World War II Death Notices

Pvt Daniel Anderson Killed in Action. Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson, who live one mile east of Burnet, received a message from the War Department that their son, Pvt. Daniel Anderson, was killed in action in Belgium on January 3rd. Pvt. Anderson was a fine young man, with many friends, who deeply regret his tragic end. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of every one in this community. (Burnet Bulletin, 25 Jan 1945)

Expressions of Appreciation. We wish to express our gratitude and appreciation of the sympathy and kindness shown by our many friends during the shock of our first grief for our son and brother, Daniel T. Anderson, killed in action in Belgium. We especially appreciate the help of Mrs. Ulrich and Mr. Seidensticker of the Red Cross in obtaining the extension of leave for the other son that the family might have him at home a few more days. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson; T. K. Anderson, US Navy; J. D. Steubing, US Navy; Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Steubing.

(Burnet Bulletin, 25 Jan 1945)

Death of Otis L. Biggs Confirmed. Mrs. Ruth Biggs of Austin has received the following letter from the War Department confirming the death of her husband, Otis L. Biggs, who was reported missing in action on Nov 26, 1943 in the European Area:

17 May 1944
Mrs. Ruth Biggs
1624 East 3rd Street
Austin Texas
 
Dear Mrs. Biggs,
It is with regret that I am writing to confirm 
the recent telegram informing you of the death 
of your husband, Technician Fifth Grade Otis L. Biggs, 
38,363,231, Corps of Engineers, who was reported 
missing in action on 26 November 1943 as a result 
of the sinking of a troop transport at sea by enemy action.
 
I know the sorrow this message has brought you and 
it is my hope that in time the knowledge of his heroic 
service to his country, even unto death, may be of 
sustaining comfort to you.
 
I extend to you my deepest sympathy.
 
Sincerely yours,
Robert H. Dunlop, Brig. General
Acting the Adjutant General

(Burnet Bulletin, 1 June 1944)     

Spicewood Soldier Killed at Camp Hood. Sidney F. Hollingsworth, a soldier stationed at Camp Hood was killed in a motorcycle accident at Camp Hood last Wednesday, November 10, 1943. He was buried November 12, in the Spicewood Cemetery, rev. R. R. Mac Arthur, pastor of the Burnet Baptist Tabernacle, conducting the service. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the W. Northington Funeral Cahpel of Burnet, and the pallbearers were Coke Hollingsworth, Wallace Riddell, Clarence Lewis, roy Burton, Paul Singleton and Dayton McInnish.

Fourteen soldiers from Camp Hood stood at attention while the casket was being lowered into the grave. Deceased was born at Spicewood September 8, 1917, and is survived by his widow, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hollingsworth, and six brothers, Reid, Bruce, Dewey, Homer, Curtis, and Prentiss. He was a nephew of Mrs. Wallace Riddell of Burnet. (Burnet Bulletin, 18 Nov 1943)  
   

Damon P. Meador Seriously Wounded. Charles M. Meador of this place has received the following telegram from the War Department:

Washington, DC, 12:56 pm Aug. 31
Chas M. Meador,
PO Box 750, Burnet
Regret to inform you that your son, 
Private Damon P. Meador, was 
seriously wounded in action on 
July 29, in the Southwest Pacific area.  
You will be advised as reports 
of the condition are received.  
Ulio, The Adjutant General 

(Burnet Bulletin, 2 Sept 1943)

Burnet Boy Killed In Action. A telegram was received by relatives in Burnet on March 29th from the War Department that Sergeant Damon P. Meador was killed in action on Bougainville Island in the Pacific Ocean, on March 9th, 1944. This boy died bravely in defense of his country, and the bereaved relatives have the sympathy of every one in their sorrow. Both his parents are dead, his father passed on February 28th of this year. Damon is survived by a sister who lives in Burnet and a borther of Houston.

(Burnet Bulletin, 6 April 1944)  
  

Purple Heart Given Buchanan Dam Boy. Mr. and Mrs. Kinley Murchison of Llano county have received a Purple Heart medal, which was awarded their son, Duane, posthumously, for "military merit and wounds received in action resulting in his death, May 29, 1943."

The letter received by Mrs. Murchison from her son's company commander, Capt. Robert C. Ratliff, was as follows:

"Your son, Duane, was killed in action on 
May 29, 1943, on Attu Island.  
The Japanese made a counter-attack through our right lines.  
Duane was on duty as a member of a 37mm gun crew when the 
position was rushed by a large group of Japanese.
"I know that nothing can make amends for the great 
loss you have sustained.  
 
But I wish to convey to you the deepest 
sympathy of the officers and men of this 
organization in your bereavement.  Duane was held in 
high regard by all members of the command and 
was a splendid soldier.  
 
His loss is felt deeply by the company." 

(Burnet Bulletin, 29 July 1944)

Lt. Ary Noble Killed in Plane Crash. Lt. James Ary Noble, Jr., of Burnet county, was killed Sunday Afternoon, September 24, 1944, when two A-T 6 planes ran into a mountain while making a cross country flight near Marfa, Texas. Three other pilots were also killed in the accident, which occurred during a fog.

The body was interred in the Marble Falls Cemetery Sunday, October 1, with military honors.

Lt. Noble was born and reared in the Lavista community of Burnet county, and was 24 years of age. He is survived by his widow and small son, Jimmie, of Chandler, AZ, his father, J.A. Noble, Sr., and a sister, Sharon of near Marble Falls, and a half brother Lacy Loble, who is in the armed services overseas.

Lt. Noble had been in the service for about three and a half years. With his family he had lived in Chandler, AZ for one year, where he was an instructor in the air field.

Lt. Noble resided in Burnet several years ago, employed at the courthouse. He was a fine young man in every way, and made many friends at this place.

(Burnet Bulletin, 5 Oct 1944)
   

Lieut. Hansford Olney Missing in Action. Mrs. Hansford Olney and Mrs. Etta Olney received a message Sunday afternoon from the War department that Lieut. Hansford G. Olney was missing in action in the European theater of war, of date Sept. 9th. No other information had been received up to yesterday afternoon.

Lt. Olney has been in England about four months since which time he has been with the US Air Force. Hansford is one of the most likeable young men to go to war from Burnet, and his many friends here join with his wife and mother in hoping to hear some cheering news about him soon. The occupants of many planes that are shot down by the enemy bail out and are captured. All of us hope that was Hansford's fate, while at the same time regretting that he may be in the hands of the Germans.

(Burnet Bulletin, 23 Sep 1943)        

T/Sgt. Clarence V. Petrick Killed in Airplane Crash. T/Sgt. Clarence V. Petrick was killed in an airplane crash at the Alamagordo, NM Air Field Base last Thursday, January 18, 1945. Five others were killed and seven escaped, as the plane made a forced landing because of engine trouble. Sgt. Petrick was the engineer on the bomber plane.

The body of Sgt. Petrick was brought to Burnet for burial and his funeral service held Tuesday in the W. Northington Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Ward McClish of Spicewood, with the Burnet County American Legion in Charge. A firing squad and bugler from Camp Hood participated in the obsequies. Burial was in the Burnet Cemetery and the pallbearers were Heinz Ulrich, Lloyd Smith, Vernon Greer, Johnnie Scott, Earl Sawyer and Tommy White.

Sgt. Petrick was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 4th, 1919. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jamie Petrick, a little son, Michael, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. V. Petrick, Detroit, MI, five sisters, Mrs. Louis Murchison, Mrs Frank Forrest, Mrs. Dominic Sacco, Miss Gracie Petrick, all of Detroit and Mrs. Charles Manning of Buchanan Dam, and four brothers, Larry and Johnnie Petrick of Detroit MI, Tony Petrick of Austin, and Eddie Petrick of Burnet. The wife and little son lived at Las Cruces, NM, not far from Alamagordo.

Mrs. Milt Cehand, (Mrs. Petrick's mother), Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Petrick and Mrs. Charles Manning joined the heartbroken wife and little boy in MN and accompanied them back to Burnet.

The military funeral was impressive, and was attended by many people to pay their last respects to this gallant young man, who died in the services of his country. During the funeral, the busines houses of Burnet were closed as a token of honor for the departed dead.

The young wife, little boy, the father, mother, sisters, and brothers have the sympathy of many Burnet county friends in their bereavement. (Burnet Bulletin, 25 Jan 1945)

Words of Appreciation. We take this opportunity to extend our sincerest appreciation to the many friends who were so kind and helpful to us in our recent bereavement in the death of our loved one. Especially do we thank the American Legion for their unselfish assistance, and the firing squad and bugler from Camp Hood. Mrs. C.V. Petrick and son, Michel Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. V. Petrick; The Brothers and Sisters; and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cehand

(Burnet Bulletin, 25 Jan 1945)