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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
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 - Section 5
Sources: Men and Women in WW II from Hill County, Heritage of Hill Country, Texas - Volume II, & Texas Military Forces Museum
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
March 12, 1940 - April 4, 1968
HHS Class of 1958
Interred: Hillsboro Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas
Source: Findagrave.com
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. 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
Sources: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, USFallenWarriors.com, & Findagrave.com
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
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
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
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
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
524th Bomber Squadron, 379th Bomber Group, Heavy
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
July 30, 1943
Purple Heart Recipient
Interred: Plot A Row 43 Grave 31 - Ardennes American Cemetery - Neupré, Belgium
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
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
December 10, 1919 - April 5, 1942
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: AVIATION MACHINIST'S MATE PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS
Killed in Action
Killed in Action
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
October 24, 1924 - July 6, 1944
United States Army
United States Army
Rank: Private First Class
Rank: 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
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
August, 1911 - May 15, 1944
United States Army Air Corp
United States Army Air Corp
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Killed in Action over Wewak, New Guinea
Killed in Action over Wewak, New Guinea
Lt. Keeten received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Purple Heart.
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, Texas
March 18, 1915 - September 13, 1944
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
Photo Courtesy: Roy & Carol Mabry
Sources: HonorStates.org , American Battle Monuments Commission, & Findagrave.com
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
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 - Exercise Tiger
Killed in Action - Exercise Tiger
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
April 17, 1937 - June 3, 1967
HHS Class of 1955
United States Army - Major
United States Army - 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
Photo Courtesy: Karen Doskocil
Sources: The Virtual Wall & Findagrave.com
December 16, 1918 - October 4, 1952
HHS Class of 1935
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Rank: Major
Rank: Major
Missing in Action/Killed in Action
Missing in Action/Killed in Action
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
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
September 11, 1901 - February 23, 945
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
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
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
November 3, 1916 - February 20, 1944
HHS Class of 1935
United State Army Air Corp
United State Army Air Corp
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Rank: 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
HHS Class of 1935
United States Navy
United States Navy
Rank: Ensign
Rank: Ensign
Missing in Action/Killed in Action
July 1, 1943
Memorial: Walls of the Missing - Manila American Cemetery - Taguig City, Philippines
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 MAF
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 for his service.
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
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 in Algeria while in the service.
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