Category: Bell County in World War II

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

This book was originally published by the Temple American Legion around 1946. It was far from a comprehensive history. Many veterans are missing from its pages and no one has taken time to supplement the first edition. It is reposted Continue Reading