Embedded Files
Melvin Eddie Adams
Melvin Eddie Adams
HHS Class of 1940
August 29,1923 - April 1, 1983
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Third Army, 206th Engineers
Entered Service: February 1, 1943
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 26
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Ronnie Agpalza
Ronnie Agpalza
HHS Class of 2016
United States Army
United States Army
Source: Ronnie Agpalza
Adan Alejandro, Jr.
Adan Alejandro, Jr.
HHS Class of 2007
HHS Class of 1940
November 11, 1923 - March 24, 2012
Parents: Lon A. & Ida Allen
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service Dates: 1943-1946 - Philippines & South Pacific
He graduated from Texas Tech University 1948 with a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy and Michigan State University with both a Master's and PhD Degree in Soil Science in 1951 and 1959. He taught at Eastern New Mexico University and retired from Texas Tech University in 2003.
Sources: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
February 10, 1921 - February 11, 1944
HHS Class of 1938
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Company M, 142nd Infantry, 36th Division
Killed in Action at the Battle of Salerno
Killed in Action at the Battle of Salerno
Corporal Allen entered the service January 8, 1940. He served in Africa and Italy. He was wounded during the invasion of Salerno, Italy. The later returned to his unit and received more wounds that resulted in his death at Cassino on February 11, 1944, one day after his 23rd birthday. Corporal Allen also received a Purple Heart.
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill Country, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
December 11, 1921 - April 26, 1999
HHS Class of 1938
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
8th Air Force, 354 Fighter Squadron
Entered service September 1942
Sources: Men & Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Selena Alvarado
Selena Alvarado
HHS class of 2009
United States Navy
United States Navy
March 15, 1913 - September 10, 1967
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Quartermaster Corp
Entered Service: December 1942
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 20
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
September 7, 1914 - November 29, 2004
HHS Class of 1933
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Sgt. Andrews entered the service in January, 1942 and was stationed at Headquarters Bombardment Group of the Alaskan Defense Department and served as S-2 intelligence specialist.
Attended Hillsboro College and Southern Methodist University.
Interred: Abilene Municipal Cemetery - Abilene, Texas
Sources: Men & Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
August 9, 1921 - November 16, 1943
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: First Lieutenant
Rank: First Lieutenant
Entered Service: December 8, 1941
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
First Lieutenant Anglin was killed in action November 16, 1943 in Australia. He received the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross with an Oak Leaf Cluster, and a Presidential Unit Citation for his service.
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 19
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
May 16, 1925 - March 24, 2004
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Entered Service: March 22, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Kenneth "Tex" Atkinson
Kenneth "Tex" Atkinson
HHS Class of 1946
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Commander
Rank: Commander
Distinguished Flying Cross - 100+ Combat Misions
Morris G. Atwood
Morris G. Atwood
HHS Class of 1935
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Entered Service: November 22, 1940
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
October 29, 1922 - April 26, 2007
HHS Class of 1939
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Medical Corp - Company B, 116th Medical Battallion
Interred: Waco Memorial Park - Waco, Texas
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas-Volume II, Men and Women in WW II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
September 14, 1916 - October 2, 1996
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: CM1c - Carpenter's Mate 1st Class
Rank: CM1c - Carpenter's Mate 1st Class
85th Construction Battalion
Entered Service: January 7, 1943
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
July 23, 1922 - April 10, 2007
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: BM2 - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class
Rank: BM2 - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class
Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Rank: Coxswain
Rank: Coxswain
Entered Service: April 28, 1943
Interred: Brandon Cemetery - Brandon, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Harding W. Barnard
Harding W. Barnard
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
52nd General Hospital - U.S.S. Nancy Lykes
Entered Service: April 28, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Ottis Leon Barnard
Ottis Leon Barnard
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Seaman 1st Class
Rank: Seaman 1st Class
U.S.S. Henry Dodd & U.S.S. Nancy Lykes
Entered Service: April 18, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
March 30, 1912 - March 29,1974
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 26
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
September 28, 1925 - June 7, 2016
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
AAF Tech Badge, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, 2 Overseas Bars
Interred: Bonner Cemetery - Fairfield, Texas
Source: Findagrave.com
Edsel Bassinger
Edsel Bassinger
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: A1c
Rank: A1c
John Carroll Bayless
John Carroll Bayless
HHS Class of 1940
February 6, 1925-September 28, 2010
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private First Class
Rank: Private First Class
Service Dates: 1943-1945
Combat Infantry Badge & Battle Star
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 29
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
March 1, 1896 - December 20, 1968
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Company A - 133rd Machine Gun Battalion - 72nd Infantry Bridge - 36th Division
Interred: Oakwood Cemetery - Corsicana, Texas
Sources: Findagrave.com and Doug and Debbie Beavers
February 11, 1917 - December 4, 2017
HHS Class of 1937
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Honors: Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Medal, European-African-Middle East Theater Medal
Interred: Mount Olivet Cemetery - Fort Worth, Texas
Sources: Findagrave.com and Doug and Debbie Beavers
November 5, 1921 - February 25, 1966
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Major
Rank: Major
Air Medal, Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal
Interred: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas
Aubrey W. Bennett
Aubrey W. Bennett
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: F1c - Fireman First Class
Rank: F1c - Fireman First Class
Entered Service: February 15, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
March 12, 1940 - April 4, 1968
HHS Class of 1958
Interred: Hillsboro Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Findagrave.com
November 12, 1917 - April 18, 2004
United States Army Signal Corp
United States Army Signal Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Interred: Ridge park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Joe T. Bobbitt
Joe T. Bobbitt
HHS Class of 1939
Diane Bone
Diane Bone
HHS Class of 1983
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Master Sergeant, Retired
Rank: Master Sergeant, Retired
Thomas Boyse
Thomas Boyse
HHS Class of 1951
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Robert Bransford
Robert Bransford
HHS Class of 1939
Paul Breeding
Paul Breeding
HHS Class of 1940
Joe E. Brockette
Joe E. Brockette
United States Army
United States Army
Paratrooper
Paratrooper
Entered Service: April 28, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
April 9, 1912 - August 29, 1961
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private First Class
Rank: Private First Class
Company C, 359 Infantry
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Section 42 - Hillsboro, Texas
February 8, 1932 - December 28, 2012
HHS Class of 1949
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
512th Military Police Company - APO 59
Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Merit Unit Commodation
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Sources: Karen Brooks Cotten, Heritage of Hill County-Volume II & Findagrave.com
Ernest L. Brown
Ernest L. Brown
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Service Dates: 1940-1942
Received a Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
July 9, 1939 - February 21, 1968
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Alpha Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division, USARV
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
Staff Sergeant Douglas was killed by a Grenade casualty in 1968. The incident occurred in the Gia Dihn Province, South Vietnam. Sergeant Douglas was listed as an Armor Crewman throughout his active duty.
He was awarded the Purple Heart and a Good Conduct Medal.
Vietnam Memorial Wall: Panel 40E, Row 51
Interred: Hardin Memorial Park Cemetery - Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Source: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, USFallenWarriors.com, & Findagrave.com
June 7, 1924 - February 13, 2017
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: March 17, 1943
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
July 20, 1922 - April 21, 2002
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Tech 4 - Technician Fourth Grade
Rank: Tech 4 - Technician Fourth Grade
Signal Corp
Signal Corp
Entered Service: November 12, 1942
Interred: Waco Memorial Park - Waco, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
July 10, 1929 - June 18, 1999
HHS Class of 1947
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Interred: Texas State Cemetery - Austin, Texas - Austin Plot: Republic Hill Section 1, Row Q, Plot 11
Photo Courtesy: Bullock Archive, W. R. Poage Legislative Library
Source: Findagrave.com
November 3, 1922 - September 17, 2007
HHS Class of 1940
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
B-24 Bombardier
Distinguished Flyng Cross Recipient
Interred: Atkinson Cemetery - Chappell Hil, Texas
Source: Tommy Abbott, Jr. & Findagrave.com
James William Burk
James William Burk
HHS Class of 1937
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Master Sergeant
Rank: Master Sergeant
G. B. Butler
G. B. Butler
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Entered Service: August 10, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
January 17, 1952 - October 12, 2009
HHS Class of 1970
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: SP4 - Specialist 4th Class
Rank: SP4 - Specialist 4th Class
Interred: Brandon Cemetery - Brandon, Texas
Source: Findagrave.com
September 4, 1917 - December 2, 1979
HHS Class of 1935
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Entered Service: July 11, 1941
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Bill Byars
Bill Byars
HHS Class of 1939
January 14, 1921 - April 23, 1975
HHS Class of 1939
United States Army Signal Corp
United States Army Signal Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Entered Service: April 14, 1943
Interred: Forest Park East Cemeter - Webster, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Marvin D. Campbell
Marvin D. Campbell
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Entered Service: June 20, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Brannon Cannon
Brannon Cannon
HHS Class of 2001
United States Navy
United States Navy
A. D. Cantrell
A. D. Cantrell
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: February 1, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
December 9, 1908 - March 4, 1990
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Entered Service: February 1, 1942
Interred: Oak Grove Cemetery - Irving, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Tank Destroyers
Entered Service: May 1942
Bronze Star Recipient
Bronze Star Recipient
Interred: Peroia Cemetery - Peoria, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Clara Carmona (Balha)
Clara Carmona (Balha)
HHS Class of 2005
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Petty Officer 2nd Class
Rank: Petty Officer 2nd Class
Service Dates: 2005-2013
Photo Courtesy: Patricia Ramos
July 8, 1923 - December 6, 2012
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Findagrave.com
August 12, 1925 - April 18, 2015
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Interred: Ridge Park Cemeter - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 51
Source: Findagrave.com
September 21, 1915 - April 1, 1994
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Master Sergeant
Rank: Master Sergeant
Entered Service: 1932
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
George H. Carpenter
George H. Carpenter
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: TM2c - Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class
Rank: TM2c - Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class
Entered Service: June 7, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
James L. Carr
James L. Carr
HHS Class of 1946
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Colonel
Rank: Colonel
Service Dates: 1950-1979
Distinguished Service Medal, Distingued Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korean Campaign Medal, Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, and Korean Service Medal
Source: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II
Eddie Ray Carroll, Sr.
Eddie Ray Carroll, Sr.
United States Army
United States Army
Jim Carter
Jim Carter
United States Navy
United States Navy
Terrance Carter
Terrance Carter
HHS Class of 2001
August 16, 1920 - September 20, 2004
HHS Class of 1937
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 15
Source: Findagrave.com
August 11, 1921 - March 12, 2001
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: EM2c - Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
Rank: EM2c - Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
Entered Service: November 1942
Interred: Itasca Cemetery - Itasca, Texas - Plot H7
Source: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Entered Service: November 17, 1939
Interred: Trinity Memorial Park - Big Spring, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
James Thomas Christian
James Thomas Christian
HHS Class of 1940
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Entered Service: February 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
March 12, 1914 - May 28, 1969
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Entered Service: June 14, 1943
Interred: Hillsboro Garden of Memory Center - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
May 2, 1916 - September 21, 2007
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Major
Rank: Major
Sanitary Engineer, Advanced Section, Communication Zone
Entered Service: May 25, 1942
Service Location: D-Day Invasion, England, Belgium, Germany
Interred: Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum - Fort Worth, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
June 12, 1925 - August 24, 2010
HHS Class of 1943
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: MM3c - Machinist Mate 3rd Class
Rank: MM3c - Machinist Mate 3rd Class
Entered Service: June 9, 1943
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
October 29, 1917 - December 24, 1996
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Entered Service: September 15, 1939 (World War II & Korea)
Interred: Santa Anna Cemetery - Santa Anna, Texas - Platt 2, Block 136, Lot 1
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
July 6, 1924 - March 20, 1990
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Entered Service: April 1943
Interred: Memory Gardens - Victoria, Texas - Section F, Row 19
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Douglas Conaway
Douglas Conaway
HHS Class of 1948
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Service Dates: 1952-1954
Source: Francine Conaway
March 27, 1935 - May 16, 1970
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Senior Chief Aviation Machinist
Rank: Senior Chief Aviation Machinist
Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135, Carrier Air Wing 15, 7th Fleet, USS Coral Sea
Missing in Action/Killed in Action
Missing in Action/Killed in Action
Senior Chief Conner was killed when his Special Electronic Tanker (EKA-3B) crashed offshore over South Vietnam. His remains were not recovered. Senior Chief Conner received the National Defense Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal for his service.
Vietnam Memorial Wall: Panel 10W, Line 48
Memorial: Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, Virginia - Memorial Section H
Sources: HonorStates.org & Findagrave.com
Edward Connevey
Edward Connevey
July 7, 1923 - October 28, 1944
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Gunners Mate 2nd Class
Rank: Gunners Mate 2nd Class
Missing in Action
Missing in Action
Declared Dead: October 28, 1944
Memorial: Walls of the Missing - Manila American Cemetery - Taguig City, Philippines
December 8, 1914 - September 30, 1995
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Warrant Officer
Rank: Warrant Officer
Entered Service: October 1941
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
September 1, 1924 - November 19, 2009
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
666 Field Artillary Battalion - Battle of the Bulge
Interred: Jacksonville National Cemetery - Jacksonville, Florida
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Lloyd Cooper
Lloyd Cooper
April 27, 1931 - January 23, 2016
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Strategic Air Command
Strategic Air Command
Interred: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery - Dallas, Texas - Section 99, Site 439
Source: Findagrave.com
October 10, 1921 - February 13, 2009
HHS Class of 1939
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 50
Source: Findagrave.com
December 23, 1926 - August 19, 2008
United States Navy
United States Navy
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 47
Source: Findagrave.com
August 24, 1916 – January 11, 1945
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Signalman 2nd Class
Rank: Signalman 2nd Class
Steam Merchant Roanoke
Missing in Action - Purple Heart Recipient
Missing in Action - Purple Heart Recipient
Declared Dead: January 11, 1945
Memorial: Tablets of the Missing - Cambridge American Cemetery - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Kristen Crawford
Kristen Crawford
HHS Class of 1994
February 24, 1922 - May 15, 2008
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Interred: Roselawn Memorial Park - Denton, Texas
Source: Findagrave.com
G. W. Curry
G. W. Curry
Ivan Mutt Curry
Ivan Mutt Curry
United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
Rank: Coxswain
Rank: Coxswain
Entered Service: July 24, 1942
ETO Ribbon with 2 Battle Stars
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Tracy L. Curry
Tracy L. Curry
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Entered Service: July 10, 1943
ETO Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Donald R. Curtis
Donald R. Curtis
HHS Class of 1945
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman First Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman First Class
Entered Service: July 23, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
John E. Curtis
John E. Curtis
HHS Class of 1943
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: July 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Paul H. Curtis, Sr.
Paul H. Curtis, Sr.
June 18, 1923 - October 9, 1943
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
364th Fighter Group, 384th Fighter Squadron
Killed in a mid-air collision while piloting his P-38H Lightning #42-66652.
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 12
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Sidney L. Dailey
Sidney L. Dailey
Larry Daily
Larry Daily
HHS Class of 1964
William W. Dandridge
William W. Dandridge
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Y2c - Yoeman, Second Class
Rank: Y2c - Yoeman, Second Class
U.S.S. Cascade
Entered Service: August 1, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
October 19, 1925 - November 29, 2008
HHS Class of 1943
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: AMM3c - Aviation Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Rank: AMM3c - Aviation Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Entered Service: October 19, 1943
Interred: Waco Memorial Park - Waco, Texas
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Dale Davis, Jr.
Dale Davis, Jr.
HHS Class of 1979
United States Navy
United States Navy
Source: Cleo Davis
Earnest W. Davis
Earnest W. Davis
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Third Army
Entered Service: January 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
November 22, 1925 - June 17, 1986
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Entered Service: November 1942
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 33
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
October 31, 1916 - April 23, 1958
United States Merchant Marines
United States Merchant Marines
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Entered Service: March 1942
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 33
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Michael Davis
Michael Davis
HHS Class of 1981
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Source: Cleo Davis
January 22, 1920 - January 29, 1980
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 31
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Edwin Davison
Edwin Davison
HHS Class of 1958
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Colonel
Rank: Colonel
William R. Davison
William R. Davison
HHS Class of 1939
United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
Entered Service: August 20, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Jimmy Deal
Jimmy Deal
HHS Class of 1940
Pete Derrington
Pete Derrington
HHS Class of 2002
United States Navy
United States Navy
Service Dates: 2002-2006
C. L. Dickey
C. L. Dickey
HHS Class of 1944
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: A/S - Able Seaman
Rank: A/S - Able Seaman
Entered Service: October 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Trinidad Diaz- Sandoval
Trinidad Diaz- Sandoval
HHS Class of 2011
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Aircraft Mechanic
Ross Dobbs
Ross Dobbs
Robert George Dohoney
Robert George Dohoney
HHS Class of 1947
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
First Lieutenant
Photo Courtesy: Bob Dohoney
June 21, 1925 - June 13, 2016
HHS Class of 1946
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: T5 - Technician Fifth Grade
Rank: T5 - Technician Fifth Grade
First Army - 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
Also served in the 3rd Army.
Purple Heart Recipient, Good Conduct Medal
Interred: Moore Memorial Gardens - Arlington, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County, Legacy.com, & Findagrave.com
June 2, 1919 - July 28, 2010
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Entered Service: May 23, 1944
Interred: Itasca Cemetery - Itasca, Texas - Plot G6
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County, Legacy.com
Marshall I. Dooley
Marshall I. Dooley
United States Merchant Marines
United States Merchant Marines
Rank: PO2c - Petty Officer 2nd Class
Rank: PO2c - Petty Officer 2nd Class
Entered Service: January 5, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
March 10, 1917 - April 29, 1966
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Company D, 53rd Engineers
Company D, 53rd Engineers
Entered Service: June 14, 1943
Interred: Rosehill Cemetery - Cleburne, Texas Section A, Block 51, Lot 21
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
November 16, 1928 - August 25, 2015
HHS Class of 1942
United States Army
United States Army
2nd Armored Division
2nd Armored Division
Photo Courtesy: Memorial Hermann Hospital - Houston, Texas
Source: Memorial Hermann Hospital & Findagrave.com
Larry Dutton
Larry Dutton
HHS Class of 1962
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: E5
Rank: E5
Tracy Dwyer-Garrett
Tracy Dwyer-Garrett
HHS Class of 1985
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Master Sergeant - Retired
Rank: Master Sergeant - Retired
Service Dates: 1985-2005
June 15, 1925 - February 2, 1995
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Henry Edington
Henry Edington
Robert Erwin
Robert Erwin
HHS Class of 1940
October 30, 1930 - February 15, 1999
HHS Class of 1947
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
HHS Class of 1937
United States Navy
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 48
Sources: Findagrave.com & Freddie Bassinger
HHS Class of 1927
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
524th Bomber Squadron, 379th Bomber Group, Heavy
Killed In Action
Killed In Action
July 30, 1943
Interred: Plot A Row 43 Grave 31 - Ardennes American Cemetery - Neupré, Belgium
November 8, 1927 - September 24, 1959
HHS Class of 1944
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Entered Service: December 10. 1945
Interred: Brandon Cemetery - Brandon, Texas
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Joshua Fischer
Joshua Fischer
HHS class of 2006
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Specialist
Rank: Specialist
Service Dates: 2010-2014
Donald Flores
Donald Flores
HHS Class of 1959
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Isaias Flores, III
Isaias Flores, III
HHS Class of 2012
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
George Charles Forstner
George Charles Forstner
HHS Class of 1950
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Colonel
Rank: Colonel
Service Dates: August 20, 1954 - January 1, 1983
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II
James W. Foster
James W. Foster
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd "Red Arrow" Division
Entered Service: March 11, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Joseph W. Fowler
Joseph W. Fowler
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Entered Service: November 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
James M. Fox
James M. Fox
HHS Class of 1943
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: PO2c - Petty Officer 2nd Class
Rank: PO2c - Petty Officer 2nd Class
Entered Service: March 30, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Jessie L. Franklin, Jr.
Jessie L. Franklin, Jr.
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
South Pacific Ribbon with Battle Star
Entered Service: June 20, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Oscar H. Frazier
Oscar H. Frazier
HHS Class of 1918
United States Army/Army National Guard
Rank: Colonel, Retired
Tracy Davis Gage
Tracy Davis Gage
HHS Class of 1941
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Night Fighter Squadron 543 - Radar Technician
Entered Service: March 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
January 3, 1916-July 18, 1944
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
8th Air Force, 352nd Fighter Group, 328th Fighter Squadron
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
1st Lieutenant “Dub” Galiga was Killed in Action when his North American P-51B-10 (SN: 43-7165) “Lady Lynn” was shot down by a Bf 109G-6 flown by Uffz Wiebenscher of ZG 26/2 over Parchim, Germany on July 18, 1944. He was credited with two confirmed kills. 1st Lt. Galiga received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart, Victory Medal, and European Theater Medal.
Interred: Itasca Cemetery - Itasca, Texas
Source: Cathy Mackey and findagrave.com
October 9, 1916 - July 30, 1978
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Eighth Army - Signal Corp
Entered Service: February 1934
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Chris Gault
Chris Gault
HHS Class of 2005
October 26, 1923 - November 8, 2013
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC
Rank: PFC
Company B, 300th Engineers, Third Army
Entered Service: March 2, 1943
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemeter - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
September 30, 1925 - March 16, 1993
United States Marine Corp - Gunnery Sergeant
United States Marine Corp - Gunnery Sergeant
Purple Heart Recipient - Okinawa (1945) & Korea (1952)
Purple Heart Recipient - Okinawa (1945) & Korea (1952)
Interred: Whitney Memorial Park - Whitney, Texas - Lot 206, Space G
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Irving Gerick
Irving Gerick
HHS Class of 1941
Ralph Weir George
Ralph Weir George
HHS Class of 1950
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
October 22, 1920 - September 4, 1999
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Purple Heart Recipient
Interred: Oakwook Cemetery - Corsicana, Texas
Hershel L. Godbey
Hershel L. Godbey
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Headquarters Company, 88th Infantry Division
Entered Service: October 5, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Troy E. Goodman
Troy E. Goodman
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: MM3c - Machinist's Mate 3rd Class
Rank: MM3c - Machinist's Mate 3rd Class
Entered Service: August 9, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
December 5, 1915 - August 23, 1989
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: SK2c - Storekeeper 2nd Class
Rank: SK2c - Storekeeper 2nd Class
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 31
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
July 23, 1918 - October 4, 1980
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Master Sergeant
Rank: Master Sergeant
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 31
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Jim Green, Jr.
Jim Green, Jr.
HHS Class of 1951
United States Army
United States Army
December 20, 1926 - August 11, 2013
HHS Class of 1944
United States Army
United States Army
Private
Private
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Sources: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Lawrence Guajardo
Lawrence Guajardo
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Army Engineers
1 Battle Star
Entered Service: October 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Elizabeth Jo Hailey
Elizabeth Jo Hailey
United States Navy Reserve
United States Navy Reserve
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Bubba Lester Handy
Bubba Lester Handy
HHS Class of 2002
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
James B. Handy
James B. Handy
United Stated Marine Corp
United Stated Marine Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
James W. Hamilton
James W. Hamilton
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: FO - Flight Officer
Rank: FO - Flight Officer
Entered Service: June 15, 1943
China-Burma-India Theater
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
September 27, 1921 - December 10, 1943
United States Army - PFC
United States Army - PFC
Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 143rd Infantry
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
Mount Sammucro during the Battle of San Pietro
Mount Sammucro during the Battle of San Pietro
Private Hammer was killed in action when his 3rd Battalion faced well dug in German soldiers. Quotes from the After Action Report stated: " German mortar and artillery fire, because of excellent observation, was deadly accurate." He was awarded two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, a Meritorious Unit Citation, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, and American, European, African, and Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbons.
Sources: Texas Military Forces Musuem & Findagrave.com
August 10, 1926 - February 11, 1946
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
U.S.S. Elkhart
Entered Service: August 14, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
J. C. Harrington
J. C. Harrington
Jerome Harris, Jr.
Jerome Harris, Jr.
HHS Class of 1941
Elton Harwell
Elton Harwell
HHS Class of 1939
Terry Hawkins
Terry Hawkins
HHS Class of 1969
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Specialist 4th Class
Rank: Specialist 4th Class
7th Cavalry
National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star
Photo Courtesy: Jeff Hawkins
December 22, 1896 - November 16, 1978
United States Women's Army Corp
United States Women's Army Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Entered Service: April 4, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
June 13, 1944 - March 22, 2008
HHS Class of 1962
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Service Dates: 1964-1970
Armed Forces Expedtionary Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter Badge (M-14 Rifle)
Photo Courtesy: Jesse Hayes
Robert Lee Helms, Jr.
Robert Lee Helms, Jr.
HHS Class of 1941
Jerry Helton
Jerry Helton
HHS Class of 1962
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
December 10, 1919 - April 5, 1942
United States Navy
United States Navy
AVIATION MACHINIST'S MATE PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS
AMM2c Herrin was killed when his PBY-5A #2487 crash landed after flying extended routine patrol duty out of Kaneohe NAS. The weather conditions were poor with rainy and cloudy conditions making orientation very difficult for a weary crew. All hands on board perished.
Served: USS Tennessee & Kaneaha Naval Air Base
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 12
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Charles Herrin
Charles Herrin
HHS Class 1960
United States Navy
United States Navy
James Ray Herrin
James Ray Herrin
HHS Class of 1940
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: SSML3c - Ship's Service Man, Laundryman 3rd Class
Rank: SSML3c - Ship's Service Man, Laundryman 3rd Class
Advanced Headquarters Detachment
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
July 28, 1924 - May 25, 1994
HHS Class of 1942
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Prisoner of War & Purple Heart Recipient
July 30, 1968 - May 2, 2011
HHS Class of 1987
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: SP4 - Specialist Fourth Class
Rank: SP4 - Specialist Fourth Class
Persian Gulf
Source: Findagrave.com
Steven Hill
Steven Hill
HHS Class of 1990
United States Navy
United States Navy
Walter Howard Hill, Jr.
Walter Howard Hill, Jr.
HHS Class of 1944
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: BM3c
Rank: BM3c
George Vaugn "Gus" Hilton
George Vaugn "Gus" Hilton
HHS Class of 1946
Austin Hinsley
Austin Hinsley
HHS Class of 2016
February 4, 1951 - December 26, 2000
HHS Class of 1970
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: SP4 - Specialist 4th Class
Rank: SP4 - Specialist 4th Class
Interred: Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery - Dallas, Texas - Section 10, Site 634
Sources: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Robert A. "Hoppy" Hollingsworth
Robert A. "Hoppy" Hollingsworth
HHS Class of 1953
Source: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas- Volume II
Billie Holland
Billie Holland
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Fifth Army
Entered Service: July 13, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
March 15, 1927 - November 7, 1962
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Entered Service: April 1944
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 31
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Robert Holley
Robert Holley
November 23, 1925 - March 5, 2013
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: February 27, 1944
World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, EAME Theater Ribbon, 2 Battle Stars
Interred: Peoria Cemetery - Peoria, Texas
Sources: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas- II, Men and Women in WWII from Hill County, & Findagrave.com
October 10, 1916 - November 30, 2011
HHS Class of 1935
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Aviation Engineer, 8th Air Force
Service Dates: 1942-1946 - England, France, & Germany
European Campaign Ribbon, Aviation Engineer Medal, Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 14
Sources: Billie Hooker, Men and Women in WWII from Hill County, The Heritage of Hill County, Texas- II, & Findagrave.com
February 1, 1919 - March 30, 2014
HHS Class of 1938
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Entered Service: June 19, 1941
Interred: Tyler Memorial Park and Cemetery - Tyler, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Scott Horne
Scott Horne
HHS Class of 1988
United States Navy
United States Navy
William T. Horne
William T. Horne
United States Army
United States Army
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Robert J. Hubbard
Robert J. Hubbard
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: F2c - Fireman 2nd Class
Rank: F2c - Fireman 2nd Class
Entered Service: June 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Allen Eugene Hubble
Allen Eugene Hubble
HHS Class of 1938
U.S. Army
U.S. Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
9th Army
Expert Carbine Medal, 2 Battle Stars
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
August 10, 1915 - February 15, 2000
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Entered Service: October 3, 1942
Sharpshooter Medal
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 12
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
October 24, 1924 - July 6, 1944
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Service Dates: 1943-1944
Killed on Maneuvers
Killed on Maneuvers
Private Hunt received a Sharpshooters Medal.
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 12
Sources: Men and Women in World War II & Findagrave.com
Jesse Felder Hunt
Jesse Felder Hunt
Army National Guard
Army National Guard
Robert Hershel Hunt
Robert Hershel Hunt
Army National Guard
Army National Guard
Albert L. Hutchinson
Albert L. Hutchinson
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Entered Service: January 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Marvin E. Hyche
Marvin E. Hyche
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: October 1940
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
January 27, 1906 - December 25, 1967
HHS Class of 1921
United States Army
United States Army
Colonel
Colonel
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 16
Sources: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
March 23, 1918 - July 26, 1974
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Bkr3c - Baker, 3rd Class
Rank: Bkr3c - Baker, 3rd Class
Entered Service: December 21, 1940
Participated in seven major battles and was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Served in World War II and Korea.
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
James O. Jackson
James O. Jackson
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Entered Service: April 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Joseph "Mickey" Jackson
Joseph "Mickey" Jackson
HHS Class of 1956
U.S. Army/Army Reserve
U.S. Army/Army Reserve
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Source: Mickey Jackson
Robert E. Jackson
Robert E. Jackson
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Entered Service: December 13, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
January 30, 1922 - April 10, 1995
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Prisoner of War
Prisoner of War
Captured: December 23 1941 at the Battle of Wake Island
Released: September 14, 1945
Interred: Mountain Home National Cemetery - Johnson City, Tennessee - Plot LL, O, 3184
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
August 10, 1910 - August 18, 1976
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Entered Service: July 15, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Rusty Johnson
Rusty Johnson
HHS Class of 1964
United States Navy
United States Navy
Gilbert L. Jones
Gilbert L. Jones
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Entered Service: April 25, 1945
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Wilburn G. Jones
Wilburn G. Jones
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: June 20, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
July 10, 1917 - June 4, 1942
HHS Class of 1936
United State Army Air Corp
United State Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
73rd Bomber Squadron, 28th Bomber Group - B-26 Martin – Turret Gunner
Missing in Action/Killed in Action: June 4, 1942
Missing in Action/Killed in Action: June 4, 1942
Sgt. Jordan was listed as MIA when his plane crashed in the Aleutian Islands after a bombing mission on a Japanese Task Force. His remains were not recovered.
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 23
Awards: Purple Heart, Air Medal
Sources: Men and Women of WW II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
January 25, 1918 - August 26, 1991
HHS Class of 1936
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
Interred: Acton Cemetery - Acton, Texas - North 15
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
June 19, 1919 - May 3, 1982
HHS Class of 1937
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 11
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
April 22, 1926 - March 9, 2017
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Entered Service: May 10, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
August, 1911 - May 15, 1944
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
Lt. Keeten received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Purple Heart.
A-20G-25-DO "Sweet Milk/Baby Doll II" Serial Number 43-9113 Tail F
Note the nose art on his plane - "Hillsboro Texas Express"
Interred: Manilla American Cemetery - Plot D Row 1 Grave 195
Photo Courtesy: Andrew Keeton (nephew)
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill Country, TX & Findagrave.com
August 20. 1922 - December 17, 2004
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: October 7, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Richard R. King
Richard R. King
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: December 1, 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Robert Howard King
Robert Howard King
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Entered Service: July 1941
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
December 6, 1917 - May 30, 1950
HHS Class of 1937
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
144th Infantry
Interred: Salem Luthern Cemetery - Malone, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
George Kirksey
George Kirksey
HHS Class of 1923
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
HHS Class of 1936
Benson Knox
Benson Knox
HHS Class of 1941
David Knox
David Knox
HHS Class of 1984
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia), Panama Peace Keeping, Operation Andrew
Army Accommodation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Joint Meritorius Medal, United Nations Medal, Armed Services Medal, National Service Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Humanitarian Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Professional Development Ribbon, Drivers Badge, Expert Field Artillery Badge, Army Achievment Medal
Wood Barbee Kyle
Wood Barbee Kyle
HHS Class of 1932
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Major General
Rank: Major General
Navy Distinguished Service Award, 2 Silver Stars, Purple Heart, Legion of Merit Award, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with 2 stars, China Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal with 1 silver service star, WWII Victory medal, National Defense Service Medal with one star, Vietnam Service Medal with service star, Vietnam National Order of Vietnam Knight, Vietnam Choung My Medal 1st Class, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal
Hollis Landrum
Hollis Landrum
HHS Class of 1940
John C. Langford
John C. Langford
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Good Conduct Medal, E.T.O. Ribbon
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Ray C. Langford
Ray C. Langford
HHS Class of 1937
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Major
Rank: Major
Bronze Star, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leave Clusters, E.T.O. Ribbon with 4 Stars
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Charles A. Lawrence
Charles A. Lawrence
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: F2c - Fireman Second Class
Rank: F2c - Fireman Second Class
Entered Service: September 1944
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Kenneth Lewis
Kenneth Lewis
HHS Class of 1988
Son of LaDonna & Robert Lewis
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Armored Division
Source: LaDonna Lewis
December 4, 1934 - November 19, 2015
HHS Class of 1954
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Petty Officer Third Class
Rank: Petty Officer Third Class
Service Dates: 1954-1960
Source: LaDonna Lewis
Rogers O. Livingston
Rogers O. Livingston
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Cornelius Loggins
Cornelius Loggins
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
January 3, 1920 - August 4, 1990
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: T5 - Technician Fifth Class
Rank: T5 - Technician Fifth Class
Headquarters Company - 713th Tank Battalion
Expert Infantryman Medal
Entered Service: October 12, 1943
Interred: Crestview Memorial Park - Wichita Falls, Texas - Garden of Peace
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Clarence Bradford Lowrance
Clarence Bradford Lowrance
HHS Class of 1925
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Service Dates: 1942-1944
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Will Lowrance
Martin Lowrance
Martin Lowrance
HHS Class of 1925
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
Service Dates: 1942-1946
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Will Lowrance
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
Purple Heart Recipient, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Interred: Lorraine American Cemetery - Plot C Row 20 Grave 26
Sources: Roy & Carol Mabry, HonorStates.org, American Battle Monuments Commission, & Findagrave.com
Glen W. Magee
Glen W. Magee
HHS Class of 1951
United States Army & Army Reserve
United States Army & Army Reserve
Rank: Sergeant 1st Class
Rank: Sergeant 1st Class
Ambulance Company, 111th Medical Battalion, 36th Infantry Division
Service Dates: 1952-1974 & 1974-1982
Source: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume I
June 18, 1920 - October 26, 1944
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class
Rank: Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class
U.S.S. Suwanee
Killed in Action - Purple Heart Recipient
Killed in Action - Purple Heart Recipient
Died of wounds sustained during a Kamikaze attack.
Buried at sea.
Memorial: Walls of the Missing - Manila American Cemetery - Taguig City, Philippines
Billy Joe Mallard
Billy Joe Mallard
HHS Class of 1935
July 4, 1927 - December 12, 2015
HHS Class of 1945
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Private First Class
Private First Class
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 16
Source: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Taneka Marks (Ledbetter)
Taneka Marks (Ledbetter)
HHS Class of 2001
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Petty Officer 2nd Class
Rank: Petty Officer 2nd Class
Aviation Electronics Technician
Andy K. Marney
Andy K. Marney
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Captain - Chaplin
Rank: Captain - Chaplin
Mac A. Marney
Mac A. Marney
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
James E. Marrs
James E. Marrs
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Bernice Wilford Martin
Bernice Wilford Martin
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
First & Third Army
Combat Infantry Badge, ETO Ribbon with 4 Battle Stars & Presidential Citation
Entered Service: July 8, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Claude L. Martin
Claude L. Martin
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
First Army
Entered Service: September 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Ken Mash
Ken Mash
HHS Class of 1963
Texas Army National Guard - 1966-1968
Texas Army National Guard - 1966-1968
Oklahoma Air National Guard - 1968-1972
Oklahoma Air National Guard - 1968-1972
Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Source: Ken Mash
Joe Edd Matthews
Joe Edd Matthews
HHS Class 1939
Kristian May
Kristian May
HHS Class of 2012
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Charles McCoy
Charles McCoy
HHS Class of 1941
Drew McCreless
Drew McCreless
HHS Class of 2010
Jimmy M. McCullough
Jimmy M. McCullough
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: RdM3c - Radarman, Third Class
Rank: RdM3c - Radarman, Third Class
Entered Service: November 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Jonathan McDaniel
Jonathan McDaniel
HHS class of 2008
November 8, 1921 - June 14, 1982
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: June 19, 1942
Carbine Sharpshooter Medal, Airplane Mechanic Badge, Good Conduct Ribbon
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 41
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
William M. McDonald
William M. McDonald
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
13th Airborne Division Band
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
June 16, 1925 - November 30, 1962
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: F2 - Fireman Apprentice
Rank: F2 - Fireman Apprentice
7th Fleet - U.S.S. Caribou
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Cecil Jackson McFarland
Cecil Jackson McFarland
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: July 26, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Shana Mendoza
Shana Mendoza
HHS class of 2009
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Select Reserve
Select Reserve
Administration Specialist
Source: Stephanie Flores
Joe Meza
Joe Meza
HHS Class of 2014
United States Army
United States Army
Sylvester T. Miller
Sylvester T. Miller
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
October 5, 1922 - April 24, 2009
HHS Class of 1942
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
441st A.A.F. Band
Interred: Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum - Pflugerville, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
December 20, 1920 - April 28, 1944
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
1st Engineering Special Brigade - 557th Quartermaster Railhead Company
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
Sergeant Mitchell was killed when his LST #507 was sunk by a German E-Boat torpedo attack off Slapton Sands, England, during Exercise Tiger. He received a Purple Heart, Sharpshooter Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.
Interred: Ridge Park Cemeter - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 31
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
James H. Mitchell
James H. Mitchell
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Entered Service: August 1940
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
June 24, 1918 - April 17, 1966
HHS Class of 1935
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Presidential Citation, Several Battle Stars
Interred: Itasca Cemetery - Itasca, Texas - Plot C7
Source: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Mildred A. Mobley
Mildred A. Mobley
United States Army - Nurse Corp
United States Army - Nurse Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Entered Service: July 28, 1941
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Robert E. Moore
Robert E. Moore
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Distinguished Flying Cross
Ace
World War II & Korean War Veteran
Danny E. Morgan
Danny E. Morgan
HHS Class of 1984
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
April 17, 1937 - June 3, 1967
HHS Class of 1955
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Major
Rank: Major
Killed in Action at Vung Tau Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
Killed in Action at Vung Tau Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
For his service and valor, Major Morgan was awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Metal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Metal & (2) Vietnam Service Metals
Vietnam Memorial Wall, Panel 21E, Line 049
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 13
Sources: Karen Doskocil & Findagrave.com
Steven G. Morgan
Steven G. Morgan
HHS Class of 1981
United States Army
United States Army
36th Combat Aviation Brigade
Rank: Sergeant Major
Rank: Sergeant Major
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Robert E. Moore
Robert E. Moore
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Distinguished Flying Cross
Ace
Bobbie J. Mullican
Bobbie J. Mullican
United States Women's Army Corp
United States Women's Army Corp
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: October 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: M1c - Metalsmith, First Class
Rank: M1c - Metalsmith, First Class
ETO Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Construction Citation with Star
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
May 1, 1917 - October 2, 1984
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Entered Service: September 1935
American Defense Ribbon, E.T.O. Ribbon, Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 47
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Carl Neal
Carl Neal
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Photo Courtesy: Dr. Gregg Steele
Edward "Pat" Neal
Edward "Pat" Neal
United States Navy
United States Navy
Photo Courtesy: Dr. Gregg Steele
February 10, 1922 - September 21, 2004
HHS Class of 1941
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Sergeant
Sergeant
Source: Dr. Greg Steele & Findagrave.com
Warren Neal
Warren Neal
Photo Courtesy: Dr. Gregg Steele
E. H. Nelson
E. H. Nelson
HHS Class of 1940
April 13, 1926 - March 28, 2015
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group
Interred: Brandon Cemetery - Brandon, Texas
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Men & Women in WW II from Hill County
Photo Courtesy: Kennie Nowlin
Radford Lite "RL" Nowlin
Radford Lite "RL" Nowlin
HHS Class of 1937
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
USS Cowpens (CVL 25) - 1st carrier into Tokyo Bay on February 3, 1945
Photo Courtesy: Kennie Nowlin
Daniel Ortiz
Daniel Ortiz
HHS Class of 2012
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
HHS Class of 1935
Missing in Action/Killed in Action
Missing in Action/Killed in Action
October 4, 1952
Purple Heart Recipient , Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, Silver Star, United Nations Service Medal
Memorial: Courts of the Missing - Court 8 - Honolulu Memorial - Honolulu, United States
Billy Patterson
Billy Patterson
August 28, 1918 - July 9, 1998
HHS Class of 1935
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Source: Joe Patterson, III
Jeff Patton
Jeff Patton
Ronnie Patton
Ronnie Patton
John Pauling
John Pauling
HHS Class of 1941
Don Payne
Don Payne
HHS Class of 1962
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private First Class
Rank: Private First Class
Duane Payne
Duane Payne
HHS Class of 1940
Joe Bob Pharris
Joe Bob Pharris
HHS Class of 1945
United States Army
United States Army
Private
Private
Source: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II
Bill Plunkett
Bill Plunkett
HHS Class of 1964
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: SP5 - Specialist 5th Class
Rank: SP5 - Specialist 5th Class
Expert Rifle Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service, Good Conduct Medal, 7th Division Bayonet wreathed for 100 missions DMZ
Photo Courtesy: Bill Plunkett
September 15, 1910 - January 23, 1995
United States Army
United States Army
Major
Major
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 43
Sources: The Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
HHS Class of 1936
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Lieutenant J.G.
Rank: Lieutenant J.G.
Naval Aviator
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
October 6, 1943
Interred: Oakwood Cemetery - Waco, Texas
Thomas William Porter
Thomas William Porter
January 10, 1914 - January 22, 2000
HHS Class of 1930
United States Navy/Navy Reserve
United States Navy/Navy Reserve
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Service Dates: 1942-1946/1946-1964
Weldon enlisted on April 15, 1942, attended the V7 Apprentice Seaman Program at the University of Notre Dame, was the Regional Commander for the 7th class and was awarded the British Naval Officers Sword. Then he served at the USMR Midshipmen School in New York, New York, was on staff at the Pre- Midshipman School in Asbury Park, New Jersey, then training officer at the Pre-Midshipman School in Princeton, New Jersey, and also at the Midshipman School at Ft. Schuyler, Bronx, New York.
Sources: Janice Porter Wilkins, Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II, & Findagrave.com
Leslie Powers
Leslie Powers
United States Army
United States Army
Raymond Joe Prather
Raymond Joe Prather
HHS Class of 1942
Jack C. Pruitt
Jack C. Pruitt
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
Samuel Pruitt
Samuel Pruitt
HHS Class 1939
Kenneth Pyron
Kenneth Pyron
HHS Class of 1958
United States Army
United States Army
Mike Pyron
Mike Pyron
HHS Class of 1963
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amanda Raby
Amanda Raby
HHS class of 2007
United States Navy
United States Navy
Hospital Corpsman
Service Dates: July 2007-2012
Carmen Ramirez
Carmen Ramirez
United States Marine Corp
January 19, 1926 - April 14, 1991
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Infantry Combat Badge, Expert Rifleman's Medal
Entered Service: April 13, 1944
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Joe Ramirez
Joe Ramirez
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: February 2, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
January 1, 1920 - September 25, 1990
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: T5 - Technician Fifth Class
Rank: T5 - Technician Fifth Class
3 Battle Stars
Entered Service: December 29, 1942
Interred: Hillscrest Garden of Memory Cemetery
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Josephine Ramirez
Josephine Ramirez
United States Marine Corp
May 11, 1913 - January 30, 2008
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Tail Gunner's Wings, Good Conduct Medal
Entered Service: March 4, 1942
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 51
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Michelle Ramirez
Michelle Ramirez
HHS Class of 1998
United States Navy
United States Navy
March 7, 1918 - April 30, 2007
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: February 14, 1942
Interred: Maypearl Cemetery - Maypearl, Texas
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Steven Ramirez
Steven Ramirez
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Engineers
Entered Service: February 17, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
April 5, 1916 - December 1, 2012
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Entered Service: April 24, 1945
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
March 2, 1921 - January 25, 1969
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: August 26, 1942
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Eual Gene Rape
Eual Gene Rape
HHS Class of 1944
United States Merchant Marines
United States Merchant Marines
United States Army
United States Army
Purple Heart Recipient
HHS Class of 1936
United State Army Air Corp
United State Army Air Corp
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
Purple Heart, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal
Eugune M. Reagan
Eugune M. Reagan
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Purple Heart Recipient
Served in Attu, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Leyte, Okinawa
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Raymond Reese
Raymond Reese
HHS Class of 1941
Glen Register
Glen Register
HHS Class of 1990
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Aaron Matthew Reid
Aaron Matthew Reid
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
John Horace Reid, Jr.
John Horace Reid, Jr.
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: F2c - Fireman 2nd Class
Rank: F2c - Fireman 2nd Class
Entered Service: October 12, 1945
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Manuel Renteria
Manuel Renteria
HHS class of 2008
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: E6
Rank: E6
September 11, 1901 - February 23, 1945
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant Revier died while in the service of his country.
Service Dates: 1942-1945
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 45
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
A. C. "Sonny" Richardson
A. C. "Sonny" Richardson
W. J. Richey
W. J. Richey
HHS Class of 1941
December 29, 1926 - January 31, 2016
HHS Class of 1945
United States Army
United States Army
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 22
Source: Findagrave.com
February 19, 1922 - February 6, 2010
HHS Class of 1940
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Interred: Itasca Cemetery - Itasca, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
August 5, 1924 - January 7, 1975
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
June 30, 1931 - February 18, 2017
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Interred: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery - Dallas, Texas - Plot B
Sources: Heritage of Hill County, Texas - Volume II & Findagrave.com
Robert "Bob" Ridlehuber
Robert "Bob" Ridlehuber
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
James Roberson
James Roberson
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
36th Infantry Division
Purple Heart Recipient, Bronze Star, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Infantry Badge
Entered Service: November 1940
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Herschel Marcell Roberson
Herschel Marcell Roberson
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: AS - Able Seaman
Rank: AS - Able Seaman
Entered Service: June 1945
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Larry L. Rochat, Jr.
Larry L. Rochat, Jr.
HHS Class of 1996
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Lt. Colonel
Rank: Lt. Colonel
379th EAM Squadron Commander - B1, B2 Bomber Maintenance
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Eighth Air Force
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Shane Rodriguez
Shane Rodriguez
HHS class of 2010
United States Army
United States Army
Connor Grady Rogers
Connor Grady Rogers
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Entered Service: June 20, 1942
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Travis E. Rogers
Travis E. Rogers
HHS Class of 1938
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Sergeant
Sergeant
Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Citation
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
September 1, 1920 - April 1, 1945
HHS Class of 1938
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
Curtis Rowe
Curtis Rowe
HHS Class of 1956
United States Army
United States Army
Nigel Russell
Nigel Russell
HHS class of 2008
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: E5
Rank: E5
Andrew Rust
Andrew Rust
HHS Class of 2001
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Jessica Sanchez
Jessica Sanchez
HHS class of 2008
Bevie Sanders
Bevie Sanders
Garland Ray Sawyer
Garland Ray Sawyer
United States Navy
United States Navy
Naval Air Corp
Naval Air Corp
Entered Service: June 2, 1944
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Staaden Sawyer
Staaden Sawyer
HHS Class of 1936
Ted Sawyer
Ted Sawyer
HHS Class of 1941
Fred W. Sawyers
Fred W. Sawyers
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Technical Sergeant
Technical Sergeant
Air Medal Recipient
Entered Service: April 11, 1943
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Ralph C. Sawyers
Ralph C. Sawyers
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Entered Service: July 9, 1943
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Royal W. Sawyers
Royal W. Sawyers
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: MoMM1c - Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class
Rank: MoMM1c - Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class
Entered Service: September 25, 1943
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Jeff Scott
Jeff Scott
HHS Class of 1939
July 29, 1923 - January 25, 2007
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Purple Heart Recipient
Purple Heart Recipient
Entered Service: January 1943
Interred: Houston National Cemetery - Houston, Texas - Section S1, Site 3763
Sources: Men and Women in World War II & Findagrave.com
Chris Segura
Chris Segura
HHS Class of 2012
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: SPC - Specialist
Rank: SPC - Specialist
1st Infantry/5th Field Artillery
Service Dates: 2012-2016
Vereen E. Shaw
Vereen E. Shaw
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Signal Corp
James Howard Shelton
James Howard Shelton
HHS Class of 1937
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Major
Rank: Major
First & Eighth Army
Entered Service: June 20, 1941
Bronze Star, Infantry Combat Badge
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
William Wayne Siddons, Jr.
William Wayne Siddons, Jr.
HHS Class of 1948
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service Dates: 1952-1956
Source: Bill Siddons, III
William H. Sides
William H. Sides
HHS Class of 1942
United States Army
United States Army
110th Infantry, 28th Division
Purple Heart Recipient
Tom Simon
Tom Simon
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Entered Service: July 7, 1942
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Johnnie H. Simmons
Johnnie H. Simmons
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: PFC
Rank: PFC
Service Dates: August 29, 1942 - June 29, 1943
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Michael Simmons
Michael Simmons
HHS Class of 2001
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Service Dates: 2002 - present
Source: Pam Simmons
Augustus Lewis Smith
Augustus Lewis Smith
HHS Class of 1940
United States Navy Air Corp
United States Navy Air Corp
June 23, 1914 - January 16, 1943
HHS Class of 1935
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
8th Air Force - 303rd Bomber Group H - 360th Squadron (PU-3)
Entered the service on January 6, 1942.
Corporal Smith was killed in a jeep accident.
Attended Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro College, and Texas University.
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 30
Sources: Men & Women in WW II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Charles Wayne Smith
Charles Wayne Smith
HHS Class of 1966
United States Army National Guard
United States Army National Guard
October 12, 1917 - September 22, 1964
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Cavalry Patrol
Entered Service: November 1944
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
George William Smith
George William Smith
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: 1st Sergeant
Rank: 1st Sergeant
Harold A. Smith
Harold A. Smith
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Y3c - Yeoman Third Class
Rank: Y3c - Yeoman Third Class
Entered Service: February 25, 1944
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
November 3, 1916 - February 20, 1944
HHS Class of 1935
United State Army Air Corp
United State Army Air Corp
Technical Sergeant
Technical Sergeant
Killed in Action - Manston, England
Killed in Action - Manston, England
Sgt. Smith, the flight engineer, was killed when the B-24 H model nicknamed "CORAL PRINCESS" he was flying in crash landed and exploded after completing its 20th mission. The crew had been on a bombing mission to Helmstadt, Germany. The crash killed all 10 crew members that were aboard.
Interred: Ridge park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 31
Sources: Findagrave.com & American Air Museum
Walter Smith
Walter Smith
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Korean War Veteran
William R. Smith
William R. Smith
HHS Class of 1944
United States Navy
United States Navy
Dan Solorzano
Dan Solorzano
HHS Class of 1998
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Juan Alfredo Solorzano
Juan Alfredo Solorzano
HHS Class of 2002
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: MM2c
April 15, 1920 - November 28, 1994
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Eighth Air Force
4 Battle Stars
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Charley Mack Standly
Charley Mack Standly
HHS Class of 1967
United States Army
United States Army
4th Battalion Mechanized - 23rd Infantry Regiment - 25th Infantry Division - Charlie Company
Rank: E5
Rank: E5
Service Dates: 1968-1970
Double Purple Heart Recipient
April 2, 1924 - September 11, 1986
United States Navy
United States Navy
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Entered Service: August 1942
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
January 20, 1923 - March 24, 2015
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: ARM3c - Aviation Radioman, Third Class
Rank: ARM3c - Aviation Radioman, Third Class
Entered Service: December 1941
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Myles B. Stokes
Myles B. Stokes
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: August 1943
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Joseph W. Summerhill
Joseph W. Summerhill
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
96th Division
Served at Okinawa and Leyte - 2 Battle Stars
Entered Service: October 1942
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson
HHS Class of 1940
John M. Thompson, Jr.
John M. Thompson, Jr.
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S2c - Seaman Second Class
Rank: S2c - Seaman Second Class
U.S.S. Tuscaloosa
Entered Service: August 20, 1944
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Stone Thompson
Stone Thompson
May 3, 1908 - May 1, 1977
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Master Sergeant
Rank: Master Sergeant
Purple Heart Recipient
Purple Heart Recipient
Entered Service: December 16, 1941
Served in World War II & Korea
Interred: Hickey Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Travis Tinney
Travis Tinney
HHS Class of 2015
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Source: Travis Tinney
September 3, 1924 - December 28, 2012
HHS Class of 1942
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Enlisted: March 2, 1942
3rd Army
Served in France & Germany with General Patton.
Sgt. Tinsley received a Purple Heart from wounds received in battle.
Interred: Oakwood Cemetery - Waco, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Spencer Titz
Spencer Titz
HHS Class of 2016
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Source: Heather McKethan
Byron C. Tollett
Byron C. Tollett
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S2c - Seaman Second Class
Rank: S2c - Seaman Second Class
Entered Service: February 8, 1945
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
April 19, 1945 - May 26, 2011
HHS Class of 1963
United States Navy/Reserve
United States Navy/Reserve
Rank: MM3c - Machinist Mate 3rd Class
Rank: MM3c - Machinist Mate 3rd Class
San Diego/Great Lakes, IL (1963) - USS North Hampton (1964) - Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, South China Sea (1965) - USS Hooper (Destroyer Escort) Tonkin Gulf, Vietnam (1966-67) - Navy Reserve Waco (1963-67)
Service Dates: 1963-1967/1967-1973
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory - Hillsboro, Texas
Warren Tune
Warren Tune
HHS Class of 1967
United States Army
United States Army
Donald Underwood
Donald Underwood
Alfred G. Vaquera
Alfred G. Vaquera
United States Army
United States Army
Rannk: PFC - Private First Class
Rannk: PFC - Private First Class
Engineers
3 Battles Stars
Service Location: England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany
Entered Service: March 17, 1943
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Frank G. Vaquera
Frank G. Vaquera
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: May 24, 1945
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Corey Vaughn
Corey Vaughn
HHS Class of 2002
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Petty Officer - Torpedoman 2nd Class
Rank: Petty Officer - Torpedoman 2nd Class
Service Dates: 2002-2006
Source: Corey Vaughn
October 28, 1923 - October 20, 2012
HHS Class of 1942
United States Army Air Corp Band
United States Army Air Corp Band
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Interred: Oakwoood Cemetery Annex - Austin, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Raymond Wallace
Raymond Wallace
HHS Class of 1939
Roy Wallace
Roy Wallace
HHS Class of 1945
United States Merchant Marines
United States Merchant Marines
February 14, 1917 – July 1, 1943
HHS Class of 1935
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Ensign
Rank: Ensign
U.S.S. Suwanee
Missing in Action
Missing in Action
Declared Dead: July 1, 1943
Joe B. Walker
Joe B. Walker
United States Army
United States Army
Signal Corp
Signal Corp
Expert Machine Gunner Medal, Rifleman Medal, Good Conduct Medal
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
May 19, 1924 - October 24, 2008
HHS Class of 1941
United States Navy & Army Medical Corp
United States Navy & Army Medical Corp
Rank: Lieutenant JG & Captain
Rank: Lieutenant JG & Captain
World Ward II & Korean Veteran
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Infantry - Tank Destroyers
Expert Rifleman Medal
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
G. B. Waller
G. B. Waller
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
James Waller
James Waller
Purple Heart Recipient
Roscoe Waller
Roscoe Waller
United States Army
United States Army
Sergeant
Sergeant
January 29, 1927 - January 9, 2005
HHS Class of 1944
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Interred: Sunset Memorial Park - Nacogdoches, Texas
Sources: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Porter Buren Wallis, Jr.
Porter Buren Wallis, Jr.
HHS Class of 1947
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Glenn Ward
Glenn Ward
HHS Class of 1963
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Roland B. Webb, Jr.
Roland B. Webb, Jr.
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Master Sergeant
Rank: Master Sergeant
Source: Karen Brooks Cotten
July 14, 1923 - July 5, 2009
HHS Class of 1943
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Interred: Richand Cemetery - Merten, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
March 17, 1945 to November 19, 1966
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Lance Corporal
Rank: Lance Corporal
D Company, 1st Battalion, 26th MARINES, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force
Killed in Action @ Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Killed in Action @ Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
While involved in a hostile firefight, Lance Corporal West was killed by friendly fire. He received a Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Vietnam Memorial Wall - Panel 12E, Line 93
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory - Hillsboro, Texas
Sources: The Virtual Wall - Vietnam Veterans Memorial, HonorStates.org, & Findagrave.com
July 3, 1904 - September 29, 1967
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
143rd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division
6 Battle Stars, Presidential Citation, E.T.O Ribbon, A.T.O Ribbon - WWII
Purple Heart Recipient - Korea
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 13
Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
October 22, 1925 - September 25, 2008
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Service Dates: 1943-1946
Sources: Dennis Whittington, Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Waymon B. Whittington
Waymon B. Whittington
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Nuermberg Prision Guard
Charles R. Williams
Charles R. Williams
HHS Class of 1935
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
DeShun Williams
DeShun Williams
HHS Class of 1986
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Frank Williams
Frank Williams
HHS Class of 1940
September 11, 1923 - May 3, 2002
HHS Class of 1942
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Rank: Staff Sergeant
5th Army - 133rd Infantry Division
Sergeant Williams received a Purple Heart from wounds received in battle. He also received a Presidential Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, and 3 Battle Stars
Interred: Hillcrest Garden of Memory - Hillsboro, Texas
Sources: Charlotte Barr , Men and Women in WWII from Hill County, & Findagrave.com
Rawlin Keith Williams
Rawlin Keith Williams
Wayne Williams
Wayne Williams
HHS Class of 1962
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Rank: Airman 1st Class
Rank: Airman 1st Class
John Wolverton
John Wolverton
HHS Class of 1963
United States Navy Submarine Corp
United States Navy Submarine Corp
Source: John Wolverton
Leslie A. Wood
Leslie A. Wood
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Coxswain
Rank: Coxswain
American Defense Ribbon, E.T.O Ribbon with 5 Stars, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon
Entered Service: January 7, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
October 14, 1921 - July 1, 2015
HHS Class of 1939
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
Texas 36th Infantry Division, Company "L, 143rd Infantry Regiment & 9th Army
Silver Star, Bronze Star, Medal of Suverow (Russian)
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Richard Wooten
Richard Wooten
HHS Class of 1942
April 23, 1920 - December 5, 1986
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
Rank: PFC - Private First Class
36th Division
Bronze Star, Division Blue Star, Good Conduct Ribbon
Interred: Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas - Section 28
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Lonnie L. Wooten, III
Lonnie L. Wooten, III
HHS Class of 1973
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Waymon D. Wooten
Waymon D. Wooten
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Ensign
Rank: Ensign
V-12 Unit - Submarine Chaser
Entered Service: July 1, 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
HHS Class of 1939
Arlis Don Yacham
Arlis Don Yacham
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Rank: S1c - Seaman 1st Class
Entered Service: June 1, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Calvin L. Yeaman
Calvin L. Yeaman
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Fireman 1st Class
Rank: Fireman 1st Class
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private
Rank: Private
Entered Service: August 18, 1944
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private First Class
Rank: Private First Class
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Sergeant
Rank: Sergeant
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
James E. Young
James E. Young
United States Army Medical Corp
United States Army Medical Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Entered Service: 1943
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
Joseph E. Young
Joseph E. Young
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Warrant Officer
Rank: Warrant Officer
Entered Service: 1942
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County
February 9, 1924 - December 25, 1968
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Entered Service: February 20, 1943
Interred: Bell Springs Cemetery - Bynum, Texas
Source: Men and Women in World War II from Hill County & Findagrave.com
Lamar Youngblood
Lamar Youngblood
HHS Class of 1939
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: Lieutenant
Rank: Lieutenant
Angelus Zarafonetis
Angelus Zarafonetis
HHS Class of 1926
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Captain
Rank: Captain
George A. Zarafonetis
George A. Zarafonetis
HHS Class of 1930
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Lieutenant JG
Rank: Lieutenant JG
Died car wreck while in the service.
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