Henderson County TX

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The Men and Women in World War II from Henderson County

Thanks to Laura Gregory Roberts for transcribing this book.

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Dalrymple, Clyde W.
Clyde W. Dalrymple, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dalrymple, attended school at Kemp. Entered the Navy in June 1942, trained in Corpus Christi, Texas. Was on duty in Kingsville, Texas.

Dalrymple, *Oleauth
Oleauth Dalrymple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dalrymple, attended Kemp School. Entered the Coast Guard in February 1943, trained in Miami, Florida Received discharge in 1944. *The name is Patsy Oletha Dalrymple, according to Mandy Dalrymple

Dalrymple, Elvis E.
Elvis E. Dalrymple, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dalrymple, attended school at Kemp. Entered the Army in January 1940, trained at Schofield Bks. Hawaii. Received discharge in September 1943.

Dalrymple, Lonnie L.
Lonnie L. Dalrymple, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dalrymple, attended Kemp School. Entered the Army in January 1940, trained in Schofield Bks. Hawaii. Served in the Philippines. Received discharge in August 1945.

Davis, Millard B.
S/Sgt. Millard B Davis, husband of Lena Pear Cralitrel, son of late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davis. Entered the Army in March 1942, trained at Ft. Sam Houston and Camp Blanding. Served in Scotland, England, Belgium, France and Germany. Holds ETO Ribbon with three Battle Stars.

Davis, Lynn, R.
Sgt. Lynn R. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Davis. Entered the Army in October 1942, trained at Waco Flying School and San Marcos. Served in England, France and Germany.

Davis, James N.
Pvt. James N. Davis, husband of Delia Frances Tolbert, son of James O. Davis. Entered the Army in December 1944, trained at Camp Hood. Served in the Philippines and in Japan.

Davis, Hylan M.
Pvt. Hylan M. Davis, husband of Mary Frances Forester, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Davis, attended school in Athens, Texas. Entered the Army in June 1945, trained at Camp Wolters and Mineral Wells.

Davis, Cyril C.
S/Sgt. Cyril C. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Davis. Entered the Army in February 1941, trained at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Served in Australia, New Guinea, Admiralty and the Philippines. Killed on Leyte in November 1944. Received Purple Heart.

Davis, John C.
Pvt. John C. Davis, husband of Hazel Tines, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Davis. Entered the Army in June 1945, trained at Camp Hood and the Sheppard Field.

Davis, Harry C.
T/Sgt. Harry C. Davis, son of Clint Davis. Entered the service in March 1942, trained at Ft. Sam Houston in Springfield, Montana. Served with 6th Med. Lab. on Guadacanal.

Davis, Ernest W.
Cpl. Ernest W. Davis, husband of Fern Lewis, son of Mrs. Mary Davis. Entered the service in January 1943, trained at Sheppard Field. Served in the Pacific.

Davis, D.W.
AMM 3/c D.W. Davis, husband of Helen Pate, son of Mrs. Mary Davis, attended Eustace school. Entered the service in September 1942, trained in Dallas, Texas and Hutchinson, Kansas, St. Louis, Missouri.

Davis, Lonnie L.
Pfx. Lonnie L. Davis, husband of Eva Marie Spivey, son of Mrs. Mary Davis, attended Eustace school. Entered the service in August 1942, trained in Salt Lake City, Utah and Clovis, New Mexico. Served in England.

Dasser, Aaron
Cpl. Aaron Dasser, husband of Pauline McLain, son of Mrs. Clara Dasser. Entered the Army in November 1940, trained at Camp Bowie. Served in Scotland, England, Wales, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Holds five Battle Stars. Discharged in September 1945.

Day, Tom H.
Coxswain Tom H. Day, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Day. Entered the Seabees in 1942. Served in New Guinea.

Day, William W.
Capt. William W. Day, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Day. Entered the Army in 1938, served in Alaska for three years.

Day, Jean L.
Pvt. Jean L. Day, husband of Mary Patterson. Entered the Marines in January 1945, trained at Parris Island, South Carolina and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Dean, Bell C.
Pfc. Bell C. Dean, husband of Dorothy Oliver, son of Mrs. J.N. Dean. Entered the Air Corps in September 1942, trained at Greenville, Texas and Kearns, Utah. Served in S. Pacific, Hawaii, Guadalcanal and New Guinea. Holds Asiatic- Pacific Ribbon with one Battle Star. Received discharge in August 1945.

Dean, Mary K.
Pfc. Mary K. Dean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Dean, attended Athens H.S. Entered the Marines in January 1945, trained at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Served in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dean, William H.
Sgt. William H. Dean, husband of Mary Benton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dean. Entered Army June 1942, trained at Camp Roberts, California and Ft. Benning, Georgia. Served in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and other places. Awarded Purple Heart, two OLCs, American Def., ETO Ribbons, Combat Inf. Badge, six Battle Stars and Pres. Citation.

Dennis, Eugene D.
1st Lt. Eugene D. Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dennis. Entered the service in June 1940, trained at Kelly Field; served in England. Hold Air Medal, DFC, fice OLCs and other honors.

Dennis, Wilburn J.
T/Sgt. Wlburn J. Dennis, husband of Maxine McCallum, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dennis. Entered the Marines in March 1942, trained in San Diego, Cal. Served on Guadalcanal and in New Zealand.

Denton, Conley R.
MMA 3/c Conley R. Denton, husband of Thelma Davis, son of Mrs. C. R. Denton. Entered the Navy in Feb., 1943, trained in San Diego; served on Saipan.

DeShazo, W. A. Jr.
Cpl. W. A. DeShazo, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. DeShazo, Sr. Entered the Air Corps in Dec 1940, trained at Barksdale Field, La., Borinquin Field and Purto Rico; served in the Pacific and Caribbean Theaters. Made three Combat Missions, one Battle Star. Discharged at McClellan Field in Sept. 1945.

Deupree, Byron S.
Pfc. Byron S. Deupree, son of Mrs. Katie Deupree, attended Athens School. Entered the Army in April 1942, trained at Sheppard Field. Was on duty at Love Field, Dallas.

Deupree, James J.
Pfc. James J. Deupree, son of Mrs. Katie Deupree. Entered the Air Corps in June 1941, trained at Sheppard Field, Texas; served in Hawaii.

Dewbre, Donald R.
S 2/c Donald R. Dewbre, son of O. D. Dewbre, husband of Mary Francis Sherman. Entered the Navy in June 1943, trained in Corpus Christ, Kingsville and Shoemaker, Cal.

Dickerson, James
T/Sgt. James C. Dickerson, wife the former Grace Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Dickerson. Entered Army in May 1941, trained at Ft. Leonard Wood. Served in Australia, New Guinea, Philippine Liberation with two Stars. Now discharged.

Dillard, Jack D.
T/ Sgt. Jack D. Dillard, son of Mr. and Mrs.Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Dillard. Entered Air Corps in Nov 1942, wife the former Edna Groy Hollum, trained at Sheppard Field, Stewart Field, N.Y. and Florida. Served in Italy, Corsica, Africa and India. Discharged. Awarded Air Medal, six OLC's.

Dillard, James G.
Pfc. James G. Dillard, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dillard. Entered Marines in June 1943, trained in San Diego, Cal. And Oceanside Cal. Served in the Pacific.

Dingler, Joe B.
Pfc. Joe B. Dingler, wife the former Maggie Bea Frentress, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Dingler. Entered Army in 1944, trained at Ft. Bliss, Okla. Served in Germany. Holds ETO Ribbon, one Battle Star.

Dingular, Durwood D.
Sgt. Urwood D. Dingler, wife the former Vivian Adair, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Dingler. Entered Army in Oct 1942, trained at Camp Campbell, Ky., Camp Barkley. Served in England, France, Germany and Austria. Holds four Battle Stars.

Dobbs, Jewell E.
MM 2/c Jewell E. Dobbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dobbs. Entered Seabees in Dec 1942, wife the former Odessa Jones, trained at Camp Peary, Va. Served in Tinian and Okinawa.

Dodson, Tanner V.
S 1/c Tanner V. Dodson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dodson. Entered Navy in March 1945, wife the former Opal Bowen, trained in San Diego, Camp Parks, Cal.

Dodson, Loyce J.
Pvt. Loyce J. Dodson, son of Mrs. E. D. Dodson. Entered Army in Jan 1945, trained at Keesler Field, Miss. Graduated from Ft. Myers, Fla.

Dodson, Charles R.
1st Class Petty Officer Charles R. Dodson, son of Mrs. Dewey Dodson. Entered Navy in Sept 1942, trained at San Diego. Served in the Aleutians.

Dodson, Daniel D.
Pvt. Daniel D. Dodson, wife the former Mario Misco, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Dodson. Entered Army in Sept 1945, trained at Ft. Sam Houston.

Donley, Bill
Cpl. Bill Donley, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Donley. Entered Army in 1943, trained at Camp Beale, Cal. Served in Hawaii, Saipan, New hebrides, Okinawa and Marshalls. Hold two Battle Stars and Purple Heart. Wounded in Saipan in June 1944.

Dosser, W. J.
Pfc. W. J. Dosser, son of Mrs. Clara Dosser. Entered Army in Feb 1943, trained at Camp Mackall, N. C. and in San Francisco, Cal. Served in New Guinea and Philippines.

Dosser, Troy L.
Troy L. Dosser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clara Dosser, attended Cross Roads School. Entered he Navy in April 1945, trained in San Diego and Hospital Banning, Cal. Typed as in book

Dosser, Harry E.
Sgt. Harry E. Dosser, husband of Gladys Camel, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dosser. Entered Army in December 1945, trained at Ft. Francis E. Warren, Wyo. And Camp Carson, Colo. Served in England, Germany, Holland, France and Belgium. Wounded in Oct 1944 in Germany.

Dosser, Charley A.
Pvt. Charley A. Dosser, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dosser. Entered Army in Dec 1940, trained at Camp Boie and Camp Van Dorn. Served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Austria. Holds Pres. Unit Citation.

Douglas, Earl D.
Sgt. Earl D. Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Douglas. Entered the Air Corps in Oct 1942, trained at Sheppard Field, Texas and Lincoln, Neb. Husband of the former Tiny MacLaughlin.

Douglas, Carl F.
Sgt. Carl F. Douglas, son of Mrs. Clemmie Douglas. Entered the Air Corps in March 1942, trained at Camp Barkeley, Texas and March Field, Cal.

Dowell, Obie B.
Cpl. Obie B. Dowell, husband of Oleta Sherman, son of G. W. Dowell, Sr. Entered the Army in Oct 1942, trained at Kelly Field and in San Antonio. Holds Pres. Citation, two Bronze Stars and two Battle Stars.

Dowell, Wade G.
T/Sgt. Wade G. Dowell, husband of Connie Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dowell. Entered Army April 1942, trained in Lincoln, Neb. and Wendover Utah. Served in England, European Theater of Operation. Hold DFC, Air Medal, three OLCs, Good Conduct, Bronze Star Medal and Campaign Ribbon.

Driver, Bobby R.
ST M 3/c Bobby R. Driver, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Driver. Entered the Merchant Marines in July, 1945, trained at Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. Served in Belgium. Attended school at La Poynor.

Dukes, Henry L.
Cpl. Henry L. Dukes, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dukes. Entered Army in March, 1942, trained at Camp Hulen, Texas. Served in England, Africa, Sicily, Oran, Cassino Naples, Tuis and London. Awarded three Bronze Stars.

Dukes, John B.
Pfc. John B. Dukes, wife the former Ruby Starkes. Entered Army in Oct., 1942, trained at Camp Gruber, Okla. Served in Africa, Sicily and Italy. Holds three Bronze Stars.

Dukes, J. Olin
Pfc. J. Olin Dukes, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dukes. Entered Army in Aug., 1943, trained at Camp Adair, Oregon. Has Expert Rifle Medal.

Dunn, Vernon M.
Vernon M. Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Dunn, attended Trinidad school. Entered service Nov., 1941 trained in San Diego. Served in Australia, Alaska and Pacific. Has six Bronze Stars.

Eaton, Eliga T.
Sgt. Eliga T. Eaton, wife, the former Mary Joe Donaldson. Entered Army in March 1942, trained at Camp Hulan. Served in Africa, Sicily and Italy. Missing since August., 1945. Has combat Inf. Badge, MTO Ribbon, with five stars and Purple Heart.

Eaton, Charles C.
Sgt. Charles C. Eaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Eaton. Entered Marine in Sept., 1942, trained at Camp Pendleton, Cal. Served in New Zealand, Caledonia and New Hebrides. Has Pres. Citation and Navy Citation.

Eaton, Leona R.
1t Lt. Leona R. Eaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Eaton. Entered Army Nurse Corps in 1942, trained at Ft. Jackson, N.C. Served in Africa and Italy.

Eberhart, Wayne
Cpl. Wayne Eberhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eberhart. Entered Army in March, 1942, trained in Camp Hulen, Texas. Served in England, Africa and Italy. Has Campaign Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and Combat Inf. Badge.

Edwards, Darrel C.
Pvt. Darrel C. Edwatds, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Edwards. Entered Army, 1941, trained at Camp Wallace and Ft. Bliss, Texas. Served in Hawaii and Philippines. Received Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and Good Conduct Medal. Killed in June, 1942, on Philippines.

Edwards, Francis B.
Sgt. Francis B. Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Edwards. Entered Army Oct., 1943, trained at Ft. Knox and Tidworth, England. Served in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, Germany and Czechoslovakia. Holds Good Conduct Medal, ETO Ribbon with three Bronze Stars.

Edwards, Ratcliff B.
Cpl. Ratcliff B. Edwards, son of L. V. Edwards. Entered Army, 1942, trained at Kirtland Field in Albuquerque, N.M.

Edwards, Leland V.
1st Lt. Leland V. Edwards, husband of Christine Dyere, son of Mrs. L. V. Edwards, attended Athens School and Baylor Univ. Entered Army in Jan., 1940, trained at Randolph Field and San Antonio.

Eiden, Joseph E.
Sgt. Joseph E. Eiden, husband of the former Mary Filburn, son of Mrs. Agnes Eiden. Entered Army Dec., 1941, trained at Sheppard Field, Lynn, Mass. Served in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Theater and South America. Holds Good Conduct and American Theater Operation Ribbon.

Eiden, George H.
Pvt. George H. Eiden, son of Mrs. A. H. Eiden. Entered the Army in 1943, trained at Camp Hulen, Texas. Served in Belgium and Germany. Holds three Battle Stars.

Eiden, Robert F.
GM 1/c Robert F. Eiden, son of Mrs. Agnes H. Eiden. Entered Navy in 1942, trained in San Diego, Cal. Served in SW pacific. Wounded in Jan., 1944. Hold five Battle Stars.

Ellis, Roderic J.
Lt. Roderic J. Ellis, son of C. G. Ellis. Entered the service in 1939, trained at Ft. Benn8ing, Ga. Served in Africa, Sicily, England, France and Germany. Holds Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star. Wounded in France.

Ellis, George B.
Sgt. George B. Ellis, husband of Violet Turner Ellis, attended Chandler H.S. Entered service April, 1942 , trained in San Dirgo. Served in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, New Caledonia, Admiralty Is., New Hebrides Is., New Guinea, India, Africa and France.

Emerson, Wylie R.
Cpl. Wylie R. Emerson, son of C. K. Emerson. Entered Army March, 1942, trained in Camp Wolters, Texas and Camp Crwoder, Mo. Served in England. Received discharge in Sept., 1945.

Emerson, Clifford K.
Pvt. Clifford K. Emerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Emerson. Entered Marines in Jan., 1944, wife the former Estelle Hanna, trained in San Diego and Oceanside Cal. Served in Saipan, Iwo Jama and Tinian. Awarded Pres. Citation and Purple Heart.

Eoff, Dorothy M.
Lt. (jg) Dorothy M. Eoff, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Eoff. Entered Navy Nurse Corps in Sept., 1943, trained in San Diego and Idaho.

Eoff, Lewis C.
Pfc. Lewis C. Eoff, son of Mrs. Hattie Eoff. Entered Army in Feb., 1943, trained at Ft. Knox Ky. Served in Belgium, France and Germany. Wounded in 1945, in Germany.

Eoff, Raymond G.
Sgt. Raymond G. Eoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Eoff. Entered Army in Aug., 1942, trained at Ft. Knox and Camp Campbell. Served in France, Africa, Holland, Belgium, Germany and England.

Evans, Johnnie A.
Mess Sgt. Johnnie A. Evans, son of Mrs. J. A. Evans. Entered Army in April, 1942, trained at Camp Wolters and Camp Young, Cal. Served in New Guinea and Admiralties.

Evans, Douglas C.
Lt. Douglas C. Evans, wife, the former Kathryn Deupree, son of Mrs. P. J. Evans. Entered Army in Sept., 1942, trained at Sheppard Field.

Evans, B. D.
S 1/c B. D. Evans (Tony), wife, the former Juanita Shelton, son of Mrs. J. A. Evans. Entered Navy is May 1942, trained at Great Lakes, Ill. Served in the Mediterranean Sea and the Philippines.

Ezell, Marvin J.
Cpl. Marvin J. Ezell, son of Mrs. Margaret C. Ezell. Entered Air Corps in Aug., 1941, trained at Ft. Sam Sam Houston, Brooks Field and Randolph Field. Served in Iceland.

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