Source: The Arkansas Historical Institute Fighting Men of Arkansas and A History of World War II Publisher: Democrat Printing & Litho Co 1946 Little Rock. Includes four thousand bios. with photos. Only those who chose to share in the expense of the book were included in the book. - (does not include ALL men of Arkansas who fought in WWII)
The complete history of the Second World War will never be written, for the whole truth about any episode of the past never finds it way to the printed page. Other generations than ours, of course, will know more of the real story than we now know. When that time comes, they may find it profitable to study our mistakes and philosphize upon our misapprehensions. Here then is the way the war and the peace that followed looked to us in 1946. O.D. Cauby, Editor and Publisher.
T/4 Floyd N. Adamson, son of Charles Elmer and Nellie W. Adamson, was born at Mount Ida, Arkansas, April 1, 1917. After attending Fourche Valley High School, he was employed as a cook prior to entering military service on January 29, 1941. After completing basic training at Ft. Riley, Kansas, he attended Cooks and Bakers' School and became an Army cook. Assigned to the Armored Field Artillery, he arrived in the European theater in August, 1944, and served with the 3rd Field Artillery in that theater for 18 months, including three months with the Army of Occupation in Germany. he took part in the Ardennes, Rhineland and central European campaigns. he was discharged November 17th, 1945, at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. His wife Lydia Grace and have one child.
S/Sgt. Hurschel Allen is the son of Acie Allen
of Glenwood, Arkansas, where he was born February 19, 1919. He attended the
Caddo Gap Schools and was a service station operator until entering the Army Air
Forces on January 5, 1943. Sent to Sheppard Field, Texas, for basic
training, he later received special special training at Gunnery and Mechanics'
School. Sergeant Allen served two years in this country and was went to Italy in
the months of foreign service, and saw combat action in the Rome-Arno, Normandy,
Northern France, Southern France and Balkan air campaigns, as well as the air
offensive over Europe. He earned the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters and
the Distinguished Flying Cross. Sergeant Allen was honorably discharged on
September 7, 1945, at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. He and his wife, Pauline and
child, live in Glenwood. page 852
Mount Tabor Cemetery, Welsh, Montgomery County, AR
Allen, Hurschel, b. 19 Feb 1919, d. 14 Oct 1992, m. 6 May 1939
Allen, Pauline Short, b. 3 May 1924, d. 26 May 1997, m. 6 May 1939, w/o Hurschel
Allen
Allen, Acie, b. 31 Mar 1900, d. 4 Jan 1984
Allen, Fern Tallant, b. 22 Jan 1914, d. 23 Jan 1976, w/o Acie Allen
Machinist Mate 3/c William Eugene Barrett
Private Harold R. Bradley
Fireman 1/c John E. Covington
Machinist Mate 3/c William Eugene Barrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Law Barrett was born on September 16, 1925 at Mount Ida, Arkansas. He received his education by attending the Mount Ida High School. Entering the Navy on August 20, 1943, he received his boot training at San Diego, CA, and after 11 months service in the US, was sent to Pearl Harbor and Guam and after 17 months overseas, was honorably discharged at Nashville, TN, on January 9th, 1946. He lives in Mount Ida. page 979
Private Harold R. Bradley, son of Mr and Mrs William J. Bradley was born February 18, 1918, at Buckville, Arkansas. He received his education at Jones Grade School and Hot Springs High School, afterwards being employed in a filling station. Entering the Infantry October 10, 1940, he received basic training at Ft. Riley, Kansas, latter attending Mechanics Training School and qualifying for mechanic. He was awarded Expert Marksman Badge. After two years and a half years' service he was sent to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater September 2, 1943, and for meritorious service was awarded the Infantry Combat medal and Asiatic-Pacific, Good Conduct, Pre-Pearl Harbor, American Defense, and Luzon Liberation ribbons. Pvt. Bradley was honorably discharged at Camp Chaffee, October 6, 1945.... page 137
Cpl. Manuel E. Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley C. Bradley, was born at Buckville, Arkansas, August 23, 1913. He received his education by attending Hot Springs High School, after which he was engaged as manager of a retail store until entering the Army January 19, 1943. Receiving basic training at Camp Haan, California, he specialized in the operation of automotive weapons. Attached to 48th A.A.A. Bn., he departed from the United States on July 2, 1944, for the Northern European Theatre of Operations and participated in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Ardennes campaigns. For meritorious service in these operations, Corporal Bradley received among other decorations American Theatre of Operations Ribbon with five Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. After serving five months in the Army of occupation, he returned to the United States on December 23, 1945, and was honorably discharges at Jefferson Barracks, December 30, 1945. He resides in Hot Springs with his wife Gladys Marie. page 142. Manuel Bradley 8-23-1913 11-5-2000. He was a postmaster at Buckville, a wonderful man, and one that helped to move the Buckville Church from the rising waters. He is buried at Grants Chapel Cem. (I think it is in Hot Spring Co. on the edge of it toward Glenwood, AR)
Fireman 1/c John E. Covington, of Gurdon, Arkansas was born April 24, 1921 in Black Springs, Arkansas. He attended Norman, Oklahoma Schools [sic. probably Norman, Arkansas], afterwards being employed as locomotive crane engineer. Entering the navy May 1 1944, he received boot training at Williamsburg, Virginia, qualifying as motor machinist. He departed August 30, 1944, for New Guinea, and remained overseas for a year and five months, participating in the battle of Leyte in the Philippines. After being honorably discharged December 30, 1945, at St. Louis, Missouri, he returned to Mount Ida, Arkansas, where he lives with his wife Daisy Mae and their two children. page 979, photo page 980
T/5 Victor Hugo Cox, son of Mr and Mrs Reece W. Cox, was born February 12 1912, [sic: head stone date reads Feb. 25, 1912] in Norman, Arkansas. He attended Norman High School, afterwards being engaged as a bookkeeper. Entering the Army July 27, 1943, he received basic training at North Camp Hood, Texas, and Camp Hale, Colorado, and attended Military Administration School, qualifying as clerk, infantryman, tank gunner, and ordnance clerk. After serving in the United states for nine months attached to Ski Troops, Tank Destroyers, he departed May 5, 1944, for new Caledonia, and remained overseas a year and 10 months. He participated in the New Guinea campaign and was awarded Good Conduct Medal, Infantry Badge, and Unit Citation. After being honorably discharged March 30th, 1946, at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, he returned to Norman, where he lives with his wife, Edith. page 978
Victor Hugo Cox
Birth date: February 25, 1912
Birthplace: Norman, Montgomery County, Arkansas
Death: March 3, 1999 (87)
Son of Reece Watkins Cox and Nancy Rhoda Perrin.
Married Dec. 1940. Husband of Edith Lawless Cox (March. 21 1919 - July 14 2002)
T/5 James W. Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dalton, was born at Womble, Arkansas, October 18, 1924. He received his education by attending Norman Grade and High Schools, after which he was employed as truck driver. Entering the Quartermaster Corps on December 22, 1942, he received basic training at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi, qualifying for truck driver, heavy. After training in the United States over three months attached to Co. D, 516th Q.M. Truck Regt., he departed March 30, 1943, for Iran, and served and served 32 months overseas. He participated in the campaigns of the Rhineland and Central Europe, and for meritorious service was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations Ribbon, Good Conduct medal, and World War II Victory Ribbon. Returning to the United States Dec. 8th, 1945, he was honorably discharged at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, December 14, 1945. page 979
T/5 James W/ Dalton
Sgt. Clyde E. Featherson, son of Elijah and Rose Featherston of Norman, Arkansas, was born in Montgomery County, Arkansas October 16, 1923. After graduating from Norman High School he was employed as a clerk at the Moody Hotel in Hot Springs until entering military service on June 12, 1942. Sergeant Featherston received basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas, and then attended the Parachute School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Assigned to Co. C. 502nd Parachute Infantry of the famous 101st Airborne Division, he was sent to England in September 1943, and took part in the invasion of Normandy with his unit. Taking part in the invasion of Holland, this brave soldier was killed in action near Zon, Holland, on September 21, 1944. he was the holder of the European Theater Ribbon with two Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Expert Rifleman Badge. page 978
Featherston, Clyde E., Sergeant
Service No. 18135839
Buried at:
Netherlands American Cemetery
Location: Margraten, Netherlands
Plot: A Row: 3 Grave: 30
Sgt. Clyde Elijah Featherston, C Company, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st
Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division (sic), was killed by a German sniper on Sept.
21, 1944. According to the American Battle Monuments Commission, unique to the
cemetery is the connection with the Dutch people. "Since 1945 members of the
local community have adopted the gravesites of our fallen," According to
ABMC's website. They bring flowers to the cemetery and research the life of
the service member as a way to honor their sacrifice. There are currently no
graves at the Netherlands American Cemetery available for adoption, and the
waitlist is years long. [Source: The Sentinel-Record | December 15, 2019]
Seaman 1/c Jarrell D. Foshee, son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Foshee, was born January 3, 1926 in Glenwood, Arkansas. He graduated from Norman, Arkansas, High School. Entering the Navy May 18, 1944, he received boot training at Camp Wallace, Texas. Seaman Foshee departed in August 1944, for Shanghai, China, and remained overseas for more than a year and a half. After being honorably discharged May 24, 1946, at New Orleans, Louisiana, he returned to his home in Norman, Arkansas. ... page 982.
T/3 Joe H. Garner, son of Grace Bell Garner of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, was born at Antoine, Arkansas, February 2, 1919. He completed his education at Norman High School and Draughon's Business College at Little Rock, and was employed at the Jacksonville Ordnance Plant at the time he enlisted in the Army on March 13, 1942. Sent to Camp Crowder, Missouri, for his basic training, he was assigned as a clerk-typist in the Signal Corps and after two years in this country was sent to London, England, in May 1944. Overseas a total of 19 months, Sergeant Garner served with the Headquarters Intelligence Division of the Signal Corps during the Normandy and Northern France campaigns and was awarded the European Theater Ribbon with two Battle stars, Good Conduct Medal and the Certificate of merit. He was honorably discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, December 26, 1945. page 854
Seaman 2/c Coy William Grant, son of Winnie and Robert Grant of Glenwood, Arkansas, was born in Montgomery County, Arkansas. He completed his education in the Caddo Gap Public Schools and was engaged in the livestock business until entering the Navy on June 14, 1944. Seaman Grant was sent to the naval Training Station at Farragut, Idaho, to serve his boot training period, and remained there throughout his one year Naval service. He was honorably discharged May 30, 1945, at Farragut, Idaho. He and his wife, Myrtle, are the parents of three children. page 852
Metalsmith 1/c Hurshel Bernard Guinn, son of Mrs. Bettie Guinn, was born at Mount Ida on October 27, 1917. After completing his education at the Mount Ida Schools, he engaged in faming until entering the Navy on December 23, 1941. Sent to San Diego, California, for boot training, he specialized in metal work, and on May 5, 1942, he was assigned to the dangerous North Atlantic Patrol and served with his unit until December 1944. With a total of 31 months of foreign duty, he is the holder of the Navy Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and a Special Commendation. He was honorably discharged from the naval service on October 24, 1945, at Norman, Oklahoma. page 1013
19. Hurshel B. Guinn and 20. Marcus Guinn.
Seaman 1/c Marcus Guinn, son of Mrs. Bettie Guinn, was born July 11, 1923, in Mount Ida. Arkansas. He attended Mount Ida School, afterwards engaged in farming. Entering the Navy May 15, 1944, in Little Rock, he served Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations and was awarded Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with one Star, Victory Medal, and Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He was honorably discharged May 7, 1946, at Memphis, Tennessee, and returned to his home in Mount Ida. page 1013.
T/5
Olney Guinn, son of Mrs. Bettie Guinn, was born at
Cherry Hill, Arkansas, August 27, 1915. He received his education by attending Mount Ida public schools, after
which he was employed in construction work. Entering the Army on June 13, 1942,
he received his basic training at Camp Rucker, Alabama, After serving in the
States he departed for the South Pacific Theater on July 5, 1943, attached to Hq.
Btry., 317th F.A. Bn. Corporal Guinn participated in the campaigns of Paula
Islands, Southern Philippines, and western Pacific and for meritorious service received
the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze service Stars, World War Two
Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and one
bronze Star. After participation in these campaigns he spent two and a half
months with the Army of Occupation. He returned to the States and was honorably
discharged at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, December 11, 1845. He lives with his wife,
Blanche, and their child. page 979. Died 1986. Buried Mt. Ida.
ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 38177861
NAME GUINN OLNEY
RESIDENCE: STATE 87 ARKANSAS
RESIDENCE: COUNTY 097 MONTGOMERY
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT 8717 CP JOSEPTH T ROBINSON LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS
DATE OF ENLISTMENT 13 June 1942
PVT# Private
BRANCH: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
TERM OF ENLISTMENT 5 Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency,
plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise
according to law
YEAR OF BIRTH 15
White, citizen
EDUCATION Grammar school
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION 736 Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck,
and tractor
MARITAL STATUS Single, without dependents
Seaman Woodson H. Herrington, son of Mrs. Rena Herrington of Caddo Gap, Arkansas, was born June 16th 1913. He received his education in Arkansas public schools and was a graduate of the Caddo Gap High School. Seaman Herrington volunteered for the navy and was a cook. No further information regarding the service record of Seaman Herrington was furnished. page 979. The photo has been reversed in the book.
Chief Commissary Steward Allen M. Kilby, son of William Ernest Kilby
of Hot Springs was born at Mount Ida, Arkansas, September 17, 1912. He completed
his education at Mount Ida and then enlisted in the Regular Navy on October 1,
1929. He completed his boot training at Norfolk, Virginia, and became a steward.
Chef Kilby has seen more than 16 years of continuous service with the Navy.
Before this country entered the war, he served aboard destroyers which were
guarding convoys of supplies to England., Iceland and Murmansk, Russia. In
February 1942, he was sent to the British West Indies and served there almost
two years, spending much of his time stationed on Trinidad. He was honorably
discharged on October 1. 1945, and will remain in the Navy. He and his wife,
Lophelia Talley, are the parents of three sons... page 982.
Pvt. Hubert Hugh McCaskill, son of James and Effie McCaskill, of Hot Springs, Arkansas was born at Womble, Arkansas on March 2, 1915. He entered the Army, November 11, 1943, and received basic training at Camp Blanding, Florida, During his 14 months' service he received the Markman's Medal (M-1 rifle) and Sharpshooter's Medals (carbine and ,03 rifle). After meritorious service in the Infantry and Quartermaster Corps, he was honorably discharged from the Army at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas on January 4, 1945. He and his wife, Gladys, are the parents of one child... page 165
Pvt. H.H. McCaskill.
S/Sgt. Harlis A. Mahn, son of Mrs Josie Mahan, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was born at Norman, Arkansas, August 5, 1919. He attended the Pearcy (Arkansas) Public Schools and afterwards was employed as a truck driver until he entered the United States Army on March 23, 1942. He received his basic training at Camp Barkeley, Texas, and later qualified as a truck driver and physical instructor. he was attached to the medical Detachment, 358th Infantry as a platoon sergeant and sent with his unit to the European Theater early in 1944, where he engaged in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Germany campaigns, for which he was awarded the Presidential citation, Bronze Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, European Theater Ribbon with five battle stars and a medal for proficiency with the rifle. He was honorably discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on October 23, 1945. He and his wife, Zelma, have one child, a son... page 153
S/Sgt. Harlis Mahan
T/5 Ras Meredith, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Meredith, of Hot Springs, was born at Buckville, Arkansas on June 6, 1923. He attended Hot Springs High school, and was employed by the Jones Mill Works until entering the Army on September 13, 1943. Cpl. Meredith received his basic training at Camp Barkeley, Texas (11 miles SW of Abilene, TX what is now Dyess AF Base), and later completed courses at the Cook's and Baker's School. Assigned to the Medical Corps as a cook, he was sent to new Caledonia in June 1944, and remained in the Pacific area for a total of nineteen months. he saw action in the Luzon campaign in the Philippines and served one month with the Army of Occupation of Japan. He returned to this country in march, 1946, and has re-enlisted in the Army for three years. page 130
The base was named after David B. Barkley, a Medal of Honor recipient during
World War I (a clerical error is believed to have caused the spelling
discrepancy).
Maj. Berlin B. Millsapps, son of Mr
and Mrs B.D. Millsapps of Arkadelphia, was born March 15, 1907, in Caddo Gap,
Arkansas. page 776
2nd Lt. William David Millsapps, son of Mr and Mrs B.D.
Millsapps of Arkadelphia, was born November 24, 1921, in Caddo Gap, Arkansas.
page 776
Plate 100. No. 8. S/Sgt. Carl Reed Parkerson, son of Walter and Eva Mae Parkerson was born at Norman, on July 2, 1924, and attended Norman high School prior to entering the service on July 13, 1943. After having received basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas, and Sheppard Field, Texas, he attended the Heavy Bombardment Armorers and Gunnery School and earned his gunner's wings and the Army Air Force Crew Member's Wings. Arriving in the Italian theater in November 1944, Sergeant Parkerson saw seven months of combat duty, engaging in the Central Europe, Balkans, Po Valley, Apennines and Rhineland campaigns. Holder of the Air medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal, he was honorably discharged on November 3, 1945, at Barksdale Field, Louisiana. page 979. photo plate 100, page 980.
1. Pvt. Henry Robbins, son of A.R. Robbins, was born on march 12, 1924, at Caddo
Gap, Arkansas.
2. Hospital Apprentice 1/C John L. Talley, son of John W. and Mollie Talley, was
born march 9, 1909, at El Dorado, OK, moving to Arkansas in 19110. He attended
Mt. Ida , Arkansas High School.
3. T/5 Olney Guinn, son of Mrs. Bettie Guinn, was born at Cherry Hill, Arkansas,
August 27, 1915. He received his education by attending Mount Ida public
schools.
4. Cpl.
Walter Vernon Smith, son of Walter and Eva Mae Parkerson of Mt. Ida was born
at Caddo Gap on November 19, 1911. After attending Norman (Arkansas) High
School, Arkansas
5.Seaman Woodson H. Herrington, son of Mrs. Rena Herrington of Caddo Gap,
Arkansas, was born June 16th 1913. He received his education in Arkansas public
schools and was a graduate of the Caddo Gap High School. Seaman Herrington
volunteered for the navy and was a cook.
6. T/5 James W. Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dalton, was
born at Womble, Arkansas, October 18, 1924. He received his education by
attending Norman Grade and High Schools,
7. Fireman 1/c John E. Covington, of Gurdon,
Arkansas was born April 24, 1921 in Black Springs, Arkansas. He attended Norman,
Oklahoma Schools
8. S/Sgt. Carl Reed Parkerson, son of Walter and Eva Mae Parkerson was
born at Norman, on July 2, 1924, and attended Norman High School prior to
entering the service on July 13, 1943.
9. Aviation Machinist's Mate 3/c James William Condry, son of Mrs Rhoda E. Brown
of Waldron, Arkansas, was born at Waldron on August 6, 1911.
10. Machinist Mate 3/c William Eugene Barrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Law
Barrett was born on September 16, 1925 at Mount Ida, Arkansas. He received his
education by attending the Mount Ida High School.
11. Seaman 1/c George W. Blalock, son of Lydia Mae Blalock of Waldron, Arkansas,
was born in Scott C., AR.
12. T/5 Glen E. Fried, s/o Mrs Frank Fried and late Mr Fried of Mena, AR was b.
at Dorrance, Kansas on Sept. 25, 1908.
13. T/Sgt. C.B. Nall, Jr is the son of Clarence and Olive Nall, of Mena, AR,
where he was born on Oct. 2, 11919.
14. Pfc. Erwin Wood Martin, was the s/f Charles Leonard and Marie Loreta Martin
of Waldron, AR.
15. T/Sgt. Winston Bryce Martin, s/o Charles L. and Marie L. Martin of Waldron,
AR.
16. Sgt. Joe Ralph Huie is the s/o Mrs Lora Huie Scarbrough, Waldron, AR
17. 1st Lt. Richard E. Huie is the s/o Mrs Lora Huie Scarbrough, Waldron, AR
18. Chief Carpenter's mate Robert F. Huie, is the s/o Mrs Lora Huie Scarbrough,
Waldron, AR
19. Pfc. Emmett Ray Winchell, s/o Mrs Cora E. Winchell, Waldron, AR
20. Pfc. Glen Denton Faulkner, s/o Mrs Mollie L. Crutchfield, was born at parks,
Arkansas, April 19, 1903.
Pfc. Otis W. Powell, son of Elbert L. and Margaret D. Powell of 106 Una Street, Hot Springs, Arkansas, was born at Norman, Arkansas, July 12, 1919. After attending Hot Springs Public Schools he was employed by the Majestic Garage until he entered the Army Signal Corps September 5, 1941. He received basic training at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, attended Signal Corps Telephone Line and Telegraph Linesman. He also qualified as rifle sharpshooter. Assigned to 255th Signal Construction Company, he departed from the United page 151
Ship's Cook 2/c Paul A. Ratliff, son of Mr and Mrs Henry M. Ratliff, was born May 29, 1911, at Cedar Glades, Arkansas. He received his education by attending Jones Elementary School at Hot Springs and Cuter Star High School, after which he was employed as meat cutter. Entering the Navy on January 16, 1944, he received boot training at U.S. naval training Center, San Diego, qualifying as meat cutter. After two years' service, he received World War II Victory Medal and American Defense Ribbon and was honorably discharged at San Diego December 19, 1945. He and his wife, Zelda Sain, live in Hot Springs with their child. page 123
Pvt. Henry F. Robbins, son of A.R. Robbins was born on March 12, 1924 at Caddo Gap Arkansas, attended Caddo Gap High School and entered the Army on April 14, 1944. He was sent to Camp Robinson for basic training and later attended Chauffeur School, before being assigned to Co. G, 232nd Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division. Arriving overseas in November 1944, his unit participated in the fighting in the Rhine Valley, and in January 1945, Private Robbins was captured by the Germans and was a member of a prisoner working party near Dresden, Germany, until his liberation in May 1945. Overseas seven months, he is the holder of the European Theatre Ribbon with two Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal and Conduct Infantryman's Badge. He was honorably discharged on December 6, 1945, at Camp Robinson. page 979
1st Lt Robert Evan Shaw, son of Joseph V. and Helen Alice Shaw of 105 Alcorn Avenue, Hot Springs, was born at Buckville, Arkansas on January 25, 1920, graduated from Hot Springs High School and was employed for five years by the J.C. Penny Company, Hot Springs, prior to enlisted in the United States Air Corps on June 9th, 1942. Following basic training at the Santa Ana (California) Army Air Base, he later attended specialized service schools at Tucson and Marana, Arizona, and Marfa, Texas, qualifying as a First Pilot of B-24s and B-17s and Instructor for two-engineed planes, On May 10, 1944, he sailed for the European Theater via South America and Africa and participated in the Normandy, Northern and Southern France and Germany campaigns, flying thirty-five missions through heavy enemy fire while attached to the 3rd Bomber Division, 8th Air Force. Lt. Shaw was awarded the Distinguished Flying cross, air medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Citation with Oak Leaf Clusters, European Theater Ribbon with four Battle Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Sharpshooter's medal (.45-caliber pistol), and Marksmanship medals for sub-machine gun and carbine. He was placed on inactive service status as a first lieutenant, Army Reserve, at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, on May 22, 1945. Lieutenant Shaw and his wife, Vivian, have one son. page 121
Pfc.
Cloyd W. Short, son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Short was born at Glenwood, Arkansas
on November 26, 1918. After attending Mount Ida High School, he was engaged in
farming and carpenter work prior to entering the military service on May 18,
1944. After receiving his basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas, he was sent with
his unit, the famous 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry Regiment, to the European
theater on November 3, 1944, and served with that division throughout the hard
fighting in Ardennes, Rhineland, and central Europe campaigns, Overseas a total
of nine months he was awarded the presidential Unit Citation with Cluster,
European Theater Ribbon, Combat Infantryman's Badge and Good Conduct Medal.
Private Short was honorably discharge on October 11, 1945, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
He is the husband of Regie M. Short. They have two children. page
982. Died 1991. Buried Stanley-Standridge Cemetery.
T/Sgt. James Roland Short, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Robert Short, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, was born at Glenwood, Arkansas, on August 2, 1921. He attended Mt. Ida High school and entered military service on August 2, 1944. After serving his Infantry basic training at Camp Hood, Texas, he was sent to the European theater in November 1944, and took part in the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe campaigns. Overseas more than 13 months, he was awarded the European Theater Ribbon with three Battle Stars, the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct medal and the Victory Ribbon. He served seven months with the Army of Occupation of Germany and was honorably discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on January 14, 1946. All his overseas service was with the famous 57 millimeter anti-tank guns. He and his wife, the former Ina Ruth Wingfield, are the parents of one child. page 982.
Sgt. Lowell A. Simpson, son of Dr. and Mrs L.A. Simpson of Norman, Arkansas, was born at Big Fork, Arkansas on May 23, 1920. After competing his education at Norman High School, he was employed as an automotive mechanic unitl entering military service on September 9, 1942. Sent to Davis Mountain field at Tucson, Arizona, for basic training, he specialized in mechanics work and after 10 months in this country, arrived in England as a member of the 16o5th Ordnance Company. oversea a total of 29 months. Sergeant Simpson participated in the Rhineland campaign and was awarded the Certificate of merit and the European Theater Ribbon, . Returning to this country, he was honorably discharged on December 8 , 1945, at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He and his wife, Mildred are the parents of a daughter, Martha Jean. page 978.
Pfc. Olen C. Singleton, son of Elbert and Emma Singleton of Dumas, Arkansas, was born 1913 at Oden, Arkansas was born March 25, 1913, at Oden, Arkansas. He attended the Oden Public School and later engaged in farming prior to his entrance into the Army on November 9, 1942. Enlisted at Shreveport, Louisiana. Following basic training at Camp Crowder, Missouri, Private singleton was assigned to the 342nd Ordnance Depot Co. and after 11 months' service in the United States, was sent to the European theater October 7, 1943. During the two years he served overseas, he saw action in the Normandy, Rhineland, Northern France, and central European campaigns. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Ribbon. He was honorably discharged November 9, 1945, at Camp Chaffee, and lives in Watson, Arkansas, with his wife Dora. page 676
ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 38334205
SINGLETON OLEN C
RESIDENCE: STATE ARKANSAS
RESIDENCE: COUNTY DESHA
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA
DATE OF ENLISTMENT 09 11 1942
GRADE: Private
BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
TERM OF ENLISTMENT Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency,
plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise
according to law
Civil Life
NATIVITY ARKANSAS
YEAR OF BIRTH 1913
EDUCATION Grammar school
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION General farmers
MARITAL STATUS Married
COMPONENT OF THE ARMY Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Montgomery County News 27 July 2000
Olen Clyde SINGLETON
Olen Clyde Singleton, 87, passed away on July 24, 2000, in a Hot Springs Nursing
Home. he was born on March 25, 1913, in Oden to the late Elbert Singleton and
the late Pruitt Singleton. He was preceded in death by parents and five brothers
Arthur Singleton, Cail Singleton, Fay Singleton, Melvin Singleton and Virgil
Singleton. Survivors include three brothers Owen Singleton of Mena, Rev. E.D.
Singleton, of Glen Rose, and Rev. Bill Singleton of Mt Ida, and several nieces
and nephews. Services will be Wednesday July 26, at 1.30 pm at a Graveside
Service at Brushy Cemetery with Bro. Bill Singleton officiating under the
direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mt Ida.
Cpl.
Walter Vernon Smith, son of Walter and Eva Mae Parkerson of Mt. Ida was
born at Caddo Gap on November 19, 1911. After attending Norman (Arkansas)
High School, Arkansas Polytechnic Institute and the University of Arkansas, he
entered military service on July 13, 1943, and was sent to the Aberdeen Proving
Ground at Aberdeen, Maryland, for basic training, Corporal Smith later attended
Bomb Disposal and Ammunition School and arrived with his unit, the 80th Bomb
Disposal Squad, in the European Theater in May 1944. Overseas total of twenty
months, he took part in very dangerous work of disposing of enemy bombs, fuses
and booby traps. Serving in this capacity through out the Northern France,
Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns, he was awarded the Soldiers
Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharges on December, 9, 1945,
at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He and his wife, Agnes, are the parents of one
child. page 979. Died 1991. Buried Black Springs.
Cpl. Boyd Anderson Tackett, son of
John and Myrtle Tackett of Nashville, Arkansas, was born at Black Springs,
Arkansas, May 9, 1911. He attended Glenwood High School, Arkansas, Arkansas
Tech, Ouachita College, and completed his education at the University of
Arkansas Law School. A lawyer since 1935, he was a member of the Arkansas
Legislative from 1937 until 1940, and was a prosecuting attorney until entering
military service November 4, 1943. Trained at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, Corporal
Tackett later attended the Judge Advocate General's School and served with the
Signal Corps and Claims Department throughout his one year of military
service. He was honorably discharged at Ft. Sam Houston on November 4, 1944. He
and his wife, the former Norma Armstrong, have two children.
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Apprentice 1/c John L. Talley, son of John W. and Mollie Talley, was born
March 9, 1909 at El Dorado, Oklahoma, moving to Arkansas in 1910. He attended
Mt. Ida, Arkansas, High school and Arkansas Polytechnic College, afterwards
being employed by Whittington's Pharmacy, Mt Ida. A member of Battery F, 206th
Coast Artillery, Anti-aircraft, Arkansas National Guard, since September 20,
1930, he entered the Naval Hospital Corps May 12, 1944, receiving boot training
at San Diego, and later attended Naval Hospital Corps School at san Diego. After
serving six months in the United States, he departed October 25, 1944, for Guam,
where he served for over one year, he received an honorable discharge at
Memphis, December 15, 1945. He and his wife Mildred, live in Mt. Ida with their
son. page 979. Buried at Mt. Ida Cemetery 1993.
Maj.
John Jefferson Watkins, son of Ada and William Watkins, was born April 8,
1918, in Mount Ida, Arkansas. He attended Mount Ida High School, Arkansas
Polytechnic College, and Louisiana State University, receiving a B.S. degree in
Forestry. A member of the National Guard since January 1937, he volunteered for
duty in the Army Air Corps July 15, 1941. Major Watkins received primary
training at Phoenix, Arkansas; basic, Bakers Field, California; and advanced,
Mather Field, California, and attended Boeing Aeronautics School, qualifying as
pilot, B-25, and squadron commanding officer. He departed August 6, 1942, for
New Guinea, and remained overseas for a year and eight months, participating in campaigns
of Papua, Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, New Britain, Northern Solomons and
Buna. he was awarded American Defense and American Theater Ribbons,
Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with five Oak leaf Clusters, Victory Ribbon, and
Presidential Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster. Major Watkins was still in
service at last report. His wife, Forrest C., and their children live in Mount
Ida, Arkansas. page 978. Died 1988 and is buried at the Whittington
Cemetery.
LONDON - The following is part of the text of a speech U.S. President George W. Bush. Delivered at Whitehall Palace in London on Nov. 19, 2003:
At times Americans are even said to have a puritan streak. And where might that have come from? Well, we can start with the Puritans. To this fine heritage, Americans have added a few traits of our own: the good influence of our immigrants and the spirit of the frontier. Yet there remains a bit of England in every American. So much of our national character comes from you, and we're glad for it. The fellowship of generations is the cause of common beliefs.
The ties between our nations, however, are deeper than a relationship between leaders. These ties endure because they are formed by the experience and responsibilities and adversity we have shared.
And in the memory of our peoples, there will always be one experience, one central event, when the seal was fixed on the friendship between Britain and the United States: The arrival in Great Britain of more than 1.5 million American soldiers and airmen in the 1940s was a turning point in the Second World War. For many Britons, it was a first close look at Americans other than in the movies. Some of you here today may still remember the friendly invasion. Our lads, they took some getting used to. In that time of war, the English people did get used to the Americans. They welcomed soldiers and flyers into their villages and homes and took to calling them "our boys." About 70,000 of those boys did their part to affirm our special relationship. They returned home with English brides. Americans were getting a certain image of Britain as well. We saw an island threatened on every side with a leader who did not waiver in a country of the firmest character.
And that has not changed. The British people are the sort of partners you want when serious work needs doing. The men and women of this kingdom are kind and steadfast and generous and brave, and America is fortunate to call this country our closest friend in the world. May God bless you all.