World War II Veterans

The following are veterans of World War II. We welcome more entries. If you want to add a deceased World War II Veteran to the site, please email with any information about the veteran. If at all possible, let us know in which cemetery, county, and state the person is buried. You may include biographical data, a photograph, tombstone photograph, obituary, or another other information you wish to add.

I would like to give a huge shout out to Arnold Wright who has researched Saline County veterans who served during World War II and published My Country Called.

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Arkansas: Conway County

Bryant, Hershel T.
16 December 1923 - 14 September 2009
Private First Class US Marine Corps World War II
He was born in Center Ridge, Arkansas, to Orville Thomas Bryant and Judith Bradley Bryant. He was a retired rural letter carrier, Carpenter, and farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Lorene Bryant.
Mr. Bryant is buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Conway County, Arkansas. 1

Stobaugh, Doyle Garner
25 September 1926 - 28 January 2013
Airman First Class US Air Force World War II, Korea
He was born in Center Ridge, Arkansas, to Johnnie Wesley Stobaugh and Charity Jane Prince Stobaugh. He was the widower of Syble Harris Stobaugh, a dump truck driver and a member of Northside Church of Christ in Conway.
Mr. Stobaugh is buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Conway County, Arkansas. 1

Arkansas: Ouachita County

Stringfellow, William Robert
24 May 1926 - 6 July 2004
Stringfellow was born in Ouachita County, Arkansas. He enlisted in the Navy on 25 May 1944 two days after his sixteenth birthday. After training William was stationed aboard USS Ticonderoga for the duration of the war serving mainly in the North Atlantic.
Stringfellow is buried in Lafayette Memorial Park, Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Submitted by Thomas Gene Garner

Arkansas: Pope County

Matthews, Wilson David
18 July 1921 - 13 May 2002
US Marine Corps
Mr. Matthews is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas. 1

Arkansas: Saline County

Adams, William Leroy
5 October 1925 - 24 December 1944
PFC US Army
Son of William L. and Viola Hines Adams, he was born in Bauxite, Arkansas. He entered the Army in 1944 and was killed in action in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. 3
He is buried in Bauxite Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 4

Allder, Denton A.
20 November 1922 - 12 April 1976
Second Lieutenant Army Air Forces World War II
Mr. Allder is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Allen, Lee
29 May 1922 - 5 January 2011
I went into the Army on October 19, 1942, and was sent to Camp Maxey, Texas, for basic training. After almost two years, I was sent overseas on September 12, 1944. At this time I was attached to the 102nd infantry Division, 927th Field Artillery Service Battery. James Albert Chenault and J. W. Chastain, two men from Saline County, were with my unit. We left the states with 5600 men and landed in France. During the war we went through France, into Belgium, Holland and Germany. While in France I saw my brother-in-law, G. T. Singleton. I was awarded two Bronze Stars during my tour. When the war ended, I served with the Occupational Forces. When the points system came out, I had enough points and was sent back to the states. I received my discharge at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on October 19, 1945. 3
Mr. Allen is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas.

Allenbaugh, Lawrence B.
20 May 1919 - 5 March 2009
Seaman Second Class US Navy World War II
Mr. Allenbaugh is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Anderson, Max W.
23 March 1926 - 18 January 1994
US Navy World War II
Mr. Anderson is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Armstrong, Helen Marie Dobbs
4 November 1920 - 26 November 1979
Sergeant US Army World War II
Ms. Armstrong is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Bailey, Charles Freddie
26 April 1924 - 14 May 1997
US Army World War II
He entered into the Army on 26 February 1943 and took basic training at Camp White, Oregon, where he qualified as a construction foreman. He was sent to Camp Grubber, Oklahoma, where he trained draftees. Later, he was attached to the 300th, 270th and the 361st Engineers. He left the states on 5 October 1944 for Europe and landed in France. He was returned to the states on a hospital ship as he feet were frost bitten. Later, he joined the Air Force and was sent to the state of Washington and was discharged. there. 3
Mr. Bailey is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Baker, Carl Henry
13 February 1925 - 7 January 2004
US Army World War II
Mr. Baker is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ballard, Charley J.
14 November 1917 - 28 September 1972
[His marker shows he was born in 1918; however, his mother died 14 November 1917.]
Arkansas Private US Army world War II
Mr. Ballard is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ballard, Edward Allen
21 January 1919 - 31 August 1998
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Mr. Ballard is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ballard, James Brackenridge
12 September 1914 - 22 February 1997
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Ballard is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ballard, Rowland E.
20 January 1921 - 16 January 1994
US Army World War II
Mr. Ballard is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Baxley, William Fulton
20 February 1921 - 16 December 2014
US Air Force
Mr. Baxley is buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Saline County, Arkansas. 6

Beam, Edward Wilson
27 May 1913 - 13 March 1992
SM2 US Navy World War II
Mr. Beam is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Beaty, Bennie D.
1920 - 1986
AS US Navy World War II
I enlisted into the Navy in November, 1942, and was sent to San Diego, California, for 6 weeks of boot training. Later I was put into a hospital and issued a medical discharge from the Navy in January, 1943. 3
Mr. Beaty is buried in Moore Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Beck, Dewell Bob
14 July 1922 - 23 December 2007
AMM3 US Navy World War II
Mr. Beck is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Bell, Dexter Lee
14 November 1927 - 19 May 1987
US Navy World War II
Mr. Bell is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Bell, Gifford H. [Dr.]
23 November 1913 - 7 November 1994
Lieutenant Colonel US Army
Dr. Bell is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Black, Elbert F., Sr.
June 21, 1909 - November 11, 1989
Ship's Service Man Laundryman Third Class US Navy World War II
Mr. Black is buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Black, Nolan Hugh
19 March 1926 - 8 May 1988
S1 US Navy World War II
Mr. Black is buried in Cameron Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Blakley, Dewell Woodrow
22 September 1922 - 12 July 2008
Staff Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Blakley is buried in Fowler Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Blaney, George E.
23 March 1926 - 12 March 1995
Seaman First Class US Navy World War II
Mr. Blaney is buried in Fowler Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Bodkin, Thomas W.
November 7, 1912 - April 5, 1952
Arkansas Corporal 413 AAF Air Service Group World War II, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
Mr. Bodkin is buried in Moore Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Bolt, James C.
September 1, 1923 - June 13, 1969
Arkansas Private 401 Training Group AAF World War II
Mr. Bolt is buried in Peeler Bend Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Bradford, Ethelda H.
12 April 1920 - 28 May 2000
US Army World War II
Mr. Bradford is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Brazil, Claude L.
11 January 1909 - 22 November 1990
Private US Army World War II. Mr. Brazil was drafted into the Army on November 27, 1943, and discharged at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on November 1, 1944. 3
Mr. Brazil is buried in Peeler Bend Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Brethauer, George Edwin
9 July 1920 - 22 April 2014
He enlisted 29 July 1942 in New York City and served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre.
Mr. Brethauer was to be buried in the CedarVale Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 8 9

Bridges, Mitchell
28 October 1923 - 23 March 1994
Army Captain, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Mr. Bridges is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 10

Brisby, Buell J.
1 November 1921 - 10 June 1980
Corporal US Army, World War II
Mr. Brisby is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Brown, Arthur Thomas
28 September 1919 - 23 April 1983
S1 US Navy World War II
Mr. Brown is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Brown, Hiram Jehu
27 September 1912 - 23 December 1957
Arkansas, US Army, Private First Class, Company D 21 Infantry, World War II, Bronze Star Medal
Mr. Brown enlisted in the US Army 21 February 1942.
Mr. Brown is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Brown, John Wesley
8 April 1921 - 5 January 2014
Army Air Force, World War II
Mr. Brown is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 10

Bullard, Jack
3 February 1923 - 12 October 2009
Tec 4 US Army World War II
Mr. Bullard is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Bumgardner, William Zack
7 May 1926 - 14 October 1981
US Navy World War II, Korea
Mr. Bumgardner is buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Burks, James Dalton
12 January 1922 - 30 July 2007
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Mr. Burks is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Burks, Roscoe A.
20 March 1914 - 6 August 1991
Private First Class World War II
Mr. Burks is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Burks, Scott A.
August 1, 1908 - April 15, 1957
Arkansas Private US Army World War II. He served in the Army Medical Corps from 1943 to 1945. 3
Mr. Burks is buried in Moore Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Burns, James Frank
September 17, 1914 - March 1, 1966
Sergeant US Army World War II
He was an Army Technical Sergeant who worked stateside in the copper and lead mines in Nevada because he had had mining experience for Alcoa. He served from 1942-1945. He was married to Lee Edmonson and the father of Joe Burns and Jane Burns Wilmoth.
Mr. Burns is buried in Bauxite Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.
Submitted by his daughter Jane Burns Wilmoth

Burrow, David Eugene "Gene"
23 October 1925 - 1 October 1989
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Burrow was drafted into the Army on 1 January 1944 and received his basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama. He was assigned to the 1299th Military Police Battalion, 9th Air force guarding secret operations. He was issued a medical discharge on 24 April 1946.in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 3
Mr. Burrows is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Burrow, Gaines Clennon
18 January 1921 - 18 November 2010
S1 US Coast Guard, World War II
Mr. Burrow is buried in Hicks Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Burton, John Ralph
24 July 1922 - 9 January 2004
Water Tender Second Class, US Navy, World War II
Mr. Burton was drafted into the Army 2 October 1942 and was sent to Camp Callan, California, where he was attached to the 51st Aircraft Training Battalion. From there he was sent to the Aleutian Islands on 15 April 1943. After serving almost two and a half years, he was discharged at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, on 13 December 1945. 3
Mr. Burton is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Caldwell, Charles E.
13 March 1912 - 6 April 2003
Sergeant US Army
Mr. Caldwell is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Caldwell, Paul Rayburn "Pete"
21 February 1921 - 24 September 1998
A.C., US Army Air Corps, World War II
Pete enlisted 28 April 1943 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
Pete is buried in Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Callison, John Cleveland, Jr.
18 June 1920 - 30 January 1944
Staff Sergeant, Army, World War II
John is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Carden, Bill John
22 April 1924 - 23 June 2005
US Army World War II
He went into the Army on 19 January 1943 and was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky, and was attached to the 601st Tank destroyers, Second Armored Division. After training in the states, they left the summer of 1943 and landed in North Africa. The 601st was in a battle two days after they landed. After pushing through North Africa, they went into Italy and made landing at Anzio. The Sherman Tank had a five-man crew. During the battle of Anzio, his tank was hit, killing three crew members. He was assigned to another tank and this tank hit a mine killing two crew members. He was wounded and sent back to North Africa for treatment. He was in the same hospital where General Patton slapped the young soldier. After recovering from his wounds, I was sent back to his unit in Italy. When they got to France, they met the Germans with 52 Sherman Tanks. In less than one hour, 35 of their tanks were on fire. When the war ended, he was at the Eagle Next, Hitler's retreat in the mountains in Austria. He was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on 7 October 1945. 3
Mr. Carden is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Carden, Clarence Melvin
5 April 1926 - 28 July 1993
Private First Class US Army Air Corps World War II
Mr. Carden is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Carter, Curtis R.
7 June 1924 - 27 July 1995
BKR2 US Navy World War II
Mr. Carter is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Carter, Dan Roy
22 October 1917 - 20 February 2008
Captain US Army Air Forces World War II
Mr. Carter is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Carter, Olin Franklin
9 December 1912 - 18 March 1995
Tech Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Carter is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Cathcart, Leonard Earl
15 November 1926 - 4 February 2014
US Army
Mr. Cathcart enlisted into the US Army 16 May 1945.
Mr. Catchart is buried in Fairplay Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 6

Chambers, Buford W.
17 March 1915 - 25 October 1995
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Chambersis buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Chastain, Ollie L.
21 February 1914 - 26 December 1991
US Army World War II
Mr. Chastain is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Chisholm, Townley W. "Chiz"
17 August 1916 - 23 August 1998
US Army World War II
Mr. Chisholm is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Coburn, Samuel Wayman
1924 - 1956
Fireman First Class, Coast Guardsman, World War II 3
He is buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. 4

Cochran, Stanley
14 February 1906 - 31 August 1983
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Cochran is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Conway, Bois Leon
30 May 1927 - 3 August 2001
US Army World War II, Korea
Mr. Conway is buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Covert, Henry Floyd
6 June 1913 - 17 July 1959
Arkansas M1 USNR World War II
Mr. Covert is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Cox, Benjamin H., Jr.
29 June 1925 - 31 December 1979
AMM2 US Navy World War II
Mr. Cox is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Cox, Frank P.
16 May 1912 - 27 January 1982
Sergeant US Army, World War II
Mr. Cox is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Crabb, Jessel A.
25 August 1915 - 27 July 1976
Private First Class US Army World War II
Crabb joined the Army Air Corps on 16 July 1945 and served until he was discharged in 1946. 3
Mr. Crabb is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Crouch, Herman W.
26 May 1923 - 19 September 1961
Arkansas Tec4 US Army World War II
Mr. Crouch is buried in Graham Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Crowson, Billy Dean
7 December 1926 - 28 May 2014
US Army, World War II
Mr. Crowson is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Crowson, Bobby Gene
7 December 1926 - 17 July 2010
US Navy World War II
Mr. Crowson is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Culpepper, Conley Edward
26 March 1924 - 30 August 2000
Technical Sergeant Us Army Air Forces World War II, Air Medal and 4 Oak Leaf Clusters 1
During World War II, he served in the 100th Bomb Group of the 8th Army Air Force. He completed 35 combat bombing missions over Germany as flight engineer and top-turret gunner aboard a B-17G "Flying Fortress" heavy bomber. He achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. Along with his aerial gunnery wings, he was awarded the Air Medal and the Europe-Middle East-Africa Campaign Medal. 5
Mr. Culpepper was born in Grant County, Arkansas. He was living in Saline County, Arkansas, in 1963, and was a member of the Owensville Baptist Church. He and his family later moved to Garland County where he was living when he died.
Mr. Culpepper is buried in Center Grove Cemetery, Grant County, Arkansas. 4

Curtis, Frank Edison
20 December 1918 - 2 January 1962
Arkansas Private Engineers World War II
Curtis entered the Army in 1944 and was attached to the Special Engineers. He served overseas in France and Germany and was discharged in 1945. 3
Mr. Curtis is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Curtis, Ralph Emerson
22 June 1921 10 April 1984
Sergeant Us Army World War II
Mr. Curtis is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Dale, Theodore Roosevelt "Ted"
12 March 1918 - 9 September 2011
Colonel US Air Force; World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Ted graduated in 1941 with a degree in education from Ohio State University and received a US Army Reserve commission as a second lieutenant in field artillery.
World War II: Ted enlisted in U.S. Army on 1 July 1941 near the beginning of American involvement in World War II and served for two years in the European Theatre. In 1943 he transferred to the Army Air Corps and trained as a pilot on the B-17E bomber. He was assigned to a bomber wing in England, flying three bombing missions before the war ended. His next assignment was to the Army of Occupation as squadron commander at the US Air Base in Erlangen, Germany. In 1948, after Stalin instituted the Berlin Blockade, Ted flew the C-47 Skytrain ("Gooneybird") "24/7" during the Berlin Airlift supplying food and supplies to the now stranded West Germans.
Korea: From 1951-1953, Ted was assigned to Joint Task Force-3 to document the Atomic Bomb Tests in the Eniwetok Atoll (Marshall Islands) in the Pacific Ocean. The documents were only recently declassified as top secret.
B-26 and F-84 Platforms: Following six months of training at the Air Command and Staff School in Alabama Maj. Dale was ordered to Osan Air Base in South Korea in July of 1953, assigned to the Fifth Air Force flying the B-26 Night Intruder, a twin engine bomber. Among Col. Dale's most dangerous missions was the flying of 'time and distance' nighttime, low-level bombing and strafing missions. It was during his Korean War service that Col. Dale learned to fly the F-84 fighter jet.
Korean Armistice Commission (1954-55): During the Military Armistice Commission hearings, Col. Dale was assigned as chief administrator for all commission meetings. His base camp was in the 'Apple Orchard,' 20 miles from Panmunjom. The meetings were attended by the Chinese, North and South Koreans and representatives including US Air Force, Navy and Army translators and stenographers reported to Col Dale. He was responsible for transmitting minutes of the meetings, about 40 pages each night to the office of the president.
During the hearings, Col. Dale traveled 20 miles in winter weather by Willis jeep from base housing to the meetings. By the time he returned to base at night, Ted shared with friends that all of the food was gone. "I lost 15 pounds and the road we traveled was a narrow dirt road, rutted and filled with potholes. On the way we used a shotgun to shoot pheasants. We accumulated 11 with plans to have a feast, but when we asked the cook to prepare them we learned that they had been fed to a group of dignitaries from the U.S."
Strategic Air Command 1954-1965: He was assigned to the Strategic Air Command, as wing commander and was stationed in the US to fly the new B47 Stratojet throughout the Cold War for 11 years.
1965-1968: One of Col. Dale's most demanding assignments was as deputy director of programs for U.S. Air Force in Europe for three years.
LRAFB 1968- 1970: Ted's Air Force career culminated with his service as base commander of the Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas, retiring on 1 August 1970. Col Dale flew the KC-135 tanker and in March of 1970, the headquarters of the 64th Tactical Airlift Wing arrived and took over duties as the base's host unit. Along with the 64th came the 4442nd Combat Crew Training Wing. Colonel Dale supervised the arrival and implementation of the now famous C-130 Hercules, a small, agile transport plane, which continues to serve the needs of the U.S. military around the world.
After 30 years in the Air Force, he became a real estate broker retiring in 1982. (Biography by his wife, Dolores "Dee" Brazil Dale.)
Colonel Dale is buried in Peeler Bend Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Daniel, Doyle W.
22 July 1918 - 30 August 1969
US Army World War II
Mr. Daniel enlisted in the US Army 10 October 1944 at Camp Robinson in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Mr. Daniel is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Daniels, Dewey L.
29 October 1923 - 4 May 1971
Missouri Specialist 6 Class US Army World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Mr. Daniels is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

DeLuca, William Paul
29 March 1923 - 11 October 1993
Master Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. DeLuca is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Dickens, Clemmie S.
14 May 1907 - 9 January 2003
US Army World War II
Mr. Dickens is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Doddridge, Harry R., Jr.
7 August 1923 - 17 May 2004
Army, World War II
I was drafted into the Army and was sent to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, for eight weeks of basic training. From Camp Chaffee the Army sent me to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, for advanced training. I was attached to the 1st Army, 106th Infantry Division, 423rd Infantry Regiment, Company M. We were sent overseas landing in France. We went into Belgium where I was captured by the Germany during the Battle of the Bulge. We were marched to a great distant, then loaded into cattle cars. While we were on the train, we were strafed by the American fighters. We were kept in basements of bombed-out buildings and our guards were the German S.S. Troops. We arrived at Stalag Luft 4-B. Here we were assigned work details. Two hundred of us were sent to Glena, Germany, where we became factory workers. We were fed brown bread and a bowl of turnip soup a day. I might add, there were no turnips, just soup. On April 28, 1945, the 14th Armored Division rescued us. (At that time I weighed 97 pounds.) We all were sent to a field hospital, then put on a place for France. They loaded us on a hospital ship headed for the states. I was discharged from the Army and returned to my home in Traskwood. 3
Mr. Doddridge is buried in Traskwood Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 4

Dodge, Jay Rolland
26 August 1923 - 16 July 1997
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Dodge is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Dodson, Harvie H.
28 March 1927 - 18 March 2000
US Army World War II
Mr. Dodson is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Downs, William Ernest
11 August 1915 - 10 May 1975
Downs was working for the Republic Mining Company in Bauxite when he was drafted into the Army on 4 April 1944. He was sent to Camp Robinson, Arkansas, for his basic training and left the states for overseas on 15 August 1944. At this time he was attached to the 423rd Infantry, 104th "Timberwolf" Division. Downs was wounded on 23 February 1945 and sent back to the states and discharged, with his Purple Heart, at Borden General Hospital, Oklahoma, on 25 August 1945. 3
Mr. Downs is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Drye, Eulas Monroe
2 December 1920 - 13 February 1992
BM2 US Navy World War II
Mr. Drye is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Duvall, Robert Wallen
6 November 1923 - 6 May 2000
COX US Navy World War II
Mr. Duvall entered the Navy on 8 August 1943 and was sent to San Diego, California, for boot training. He was assigned to the USS Vernon, a transport ship. They shipped out of San Francisco to Sidney, Australia, transporting troops to various points in the Pacific. On the way back, they carried Japanese prisoners of war. The left the Pacific and sailed through the Panama Canal enroute to Liverpool, England. He made a total of eighteen trips from the European Theater to Pier 18, New York, transporting Germany prisoners of war. When the war was over, he was discharged at Memphis, Tennessee. He lived in Benton while being employed at ALCOA. 3
Mr. Duvall is buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Grant County, Arkansas.

Eaves, Elvin Wade
26 February 1922 - 17 March 1986
US Navy World War II
Mr. Eaves is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ellis, James Troy
27 July 1923 - 23 December 2003
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Ellis is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

English, James E.
27 October 1923 - 29 June 2007
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. English is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Eubanks, Royce Leon
19 December 1921 - 5 December 1999
US Army, World War II
Mr. Eubanks is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Evans, Sam E.
12 March 1918 - 8 May 1990
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Mr. Evans is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Farley, Embra Herbert
24 April 1916 - 31 August 1986
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Farley is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ferguson, William Alvin "Ferg"
21 December 1920 - 15 December 1987
S2 US Coast Guard World War II
Mr. Ferguson is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Fitzhugh, Obie F.
25 November 1919 - 18 February 2006
Staff Sergeant US Army World War II; Purple Heart
Mr. Fitzhugh is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Fitzsimmons, James C.
28 July 1923 - 6 August 1975
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Fitzsimmons is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Fletcher, Emogene Ballard Eagle
20 October 1926 - 1 January 1983
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mrs. Fletcher is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Fletcher, James Louis
13 September 1923 - 4 October 2001
US Army World War II
Mr. Fletcher is buried in McPherson Cemetery (Salt Creek Road), Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Fooks, Ray Doyle
28 February 1899 - 27 June 1975
US Navy World War I and World War II
Mr. Fooks is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ford, Harley
15 June 1923 - 17 June 1985
US Navy, World War II, US Army, Korea
Mr. Ford is buried in Owensville Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Fowler, Marvin Olen
20 March 1922 - 5 March 1984
Corporal US Army World War II
Fowler was drafted into the Army on 30 October 1942. After training in the states for twelve months, he was sent overseas, attached to the 4th Signal Battalion. He served in Normandy and Northern France, and after two years, was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on 13 November 1945. 3
Mr. Fowler is buried in Moore Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

French, Edward D.
22 June 1918 - 22 October 1975
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. French is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Gaither, R. L.
24 October 1920 - 14 September 1983
Tec5 US Army world War II
Mr. Gaither is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Garrett, Walter Edward
8 May 1919 - 8 December 1988
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Garrett is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Glenn, Gann Burton
4 September 1907 - 27 March 1966
Arkansas Sergeant First Class 378 Ordnance Company, World War II, Korea
Mr. Glenn is buried in Kentucky Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Golleher, Jeff Davis
26 December 1921 - 23 October 1996
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Golleher is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Graves, Odis Odell
September 9, 1921 - 1 December 1984
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Graves is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Graves, Robert C.
26 February 1926 - 1 September 1970
Arkansas AS US Navy, World War II
Mr. Graves is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Green, Joseph Russell
14 December 1921 - 13 November 2003
Major US Army, World War II, Korea
Mr. Green is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Green, Morris Hubert
1 February 1927 - 3 September 1981
F1 US Navy, World War II
Mr. Green is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Greenway, Charles P.
11 September 1920 - 28 October 1990
Sergeant US Army, World War II
Mr. Greenway is buried in Fowler Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hanley, Robert M.
10 December 1916 - 15 January 1990
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Mr. Hanley is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hardin, Billy Warren
2 February 1927 - 17 December 1970
Arkansas AC3 US Air Force, World War II, Korea
Mr. Hardin is buried in Antioch Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Harris, J. D.
22 January 1923 - 17 November 2006
US Army Air Forces World War II; Purple Heart 1
J. D. entered the Army Air Corps in January, 1943. His training as a radio operator and upper turret gunner took him to several air bases, especially in the western part of the United States. In July, 1944, he was assigned to the 484th bomber group with the 15th Air Force in Italy. It was 20 August 1944, on his 21st mission, that his B-24 Liberator bomber took a direct hit from ground flak over the target near Szolnok, Hungary. Only minutes before the burning, crippled plane was blown apart, Harris was able to escape from his plane. He was floating down to earth in his parachute when his knee was shattered by fire from enemy ground troops. Upon landing, German troops arrived quickly to take him prisoner. Four of the crew of ten were not as fortunate. They went down with their plane.
On 3 September 1944, Harris' parents were notified by the War Department (via the International Red Cross) that their son, J. D. was missing in action. On 11 November 1944, Harris was declared a U. S. prisoner of the Germans.
Harris was held in various prison camps in Hungary and Germany, although most of his encampment was spent in Stalag 4, a German camp northeast of Stettin, Germany, which was near the Baltic Sea. As a prisoner, J. D. kept a brief account of some of his day-to-day activities and experiences in a "notebook" made from empty cigarette packs. To keep the guards from taking his "diary" Harris often hid his information in his boot. Harris was released from prison to the American forces on 28 April 1945.
Mr. Harris was the owner of Harris Shoe Store in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, until 1985 when he sold the business. My mother worked for him as a clerk from about 1965 until he sold the store.
Mr. Harris is buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Harris, Raymond
7 December 1904 - 9 November 1979
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Harris is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Harris, Schuyler S.
22 February 1915 - 4 August 1984
Lieutenant Colonel US Air Force World War II, Korea
Mr. Harris is buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Harrison, Garland C.
1 May 1921 - 31 March 1994
US Army World War II
Mr. Harrison is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hart, Marvin Henry
24 June 1918 - 5 March 1999
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Hart is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hart, William Oliver
21 June 1917 - 22 May 1977
Private US Marine Corps World War II
Mr. Hart is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hayes, Albert Loyd
4 January 1912 - 11 December 1966
Arkansas Tec 5 120 Station Hospital, World War II
Mr. Hayes is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hendrix, Dallas O.
15 June 1927 - 19 September 1992
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Hendrix is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hester, William M.
13 August 1913 - 10 November 1987
F2 US Navy World War II
Mr. Hester is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hilborn, Alva Luther
9 May 1924 - 3 January 1994
US Navy World War II
Mr. Hilborn is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hill, Fred Emory
8 February 1910 - 31 October 2008
US Navy, World War II
Mr. Hill is buried in Fowler Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hines, Herman Earl
September 21, 1924 - February 6, 2007
US Army. He entered the Army on July 20, 1943. After basic and advanced trainings, Mr. Hines was sent overseas on February 12, 1944. He served in the Solomons and Philippines, attached to Company A, 148th Infantry. He was awarded three Bronze Stars and One Bronze Arrowhead during his tour in the South Pacific. After serving 22 months overseas, he was discharged at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, on December 25, 1945. 3
Mr. Hines is buried in Moore Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hinson, Roy H.
23 November 1924 - 22 May 1987
Machinist Mate Second Class US Navy, World War II
Mr. Hinson is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Holladay, Robert E. "Bob"
24 January 1924 - 5 November 2015
Bob proudly served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1946 and is a World War II veteran serving on the USS General J. H. McRae.
Mr. Holladay is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 6

Homan, James D. "Jack"
26 May 1912 - 15 January 1978
Private US Army, World War II
He entered the Army on 4 April 1944 and was sent to Camp Robinson, Arkansas, for his basic training. After completing basic training, he was sent to Camp Campbell, Kentucky, where he was discharged from the station hospital on 20 October 1944.
Mr. Homan is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1 3

Horne, Loyd H.
17 November 1920 - 31 March 2003
US Army, World War II
Mr. Horn is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

House, Luther, Sr.
5 May 1921 - 17 June 1990
US Air Force World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Mr. House is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Howard, Lloyd Hurley
14 February 1920 - 1 January 2000
US Navy World War II
Mr. Howard enlisted 12 October 1942 and was discharged from the US Navy 11 December 1945 after serving in the Pacific. 7
Howard was born in Owensville, Saline County.

Howard, Loyd T.
8 March 1920 - 7 September 1996
US Navy World War II
Mr. Howard is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Howell, Jess M.
22 January 1916 - 9 February 1988
AMM2 US Navy World War II
Mr. Howell is buried in James Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Howington, Victor L., Sr.
16 March 1921 - 24 February 2005
SFC US Army World War II
Mr. Howington is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hudson, Troy Lynn
10 A[pril 1927 - 5 May 1993
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Hudson is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Huggins, George M.
5 February 1918 - 23 August 1991
First Lieutenant US Army, World War II, Korea
Mr. Huggins is buried in Fowler Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Hultsman, Royce E.
28 May 1919 - 24 August 2004
US Army Air Forces, World War II
Mr. Hultsman is buried in Fowler Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ivy, Ewell Ermine "Tom"
2 February 1921 - 23 November 1978
FTC US Navy World War II
Mr. Ivy is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ivy, H. M. Dewell
9 March 1919 - 18 November 1992
Tec 4 US Army, World War II
Mr. Ivy is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ivy, Horrel D.
5 September 1926 - 6 May 1957
Arkansas S1 US Navy World War II
Mr. Ivy is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ivy, Raymond
12 March 1917 - 9 February 1988
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Mr. Ivy is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Jackson, John Benjamin
17 December 1885 - 3 January 1963
Sergeant US Army World War I and World War II
Mr. Jackson is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

James, Richard M.
8 June 1920 - 23 May 1989
US Army World War II
Mr. James is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Johnson, Evelyn Elizabeth Burks
11 October 1921 - 26 June 2011
Private First Class US Army Air Forces world War II
Ms. Johnson is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Johnson, Virgil S.
1920 - 26 December 1944
U.S. Army Air Forces, 17th Squadron, 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group
Co-Pilot of the "The Mad Mizurian"
Support of General MacArthur in defeating the Japanese in the Phillipines World War II
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Lt. Johnson's body was nonrecoverable. He is among the missing at the Tablets of the Missing at the American Military Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, and also has a memorial at Fairplay Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 4 11

Kates, Joseph Cecil, Sr.
28 July 1917 - 18 December 2006
Corporal US Army Air Forces world War II: Flying Tigers
Mr. Kates is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Kennemur, Bonnie L.
2 April 1924 - 14 October 1994
US Army Air Corps, World War II
Mr. Kennemur is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Kent, Ben Harrison
2 February 1920 - 13 December 1986
US Army Air Corps, World War II
Mr. Kent is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Kidd, William Job
19 October 1926 - 2 March 2012
Major, US Army, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Mr. Kidd is buried in New Friendship Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 6

King, William Grady
4 February 1911 - 2 February 1992
S1 US Navy World War II
Mr. King is buried in McPherson Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Kitchens, Grady E.
27 December 1919 - 19 April 1997
Tec 5 US Army, World War II
Mr. Kitchens is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Koharik, Edward Joseph
19 March 1919 - 14 October 1996
Gunnery Sergeant, US Marine Corps, World War II
Mr. Koharik is buried in James Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Lambert, Earl F.
16 September 1910 - 20 September 1979
Private, US Army, World War II
Mr. Lambert is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Landers, Garland Ray "Watt"
9 March 1914 - 20 May 1995
US Army World War II
Mr. Landers is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Lane, Louis T.
10 March 1918 - 29 March 1985
Staff Sergeant US Army, World War II
Mr. Lane is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

LaPlant, Joseph Thomas
25 April 1927 - 14 March 1990
US Army, World War II
Mr. LaPlant is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Lawrence, Turner Burham
11 February 1921 - 3 September 2015
US Navy Seabees, World War II
Mr. Lawrence enlisted into the Navy Seabees on 8 October 1942 and took his boot training at Camp Endicott, Rhode Island. He was discharged 1 May 1945 from Shoemakers Hospital, California, due to recurrent malaria.
Mr. Lawrence is buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Saline County, Arkansas. 3 6

Layfield, Edmond Luther "Buck," Jr.
22 May 1926 - 7 June 2014
Private First Class US Army Infantry Division, World War II
Mr. Layfield was drafted into the US Army on 29 November 1944. He was sent to Camp Fannin, Texas, for his basic training and then assigned to the 213th Anti-Aircraft Division. There he was stationed in Seattle, Washington, where he operated an anti-aircraft gun emplacement on a hill overlooking the Boeing plant where bombers were manufactured. Later he was sent to Orlando Air Base and then to Fort Sam Houston where he was discharged on 26 August 1946. (Photographs and dates of military service courtesy of his daughter, Jeannie Layfield Ottens.)
Mr. Layfield is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 3 4 6

Ledford, Ed E.
24 January 1920 - 20 July 1997
SFC US Army, World War II
Mr. Ledford is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Legge, Billy Franklin
24 July 1924 - 16 July 2008
US Army World War II
Mr. Legge is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Loe, James Samuel, Jr.
15 October 1917 - 26 January 2001
Technical Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Loe is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Lorenzo, Anthony F.
4 February 1920 - 3 June 1997
US Army World War II
Mr. Lorenzo is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Lovel, Roscoe R.
7 July 1913 - 3 June 1959
Arkansas S2 USNR World War II
Mr. Lovel is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Lovell, Elbert Lee
31 May 1920 - 16 June 1982
Private First Class, US Army, World War II
Mr. Lovell is buried in Rest Hills Memorial Park, Pulaski County, Arkansas. 4

Lowe, Oscar Lee
2 November 1927 - 6 January 2012
US Navy World War II Korea
Mr. Lowe is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Loyd, William Henry, Sr.
9 September 1924 - 15 October 1980
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Loyd is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Machis, Stanley
30 July 1922 - 15 October 1994
Sergeant Major US Army
Mr. Machis is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Malone, Delphard D.
12 October 1904 - 11 September 1971
Arkansas Private US Army World War II
Mr. Malone is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Mangum, Charles E.
16 April 1918 - 15 February 2004
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Mr. Mangum is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Mason, George Wilbur
9 September 1920 - 10 January 1945
Mason enlisted into the Army Air Corps on August 7, 1942, and after training in the states, went overseas to England. He was attached to the 95th Bomb Group, 412nd Bomb Squadron, 8th Air Force.
The promotion of George W. Mason from sergeant to staff sergeant has been announced at the Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress Base. Sgt. Mason is a member of the Fortress Group which led the first American bombing attack on targets in Berlin and which was cited by the president for its outstanding bombing assault on railroads marshalling yards at Munster, Germany, in October 1943. (Benton Courier, December 28, 1944, page 1)
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Mason as yet do not have definite information regarding their son, George Mason, bombardier, who was reported missing January 10, 1945, when his plane crashed over Dusseldorf, Germany. The pilot of the lane, who had returned to his home in Wisconsin, has communicated with the Masons and states that he, being in the front of the plane, was unable to tell them what happened to George. Two bodies found after the crash were identified. The pilot has given the names of the other survivors of the crash, and by contacting them, they hope to learn the fate of their son. George Wilbur Mason was listed as killed in action on January 10, 1945, on his 39th mission. (Also from the Benton Courier.)
Mr. Mason has a tombstone in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

McAllister, Gilbert W.
6 April 1921 - 13 September 1990
Corporal US Army Air Corps World War II
Mr. McAllister is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

McAllister, James Franklin
29 March 1924 - 4 Jul 2001
US Army World War II
Mr. McAllister is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

McClendon, R. C.
11 September 1920 - 23 April 1994
Corporal US Army Air Corps World War II
Mr. McClendon is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

McCool, Lester F.
24 September 1922 - 12 December 1990
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. McCool is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

McCormick, Arless Arvell
17 June 1916 - 19 January 1981
Tec 5 US Army, World War II
Mr. McCormick is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

McCright, Ewell Ross
4 December 1917 - 24 April 1990 1
Captain U.S. Army Air Corps World War II
Ewell Ross McCright, son of Lewis Ross and Minnie Lee Donham McCright, was born in Benton 5 December 1917. He graduated from Benton High School and entered the University of Arkansas. McCright joined the Army 4 December 1940 and served as an enlisted man until he received his commission in July, 1942. He was attached to the 303rd Bomb Group and, sent overseas to England and was assigned to the 8th Air Force. On his third mission as a bombardier, 23 January 1943, his plane was shot down. McCright and two others were the only members of the crew to bail out of the B-17 bomber. He was captured by the Germans and later sent to Stalag Luft III POW Camp in Sagan, Germany. After the war, a movie was made about this POW camp, The Great Escape, starring Steve McQueen and James Garner. While in this camp, McCright kept a ledger on all the American personnel. This ledger proved to be invaluable to the War Department later in the search for casualties (records of the war injuries were found in this ledger.) McCright and the other POWs were marched to Mooseburg, Germany, where they were rescued by General Patton's Army. He was discharged from the Army and entered law school and practiced law in Benton, until his death on 24 April 1990. 3
Mr. McCright is buried in Salem Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

McWilliams, A. L.
25 June 1926 - 17 July 1993
US Army World War II
He enlisted in the US Army 20 October 1944.
Mr. McWilliams is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Meyers, Raymond Hilbert
20 June 1912 - 2 March 2006
AS US Navy, World War II
Mr. Meyers is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Miller, John Hammons
26 December 1911 - 11 August 2001
US Army
Mr. Miller was drafted into the Army in April 1944 and took his basic training at Camp Robinson. He was sent to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and there assigned to the 20th Armored Division. They left the states from Camp Shanks, New York, and landed in France. At the end of the war, he was in Munich, Germany, and was discharged December 1945. 3
Mr. Miller is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Mitchell, Horace Clifton
2 Dec 1911 - July 1987
US Navy World War II
Mitchell enlisted into the Navy on 8 January 1942 and, after boot and advanced training, was assigned bo the USS Columbus, where he served with this ship in the South Pacific. Before Mitchell was discharged on 24 November 1945, he had served on the island of Cuba. 3
Mr. Mitchell is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Moberly, Benjamin A.
18 January 1916 - 8 December 2006
Private First Class US Army World War II
He served in the Army, Third Armored Division, during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.
Mr. Moberly is buried in Fowler Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Moore, Carl F.
5 November 1921 - 30 June 1944
US Army, World War II, Purple Heart, Killed in Action
Mr. Moore is buried in Moore Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Moore, Virgil William
1 October 1921 - 4 January 2006
Private First Class US Army Air Forces World War II.
Mr. Moore served from September 18, 1942 until December 1, 1945. He retired from the United States Postal Service, Benton, Arkansas.
Mr. Moore is buried in Mount Harmony Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1
Submitted by Lynda Moore Murray

Moseley, Charles E.
11 November 1906 - 9 February 1986
Private First Class, US Army, World War II
Mr. Moseley is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Nalley, Louis Theodore, Sr.
25 September 1918 - 25 August 1998
US Navy, World War II
Mr. Nalley is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Nelson, Willie Everett
10 December 1908 - 13 November 1990
US Navy, World War II
Mr. Nelson is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 10

Newcomb, Charles Doyle
27 May 1920 - 13 May 1995
US Army, World War II
Mr. Newcomb enlisted 3 February 1942 and was discharged 25 October 1945.
Photograph courtesy of Vicki Thomas Smith.
Mr. Newcomb is buried in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 1

Newcomb, Lloyd Mitchell
23 July 1923 - 5 April 1990
Corporal, US Marine Corps, World War II
Mr. Newcomb enlisted 16 September 1942 and was wounded in action. He was discharged 2 May 1945.
Mr. Newcomb is buried in Mount Harmony Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Palmer, Fred Warren
1913 - 1982
Private, US Army, World War II
Palmer was drafted into the Army in February 1944 and was issued a medical discharge at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on 24 October 1944. 3
Mr. Palmer is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Parker, Morgan E., Sr.
3 January 1924 - 22 March 1995
US Navy World War II
Parker entered the Navy on 7 December 1942. He was sent to Great Lakes, Illinois, for boot training and later to Norfolk, Virginia, Burns Flat, Oklahoma, and Alameda, California. He was discharged from the Navy on 18 December 1945. 3
Mr. Parker is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Parsons, Lloyd Jackson
11 April 1922 - 17 January 2009
US Army Air Forces
Mr. Parsons is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Peeler, Plumer Burnett
15 September 1924 - 23 February 2014
Born in Benton, Saline County, he was a U.S. Army Veteran with the 83rd Infantry having served during World War II, the Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Hedge Row and Normandy. He received several medals during his service including the Purple Heart.
Mr. Peeler is buried in Tulip Cemetery, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. 6

Perry, William Jackson
14 March 1921 - 6 May 2005
Tech Sergeant US Army Air Forces, World War II
Mr. Perry is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Powell, Thomas Marvin "Buddy"
15 November 1926 - 30 September 2001
US Army, World War II
Mr. Powell is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Prichard, Joe Miller
1 October 1916 - 11 July 1994
RM2 US Navy World War II
Mr. Prichard is buried in James Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Puckett, Earl T.
19 July 1914 - 9 April 2004
Private US Army, World War II
Mr. Puckett is buried in Hicks Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Purcell, Joe Edward
29 July 1923 - 5 March 1987
Tec 4 US Army World War II
The reader might wish to read his bio in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture
Mr. Purcell is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Purifoy, Chester R.
1920-1986
Corporal US Army World War II
Mr. Purifoy is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ragan, Andrew Jackson
12 December 1906 - 29 December 1990
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Ragan is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Rea, Willis W.
16 April 1917 - 12 October 1984
Tec 4 US Army World War II
Mr. Rea is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Reeder, Charles Hugh
7 June 1925 - 3 February 2009
US Army Air Forces
Mr. Reeder is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Renfroe, William O.
15 December 1918 - 28 November 1983
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Renfroe is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Reynolds, Bob Eugene
20 September 1925 - 2 September 2008
US Navy World War II
Mr. Reynolds is buried in Hicks Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Richards, Ralph Bige
1 May 1919 - 18 August 1987
Seaman 1st Class US Navy
Mr. Richards joined the Navy on September 30, 1940. During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was wounded while serving aboard the USS Tennessee. He was sent to the naval hospital in Corona, California, and discharged from he Navy on November 11, 1942. 3
Mr. Richards is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Richards, William E. "Ned"
15 October 1921 - 16 April 2002
Army Air Corps, World War II
I went into the Army Air Corps on July 3, 1942, and after taking basic and advanced training, was sent overseas to the Central Pacific Theater. Here I was attached to the 11th Bomb Group, 98th, Bomb Squadron, 7th Air Force. I was a tail gunner on a B-24 Bomber. The 11th Bomb Group home base was in the Elis Island group, a small island a mile long and a half-mile wide. While with the 11th, I had 56 bombing missions i the Central Pacific. During my tour in the Pacific, I was awarded eight air medals, three distinguished medals, two Purple Hearts and the Silver Star. I was discharged at Camp Chaffee in September 1945. 3
Mr. Richards is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Richey, Morgan Paul
17 January 1914 - 22 July 1996
Private First Class US Army, World War II
I was drafted into the Army in March, 1944, and was sent to Camp Robinson, Arkansas, for my basic training. I left Benton, a wife and three children, and was sent overseas to the island of New Guinea. During this time we were hit with two Japanese bombing attacks. I was attached to the 4169th Quartermaster Depot, and we were shipped to Leyte in the Philippines. My job on Leyte was guarding the Japanese POWs on work details. When I had enough points, I was discharged from the Army in March, 1945.3
Mr. Richey is buried in McPherson Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Rickard, Zollie Evans
27 October 1919 - 24 January 1987
Technician Fifth Class US Army, World War II
Rickard was drafted into the Army on May 15, 1944, and received his 13-week basic training and tank mechanic school at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was sent overseas to Germany attached to the 69th Tank Battalion, Third Armored Division. He worked on tanks as a mechanic until the end of the war. 3
Mr. Rickard is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Riggs, Frank Arthur
25 August 1908 - 21 July 1986
Technical Sergeant US Army Air Corps, World War II
Mr. Riggs is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Rinehart, Dudley W.
24 December 1921 - 18 December 1998
Sergeant US Army, World War II
Mr. Rinehart is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Robinson, James Olen
3 August 1920 - 26 September 2008
Robinson enlisted into the Army on 14 December 1941 and was sent to Camp Roberts, California, qualifying as a truck driver. Attached to Barry C, 127th Field Artillery, he departed for England on 12 May 1944, and participated in the battle of St. Lo-Martain (Battle of Normandy), Bastogne Belgium, the Ruha Valley and Central Europe. He was discharged at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, on 16 September 1945. 3
Mr. Robinson is buried in New Hope Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 4

Rowland, Bobby Lee
24 October 1927 - 27 February 2009
Private US Army World War II
Mr. Rowland is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Rowland, Thad Edward
14 February 1913 - 19 March 1994
F1 US Navy World War II
Mr. Rowland is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Ryburn, James Henry, Jr.
29 May 1925 - 9 March 1959
World War II
Mr. Ryburn is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Sadler, Huey Lowell
20 June 1923 - 26 February 1989
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Sadler was a prisoner of war and marched to Stalag 12-A near Limburg, Germany. Later, he was sent to Stalag 7-A, Mooseburg, Germany, and then taken to Munich, Germany, May 1945 where they worked on the German railroad.
Mr. Sadler is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Salley, Glynn Scott
2 November 1910 - 3 February 1972
Arkansas BM1 US Navy World War II
Mr. Salley's veteran marker shows his name spelled Glenn. His personal marker shows Glynn. The Social Security Death Index shows Glynn.
Mr. Salley is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Scott, Euel Hogue
15 May 1928 - 6 December 1985
US Navy Seabees, World War II
National Guard
Photograph courtesy of his daughter, Vickie Haynes.
Mr. Scott is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Seals, James Howard
8 August 1926 - 28 January 2004
S1 US Navy World War II; USS Bennett DD 473
Mr. Seals is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Searcy, Jennings Bryan
6 July 1909 - 3 August 1985
US Army World War II
Mr. Searcy is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Shaw, Edgar Mac
7 December 1922 - 16 Jul 1997
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Shaw enlisted into the Army 26 February 1943 and was discharged 2 January 1946. 7
Shaw was sent to Fort Sill for his basic training and was shipped to the island of New Guinea from California. He was attached to Company F, 6th Ranger Battalion in the invasion of the Philippines. In the Philippines, they released the POWs who were captured in the fall of Bataan. 3
Mr. Shaw is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Shaw, Ruey William
1 September 1919 - 17 January 1970
Arkansas Sergeant Battery C 909 Field Artillery Battalion World War II
Mr. Shaw enlisted into the Army 14 December 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mr. Shaw is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Shaw, Troy Cawfield
8 February 1919 - 26 June 2007
First Lieutenant US Air Force, World War II, Korea
World War II Glider Pilot
Mr. Shaw is buried in Antioch Cemetery, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Shelnutt, Durward Phinas
17 January 1920 - 16 September 1996
Sergeant Major US Army, World War II, Korea; Purple Heart; Bronze Star
Mr. Shelnutt is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Shelnutt, Ralph Waldo
1 January 1921 - 1 January 2009
Coast Guard 6
Mr. Shelnutt is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Sheppard, Benjamin O.
20 May 1916 - 31 July 1983
Corporal US Army World War II
Mr. Sheppard married Vera Ann Wilson in Saline County. After their divorce, he moved to Pulaski County.
Mr. Sheppard is buried in Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Sheppard, George Harry
26 June 1927 - 25 May 1992
Private US Army Air Corps World War II
Mr. Sheppard is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Simmons, Paul D.
1 November 1918 - 3 June 2009
US Army
Mr. Simmons is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Sims, James Melton
18 August 1926 - 6 April 2004
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Sims is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Smallwood, Raymond E. (M.D.)
11 October 1906 - 22 April 1978
Major US Army World War II
Mr. Smallwood is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Smith, Alfred L.
15 February 1905 - 2 April 1974
Arkansas Private US Army World War II
Mr. Smith is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Steele, Rufus N.
October 20, 1915 - February 6, 1990
US Navy World War II
Mr. Steele is buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Steele, Samuel Ralph
December 6, 1907 - January 1, 1983
US Army World War II. Mr. Steele lost a leg in Germany due to machine gun fire.
Mr. Steele is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1
Submitted by Sam Gipson

Stickler, Richard James
12 March 1925 - 3 April 1993
Machinist Third Class US Navy World War II
Mr. Stickler is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Stringfellow, Clark Basil
23 April 1922 - 29 June 1995
Mr. Stringfellow enlisted on 4 December 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana. After training Stringfellow was in the Eighth Infantry of the Third Army under General Patton. Sometime in early 1945 a man stepped on a mine, the explosion shattered Clark's leg. After it healed it was three inches shorter than the other one. Stringfellow was granted a 30% disability.
Mr. Stringfellow is buried in Summit Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.
Submitted by Thomas Gene Garner

Sunderland, G. Dale
3 January 1916 - 3 May 2000
2nd Lieutenant US Army World War II
Mr. Sunderland is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Sunderland, Jack
13 May 1920 - 20 February 1996
US Army World War II
Mr. Sunderland is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Taylor, Edmond Calvin, Sr.
24 December 1923 - 18 September 1984
US Army World War II and Korea
He and his wife, Vera Ann Wilson, were married in Saline County and lived there until they moved to Lonsdale, Garland County, Arkansas.
Mr. Taylor is buried in Smith Creek Cemetery, Garland County, Arkansas. 1

Taylor, Oliver M.
27 June 1907 - 5 April 1992
US Navy World War II
Mr. Taylor is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Thomas, Barney Beecham
2 January 1911 - 10 November 1984
Staff Sergeant, US Army 79th Infantry, World War II
Mr. Thomas served in the Army from 4 April 1944 - 6 December 1945.
Photo courtesy of Vicki Thomas Smith.
He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pearl River County, Mississippi.

Thomas, Ray Monroe
3 March 1914 - 6 September 2000
US Army, World War II
Mr. Thomas enlisted 14 December 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was discharged 6 December 1945.
Mr. Thomas is buried in Fairplay Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Thomas, J. H.
1929 - 1987
1st Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Thomas is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Thomas, Ralph Carl, Sr.
8 April 1916 - 22 October 1970
Arkansas Private First Class 743 Ry Operations Bn TC World War II
Mr. Thomas is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Thomas, Vernon
29 July 1908 - 9 December 1970
Arkansas Private US Army World War II
Mr. Thomas is buried in Old Union Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Tillery, Ray Monroe
14 May 1923 - 17 September 1994
Staff Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Tillery is buried in Antioch Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Tremor, William M.
17 July 1920 - 20 March 2002
US Navy, World War II
Mr. Tremor is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Tucker, William H.
3 January 1907 - 22 May 1978
Sergeant US Army, World War II
Mr. Tucker is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Turbyfill, Dewell Wayne
6 December 1927 - 23 December 2002
US Navy, World War II
Mr. Turbyfill is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Turnage, James A.
13 August 1917 - 24 January 1971
Arkansas Staff Sergeant 1849 Service Command Unit World War II
Mr. Turnage is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Turner, Benjamin R.
17 December 1912 - 17 August 1970
Sergeant US Army, World War II
Mr. Turner is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Uebergang, Archie B.
19 March 1917 - 3 February 1988
Private First Class, US Army, World War II
Mr. Uebergang is buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Saline County, Arkansas. 4

Vance, Willie Doyle
28 October 1926 - 16 July 2010
Vance enlisted into the Army April 17, 1945, at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. He began training at Fort Livingston, Louisiana. After basic training, he was transferred to the Army Air Corps and sent to Kelly Field, Texas. He left the states from Camp Stoneman, California, and landed in Tokyo, Japan. After staying in Tokyo for a couple of months, the unit went to Nickel's Field in the Philippines. He was then discharged December 20, 1946, at Camp Beale, California, and returned home to Saline County. 3
He received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippine Independence Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal.
He is buried in Owensville Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. His veteran's marker has the incorrect date of death on it.
Submitted by Patti Vance Hays, his daughter.

Vaughn, Wylie H., Sr.
16 June 1919 - 29 October 2009
US Coast Guard, World War II
Mr. Vaughn is buried in Hicks Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wallace, James Wilburn
24 May 1919 - 30 January 1999
CM3 US Navy World War II
Mr. Wallis is buried in New Rosement Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wallis, Leslie Carden
28 February 1929 - 10 May 2003
Corporal US Air Force
Mr. Wallis is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Watts, Herman Junior
18 May 1916 - 16 October 1995
Staff Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Watts is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Weaver, James Tollie
25 September 1919 - 9 October 1985
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Weaver is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Weise, Edward Kelley
18 November 1922 - 14 April 2015
US Coast Guard, World War II
Uncle Eddie entered the Coast Guard on 29 October 1942 and was sent to St. Augustine, Florida, for his boot training. After boot camp, he was sent to gunner mate school, where he became an instructor in small arms. The first few months, he served with James Westbrook, another Saline County resident. He was discharged from the Coast Guards at St. Louis, Missouri, on 7 February 1946. 3
Uncle Eddie is buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas.

Weise, Paul, Jr.
20 September 1919 - 15 April 1980
S1 US Navy World War II
Mr. Weise is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Welch, Richard B.
2 October 1908 - 26 December 1984
Staff Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Welch is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Westbrook, James Emmett Jr.
18 October 1922 - 26 January 1992
Mr. Westbrook enlisted into the Coast Guard on 29 October 1942 and after boot training and advanced training, he served aboard the USS Hermes and LCI 325. He saw duty in the South Pacific at Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and served as a member of the Occupational Forces in Japan. He was discharged from the Coast Guard on 12 March 1946. 3
Mr. Westbrook is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Westbrook, Robert Lee "Bob"
July 16, 1922 - May 28, 2012
Mr. Westbrook was a World War II veteran, having served under General George S. Patton. He received four of the five major battle stars during that time, along with other medals.
Mr. Westbrook, of Batesville, Arkansas, died at his home May 29, 2012. He was born July 16, 1922, to Andrew and Zula Westbrook. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Parkview Baptist Church in Batesville.
Mr. Westbrook's survivors include his wife of 61 years, Louise Hamilton Westbrook, sons, Andy Westbrook and wife, Carolyn of Benton, Tony Westbrook of Tenn., Bobby Westbrook of Batesville, daughter, Debbie Bennett of Tennessee, brother, Floyd Westbrook and wife, Cathy of Falls Church, Virginia. [Obituary from Ashby Funeral Home online obituary.]
Mr. Westbrook is buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Saline County, Arkansas.

Wheeler, Leonard Ellis "Doc"
16 March 1913 - 4 March 1945
Sergeant US Marine Corps World War II
Sergeant Wheeler was killed at Iwo Jima. He was tank commander of the platoon leader's tank and against heavy resistance, the tank was hit by an anti-tank gun. He and his crew were killed instantly.
Sergeant Wheeler is buried in Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Saline County. 3

Whitlock, James T. "J. T."
17 June 1925 - 26 August 2007
US Navy World War II
James T. Whitlock, son of Lynn Isom and Ella Love Whitlock, was born in Benton June 1925. He was educated in the Benton schools, enlisting into the Navy at the age of 17. I joined the Navy on May 7, 1942, and after getting through boot camp, was assigned to a ship in the North Atlantic as an armed guard. We were shipping supplies to England and Russia. In 1943, we shipped supplies to the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Italy Campaigns. Then on June 6, 1944, we were with the invasion forces in Frances. After this beachhead had been secured, we went into the Indian Ocean. From Septembert o December, 1945, I was in a diving school in New York. In the spring of 1946, I was a salvage diver on the "Operation Crossbow" atom bomb test in the Pacific. I was discharged from the Navy on June 14, 1947, and enlisted into the Naval Reserve, where I was discharged from this unit on June 24, 1952. Elaine Serenski and I were married on September 30, 1945, and we had one daughter, Rhonda. 3
He is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego County, California. 4

Wilbur, Harrell Earnest
17 July 1921 - 12 January 1993
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Wilbur is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wilkerson, John R.
23 July 1910 - 31 July 1944
Staff Sergeant 457th Bombardment Group
Sergeant Wilkerson was killed in action
Mr. Wilkerson is buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Williams, Stephen B., Jr.
5 October 1921 - 10 May 1973
Arkansas Staff Sergeant Army Air Forces World War II
Mr. Williams is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Willis, Dillard O.
15 February 1919 - 8 December 1978
US Army World War II
Mr. Willis is buried in Bolin Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Willis, George William
29 November 1922 - 11 April 2003
US Army, 1056 Engineer Division, World War II
He was drafted into the Army in January, 1943, and was sent to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, for basic training. He was sent to Fort Screven, Georgia, They left the states and landed on Omaha Beach in France. They were sent to Cherburg, France, to clean up the harbor, which included blowing up the sunken ships that were there. They built new docks for U.S. ships that were bringing in supplies. They left France for Belgium. In Wesser, Germany, they built a railroad bridge across the Rhine River and completed this job in 11 months. When the war ended, they were sent to Reims, France, and learned they would be sent to Japan for its invasion. While on the ship coming back to the states, the war in the Pacific ended. 3
Mr. Willis is buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Grant County, Arkansas.

Willis, J. W.
20 November 1920 - 11 June 1987
US Army World War II
Mr. Willis is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wilson, Bruce D.
4 October 1919 - 5 July 1975
CM1 US Navy World War II
Mr. Wilson is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wilson, James G.
18 May 1924 - 2 August 1944
Arkansas Private 66 Armored Regiment, 2 Armored Division, World War II
Mr. Wilson enlisted in the Air Corps 3 August 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He is buried in the Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Arkansas, USA. 1

Wilson, James Monro
22 February 1905 - 4 January 1993
US Army World War II
Mr. Wilson is buried in Old Union Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wilson, Martin Rudolph
11 May 1925 - 28 March 1995
US Army World War II
I was drafted into the Army on September 27, 1943, and took my basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas. After training in the states, I was shipped overseas to Company I, 4th Infantry Division, 1st Army. We were shipped to France. We went through France into Belgium, and this is where I was wounded. I was sent to a field hospital in Belgium, then sent to England. When I recovered from my wounds, I was sent back to Belgium, attached to the 755th Railroad Shop Battalion. When the war in Europe ended, I was shipped back to the states and discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on February 14, 1946. 3
Mr. Wilson is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wilson, Robert Boone
23 May 1922 - 17 July 1990
US Navy, World War II
The photograph is of Robert Wilson taken during the Solomon Islands campaign of World War II. He was a Seabee. He was also with the Marines on Guadalcanal. Photo courtesy of his son, Charles Garry Wilson.
Mr. Wilson is buried in Ten Mile Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 10

Wilson, Roland Lee
April 14, 1920 - April 6, 1997
Private First Class US Army, World War II
Mr. Wilson is buried in Peeler Bend Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wimberly, Harold W.
21 April 1924 - 5 July 2010
Private First Class US Army, World War II
Mr. Wimberly is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wimmer, Walter P.
18 August 1918 - 28 December 2004
Sergeant US Army World War II
Mr. Wimmer is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Witham, William Fred
9 February 1911 - 12 December 1982
US Navy World War II
Mr. Witham is buried in James Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Withem, Charlie O.
1912 - 1982
US Navy World War II
Mr. Withem is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wright, James Ervin
9 October 1907 - 20 February 1994
US Army World War II
Mr. Wright is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wright, James Freeman
Arkansas Seaman First Class US Naval Reserve World War II. He was also an Air Force Veteran after his naval service per Sam Gipson.
May 25, 1927 - April 6, 1963
Mr. Wright is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Wright, Tom L.
28 August 1927 - 20 February 2003
US Army World War II
Mr. Wright is buried in Sharon Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Young, Ralph Houston
10 December 1906 - 3 May 1980
US Navy World War II
Mr. Young is buried in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, Saline County, Arkansas. 1

Arkansas: Yell County

Anderson, Lowell Warren
5 May 1921 - 26 November 1998
Mr. Anderson served in the US Army during World War II in the South Pacific Islands of Saijan and Tinia. 2
Mr. Anderson is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Yell County, Arkansas.

Buford, Charles Dale
14 December 1914 - 20 January 2003
Private First Class US Army World War II
Mr. Buford is buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Yell County, Arkansas. 1

1 Tombstone

2 From the Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, obituary

3 Wright, Arnold A. (1993). My Country Called. Arkansas: Arnold A. Wright

4 findagrave.com

5 Culpepper Family Tree: Conley Edward Culpepper, http://gen.culpepper.com/ss/p35453.htm

6 Ashby Funeral Home online obituary

7 Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

8 National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

9 Sentinel-Record Obituary

10 Benton Courier/Saline Courier Obituary

11 pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-25/42-87297.html