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Category: Texas History

The Men and Women of Hamilton County, Texas in WWII: Charles Zschiesche

Posted onOctober 12, 2019October 12, 2019

Zschiesche, Charles Erwin (38134584). Born 17 Nov 1920 in Pottsville, TX. Son of Tracie M. Zschiesche. Entered the Army 18 Jul 1942. Killed in Action 8 Oct 1943. 579th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group (H), 8th AF. (RAF) Wendling Air Continue Reading

CategoriesArmy Air Corps, Hamilton County in World War II

The Men and Women of Hamilton County, Texas in WWII: Geye-Goens

Posted onSeptember 30, 2019

Tech/4. Geye, Arthur Raymond. Born 2 Feb 1914 in Carlton, TX. Son of Fred and Carrie Elvira (Johnson) Geye of Carlton. Married Mary Lou Edmiston of Hamilton. Graduated from Carlton High Sch. He worked (bookkeeper) for WF & JF Barnes Continue Reading

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Men and Women of Bell County in WWII: USS Indianapolis (CA-35)

Posted onJuly 27, 2019July 27, 2019

Seaman 2nd Class Mikeska, Willie Wodrew (8422945). Born 1 Jan 1920 in Bartlett, TX. Son of Joe and Blanche Alexena (Blad) Mikeska. Enlisted in the Navy 2 Oct. 1943. Joined the crew of the USS Indianapolis 21 Dec 1943. Aviation Continue Reading

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The Men and Women of Hamilton County, Texas in WWII: Arnold-Atchley

Posted onJune 19, 2019June 19, 2019

T/Sgt. Arnold, Derrell Wayne. Born 4 Oct 1925 in Lampasas County, TX. Son of Bannie Tafton  and Myrtle LaVada Bell (Adams) Arnold. Married Katherine Elizabeth Perry of Blue Ridge. Graduated from Goldthwaite High Sch. Entered Army 19 May 1944. Trained at Camp Continue Reading

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The Men and Women of Hamilton County, Texas in WWII: Angermann to Arnett

Posted onJune 18, 2019June 18, 2019

M/Sgt. Angermann, Bruno Martin (38133544). Born 26 April 1917 in Aleman, TX. Son of Willie A and Freda Caroline (Brown) Angermann. Married Allie Mae “Sis” Landau 24 Jun 1943. Enlisted in the Army 15 Jun 1942 at Abilene TX. Served Continue Reading

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The Men and Women of Hamilton County, Texas in WWII: Sheldon-Short

Posted onJune 15, 2019June 15, 2019

Seaman 1st Class Sheldon, Weldon Dwight “Boots.” Born 11 Jul 1926 in Star, TX. Son of Beatrice A (Arnold) and Chester W Sheldon. Married Virgie May Soules of Star. Graduated from Evant High School. Entered Navy 1945. Trained in San Continue Reading

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The Men and Women of Hamilton, County, Texas in WWII: Babb to Ballard

Posted onJune 3, 2019July 26, 2019

Babb, Jules Verne (38135497). Born 22 Jun 1903 in Hamilton, TX. Son of William Marion and Maude (Standley) Babb. Married Viola Allen Travis 27 Dec 1945 in Jefferson, TX. Enlisted in the Army 12 Aug 1942. Discharged 26 Sep 1944. Continue Reading

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The Men and Women of Hamilton County, Texas in WWII: Gardner – Geye

Posted onJune 3, 2019September 30, 2019

S/Sgt. Gardner, James Wiley: SEE HERE. S/Sgt. Gardner, James Kenneth. Born 15 Nov 1923 in Blue Ridge, KY. [No records could be found where his father lived in Kentucky]. This may have been Blue Ridge, Texas but there are no Continue Reading

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The Men and Women of Hamilton County, Texas in WWII: Abel to Anderson

Posted onMay 13, 2019February 3, 2022

CPO. Abel, Charles Weldon. Born 29 Jun 1927 in Fairy, TX. Son of James Walter and Dorothy Rebecca (Thomas) Abel of Hico. Graduated from Fairy High School. Married Joann Estille Finstad 23 Oct 1949. Entered Navy 1945. Trained at Camp Continue Reading

CategoriesHamilton County in World War II, Texas History

Staff Sergeant James Wiley Gardner; Killed in Action

Posted onApril 12, 2019April 13, 2019

Also see: Missing Air Crew Report S/Sgt. Gardner, James Wiley (38369526). Born 26 April 1924 in Hamilton, TX. Son of Philemon Earl and Maye Elizabeth (Whittenton) Gardner. Graduated from Hamilton High School. Enlisted in the U.S. Army 8 January 1943 Continue Reading

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