Sgt Dewey W Barham
1922-1944


Sgt Dewey W Barham was born 24 Aug 1922 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., Ar to Wm R & Georgia Barham. His later residence is 4512 High, Fort Smith, Arkansas. His occuption was an automobile mechanic.

Sgt Barham enlisted in the Army 30 Sep 1942 at Little Rock, Pulaski, Ar. On 26 Jan 1944. He was killed in a plane crash during training excercises in Double Springs, Winston County, Alabama.

Sgt. Barham is buried in the Fort Smith National Cemetery.


Just a few of the news articles about the plane crash

The Decatur Daily
Decatur, Ala.
Jan 27, 1944


Huntsville Times
Huntsville, Ala.
Jan 27, 1944


Clarion Ledger
Jackson, Ms.
Jan 28, 1944


Birmingham News
Birmingham, Ala
Jan 28, 1944