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 Pfc. Adrian B. Carr, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ross J. Carr of Grand River, owned and operated the last store in Westerville. He closed the store upon his induction into the U.S. Army in April of 1942. Adrian went overseas in August of 1944, serving in France and Belgium before going with the First Army to Holland and Germany. Adrian was killed in action in Germany on November 16, 1944. He left a wife, Mary Carr, who received his posthumously awarded Purple Heart. Pfc. Carr was interred at Henri-Chappell American Cemetery and Memorial, Henri-Chappell, Belgium. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Milton Keith Badgerow was captured and held as a Japanese prisoner of war. He died July 22, 1942 and was buried in the Philippines. Pvt. Badgerow was the son of John Floyd and Meta Elizabeth Badgerow. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Pfc. CHARLES BOYD COONTZ, was killed on Anguar Island near the Philippines, September 17 [1944]. Pfc. COONTZ was a member of the eighty-first division. He is a graduate of the Garden Grove high school. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. [Durbin B. & Lena B.] COONTZ of near Garden Grove. Memorial services were held at the Methodist church in Garden Grove Sunday. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 MARBLE COX, aviation cadet Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 PVT James H. Duffield Killed in Belgium January 15, 1945 Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 AV MM3/C Chester Clifton McGahuey He was reported missing in action – plane and crew from night flight Oct. 29, 1943. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
 Pvt. Francis "Marion" McIntosh Killed in a Truck-Car Crash at Burnet, Texas Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
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 Pvt. Leslie Dane Petty, son of Alfred and Rosa Bell (Ward) Petty, was born September 30, 1906 at Woodland, Decatur County, Iowa. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 17, 1943 at Camp Dodge, and served with Company C, 119th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division. Pvt. Petty was killed in action October 16, 1944 in Germany. Pvt. Petty's body was returned to the United States in 1948 and he was re-interred at Shields Cemetery, Decatur County, Iowa. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
 Seaman 1/C GALE MORRIS SCHULDT, 27, has been reported by the navy department as missing in action while on duty in the Southwest Pacific. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
 Pfc. Lowell R. Spicer. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Wert Youth Was in Battle Against Rommel in Tunisia February 17thPfc. Clifford Cox Reported Last Week as Missing, is a German Prisoner of War, Says Radio Message Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
 Pvt. GEORGE R. SHORT, Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. FOSTER, GRAND RIVER, stationed in Sicily. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 T/5 Ephraim E. Wheeler, was born August 16, 1913, in Decatur County,
Iowa, the son of Clifford S. "Cliff" and Gertrude May "Gertie" (Kizzare)
Wheeler. He served in World War II with Company E, Ordnance Department
of the U.S. Army. He was killed in action December 30, 1944 in Belgium.
He was interred at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Davis City, Iowa.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
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Pvt. G. L. Barger, in England |
 TEC5 Paul Eugene Adair He was inducted into the Army Dec. 15, 1942 and attended Fr. Custer, Michigan; Camp McCoy, Wisconsin; Camp Tyson, Tenn.; He was promoted to PFC August 8, 1943 and to T/5 Oct. 14, 1943. He is with the 3803 I. M. Truck Co. His next of kin are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. LEONARD GUY ADAIR. T/5 PAUL ADAIR, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. ADAIR, who is stationed in England, wrote his parents in a letter dated June 8, that he was just fine and enjoyed driving a truck in that country. He sent a British edition of “The Yank.” From Women's Auxiliary Scrapbook. Submission by Sara LeFleur, Decatur County Historical Society Museum, January of 2014 |
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 Elmo Vieth Barnum is a commanding officer aboard a landing craft control ship. He survived six amphibious invasions during which many of his shipmates were killed. He and other survivors were awarded the Navy's second top honor, the Silver Cross. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
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Barger, the son of Wilfred B. and Margaret E. (Maloney) Barger,
served as Unit Commander HQ Co., 17th Airborne Field Artillery Division.
He served 18 months in England, France, Belgium and Germany,
participating in the Battle of the Bulge. He was re-assigned to the
101st AB Division as a member of their undefeated football team then
transferred to the 82nd AB Division to return home to the U.S. as Unit
Commander on the Queen Mary. He marched in the huge New York City ticker
tape parade in January 1946. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
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 Airman James E. Baughman. AF basic airman indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base, the “Gateway to the Air Force.” Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Pvt. Lloyd H. Black Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Sgt. George Walter Blakesley Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Ens. Mary Kay Boatman graduated from Van Wert High School with the class of 1933. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Robert Adrian "Bob" BURCHETT, the son of Roy and Merle BURCHETT, of Grand River, enlisted on July 7 1943. He is serving in the Army Air Corps flying a B26 in the 9th Air Force, 394th Bomber Group. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 Photograph courtesy of Jenni Boles Determann |
 DARRELL COFFEY, A. M. M. second class, pictured above, is in the southwest Pacific. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. CARL E. COFFEY of Garden Grove. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
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 Pfc. Roe Edward Burrell is the son of Mrs. Ada Belle Burrell of Davis City, Iowa. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
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Charles Burdette Chew is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Wilbert [and Lulu Blanche (Harmon)] Chew of Leon, Iowa. |
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Sergeant CHARLES CLEMENSEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. CLEMENSEN of
Leon, is now stationed in New Guinea.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June of 2016 |
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 LIEUTENANT WINFIELD CASH CORDES An Instructor in England Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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CHARLES C. CURTRIGHTborn Sept. 16, 1921, was inducted into the Army Air Corps. Sept. 1942. He attended Ft. Logan before being sent over-seas in December 1943. He returned to the states in Sept. 1944 and he is now stationed at Santa Anna, Calif. His next of kin is his wife, Jeanne Cotton Curthright. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Pfc. Jack Cross is serving in the 12th Marine Corp, 3rd
Division. He was sent overseas into the Pacific Theatre. Cpl. Cross is
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3/C Raymond E. Curtright, born June 5, 1923, was inducted into
the Navy Feb. 1943. He received his Boot training at Farragut, Idaho and
later was overseas duty in the Pacific. He returned to the states Sept.
14, 1944 but was sent back to the Pacific Theatre of War shortly
thereafter. His next of kin are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Curtright.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 BM 2/C LURL "THAYER" DANIELS Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Staff Sergeant WALTER A. DAVIS Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Petty Officer 1/C John E. Daugs Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Sgt. CLIFTON EVANS, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. AUSTIN EVANS, of near Davis City. Sgt. EVANS is now stationed at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Pennsylvania. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Gunner Rex Evans Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Pvt. Lloyd Harland Jimmerson, son of Henry & Bessie (Chipp) Jimmerson, Grand River, Iowa. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 John W. Jones, U.S. Army, Decatur County, Iowa. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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JOHN LEAHY of Leon, who was a mechanic for Smith & Crouse Motor
company in Leon at the time of his induction, is now an airplane
mechanic stationed in Brazil. “Plenty hot down here” he writes friends
here. His wife and his parents live in Leon. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Staff Sgt. RICHARD LEECH, who is a bombardier in England, has been recently awarded an air medal and the oak leaf cluster. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Russell LEWIS is the son of Mr. and Mrs. BILL LEWIS of near
Weldon. He was stationed at Duncan Field, Texas; Ten Mile Station,
Charleston, South Carolina, and an eastern seaboard base prior to his
going to England.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Pvt.
PRESTON MCDONALD, recently graduated from an aerial gunnery
school at Harlington army air field, Harlington, Texas, and received his
silver wings. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Lt. Dan McGINNIS, U.S. Air Force Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Hane McKEE, Decatur County, Iowa Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Glenneth Arden Midgorden Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Sgt. Arvid Frederick Miller Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Alfred W. Miller, Decatur County, Iowa Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Robert
Dale Miller was born in Burrell Township, Decatur County. He
entered the service June, 1942 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. After 2 ½ months
training at Fort Leonard, Missouri, he was sent to March Field,
California. His over sea assignments include New Caledonia, New
Guadalcanal, New Georgia Islands, and the Philippine Islands. T/3 Miller
was with the 955th Engineer Topographic Company Aviation attached to the
Far East Air Force and his serial number is [omitted]. He was awarded
the Bronze Star. His next of kin is his wife, Gretchen. His parents are
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Miller of Weldon, Iowa. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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VERNE NORMAN, second class seaman, who is enjoying a leave
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. D. NORMAN of New London, formerly
of Leon, was here with his parents and his girl friend, Miss DARLENE
SCADDEN of Burlington, Monday. Seaman NORMAN has escaped injury twice
while being under fire. The first time his ship was sunk by shell fire
in the battle near the Solomon Islands. The second time, his destroyer
was bombed in the Messina Straits before Italy surrendered. However, the
destroyer is being repaired but it was placed out of commission for a
time. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Betty
La Nelle Mills was born November 27, 1922 at Leon, Iowa. She
entered the service April 3, 1943 a member of the Marine Womens'
Reserve. She attended Hunters College, Bronx, New York City, Camp
LeJeune, New River, North Carolina. State Teachers College
Milledgeville, Georgia, M.C.A.S. Cherry Point, N. Carolina. Her next of
kin are her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifton [and Nellie] Mills of
California, formerly of Leon, Iowa.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Cpl. William Herman Mills Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Neil Newton, son of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Newton, was born August
30, 1932 at Kellerton, Iowa. He resided in Leon, Iowa, and enlisted in
the U.S. Army October 6, 1952. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany with
the occupation army, 6th Infantry Regiment.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Donald Rex Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elmore [and
Jessie Laura (Sissel) Newton, of Grand River, Iowa, was born August 27,
1921 at Kellerton, Iowa. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 12, 1942
at Camp Dodge, then at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and served with the
medical corps, 120th Station Hospital. He was stationed at Camp Barkeley,
Texas and Camp Shank, New York. He was promoted to PFC on February 9,
1943, then to surgical technician, 5th grade. T/5 Newton served in
Africa and the Middle East and returned state side on June 23, 1943. T/5
Newton attended schools at the Scott and Cornstalk rural Schools at
Kellerton, Welcome rural school at Grand River, Lamoni Public School at
Lamoni. He married Helen Ralina Kemp on August 12, 1945. T/5 Newton was
awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern
Service Medal.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Eugene NixonDecatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Orville E. Norman Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 A/C NILE B. NORTON Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Pvt. F. L. OSBORN of Davis City Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Bud Owens Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Cpl. Lawney D. Parmer Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Max Brut Petty, U.S. Navy Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Lester Pearson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pearson of Leon, Iowa,
was born September 29, 1925. He entered the service with the U.S. Army
on October 29, 1944 at Camp Dodge. He is with the Army Experimental
Station. Robert is a member of the Latter Day Saints Church. Pvt. ROBERT
L. PEARSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT PEARSON of Leon, is receiving his
basic training in signal corps work at Camp Crowder, Missouri. He had
trained at Camp Dodge, Camp Crowder, Missouri, & Pike Camp, New York.
ROBERT’s next of kin are his parents Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT PEARSON of
Leon, Iowa. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Pfc. Kenneth Pickering, U.S. Marine Corps Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Stephen Lewis Sanders, U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1946 in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Gail Scott, U.S. Navy Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Pfc.
Stanley D. Searsborn Nov. 2, 1910, was inducted into the Army April 3, 1942. He was assigned to the 90th Infantry Div. He attended Camp Barkley, Camp Grant, and Fort Dix before being sent over-seas March 1944. He was first sent to England and later to France where he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. His next of kin is his mother, Mrs. Frank Sears. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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K. Priest, born Nov. 7, 1925, was inducted into the army Feb.
15, 1944. He attended Camp Croft, S. C. and Camp Shelby, Miss. before
being sent overseas in Nov., 1944. He saw action in France and Belgium,
where he was later wounded. He received the Purple Heart award. His next
of kin are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Priest of Decatur, Ia.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 SM1/C Benjamin Kenneth Richardson Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 PVT. HOWARD LEE SCHOONOVER Son of Harlan Butler & Dorthee (HOWARD) SCHOONOVER, of Leon IA. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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ROBERT H. SCHOONOVERSon of Harlan Butler & Dorthee (HOWARD) SCHOONOVER, of Leon IA. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 PVT. LLOYD SPARKS Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Bryant O'Neal Sears, son of Bryant & Eula Sears, U.S. Navy, World War II, Leon, Iowa Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 PVT EVERETT "CAPPIE" SNYDER Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Donald Osmer Sissel Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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VENITA R. SKINNER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. GUY E. SKINNER, of
near Garden Grove, pictured above, was a member of a women’s army corps
unit which recently departed from the first WAC training center, Fort
Des Moines. Pvt. SKINNER is now on duty at Arlington Hall Station,
Virginia. Corporal VENITA R. SKINNER, who is stationed in Washington D.
C., concluded a seven day furlough Sunday visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. GUY SKINNER of near Garden Grove. Cpl. SKINNER says she likes her
work real well. She is with the signal service battalion in the WAC.
Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Vaughn Smyth was born Sept. 14, 1899 at Des Moines, Iowa. He
enlisted in the Navy in October 1942 and was stationed at Great Lakes
Naval Station near Chicago. He held the rank of 3rd Class Petty Officer.
He stayed at there for 8 months until he was released because of age
limit. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Edwin Spicer, born February 10, 1910 in Leon, Iowa. Educated in
Leon and Decatur County Rural Schools, inducted Dec. 14, 1942 at Camp
Dodge. He was stationed at Camp Haan and Camp Irwin, California. Serial
number [omitted for privacy] – of the Anti-Aircraft division of the
Army. Promoted to PFC in February 1943, Corporal August 1943. Injured by
an army truck accident Jan. 10, 1944 and entered Army Airfield Hospital,
Victorville, California. Corporal Spicer’s next of kin is his wife,
Rowena, and his parents are Rollie L. Spicer and Iola Main Spicer. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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BENJAMIN STUBBS,18, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. STUBBS of Van Wert. He was inducted into the army in May. He is in training at Camp Barkley, Texas. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Zane Stewart was born April 15, 1919 at Leon, Iowa. He entered
the service on April 2, 1942 at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. He received his
training at Camp Barkley, Texas and Nornoyle Ord Base, at San Antonio,
Texas. He is with the Infantry Division of the United States Army, and
his serial number is [omitted for privacy]. His next of kin is his
mother, Mrs. Millie M. Stewart, of Leon, Iowa. Lowell was promoted to a
Corporal August 20, 1942.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Pvt. MAURICE E. THOMAS Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 MM3/C Gerald Gene Thompson Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Sgt. Darrell Umphress, U.S. Army Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Ronald K. Thompson, born March 18, 1912, was inducted into the
army January 1943 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He was sent to Camp
Roberts, Calif. His next of kin is his wife, Marjorie Mullen Thompson.
Serial number [omitted for privacy]. S/Sgt. RONALD K. THOMPSON of Camp
Roberts, California, arrived this week for a furlough visit with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. RAY THOMPSON of Decatur.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Pvt.
Harry E. Tullis, was born March 12, 1905. His home address is
Decatur, Iowa. He was inducted into the army August 3, 1943 at Rockford,
Ill. He was in the 507th. Engr. Co. He attended Camp Swift, Texas and
Fort Bragg, So. Carolina. He was honorably discharged from the army
April 4, 1943. He is now working in a defense plant in Ypsilantia,
Michigan. His next of kin is his mother, Mrs. Charlie Tullis. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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Carlin Van Nostrand, was born April 23, 1924, a Burlington,
Iowa. He entered the service on Oct. 5, 1942, at Creston, Iowa. He
received his training at Great Lakes, Ill; Treasure Island, San
Francisco, Calif.; and Philadelphia, Penn. His serial number is [omitted
for privacy].Richard is a member of the Christian Church. His next of kin are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Van Nostrand of Leon, Iowa. He is in the United States Navy. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Raymond
VanderpoolDecatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 2nd Lt. Chester Orrin Willey Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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 Sgt. William M. Williams Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Pfc.
James E. Williams, born November 13, 1923, was inducted into
the army January 13, 1943. He attended Fort Jackson, S. C. and Camp
Forest, Nashville, Tenn., before being sent over-seas in October 1944,
for duty in the Pacific. His next of kin are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward G. Williams of Leon, Ia. Pfc. JAMES WILLIAMS, has been in the
service a year and a half. Pfc. WILLIAMS is stationed at Fort JACKSON,
South Carolina. He is the son of Mrs. ETHEL WILLIAMS Leon.Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
 Pfc. George L. Williams Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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DORIS YOUNGDoris enlisted in Women's Reserve United States Marine Corps, in Des Moines, Iowa, February, 1943. Received her basic training, Cherry Point, North Carolina. She attended Hunter College for special qualifications for Weather Observer, after this she received the rank of Technical Sergeant and trained recruits there after. Received Honorable Discharge on September 27, 1945. Decatur County Auxiliary Scrapbook Submission by Decatur County Historical Museum, Sara Rose Joan LeFleur, June 2016 |
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