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The Men & Women In WW II From Upshur County
Soldiers In WW II Not Included In The Book

We have been sent information on a few soldiers that were not included in the book. We would like
to have everyone included if possible, so we are adding a page for any WWII soldier that was missed.
If you
find anyone that is not included, just email the information to the Upshur County Coordinator.


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- Bullard, Billy Jack - Served in the US Navy with his brother Delbert, he is the son of Ross C & Lou Ella Bullard.
- Fields, Leroy - Served in the Army in WWII. Awarded the Purple Heart.
- Fields, Robert L - Steward 3/c Robert L Fields served in the Navy in WWII. Husband of Verlie Fields (married after the war); Son of Richard & Clora Fields of Gilmer, Texas. He served in the 5th fleet attached to an attack squadron that was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Tuluga. His DD Form 214 is on file at the courthouse.
- Hoskins, Henry Clay Jr - Son of Henry Clay & Grace Hoskins, he attended school in Gladewater, Texas. Entered Navy Oct. 5, 1943 and trained in Bremington,Washington. Served in South Pacific and was a machine gun runner. Discharged Dec. 15, 1945.
- Marable, Thomas F - TSgt US Army WWII - S/o Willie Marable & Viola Strong - He enlisted on Jan 11, 1943 at the Tyler office in Smith County, stating his place of residence as Upshur county. Death Certificate
- Marable, Willie Jr - Pvt - Chauffaur for a General - He enlisted 1942; See WWII info
- Marable, Wyndell Jack - STM 1 US Navy WWII - S/o Willie Marable & Viola Strong - He enlisted in the Navy on Nov 29, 1943. He was released from Naval service on Feb 6, 1946. Death Certificate
- Porter, Ennis - No info known
Powell, Robert G "Butch - US Navy KIA in Kula Gulf on July 13, 1943 aboard destroyer USS Gwin. Nineteen years old. Son of Vernon E. & Ruth Powell who lived at Big Sandy at that time. Robert attended school in Big Sandy and was one of many boys from there that did not come home.
- Smith, Raymond Brison - Son of Susie Mae Smith of Gilmer, Tx. His troup was Co. H. 305th Inf. He was killed on Leyte Island/Philipeans.  Submitted by his sister, Dessie Scroggins.

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