husband of the former Leona McKinzie. Entered Army Medical Corps in November 1942, trained at Camp Robinson. Serve din N. Africa with 114th Station Hospital, Italy and France. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors. Now on duty in Paris, France.

REDING, John H. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Reding, husband of the former Pauline Gaines. Entered Army Air Corps in 1943, trained at Kelley Field and Majors Field. Served in Pacific. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors.

REED, Clifford, Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ace Reed, husband of the former Lois Hamiter. Entered army Infantry in March 1944. Trained at Camp Fannin. Served in France, Luxembourg, Czechoslovakia. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and other honors. Wounded in Action, January 1945, in Luxembourg.

REED, Otis L. SSMB 3/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil lJ. Reed, husband of the former Nettie Mae Beadles. Entered the Navy in 1943, trained at Sampson NY. Has served in Burma and the South Pacific. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

REED, Obie L. MM 3/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Reed. Entered Navy in 1944, trained at San Diego, served in Hawaii, Philippines, and Japan. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

REED, Arnold E. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Reed, husband of the former Ann Arnold. Entered Army in June 1943, trained at Ft Sill. Has Good Conduct Medal and other honors.

REED, Jesse C. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Reed. Entered the Army in February 1942, trained at Ft Bragg, NC. Served in France and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

REEDER, Robert L. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Reeder, husband of the former Billie Scarborough. Entered the Army in December 1943, trained at Camp Fannin. Served in England and France. Has Purple Heart, ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors. Wounded in Action in July 1944, at St. Lo, France.

REEDER, William E. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Reeder, husband of the former Bobbie Sue Medley. Entered the Army infantry in October 1942. Trained at Camp Adair, OR. Served on Leyte and Okinawa. Has Combat Ribbon with battle stars, Pres. Citation and other honors.

REEVES, Travis S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Reeves, husband of the former Aleen France. Entered the Navy in March 1945, trained at San Diego, CA. Now on duty in the Pacific aboard the Carrier USS Hornet. Died September 14, 1997.

REEVES, Earl T. T/5., son of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Reeves. Entered the Army Engineers in July 1942, trained at Ft. Leonard Wood. Served in England and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with battle Stars and other honors.

RENSHAW, James C. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Renshaw. Entered the Army in June 1945, still in training at Ft Wolters.

RENSHAW, Alvin M. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Renshaw, husband of the former Ona Lee Rowe. Entered the Army in December 1942, trained at Camp Roberts, CA. Served in Africa and Sicily. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars, Purple Heart, and other honors. Wounded in Action July 1943, in Italy.

REYNOLDS, Haskell W. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Reynolds. Entered the Army in February 1943, trained at Camp Howze. Served in Africa, Italy and Sicily. Has ETO-African Ribbon with battle stars, Purple Heart with Cluster, and other honors. Wounded in Action May 1944 in Italy, October 1944 in Italy.

REYNOLDS, Lonnie W. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Reynolds, husband of the former Grace Mitchell. Entered Army in October 1944, trained at Camp Gordon, FL. Served in Hawaii on Harbor Craft. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors.

REYNOLDS, Raymond J. Pvt., son of Mr. Henry Reynolds, husband of the former Ollie Fae Marsahll. Entered the Army Quartermaster Corps in June 1943. Trained at Camp Lee, VA. Honorable Discharge.

REYNOLDS, James L. Pfc., son of Mrs. May Reynolds. Entered the Army in December 1942, trained at Camp Callan, CA. Served in England, France, Belgium and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with 5 Battle Stars, Citation, and other honors.

REYNOLDS, Walter J. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H Reynolds, husband of the former Helen Brown. Entered Army Air Corps in September 1943. Trained at Ft Sill, OK. Served in Australia and Manilla. Has Combat Ribbons and other honors. On duty at Manilla.

REYNOLDS, Clarence C. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Reynolds, husband of the former Orena McCoy. Entered the Army in February 1942. Trained at Camp Wallace and New Orleans. Served in Puerto Rico and Germany. Has Good Conduct Ribbon,
American Defense, Battle Stars, and other honors. Now on duty in Germany.

RHODES, William N. Cpl., son of Mrs. J.A. Rhodes. Enterd the Army Air Corps in September 1942, trained at Majors Field, Texas. Now on duty at Liberal, Kansas

RHODES, Fird W. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Rhodes, husband of the former Beatrice Attaway. Entered the Army in October 1942, trained at Ft Warren, WY. Quartermaster school in Educerd, Mass. Has Good Conduct Medal, discharged March 1943.

RHODES, J.R. S/Sgt. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rhodes, husband of the former Josephine LaCounte. Entered Army Air Transport Command in September 1942. Served in England, Africa and India. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors

RHODES, William P. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rhodes, husband of the former Marie Spiller. Entered the Army Air Corps in September 1942. Trained at Hammer Field, CA. Now on duty in Albuquerque, NM.

RHODES, Bill W. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Rhodes. Entered Army in March 1943, trained at Camp Roberts, CA. Served in the S. Pacific. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

RHYNE, Hardy, Sr. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Banscom, Kansas, husband of the former Livonia Conner. Entered the Army in November 1942, trained at Camp Warren, WY. Served in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle stars and other honors.

RICHARDSON, William O. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ocie Richardson. Entered the Army Infantry in January 1944, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Has ETO Combat Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge and other honors. Wounded in Action in November 1944, Vossenach, Germany.

RICHEY, Lewis D., BM 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Richey, husband of the former Cecelia Santos. Entered Navy in July 1940, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Coral Sea Battle and on Pacific Islands. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, Battle Stars, Purple Heart, and other honors. Wounded in Action 1942, New Guinea.

RICHEY, Bradford H. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Richey, husband of the former Francis Martinez. Entered Army in December 1942, trained at Ft. Knox, KY. Served in Germany, France, and Austria. Has ETO Ribbon with battle Stars, Pres. Citation and other honors.

RICHEY, Audy L. MM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Richey, husband of the former Geneva Woods. Entered the Navy in September 1942, trained at Davisville, RI. Served on Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Admiraltys and Australia. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars. Discharged July 1945.

RICHEY, Grady H. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Richey, husband of the former Elaine Wickholm. Entered the Marine Corps in December 1941, trained at Camp LeJeune, NC. Served in the Pacific Theater. Has Combat Ribbon with battle Stars, Three Purple Hearts and other honors. Wounded in Action on Saipan in June 1944, Tinian, July 1944, Iwo Jima, February 1945.

RICHEY, Rudolph, S 2/c., son of O.B. Richey. Entered Navy in September 1942, trained at San Diego. Served in Hawaii and other Islands. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors. Now on duty in Pacific.

RICHEY, Jimmie E. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Richey, husband of the former Olie Wright. Entered the Army in may 1944. Trained at Camp Fannin, TX. Served in North Africa, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

RIEGER, Harold L. Pfc, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Rieger. Entered the Army in 1942, trained at Ellington field. Served in England, France, now on duty at Camp Campbell, KY. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

RIEGER, John E. PHM 3/c., son of Mrs. Shellie Henry. Entered the Navy in November 1942, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Pearl Harbor. Has Good Conduct medal and other honors. Now on duty at Naval Hospital Base, Pearl Harbor.

RING, Eldon H. son of Harvey Ring, husband of the former Lilla Belle Watson. Entered the Army Infantry in 1944, trained at Little Rock, AR. Served in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

RISNER, Evelyn R. Pfc., daughter of W.H. Risner. Entered the WAC in November 1943, trained at Ft Oglethorpe, GA. Served in Calcutta, India. Has Theatre Ribbon and other honors.

RICHEY, Jessie D. Pvt., son of Mrs. W.R. Richey. Entered the Army in July 1944, trained at Camp Ralusan, AR. Served in the Philippines. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

ROACH, Clovis M., CSK., son of Mr. and Mrs. Conley Roach. Entered the Navy in April 1940. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Hawaiian Islands, Guadalcanal, Cape Esperance, Gilbert, New Guinea, New Caledonia, and Fiji. Has Purple Heart, American Defense Ribbon, Seven Battle Stars and other honors. Wounded in Action November 24, 1943, on the Gilbert Islands.

ROBERSON, Joe P. son of R.E. Roberson, husband of the former Idaleah Shepherd. Entered the Army in January 1945, trained at Ft. Riley, served in the Marshalls and Japan. Has Pacific Ribbon with battle Stars and other honors.

ROBINSON, James M. M/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Robinson, husband of the former Mary Lou Scanlau. Entered the Army Air Corps in 1928, trained at Ft. Sill. Served in England. Has ETO Ribbon, Pre-Pearl Harbor and other honors.

ROBINSON, Chambers, CPl., son of Rev. and Mrs. Saul Robinson. Entered the Army March 1942. Trained at Camp Sibert, AL. Has Good Conduct Medal. Received Honorable Discharge.

ROBINSON, Paul W. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hall, husband of the former Katherine Koiner, from New Mexico. Entered army Air Corps in 1942, trained at Brooks Field, N.M. Has Good Conduct Medal and others.

ROBINSON, Howard E. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, husband of the former Meta Castle. Entered Army in December 1942. Trained at Camp Haan, CA. Served in Australia, New Guinea, Philippines. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

ROBERTS, Eugene L. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Roberts, husband of the former Wanda Jane Davis. Entered the Air Corps, July, 1944, trained at Amarillo.

ROBERTS, John T. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Roberts. Entered Army Medical Corps in August 1942, trained at Camp Barkeley. Served in South Pacific, Australia, New Guinea, and Philippines. Has Pacific Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

ROBERTS, Donis W. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Roberts, husband of the former Willie Purcell. Entered Army Medical Corps in April 1942, trained at Camp Robinson, AR. Served in England. Has Good Conduct and ETO Ribbon.

ROBERTS, Garlan D. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Roberts, husband of the former Clara Collins. Entered Navy in January 1943. Trained at San Diego. Served in South Pacific. Has Pacific Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars, Purple Heart. Wounded August 1943, in Guadalcanal.

ROBERTS, Gordon R. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Roberts. Entered Army in October 1942, trained at Camp Campbell, KY. Served in England, and France. Has Purple Heart, ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Killed in Actionn January 9, 1945

ROBERTSON, L.D. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Seaf Robertson. Entered Army Sig Corps in November 1941. Trained at Ft. Sill, OK. Served in Algeria, French Morroco, Sicily, Tunisia, Naples, Rome, France, Central Europe. Has Bronze Stars, American Defense Medal. Discharged in 1945.

RODGERS, Geane A. Jr., Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Rodgers, husband of the former Novis Dannel. Entered Army in February 1942, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Hawaii. Has Good Conduct Medal, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon and others. Discharged September 1944.

ROGERS, Joe B. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kit R. Rogers. Entered the Army in February 1943, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Hawaii, Australia. Has Good Conduct Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon. Discharged February 1944.

ROGERS, Dewey, Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kit R. Rogers. Entered the Army in February 1942, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Hawaii; received honorable discharge September 1944. Has Pacific Theatre Ribbon and others

ROGERS, Boyce B. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kit R. Rogers. Entered the Army inn February 1942, trained at Camp Barkeley. Served in Hawaii and Australia. Has Good Conduct Medal, Pacific Ribbon and others. Honorable Discharge March 1944.

ROGERS, Truman, Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kit R. Rogers. Entered the Army in October 1942, trained at Camp Adair, OR. Served in Hawaii, Philippines and Okinawa. Has Combat Ribbon with battle Stars and others.

ROGERS, Claude C. S 1/c., son of Mrs. Sallie Rogers, husband of the former Irene Younger. Entered the Navy in May 1944, trained at Camp Wallace, TX. Served on Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and other Islands with Third Fleet. Has Pacific Ribbons with Battle Stars and other honors.

ROLAND, J.C. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo Roland, entered the Army April 1941. Trained at Camp Swift, TX. Served in Hawaii, and Marshalls. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, Combat Ribbon and other honors. Now on duty in Philippines.

ROMACK, James E. EM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Romack. Entered the Navy in March 1943, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Aleutians, Pearl Harbor, Philippines, Okinawa. Has the American Defense and Pacific Ribbons.

ROMACK, Lester R. Pfc., son of J. H. Romack, husband of the former Reba Sorrow. Entered the Army in August 1943. Served on New Guinea, Leyte, Mindanao, Mendora in the Philippines. Has the Pacific Ribbon with battle stars, bronze star and other honors. Died July 1996.

ROMANS, C.W. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Romans. Entered the Army Air Corps in June 1942, trained at Sheppard Field, TX. Served in Australia, New Guinea, Philippines, Iwo Shima. Has Combat Ribbons with battle stars, Pres. Citation and other honors.

ROMANS, G.R. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Romans. Graduated from Cumby High School. Entered the Navy in September 1945, trained in San Diego.

ROPER, John H. T/T., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Roper, husband of the former Edna McAdams. Entered the Army in December 1942, trained at Camp Van Dorn, MISS. Served in Iran, Germany, and Belgium. Received Honorable Discharge in September 1, 1945. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

ROPER, Kenneth W. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L.Roper. Entered the Army MP in August 1942, trained at Camp Livingston, LA. Served in Scotland, France, England, Belgium, and Azores Island. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars.

ROPER, James R. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Roper, husband of the former Virginia Ledford. Entered the Army Infantry in December 1942. Trained at Camp McCoy, WI. Served in Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Has Pres. Citation, Cluster, ETO Ribbon with Five Battle stars and other honors.

ROSE, Milze Jr. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Milze Rose Sr., entered Army in January 1945. Trained at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Served in Pacific. Has Campaign ribbons and other honors.

ROSS, Alvin, D. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Ross, husband of the former Minnie Lee Kennon. Entered the Navy in December 1943, trained at San Diego. Served in Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific. Has Combat Ribbons with Battle Stars and other honors.

ROSS, Virgil E. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Ross, husband of the former Kirden Boss. Entered the Army Air Corps in February 1942, trained at Sheppard Field, TX. Served in England, and France. Has ETO Combat Ribbon and other honors. Wounded in Action in May 1945.

ROSS, Gerald B. 1st Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Clivia Ross, husband of the former Doris Cannon. Entered army Air Corps in April 1942, trained in Arizona. Instructor on B-17 at Roswell, NM, Las Vegas, NV. Served in England, Shot down over enemy territory, escaped, joined Allied Forces in France. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Received discharge July 1945.

ROSS, George C. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Ross. Entered the Army in October 1942. Trained at Camp Wolters, Baytown, Houston, Texas, and Camp Roberts, CA. Has Good Conduct Medal.

ROSS, Alva L. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Ross, husband of the former Veth Fay Seymore. Entered the Army in December 1943, trained at Camp Roberts, CA. Served in Hawaii, New Hebrides, Okinawa, and Guam. Has Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Wounded in Action in April 1945, on Okinawa.

ROWELL, Deryl, GM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Rowell. Entered the Navy in June 1941, trained at San Diego, served on USS Warrington in both Atlantic and Pacific. Has ETO Ribbon and pacific Ribbon, Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon with battle Stars and other honors.

ROWELL, Byron, Coxswain, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Rowell. Entered the Navy in April 1944, trained at San Diego. Served on USS Sarusota on Invasions of Luzon, Leyte, Lingavne Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and other Islands... Has Pacific Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

ROWELL, Dennis L. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Rowell. Entered the Army Air Corps in November 1942. Trained at Chanute Field, IL. Served on New Caledonia, New Guinea, and Philippines. Has combat Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and other honors.

ROWE, Albert E. M/Sgt., son of J.G. Rowe, Florida, husband of the former Dorothy Miller. Entered the Army 1933; served in Assam, India, Kumming, China, and other points. Has Citation, Bronze Star, Several Campaign ribbons with battle stars and other honors.

ROWE, Dorothy Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Miller, husband of M/Sgt, Albert E. Rowe. Entered training as Nurses Aid, April 1945 at Laredo General Hospital. Now on duty in Camp Hood Hospital.

ROWE, Avon C. Pfc., husband of the former Helen Mitchell. Entered the Army in January 1943, trained at Camp Fannin. Served in Germany, Belgium, Czechoslovakia and France. Has Purple Heart with clusters, Pres. Citation, and other honors. Wounded in Action January 1945.

ROWE, Charlis T. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rowe. Entered the Army Infantry in June 1942, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Sicily, Italy, and Leyte. Has Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with battle stars, Oak leaf Cluster and others. Wounded in action 1943, now on duty in Germany.

ROWE, Arlis G, Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rowe. Entered the Army in March 1938, trained at Ft. Lewis. Received Honorable discharge in 1943.

ROWE, Buford B. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. B.R. Rowe, husband of the former Oleta Pierce. Entered the Army in December 1943, trained at Ft. Sill, OK. Served in Germany. Has ETO, combat ribbon with three battle stars, and other honors.

RUCKER, Jim B. son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Rucker, husband of the former Bernice Beadles. Entered the Army inn January 1942. Trained in Florida and California. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Has combat badge, ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

RUSHING, Burtis L. S/Sgt., son of A.V. Wilhite, husband of the former Opal Temple. Entered the Army Air Corps, trained at Wyoming, Sheppard Field, Illinois, and Georgia. Has Good conduct medal and other honors.

RUSHING, Valton L. Cpl, son of Mrs. A.V. Wilhite, husband of the former Gladice Pryar. Entered the Army Air Corps in February 1941, trained at Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls, TX. Served in New Guinea and Philippines. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors.

SALTER, Charles P. S 2/c., son of Mrs. Maxine Salter. Entered the Navy Air Corps in 1945, trained at Memphis, TN.

SANDERS, Claude M. Jr. AOM 1/c., grandson of Mrs. Ada McDaniel, graduated from Dallas High School. Entered the Navy in September 1942, trained at Corpus Christi, TX. Served in the Marshalls, Marianas, Guam, Iwo Jima, and other Pacific Islands. Has Combat Ribbon with one Battle Star.

SANDERS, James B. Jr., Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Sanders. Entered the Army Air Corps in January 1943, trained at Miami Beach, Leesburg, FL. Served in the Pacific. Has Asiatic-Pacific Ribbons with battle Stars and other honors.

SANDERS, Byron E. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. O.O. Sanders, husband of the former Evelyn Kennedy. Entered the Army in May 1945, still in training at Camp Hood, TX.

SANDERS, C.M., AOM 1/c., son of MR. M. Sanders, husband of former Ruth Nell Jones. Entered the Navy in July 1943, trained at Corpus Christi, TX. Served in Hawaiian Islands and Philippines. Has Campaign Ribbon with Battle Stars and
other honors.

SANDERS, Elzie U. M/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Sanders. Entered the Army Air Corps in January 1945, trained at Ft Sam Houston, TX. Served in England, Africa, Sicily, Italy, Corsica, and France. Received discharge August 1945. Has American Defense Ribbon, ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SANDERS, Wesley C. T/4., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Sanders. Entered the Tank Destroyers in November 1942, trained at Ft. Knox, KY. Served in Africa, Italy, France, Germany and Austria. Discharged September 1945. Has ETO Ribbon, Combat Stars, Purple Heart, and others. Wounded in November 1944.

SANDERS, Dupree, M/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Sanders. Entered the Army Air Corps in April 1935, trained at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas and Kelly Field, TX. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon and American Defense Ribbon.

SANDERS, Eugene S. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Sanders, husband of the former Ella Mae Boyl. Entered the Army in December 1943. Trained at Camp Claiborne, LA. Served in France and Germany. Has Combat Ribbons with battle stars and other honors.

SANDERS, Carl L. T/5., son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mayo, husband of the former Merna Mae Cones. Entered the Army in November 1942. Trained at Camp Maxey. Served in North Africa, Italy and on Philippines. Now on duty on Luzon. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

SANDERSON, William M. Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Sanderson. Entered the Marine Corps in December 1942, trained at Paris Island, SC. Has Campaign Ribbon and other honors.

SANDERSON, J.W. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Sanderson. Entered Army in October 1942, trained at Garden City, KS.

SANDIFEER, L.T., Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Sandifeer, husband of the former Juanita Duncan. Entered the Army in November 1944, trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Received Medical Discharge in February 1945.

SANDIFEER, Arlon J. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Sandifeer, husband of the former Helen Coyle. Entered the Navy in April 1945. Trained at Camp Parks, CA. Served on Pearl Harbor. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors.

SARTIN, Billy G. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Sartin, graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. Entered Army in March 1945. Trained at Ft. Bliss, TX.

SARTIN, Jimmie D. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sartin, entered Army in October 1941. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served on Aleutians and in Germany (Third Army), and Belgium. Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, American Defense Ribbons with battle stars and other honors.

SARTIN, Thomas O. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sartin. Entered Army September 1942. Trained in Utah, California and Washington. Served in England with AAF. ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SARTIN, Brodie, S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sartin. Entered the Navy in December 1943. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served aboard USS Thornhill Destroyer Escort in Atlantic. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SARTIN, Phil P. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Sartin, entered Army Air Corps in September 1941. Trained at Hamilton Field, CA. Served in England, France, Africa, Italy, and Corsica. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

SCARBOROUGH, Clytee, S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Scarborough. Entered the Navy in April 1944. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served on Guam, Saipan, Formosa, Okinawa, Philippines, and Hawaiian Islands. Has Combat Ribbons with Battle Stars and other honors.

SCARBOROUGH, Clement B., S/sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Scarborough, husband of the former Marie Menn. Entered the Army Air Corps March 1943. Trained at Sheppard Field. Served in Italy with 15th AF for 47 Missions over Germany, Austria, and other. ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars, Purple Heart, DFC and other honors. Missing In Action.

SCOTT, Johnnie L. Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Scott. Entered the Army in June 1942. Trained at Camp Roberts, CA. Served on Manila and Yokahoma. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors.

SCOTT, Elisha R. M/Sgt., son of James E. Scott. Entered the Field Artillery August 1940. Trained at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. Served in France, Australia, and Germany. Has American Defense, ETO Ribbons and other honors.

SCOTT, William R. T/Sgt., son of Mr. James E. Scott. Entered the USAAF in April 1941, trained at Randolph Field, TX. Has American Defense Ribbon, ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SEARLS, Waymon D. Lt. (JG), son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Searls. Entered the Naval Air Corps in May 1941. Trained at Grand Prairie, TX. Served in Hawaii, on Solomons, and other South Pacific Islands. Has Silver and Bronze Star, American Theatre Ribbons, Unit Citation, Distinguished Flying Cross. Reported Missing in Actionn in March 1944.

SEARLS, Virgil M. Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Searls, husband of the former Evelyn Ruth Fitch. Entered Naval Air Corps in November 1940, trained at Miami and Jacksonville, FL. Served in South America. Has American Defense Ribbons and other honors.

SEARS, Clyde W., son of Mrs. J.W. Davidson. Entered the Army in September 1941, trained at Majors Field. Served in England, France, and Germany. Has Purple Heart, Combat Badge, ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. Died December 1995.

SELLERS, Marvin C. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Sellers. Entered the Army in September 1942, trained at Ogden, UT. Served in England. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SELLERS, Henry G. Sgt., nephew of Dr. Hodge Sellers. Entered the Army 82nd Airborne Division in November 1942, trained at Ft. Benning, GA. Served in N. Ireland, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

SELLERS, Charles D. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Sellers, husband of the former Neva Dossett. Entered the Marines in July 1942, trained at San Diego, CA. Received honorable discharge January 1945.

SEWELL, Lester E. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester C. Sewell, husband of the former Ruby L. Sawter. Entered the Army Infantry in September 1935, trained at Ft. Sill, OK. Served in Major Battles in European Theater, Wears Purple Heart, Oak leaf Cluster, Two bronze stars and others. Wounded in action in March 1944, in Manturano, Italy, May 1944 in Sanamareia, Italy.

SEWELL, Dalton L. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Sewell. Entered the Army Air Corps in January 1937, trained at Ft. Sill, OK. Served in Italy, Africa, India and China. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, Combat Ribbons and others.

SEWELL, O.C. Jr. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Sewell. Entered the Army in May 1942, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in France, Germany, Belgium, and Austria. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars, Combat Infantry Badge and other honors. Died January 27, 1998.

SEWELL, Lawrence B. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Sewell, husband of Mrs. Grace Sewell, entered Army in January 1943. Trained at Ft. Bragg, NC. Received Honorable Discharge April 1943.

SEWELL, Truitt, L. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Sewell, entered the Navy in April 1943. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served in England, South America, India, and other countries. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors.

SEWELL, Royce C. AS., son of Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Sewell, attended Sulphur Springs High School., entered Coast Guard in December 1941. Trained at Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Received honorable discharge February 1942.

SEYMORE, Leon D. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Seymore. Entered the Navy in 1943. Trained at Corpus Christi, TX. Served in Atlantic and Pacific War Zones. Has Pacific Ribbons and other honors.

SEYMORE, T.G. M 1/c., husband of the former Lorena Smith, entered the Navy in 1942. Trained at Camp Peary, VA. Served in Virgin Islands. Received Discharge in July 1945. Has Pacific Ribbons and other honors.

SHEFFIELD, John W. S/Sgt., son of M.A. Sheffield, entered the Army Air Corps in November 1942. Trained at Jefferson Barracks, MO. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

SHEPPARD, William C. Cpl, son of Mr and Mrs. James M. Sheppard, husband of the former Elizabeth Hart. Entered Army in April 1942. Trained at New Orleans, LA. Served on Marianas islands. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

SHEPPARD, Charles P. Lt., USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Sheppard, entered the Navy in August 1941. Trained at Navy Officer School, NY. Served in Cub a, South America, Panama, Europe, Philippines, and Japan. Has Bronze Star, Purple Heart, American-European Theater Ribbon with battle Stars and other honors. Wounded in Action in June 1945 in English Channel.

SHEPPARD, Robert L. SF 1/c., son of Mrs. Sam Sheppard. Entered Navy Seabees in October 1945. Trained at Williamsburg, VA. Served in ETO for 18 months. ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SHEPPARD, Billy G. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Sheppard, entered Navy in August 1943. Trained at San Francisco, CA. Served on South Pacific, Guam and other islands. Has Pacific Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

SHERMAN, Carl Pfc., son of Mr. Earl Sherman, entered the Army Engineers in April 1943. Trained at Camp Swift, TX. Served in Hawaii, and the Marianas, where now on duty. Has combat Ribbon and other honors.

SHIPLEY, Troy F. T/5., son of Mr. and Mrs. Gaffery Shipley. Entered the Army Air Corps in 1943. Trained at March Field, CA. Served in Hawaii, Marshalls, on Marianas and Okinawa. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

SHIRLEY, Roland H. TM 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Shirley. Entered the Navy in August 1942, trained at San Diego, CA. Served on New Guinea, New Britain, and other South Pacific Islands. Has Pacific Ribbons with battle stars, Bronze Star and other honors.

SHOEMAKER, Roger D, PHM 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Shoemaker, husband of the former Lorine McGlamery. Entered the Navy in May 1942. Trained at Corpus Christi, TX. Served in England, France, Italy, Africa, Hawaii, Philippines and on Okinawa. Has ETO Ribbon, Asiatic Combat Ribbon and other honors.

SHOFFIT, John V. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther L. Shoffit, husband of the former Elizabeth Deal. Entered the Army in August 1942, trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Has good conduct medal.

SHOFFIT, Luther E. MM 1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther L. Shoffit. Entered the Navy in January 1941, trained at San Diego, CA. Served aboard USS Enterprise, participating in 19 Major Battles. Has Pres. Unit Citation, American Defense, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, and other honors.

SHREVES, Pink D. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Dore Shreves. Entered the Navy in September 1944, trained at Williamsburg, VA. Served on USS Philadelphia in the Atlantic. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SHRODE, Gene R. A/C., son of Mrs. Roy A. Shrode. Entered the Naval Air Corps in 1945, inactive duty, waiting for call.

SHRODE, Paul, Pfc., son of Mrs. Q.H. Shrode. Entered Service in September 1942, trained at Camp Luna, New Mexico. Served in North Africa and Italy. Has three Pres. Citations, Battle Stars and other honors.

SHRODE, J.M. Jr. Cpl., son of Dr. and Mrs. J.M. Shrode, husband of the former Laurine Chapman. Entered the Air Corps in November 1941. Trained at Kelly Field. Served in India. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon with Battle stars and other honors.

SHUGART, John B. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Shugart, Sr., husband of the former Billie Jean Buck. Entered the Army in September 1938. Served as a recruiting Sgt. for five years. Trained at Ft. Bliss, TX. Served in the Philippines. Has Good Conduct Medal and other honors.

SHUGART, George T. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Shugart Sr., husband of the former Hazel Ruth Dixon. Entered the Army in March 1940. Trained at Ft Sam Houston TX. Served in England, Ireland, Scotland, Belgium, France, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Has Combat Infantry Badge and other honors.

SHUGART, Robert L. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Shugart, SR. husband of the former Welma Marie Whitten. Entered Army Air Corps in September 1942, and was transferred to the Army Infantry. Trained at the Air Field in Lubbock, TX. Now on duty at Marcilla, France. Served in England, Germany, and France. Has Combat Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

SICKLES, R.B. MM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie H. Sickles, entered Navy in December 1940. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served on New Zealand, Australia, Saipan, Okinawa, and other Pacific Islands. Has Theatre Ribbons and other honors.

SICKLES, Johnny R. S 1/c, son of Mrs. Ida Sheppard, brother of Ed Sickles. Entered the US Coast Guard October 1943. Trained at Alameda, CA. Served in the Pacific, New Guinea, Philippines. Five Bronze Stars, and combat Ribbons. Now stationed at Receiving station, San Francisco, CA.

SICKLES, James H. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Sickles, husband of the former Betty Gay, entered Army Air Corps in July 1943. Trained at Santa Ana Field, CA. Now on duty at Tyndall Field, FL.

SICKLES, H.B., T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Sickles, husband of the former Gladine Vititow, entered Army Air Corps in 1942. Trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Has good conduct medal.

SIMMONS, Alvis B. Cpl, son of Mrs. Betty Simmons, husband of the former Mable Martin. Entered the Army in 1942. Trained in Utah. Served in England, France, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

SIMMONS, Office R. Sgt, son of Mrs. Betty Simmons, husband of the former Geraldine Thomas. Entered Army in January 1942. Trained in Oklahoma and Alaska. Served on the Aleutians. Has Combat Ribbon and other honors.

SIMMONS, A.J. Pfc., son of Mrs. Betty Simmons, entered Army in July 1944. Trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Serving in England, France, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars, Purple Heart and other honors. Wounded in Action March 1945.

SIMMONS, Woodrow R. Cpl, son of Mrs. Betty Simmons. Entered Army in February 1942, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in New Guinea, Luzon, Leyte, Australia, and Hawaii. Has Combat Ribbons with Battle Stars and other honors.

SIMMS, Cecil G. Cpl., son of Mrs. Ada W. Simms. Entered the Army in April 1942, trained at Sheppard Field. Served in India, Iran, Egypt, Africa, and Italy. Has combat ribbons and other honors.

SIMS, Cumby, Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Sims, husbnad of Bessie Sims. Entered Army in March 1942, trained at Ft. Knox. Served in New Guinea and S. Pacific. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

SIMS, Juddy B. Pvt., son of Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Sims. Entered Army in September 1942, trained in KY.

SIMS, Jerry M. Jr., S 3/c., son of Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Sims. Entered Navy October 1943. Trained in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Served in Pearl Harbor and other islands. Has Pacific ribbons and other honors.

SIMS, Narvis, T. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Sims, husband of Mrs. N. T. Sims. Entered Army September 1943, trained in Idaho. Served only in United States.

SINGLETON, George W. PHM, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Singleton. Entered the Navy Fleet Marine Forces, November 1943. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Hawaii, Marshalls, Admiralty Islands. Has American Area, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbons with battle Stars.

SINGLETON, Harold D. MM 1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Singleton. Entered the Navy in March 1941, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Hawaii, Philippines, New Hebrides, Solomons. Has American Defense, Asiatic-Pacific, Philippine Liberation Ribbons with 16 battle stars.

SINGLETON, Edmund Jr. AMM 3/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Singleton. Entered the Naval Air Corps June 1944, trained San Diego, CA. Served in Hawaii. Has combat ribbon and other honors.

SKAGGS, Marvin, Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Skaggs. Entered the Army, July 1942, trained at El Paso, TX. Served in New Guinea. Has combat Ribbon and other honors.

SKEEN, Thomas G. HA 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Skeen. Entered the Navy Medical Corps in May 1945. Trained at Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA.

SKINNER, Jimmy W. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Skinner. Entered the marines in January 1943, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Russell Island, Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Saipan and other Pacific Islands. Has Combat Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

SMIDDY, Joe M. Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Smiddy, husband of Eva Lee Smiddy. Entered Air Corps in December 1941. Trained at Kelly Field, San Antonio. Served in Alaska, Aleutians. Has combat ribbon and other honors.

SMITH, Leon B. RM 3/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Smith. Entered Army in December 1943, trained at San Diego, and San Pedro, CA. Served in Hawaii, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Guam, and Philippines. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars, American Defense and other honors.

SMITH, T.J. son of J.A. Smith entered Paratroopers in June 1942. Trained at Ft Benning. Served in Africa, Sicily, Italy, England and France. Has Two Spar Hds., ETO ribbon with Battle Stars, Purple Heart with cluster for wounds in Sicily and Normandy Invasion.

SMITH, Carl T., Cpl., son of J.A. Smith, entered Marines in December 1941. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served on Saipan, Okinawa, and other Pacific Islands. Has Pacific Ribbon with battle stars, and other honors.

SMITH, Lester L. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith, entered Navy in April 1944. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served on Pearl Harbor, Guam, Caroline Islands. Has PTO Ribbon and other honors.

SMITH, Rodger L. STM 1/c., son of Oscar Smith. Entered Navy in 1944, trained in California and served in the South Pacific. Has Pacific ribbons and other honors.

SMITH, William M. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Smith, husband of the former Edna Hunter, entered Army Air Corps in September 1942. Trained at Waco Army Flying School, San Marcos Field and Salt Lake City. Served on Saipan and other Pacific Islands. Has Pacific Ribbon and other honors.

SMITH, James S. son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Smith, husband of the former Alva Sims of Longview, etnered Army Air Corps April 1942. Trained at Sheppard Field, TX. Served in Greenland. Has Grenland Defense Ribbon and other honors.

SMITH, Lorenzo D. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Smith, husband of the former Margaret Franklin, entered Army Air Corps 1941. Trained at Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. Has American Defense ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.

SMITH, Rayborn M. Pvt., son of Hate Smith, husband of the former Nancy Buckholt. Entered Army February 1945. Trained at Camp Hood, TX. Served in the South Pacific.

SMITH, Howard S. Lt, Cmdr., son of Mrs. J.V. Smith, husband of the former Charles Luckey. Entered Navy in 1942. Trained at Quonset Point, RI. Served in the Atlantic, Pacific, Hawaii, Marshalls, Marianas, and Philippines. Has Theater Ribbon and Bronze Star, Unit Citation and other honors. Now on duty at Staff, Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, pearl Harbor.

SMITH, W. Carmack, Lt. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith, husband of the former Dorothy Ryan, entered Navy Air Corps in June 1941. Trained at Dallas. Served on Dutch Harbor, Guam, Guadalcanal, Marianas, Philippines, and other islands. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars, Air medal with Cluster and other honors.

SMITH, Barney W. Pfc., husband of Mrs. Essie Smith. Entered Army in September 1942. Trained at Majors Field, Greenville, TX. Honorable Discharge in 1944. Has Good Conduct Medal.

SMITH, Avery W. Cpt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ramey A. Smith, husband of the former Beulah Fay Cannon. Entered Army Engineers in 1941, trained at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. Served on Guadalcanal, Russell Islands, Bougainville, and Philippines. Has Combat Ribbons, bronze Stars and others.

SMITH, Cecil R. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Smith, husband of the former Rema Johnson. Entered the Army Anti-Tank Co. December 1941. Trained at Brownwood, TX. Served on Leyte, New Guinea and other Pacific Islands. Has the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Pacific Campaign Ribbons. Wounded May 11, 1945.

SMITH, Morris A. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Smith. Entered the Air Corps January 1942, trained at Salt Lake City, UT. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Has Good Conduct Ribbon, ETO Ribbon, Battle stars and other honors

SMITH, Robert G., Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Smith. Entered the Army Anti-Aircraft in March 1943. Trained at California. Served in France, Germany, Holland and Belgium, and England. Has ETO ribbons with battle stars and other honors.

SMITH, Elbert E. S 1/c., nephew of Mrs. Lora Smith. Entered the Navy Coast Guard in October 1942. Trained at San Francisco, CA. Served in the Pacific. Has Theatre Ribbons and other honors.

SMITH, John Sgt., grandson of Mrs. Leona Houston, husband of the former Alma Newton. Entered September 1942. Trained at Miami, FL. Served in Australia and Ascension Island. Good Conduct Medal and other honors.

SMITH, Larry W. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith. Entered the Air Corps in January 1942, trained at Wichita Falls. Served in India, Burma, and China. Has Combat Ribbons with battle stars and other honors.

SMITH, George H. Pfc., brother of Mrs. Lizie Campbell. Entered the Army in 1941. Trained at Camp in Colorado. Served in India, Burma, China Theatre. Has Combat Ribbon with battle stars, and other honors.

SMITH, Clifford N. Pfc., son of Mrs. Eura Pollard. Entered Army in 1942, trained at Camp Roberts, CA. Served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

SMITH, Homer Y. Pfc. Husband of the former Ruth Chaddick. Entered the Army in September 1942, trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Discharged May 1943. Awarded Expert Rifle Marksmanship medal.

SMITH, Cliffored R. S 3/c., son of Homer Smith and Mrs. Grace Stripling, entered the Navy in April 1944. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served on Pearl Harbor, Saipan, and Okinawa.

SMITH, Hershel W. T/3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billie Smith, husband of the former Honor Endsley, entered the Army in June 1942. Trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Served in England and France. Has ETO ribbon with battle stars and other honors. Now on duty in France.

SMITH, Marion Jr., S/Sgt., son of Mr.and Mrs. Marion Smith, husband of the former Elizabeth Clannel, entered the Army Air Corps in April 1943. Trained at Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls, X. Has Combat Ribbons and other honors.

SMITH, Lonzo H. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Smith, entered the Army Infantry in August 1943. Trained at Camp Adair, Oregon. Served in North Africa, Italy, Austria, and France. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars, Purple Heart and other honors. Wounded in action August 1944, Pisa, Italy.

SMITH, Henry L. CM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Smith, husband of the former Mary R. Braden, entered the Navy in 1943. Trained at Great Lakes, IL. Has American Defense Ribbon and other honors.

SMITH, William L. (Curly), Cpl., son of Mr. And Mrs. Ray S. Smith, entered Marine Corps in April 1942. Trained at Parris Island, SC. Served on Hawaii, Marianas, Iwo Jima. Has Pres. Citation, Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars. Wounded in Action February 1945, Iwo Jima.

SMITH, John W. S 1/c.(RDM), son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray S. Smith, entered the Navy in August 1944. Trained at San Diego, CA. Served on Okinawa, Saipan, Tinian, Panama, and other Islands. Has Asiatic-Pacific Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars, Fifth Fleet Unit Citation Ribbon and others. Now on duty on the USS Harding.

SMITH, Ruby E. Cpl., son of Mrs. Mary Smith, husband of the former Edna G. Moss. Entered the Army in December 1942. Trained at Camp Robinson, AR. Served in Holland, England, France, Scotland, Belgium, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars, and other honors. Now on duty in France.

SMITH, Willie E. , son of W.W. Smith, entered Army Infantry in February 1941. Trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Served in the Aleutians, France, and Germany. Has American Defense and ETO Ribbons with Battle Stars and other honors.

SMITH, Cecil, Cpl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Smith, entered Army in February 1942. Trained in different camps in Texas. Served in France, Belgium, and Germany with Third Army. Has Combat Ribbons with Battle Stars and other honors. Now on duty in Germany.

SMITH, Henry W. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Smith. Entered the Army Engineers November 1940, trained at Camp Bowie, TX. Lost eye and discharged.

SMITH, Marriott, Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Smith. Entered the Army July 1944. Trained at Ft Riley, KS. Has been serving in the Philippines. Has Combat Ribbon and other decorations.

SMITH, David A. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Smith. Entered the Navy in July 1943. Served in Admiralty Islands in the Pacific. Has Pacific Ribbons and other honors.

SMITH, Jim S. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Smith, husband of the former Della Mae Darling. Entered the Army Infantry 1942, trained at Mineral Wells. Served in N. Africa, Sicily, and Italy. Received the Purple Heart and other honors. Wounded June 13, 1944 and killed in action June 28, 1944.

SMITH, Alvin W. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Smith. Entered the Army in January 1945, trained at Ft. Sill, OK.

SMITH, Lon D. Cpl., son of Mrs. Nettie Smith, husband of the former Dorothy Hedgpath. Entered the Army in February 1943, trained at Camp Howze, Ft. Sam Houston, TX. Served in N. Africa, Italy, and France. Has Purple Heart, Combat Badge, European Ribbon with battle stars. Wounded in action January 8, 1945, in France.

SMITH, Elmer J. S/Sgt., husband of the former Nina Pickett. Entered the Army in 1938, trained at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Served in France, Germany and Austria. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, Combat ribbon with battle stars, and other honors.

SMITH, Lester S. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith. Entered the Army in January 1945, trained at Camp Wolters, and Camp Maxey, TX.

SMITH, Carl N. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, husband of the former Brock Myre. Entere Air Corps in February 1943, trained at Keesler Field, Mississippi.

SMITH, Horace G. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, entered Army Infantry in August 1942. Trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Hawaii, Australia, New Guinea, and Philippines. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle stars and other honors.

SMITH, Robert Blythe Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. Smith, husband of the former Jerry Paul. Entered the Navy August 1941, trained at Norfolk, VA, and Harvard University. Served in the S. Pacific. Has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, Pacific Theater with Battle Stars and other honors.

SMITH, Ben A. Cpt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. Smith. Entered the Army as Judge Advocate, November 1941. Trained at Ann Arbor, Michigan. Served in England, France, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars, Bronze Stars, and others.

SMITH, Coleman D. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Smith, husband of Christine Worley, Dallas. Entered the Army Air Corps in March 1943. Trained at Wichita Falls, TX.

SMITH, J.D. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Smith, husband of the former Dorothy Jones. Entered the Air Corps in April 1941. Trained at San Angelo, TX. Has Good Conduct medal and others.

SMOTHERS, Thomas I. T/5, son of W.T. Rawlinson, husband of the former May Dell Parker. Entered the Army in 1940. Trained at Ft. Clark. Served in Australia, New Guinea, Admiralties, and Philippines. Has Campaign ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

SOUTH, James L. S/Sgt., son of Walter South, husband of Sofia South. Entered Army Air Corps in September 1940, trained at San Antonio. Served in Iceland for two years, England, France, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SPARKMAN, Dewitt D. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Sparkman. Entered Army April 1942, trained at Camp Bowie, TX. Served in Hawaii. Has Campaign Ribbon and other honors.

SPARKMAN, Gordon SM 3/c., son of Mrs. Bernice Sparkman. Entered Navy, June 1944, trained at San Diego. Served on Okinawa, Pearl Harbor, Marshall Islands, Caroline Islands. Has Pacific Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

SPARKS, Charles H. Pvt., son of Mr. A.W. Sparks, husband of the former Katherine House, Commerce. Entered Air Corps in November 1942. Trained at Sheppard Field. Discharged August 1944.

SPARKS, Sam. Sgt, son of Mr. A.W. Sparks. Entered Air Corps in February 1942, trained at Ft. Sill, OK. Discharged September 1945.

SPARKS, Leon O. Lt., son of Mr. A.W. Sparks, husband of the former Ruth Nevels. Entered Seabees in April 1942, trained at Chicago, IL. Served on Guadalcanal, and New Zealand. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors.

SPARKS, Pat D. son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Sparks. Entered the Army in March 1945, trained at Camp Hood, TX.

SPEED, Alton A. S/Sgt., son of Mrs. Ora Speed, husband of the former Frances L. Horner. Entered the Army May 1942, trained at Camp Barkeley. Served in Australia, New Guinea, and Philippines. Has Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with battle stars, Unit Citation and other honors.

SPEED, Dewey D. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. T.T. Speed, husband of the former Ella Lee Wesson. Entered Air Corps in August 1944, trained at Camp Wolters. Received discharge July 6, 1945.

SPEED, Samuel M. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. T.T. Speed. Entered Army in May 1942. Trained at Camp Wolters. Served in Scotland, Ireland, England, Africa. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars, Purple Heart and other honors. Wounded in Action, April 9, 1943, Africa.

SPEED, Cleatus D. F 1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.T. Speed. Entered Navy in December 1943. Trained at San Diego. Served in Cuba, NWI, New Guinea, and now in Japan. Has American Defense and Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars and others.

SPENCER, Marvin J. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. V.V. Spencer, graduated from Bay Arkansas High School. Entered the Army Infantry in October 1942, trained at Ft. Lewis, WA. Served on Leyte, Okinawa. Has Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Battle Stars, Purple Heart, and other honors. Killed in Action April 26, 1945 on Okinawa.

SPENCER, Marble E. son of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Spencer, husband of Mrs. Knord Smith. Entered Army December 1943. Trained at Kansas, MO. Discharged.

SPILLER, William F. GM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom D. Spiller. Entered Navy December 1941, trained at San Diego, CA. Served in Philippines, Australia, Guam, Guadalcanal, Hawaii, and Marianas. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle Stars and other decorations.

SPIVEY, H.W. S 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Spivey. Entered the Navy in January 1943. Trained at San Diego. Served in New Zealand, Pearl Harbor, Bougainville, and other Pacific Islands. Wears Combat Ribbon with battle stars.

STACKS, Robert E. Jr., T/Sgt. son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Stacks. Entered Marines January 1942. Trained at Camp Elliott, San Louis Obispo, CA. Served in British-Americas, Samoa, Marshalls, New Georgia, Gilberts, and Philippines. Has PTO Ribbon and other honors.

STACKS, Frank A. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Stacks. Entered Marines January 1942, trained at Camp Elliott. Served in British and American Samoa, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Bougainville. Received Purple Heart, Campaign Ribbon with battle stars. Killed November 7, 1943.

STACKS, R.E. Sr., husband of Mrs. R.E. Stacks. Entered the Marines in June 1942, trained at San Diego, Pensacola, Norman, OK. Discharged.

STANLEY, Hubert C. MM 3/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Stanley. Entered Navy in September 1942, trained at San Deigo. Served in Iceland, Reland, Burma, Africa, Hawaii, Marshalls, Guam and other Pacific Islands. Has Pres. Citation, ETO-Pacific Ribbons with Battle Stars, and other honors.

STANLEY, Hubert C. MM 3/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Stanley. Entered Army Paratroopers July 1943, trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Served in England, Belgium, France, and Germany. Has Purple Heart, and OLC, Silver Star, ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars. Wounded in Action January 1944 and March 1944 in Germany.

STANLEY, Milton E. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Stanley. Entered the Medical Corps July 1943, trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Served in France, Germany, and Belgium. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

STARRETT, James W. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Starrett. Entered the Army in October 1941, trained at Oregon, Washington, and California. Served on Okinawa, Leyte, and other Pacific Islands. Has Combat Ribbons, Purple Heart with battle stars, and other honors. Wounded April 1945.

STARRETT, Juble D. T/5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Starrett, entered the Army in April 1942. Trained at Camp Campbell. Served in France, Belgium, and Germany with First Army. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars and other honors. ST. CLAIR, Leo L. CSK, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. St. Clair, entered Navy in August 1942. Trained at Great Lakes, in First World War, and Naval Repair Base, San Diego, CA. Honorable Discharge June 1945.

STEARMAN, Aaron R. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Stearman of Dike, Tx. Entered Navy in April 1943. Trained at Corpus Christi. Served on Treasure Island, Marshalls, Caroline Islands, and Okinawa. Has Pacific Ribbons with battle Stars and other honors.

STEARMAN, John D. son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Stearman of Dike. Entered Army in September 1944, trained at Camp Hood. Served in the Philippines, Luzon and other Islands. Has Pacific Ribbons with battle stars and other honors.

STEED, Gideon, L. Pfc., son of Mr. J.F. Steed. Entered the Army in August 1942, trained at Sioux Falls, S.Dakota. Served in England, France, and Germany. Has Combat Ribbons with battle stars and other honors. Died March 24, 1998.

STEPHENS, Artie P. Y 1/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Stephens, husband of the former Hazel Junell. Entered the Navy in January 1943, trained at Camp Peary, VA. Served with Atlantic Fleet. Has American Defense Ribbon, Pacific Combat Ribbon.

STEPHENS, J.G. Jr. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Stephens Sr., husband of the former Iva Nell Allen. Entered Signal Corps Reserves, 1942, trained at Dallas. Serve din England. Has ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars, and other honors.

STEPHENS, Bob, Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Stephens. Entered Air Corps in June 1942. Trained at Sheppard Field, TX. Served in England, France, Germany, Belgium, and N. Africa. Has European Ribbon with battle stars, Citations and other honors. Died September 11, 1997.

STEPHENS, Benny G. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Stephens. Entered Army in 1943, trained at N. Carolina. Served in France, Germany, and England. Has Good Conduct Medal, Combat Ribbon and other honors.

STEPHENSON, Julius C. S/Sgt. Entered Army in 1941, trained at Ft. Sam Houston. Served in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. Has Campaign Ribbons, battle stars, Purple Heart and other honors. Wounded in Action June 3, 1944 in Italy.

STEVENS, Weldon W. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Stevens, husband of the former Thelma Patterson. Served in France, England. Has Purple Heart, ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors. Wounded in Action July 17, 1945. Near St. Lo.

STEVENS, Henry L. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Stevens. Entered the Infantry in January 1945. Trained at Camp Hood, TX. Has Pacific Ribbons and other honors

STEVENSON, Morris E. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stevenson. Entered the Army December 1943, trained at Camp Fannin. Served in Italy. Has ETO Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

STEVENSON, Walter F. Pfc., son of Mrs. Walter Stevenson. Entered the Army in September 1940. Served in Iceland, England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbon with Bronze Star, Good conduct Medal, AD Medal.

STEWART, A.T.Jr., CRM ., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Stewart Entered the Navy in 1935. Served in Panama for three years. Served on Marshall and other points in the Pacific on USS Concord and USS Alderamin. Has AD, Pacific Ribbons with battle stars and other honors.

STEWART, William O. Jr., Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Stewart, husband of the former Blanch Brown. Entered the Air Corps in May 1942, trained at Sheppard Field. Served in England. Has ETO Ribbon, and other honors.

STEWART, Charles A. ,Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart. Entered the Marines in August 1943. Trained at San Diego. Served on New Caledonia, Russell and Palau. Has Combat ribbons and other honors.

STEWART, Claxton K. AMM 3/c., son of L. S. Stewart, husband of the former Gelta Lee Stratton. Entered the Navy in June 1942. Trained at Great Lakes, IL. Died April 1943.

STEWART, J.D. Jr. Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart. Entered the Air Corps in January 1942, trained at San Antonio. Served in England, with 8th Air Force. Was POW in Germany from August 17, 1943 to April 29, 1945. Has DFC, Purple Heart, Air Medal with OLC, ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars. Wounded July 17, 1943 over Germany.

STINSON, Rayford F. Cpl., son of Mrs. S.S. Stinson, husband of the former May Gulledge. Entered the marines November 1943. Trained at San Diego. Served in Hawaii, Saipan, Tinian, Theya Shima and Okinawa. Has Combat Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

STIRLING, Earl H. Maj., Son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stirling, husband of the former Elizabeth Polk Prosser. Entered the Army Medical Corps in July 1941. Served in England, France, and has Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribobn, ETO Ribbon.

STIRLING, Harold C., Lt., son of Dr. and Mrs. Earl Stirling, husband of the former Bebe Hays. Entered the Naval Air Corps in March 1941, trained at Pensacola, FL. Served in European, AD Pacific. Has the DFC Navy Air Medal, Pre-Pearl Harbor, ETO, AD, PTO Ribbons with battle stars.

STONE, Eugene B. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Stone, husband of the former Opal Beebee. Entered Air Corps in October 1941, trained at Camp Shelby, Sheppard Field and others.

STONE, Odus R. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Stone, husband of the former Lillian McGlamery. Entered Army, February 1945, trained at Ft. Knox KY. Served with Army in the Pacific Theatre. Has Pacific Ribbons and other honors.

STONE, Archie L. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Stone, husband of the former Lorene Groves, graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. Entered the Army in January 1943, trained at Norfolk, VA. Has Good Conduct Medal.

STONE, Aulbert P. Pfc., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Stone. Entered the Air Corps in August 1942. Trained at Majors Field, Greenville, TX. Has Good Conduct Medal and others.

STONE, Herbert H. Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stone, husband of the former Mary Clark. Entered the Army Infantry in November 1943, trained at Oregon and California. Served in the Philippines. Has Combat Ribbon and others.

STONE, George M. T/Sgt., son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Stone, husband of the former Ruth Robertson. Entered Air Corps in April 1940, trained at Randolph Field, TX. Served in Philippines. Has Combat Ribbon, Pre-Pearl Harbor and other honors.

STORY, Odis T. T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Story, entered the Army in January 1941. Trained at Camp Bowie, TX. Served in Africa, and France. Wears Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with battle Stars and other decorations. Wounded in Action August 1944, now discharged.

STORY, R.D., Cpl., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Story. Entered the Air Corps in 1941. Trained at Ft Leonard Wood. Served in Panama Canal Zone, and Galapagus Island. Wears Combat Ribbon and other honors.

STOUT, Forrest H. 1st Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Stout. Entered Air Corps in December 1940, trained at Kelly Field, TX. Served in England, France, and Germany. Has Air Medal with clusters, ETO Ribbon with battle stars and others.

STOUT, Hillah C. 1st Lt., son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Stout, husband of the former Ellen Wilson. Entered Air Corps in September 1939, trained at Randolph Field, TX. Served in Saipan, Marianas, and other Pacific Islands. Has Pacific Ribbon with Battle stars and other decorations.

STOUT, Bruce M. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Stout. Entered the Army April 1944, trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Served in Philippines, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea. Awarded Purple Heart, Pacific Ribbons with battle Stars and other honors. Wounded in action May 2, 1945, Luzon.

STRACENER, Rubie V. Y 2/c, son of R.R. Stracener, husband of the former Miss Mammond. Entered Navy in March 1943, trained at San Diego. Served on Hawaii and Philippines. Has PTO Combat Ribbon with battle stars and other honors.

STRASNER, Alvie A. Jr. Cpl., husband of the former Lurline Poe. Entered the Air Corps in January 1943, trained at Atlantic City, NJLSU, Baton Rouge, LA. Has Good Conduct Medal and others.

STRASNER, Loy W. Torpedoman 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Strasner. Entered the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941, and in 1942 entered the Navy, trained at Norfolk VA. Served in Casa Blanca, Bougainville, Tarawa, Wake, Formosa, Leyte, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. Has British Medal, AD Ribbon Commendation Medal, China Service Medal, Pacific Ribbons and others.

STRIBLING, Chester L. MM 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Stribling. Entered the Seabees in April 1943, trained at Virginia, Miss. Served on Saipan and other Pacific Islands. Wears Pacific Combat Ribbon and others.

STRIBLING, William M. Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Stribling. Entered the Army in January 1943, trained at Ft. Warren. Served in England, Belgium, France, and Germany. Wears Combat Ribbon with battle stars and others.

STRICKLAND, Chester H. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Strickland. Entered the Army August 1945, and received basic training at Camp Wolters, TX.

STRICKLAND, Raymon L. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Strickland. Entered the Navy in 1943, traineda t Camp Peary, VA.

STRINGER, Anderson O. S/Sgt., son of Mrs. W.H. Risner. Entered the Air Corps in October 1940. Trained at Chanute Field, IL. Has Good Conduct Medal and others.

STUBBLEFIELD, Clyde M. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Stubblefield, graduated from Sulphur Bluff High School. Entered Army September 1945, and still in training.

STUBBLEFIELD, George A. Pfc., son of Mr. S.S. Stubblefield, husband of the former Kathryn Pardue. Entered Army April 1944, trained at Camp Bowie, TX. Served in England, France, and Germany. Has Combat Ribbons with Stars.

STUBBS, Esco L. Pfc., son of Mr W.M. Stubbs, husband of Lilllian Bell Stubbs. Entered Air Corps September 1942, trained at Boise, ID. Has Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Ribbon and others.

STUBBS, D.C. S/Sgt., son of Mr. W.M. Stubbs. Entered the Army Signal Corps in August 1942, trained at Camp Crowder, CO. Served in England and France. Has ETO Ribbon and other honors.

SULLIVANT, John T. S/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sullivant, husband of the former Massell Smith. Entered the Air Corps in November 1940. Trained at California and Germany. Received the Air Medal, Battle Stars, Bronze Star, Theatre Ribbon and others.

SUMMERS,Dee B. Pfc., son of Mrs. Mabel Summers. Entered the Army Field Artillery in July 1943, trained at Camp Gurber, OK. Served on Guadalcanal, Solomons, Bougainville, Philippines, and Cebu. Has Purple Heart, Combat Ribbon with battle stars and other honors. Killed in Action July 1945.

SUMMERS, Elvis F. Pfc., son of Mrs. Mabel Summers, husband of the former Syble Starret. Entered the Army Infantry in September 1943. Trained at Camp Wolters, TX. Served in North Africa, and Italy. Has Combat Ribbon with Battle Stars and others.

SWAIS, John T.Cpt., son of Mrs. Willie Leslie Sharber, husband of the former Clote Balfour. Entered the Air Corps in February 1941. Trained at Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, OK. Served with the 8th Air Force in England. Received Purple Heart, Air Medal, ETO Ribbon with Battle Stars. Killed in Action, while on a Mission of Germany, February 26, 1943.

SWANCY, Monroe E. Pvt., son of Mrs. Lela Culpepper, husband of the former Joan E. Smikler. Entered Army August 1941, trained at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. Served in the Aleutians, on Attu. Has Purple Heart, Campaign Ribbon with battle stars and others. Wounded in Action January 1945.

SWANNER, Lee R. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Swanner. Entered the army Infantry in December 1943, trained at Camp Wheeler, GA. Served in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Has ETO Ribbons with Battle Stars, Purple Heart, and other honors.

SWANNER, J.P. Pvt., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Swanner. Entered the Air Corps in January 1943. Trained at Keesler Field, Miss. Received honorable discharge, September 1943.

SWINDLE, Thomas B. S 2/c., son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Swindle. Entered Navy in January 1943. Trained at Great Lakes IL. Received Medical Discharge May 1943.

SWINDLE, Lessie C., T/Sgt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swindle, husband of the former Rebecca Shoffit. Entered the Army in February 1936, trained at Ft Sam Houston. Served in Ireland, England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Has European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, and other honors.

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