Honor Roll Texas Heroes of World War II
A long list of Texas service members is named as honored dead and wounded from Europe. Included are many Killed in Action, Died of Wounds, Died of Disease, and Wounded in Action entries with soldiers from Fort Worth, Dallas, Laredo, Waco, Houston, and other Texas towns. ranks range from Private to Major, with numerous Corporals and Sergeants among the names.
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Europe
Laawrence C. Alcorn
Fort Worth
Srpet
Fred St. Lindsey
Lutkin
Seyi
Clyde Meece
Nettle Sire
Weaver Shofner
Huntington, Corp
William Bk. Graeger
Proctor, Corp
Jack Correau
Laredo
Corp
Wille Greer
Corsicana
Jdngier
Jatin Zhanel
Iunns
Mee
Hichard A. Henderson
Douglas
Charles Elbert Mecloud
Freeport
Livi
Hebert Crenshaw
Iola
Irv
George S&s. Jeter
Stone Point
Jiv
Deuln Lamperson
Fordhham
Ytinal Lasehikar
New Clin
Joseph C. Leskey
Dublin
Sidney WK. Nelms
Brownwood
Pet
Albert KE. Perkins
Mugene C. Bell
Waco
Merkle
Douglas H. Cansler
Jiuntsville
Jul
Otho Kellberg
la Grange
Cyrus M. Arnold
Ireland
Lmv
Clyde Chance
Center
Robert L. Lackey
Ovalo
Jove Cirtegon
San Antonio
Joseph J. Barton
Barton
Kret
Giver W. Gauch
Sejits
Xretinech L. Buster
Levaville
Vasco V. Layfield
Dustin
Albert Engleman
New Table
Willan McDonnell
Woodaboro
Lonnie A. Chompson
Brandon
Napoleon B. Bonne
Meridian
Sammel Vernon Lisle
Munger
Floyd Tice
Armarillo
Frank Fleming
Memphis
Thomas N. Blackman
Seagoville
Charlie M. Turner
Martinburg
Jvdl
Ganoepcion Ortiz
Eagle Pass
Pit
Bernard A
Stegar
Marlin
Carp
Michael T
Carrague
Galveston
William A
Welch
Diboll
Sam II
Pike
Crandall
Estaniglau
Robert Alexander-Jones
Madisonville
Valentine J. Keller
Electra
Miles D. Littie
Gorp
Joe -We McNeill
Dallas
Lezalle
Huckabee
Snyder
J. Watkins
Hillsboro
Lee
Fenley
Paradise
Reed S. Bodenhamer
Cally F. McDermitt
Miofdada
Frederick A. Ames
Taxarkana
Theodore J.towell
Burnet
Matt H. Chiam
Frank Hbner
Rosanky
Quincy L. Guinn
Gladewater
John L. Buckley
Commerce
George EB
Ridenour
Buffalo Gap
Clarence G. Thurman
Bellue
Clarence K. Hendricks
Farmers
Wiliam C. Turner
J. D. Singleton
Alcove
Julian Smith Patten
Menderson
Jesse F. Rawles
Crockett
Yoyu
John B. Tucker
Gilmer
List of Soldiers Missing In Action From Texas Areas
A long OCR list enumerates numerous Texas based soldiers with ranks and home towns including Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, Waco, Abilene, and El Paso. The fragment notes many missing in action cases alongside other service members across the state.
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Charlie L. Saums
Barker
William Wyatt White
Fort Worth
Wiliam O. Keach
Troy
Charlie M. Noore
Iico
Hugo Stienkel
Lockhart
Merton P. Foreman
Slaton
Anderson Tatum
Teague
William HB
Mitchell Gilmer
Robert Lee Arnett
Snyder
Virgie L. Hawkins
Naples
Robert C. Boyle
San Antonio
St. Charles
Briscoe
Dallas
Robert J. W. Kattner
Copperasove
Marvin BE. Wadsworth
Bellville
John H. Boyle
Ponder
William H. Herringe
Wolf
Linn Milam
Bloomington
Sam Wittinire
Glrdstell
Triumph Granted to Romans for War Merit
The text describes the ancient Roman triumph as the highest military honor earned after attaining specific rank and meeting war conditions. When granted, streets were lined with garlands and crowds applauded as the general rode in a purple and gold procession, crowned with triumphal attire.
Perils of Literary Life
A Wilmington News quips that talking too much invites trouble more than writing, noting someone who writes finds material kept and dug up against him. The remark underscores the risk of a talkative author facing scrutiny and consequence.
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Wilmington News
Safe Betting. About the only sure-thing bet in this world
In a note on gambling and risk the piece discusses the idea that the only reliable wager is caution and prudent decision making rather than chasing luck. It frames betting as a test of judgment over chance.
Fragmentary note hints at personal reflection and departure
A fragmented text discusses an actful person leaving only impression of the truly practical self. It implies a departure or self portrayal, but the incomplete lines limit clear events, names, or places. The tone is reflective, with emphasis on self image over concrete actions.
Wilson Urges Nation to Join Red Cross During Christmas Week
President Wilson issues a proclamation calling all Americans to support the American Red Cross during Christmas roll call week from December 16 to 28. The appeal seeks to spread a universal holiday greeting amid wartime need, prepared before his departure for Europe.
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Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
Europe
Surrender of German Airplanes Progress Report
London reports the surrender of about 2,000 German warplanes under the armistice terms is advancing over the past week with full comple ment expected soon to pass into Allied hands.
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London
Baruch Resigns as War Industries Board Chairman
President Wilson accepts Bernard M. Baruch’s resignation as chairman of the War Industries Board effective January 1. The President also agrees the War Industries Board will cease to exist as a government agency on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
British Fleet Reaches Libau Courland Baltic Port
British fleet arrived Wednesday at Libau in Courland on the Baltic, docking at the port as part of naval movements in the region.
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Libau
Copenhagen
Courland
Baltic
Glass Offered Treasury Post by Wilson
Representative Carter Glass of Virginia, chairman of the House banking and currency committee, is understood to have been offered the secretary of the treasury by President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
Britain to demand 8 billion pounds in war reparations
The Daily Mail reports Great Britain will seek about 8 billion pounds or roughly 38.72 billion dollars from Germany as reparations for the war, covering Britain and its dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Germany
Daily Mall
Restrictions on News Print Paper Off
Washington all restrictions on the use of news print paper were withdrawn Wednesday by the War Industries Board, effective December 15.
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Washington
War Industries Board
British Ships Lost During War
London reports 2475 British ships sunk with crews and 3147 vessels sunk leaving crews adrift, per statement by Sir Ric Geddes first lord of the admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Ric Geddes
The
Admiralty
Texas Postmaster Nominated in Washington
Alfie Armwold of Texas was among post nominations announced Tuesday in Washington. The brief notice lists Armwold as a nominee, with the article giving limited biographical detail and no further confirmation of the post.
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Washington
Alfie “R. Armwold
Texas
President Wilson Signals Peace Effort and Rail Reform
In a joint session President Wilson announces aim for a peace conference and outlines government role after the war. He urges careful Congress study of railroad readjustment, hints at ending government control after armistice, and advocates female suffrage by federal amendment. Senate and House consider Paris advisory committee and vice presidential takeover plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wilson
America
War Trade -Board
House
Cummings
Town
Repubican
Paris
Senate
Rodenberg
Ilnois
Texas News Highlights From Around the State
Oil refining plant opens as deep wells rise near Albany while Brazon county reports a strong turkey crop and San Angelo votes dry. Western Texas sees vast exploration. El Paso shops burn. government balloon gas plant planned for Fort Worth with 5 million dollars. Texas cattle win big at Chicago expo as Fraternal Congress meets in Fort Worth. Legislative talks push taxation reform, humane society support, and cruelty laws. Governor Hobby appoints county judges and New York decoration project ties Texas to national review crowds. Cisco and Northwestern Railway to be built from Cisco to Graham. Federal loans in Texas rise with 461 loans in November totaling over 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest of
Bow
Arthur S. Carrol
John W. Mitchell
Archilon de Tayinham
Henry R. G. Spurgedin
Marietta
Charles 8. Gogard
Glktendon
Philip Foster
Weather ‘Ord
Kenneth B. Peters
John R, Nix
Marlin
Michael G. Risings Pus Christie
Ben Chambers
Cédar
John KL
Meiearazaell
James A. Poe Broaddu
Clarence B. Farney
Ramus M
Gibson
Flint
Louly W
Martin
Tetple
Clifford C. Meeks
Voth
Martin L. Poster
William G. Black
August BH
Blankens
Tine Jablowshki
Kyl
Wallace L. Bailey
Jesze B. Jones
Force
Thomas J. Sevalin
James M. Webb
Sidney C. Penn
Cedar
William H. Bolls
Dallas
T’vt
Albert Herklotz
Coleman
Joso Hoplita
Candilol
James F. Johnson
Frank T. Tam
Yorkto
George W. Thompas
John J. Jones
Brown
James T. Riley
Axtel
Joseph Thude
Allas
Bonnie B. Anderso
Frank B. Coghlan
Claud Bands
Btrain
Floyd Clark
Denise
Willie Hodge
Miguel
Irvin I. Jacobs
Cumby
Richards
Lee
Hamilton
James J. Adams
Wille Point
Harry Rea
Fred G. Gardner
San Antonio
William B. Bates
Cushing
Carl Lawson
Austin
Edgar A. Leissner
Seguin
Robert Owens
Mineral Wells
James J. H. Robutek
Jonesboro
Asa C. Bechtel
Smithfield
Grady Pool
Clarksville
Robert K. Bullen
Rusi
Robert F.placke
Lincoln
Frank P. Iv
Grand ‘Saline
Looney A. Hutchins
Bloomberg
Herbert Z. Payne
Marquez
Frank Hoffts
Cameron
Ira A. Miller
Bedias
James I’. Black
Mala Off
Beaumont
Wilam A. Kiliion
Salmon
Wadell
Jordan
Mellson
William A. Terrell
Kingsville
Solomon FP
Virkers
Buckholts
Manuel Lopez
Brownsville
Christian Barse
Stone Point
Louis Yeager
Fred Packett
Burkett
Martin L
Tipton
Shannon
Luther T. Vaughn
Hayden C. Hathaway
Wwlliam M. Pribble
Mayfield
Alva J. Lackey
Dale Gee
Luther B Moore
Reag
Edward G
Terrel Kingsbury
Murray
C. Gray
Andrew
J. McCa oWagoner
Henry
Les
Bro
John We
Alexander
Adamayille
Alfred
Johnson
Marshall
Andrew J. Coward
Colyeswell
Wmmell D. Crider
Ingram
Lawrence
Frievell
San Angelo
William H. Chambilis
Orans
Milton H. Ingram
John Aa
Lee Houston
Otto Roessler
Hirt
Frank Kebelman
Touston
Asret
Barnes B. Bradley
Flotland
Corp
Williams
White
McGregor
Isham
Gray
Soda
Pyt
Albert Jiells
Valera
Joe RR
Hood
E Houston
Py'vt
Brits Koester
Brenham
Per Leonidas Dunbaugh
Pye
Willis
Dodge
Westfall
Big Springs
Balinger
Willan
F. Bertick
Linton, Corp
Lee J. McClure
Fort Worth
Dave LL
Culver
Caddo
Mills, Corp
Wugene EL Serl
Tinity
Thomas Snapp
Ilinois
Bend I
Charlie Mitchell
Fife
Ween LY
Hendon
Corsicana
Calvin
M. Dickson
Jiee Arnold
Crockett
Julus H. . Bruner
Frost
Norman J. Rendellz
Brownavills
Marion Everhart
PortiaWorth
Pye Wilson N
Cheornee Haa Vt
Dixon L. Ciener
EMD Corp
Judson
Irby
Googe Corp
Jere O. Framer
Br Gorp
Charlie Carter
Sa Cook Fd Brover
Gragay
Joseph
Batusek
Obin Isbell
Albany
Watter Q. Brown
Joe Burns
Valley
Pei
Pred
Farber
Myvi
Newburn- W
Thomas P
Alfred Parker Hints
Thomas
J. Hbres
Oscar Jefferson
Bert Kent
Rising Staryorth
Yorktown
No Statute Permits Sale of Stock in Oil Firms in Texas
Austin Tex The attorney general’s department issues an opinion by First Assistant Attorney General C M Cureton to Secretary of State George F Howard finding no independent corporate authority in Texas to form firms whose main business is selling oil royalties There is no statute allowing creation of corporations to sell stock in oil companies An oil company chartered under article 1121 has rights to acquire royalties in wells and properties and to sell these royalties as incidental to its main oil business An oil company may acquire oil and the grant of royalties on land is a grant of oil on the land
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
C. M. Cureton
George F. Howard
Texas
Germans Silent as Americans Enter Occupation Army
American troops under Major General Dickman crossed into Germany Sunday with no demonstrations. The advance reached Radgen and Saarholzbach by night, extending the line along the Saar River through Saarburg and Treves as the occupation began.
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Dickman
Germany
Radgen
Saarholzbach
Saar River
Urough Saarburg
Treves
Regular Army of Half Million For 1920
Washington officials briefed Congress on a proposed regular army of about five hundred thousand for the 1920 fiscal year starting next July. The plan asks a total of 1,922,000 for pay excluding fortifications, covering 21,259 officers, 382,677 line and staff troops, and about 130,000 noncombatant troops.
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Washington
Congress
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Texas Heroes
Joseph I. Stephens
Rothmann
Meson
Harold Kilburn
Vusa
Thomas J
Young
Aubrey
Eddins
Lado
Frank Jablonski
Wiser
Clarence A. Perry
New Waverly
Griffen Ie. Brown
Granger
Sret
Shelton
Moore
Sweet Lame
Burton G. Holibaugh
Joshua
Gus A. Urich
Taylor
Russell Mosely
Wilnut Springs
Father P. Caldwell
Thalia
Wiliams
Mields
Sutherkind
Gerp
Isdward KR. Hunt
Annona
Lewis Leroy Smith
Dalkes
Hubert W. Meyers
Bowie
Paul Yours
Conroe
Tvi
Joseph II. Jearly
Boyd
Robert J. Cuffman
Allen
Yvi. Thomus J. McMahon
Newport
Rgt
Richard New
Littlefield
Cutford L. Dorley
Canyon
John J. Sink
Tulle
Benjamin Bf. Seahorn
Altair
Hulen K. Starley
Riverside, Corp
Walter G. Fegains
Palmer
Kpan
Rufus
Julius St. Bridges
Henderson
John Knox Curtis
Gatesville
John Griffin
Floydada
James Ebwall
Goliad
John We Arnold
Greenwood
Frank H. Tlompton
Supinaw
Wilh Hallins
St Locke
Corrigan
Addigon Balconer
William
Caddell
San Juan
Henry Mester
Nellis
Harrington
Minican
Pominick Keller
Wichity Falls
fHlegins
William St Leach
Speedwell
Hugh WR. Petersen
Crow. Corp
Marlon F. Boone
Wichita Falls
Roy Pollard
Wily
Willa Bolt
Rice
Bryant. McGregor
Rite Ho L. Geltozens
West Point
Otto Merkeh
Stobstown
George Horton
Cuero
Ver Geeree
W. Kobt
White City
Joseph &. Smith
Mckinney
Fryt
Stanley Vi South
Henry V. Thornton
Alex M. McCord
Thomas F. Munn
Staff
Sansomn O'Neill
Brazoria
Collier Bradford
Ernest M. Daugherty
Kaufman
Horace T. Smith, Jr
Giddings
Roy A. Young
Killeen
Richard Bivens
Joe T. Wallace
DelXalb
Frank J. Allen
Luling
Mailcolin R. Allen
Jaonnie QC
Shoemaker
Kirkland
Edgar C. Burkey
Mosheim. Corp
August R. Schweiss
I'vt
Euly Padgett
Bert Bacaen
Kennedale
William M. Huddleston
Georgetown
Preston Templeton
Duval
Bodo W. Goldmuncher
Carmine
Charles A. Stroud
Sante
Willie Bratcher
Grover K. Holloman
Kerrville
James J. Hall
Jowls
P. McCampbell
Falacios
John W. Alexander
Houston
Charles J. Boyer
Victoria
Gilbert C. Brookes
I've
William T. Mints
Robert F. Vaughn
Jewett
Fruitdale
Corbett Cardwell
William ©. Wilson
Obion
John Moessmeyer
Alton
Amos Lowe
Sulphur Springs
William B. McCool
Charles V. Ricbey
Baklaw
Jose Secundino Flores
John Goff
Edgar F. Borrows
Waldo Cain
Ravenna
Jose Gonzales
Wiliam M. Faulk
Edldie W. Warden
Frank J. Ickles
Roy C. Garter
Carl «A. Grimes
Miles
Cyrus E. Graham
Bryan
Sigt
Amor G. Hogrebr
Bret
Ryan Speegle
Lockney
Rufus B. Hickman
Franklin
Srgt
Harry Simpson, Jr
Edward J. Stanley
Midland
Bert B. Barnard
Fort Spunky
Bert King
Fermon O'Neal
Gary
Mike A. Carbone
Josie. Corp
Hulette M. Allen
Monkstown
James J. Burkhead
Omaha
Jay C. Shaver
de Kalb
Joseph Y. Landrum
Withard H. Rice
Joe HH. Smith
Purdon
Odus W. Caviness
Frederick R. Horton
Sherman
Pye Walter
Long
Charles &. Metcalf
Ive
Dunes
Lester Lee Curry
Somerville
Harry Ll. Burgess
Brody
D. Chandler
Dayton
John Li Scott
Caldwell
Dullus
Wertecke
Ft.Cunningham
Roganville
Charles L. Eastman
Newhome
Carl Litue
Ladonia
Fred
F. McHenry
Taan M. Bell
Sam Z. Williams
Denton
Marshall Wy. Alexander
Sneedville
Murray McCrummon
New Caney
Frank R. Welsh
Wichtte Falls
James J. Gallagher
Mikeska
Nowh Gill
Pearly
Walton Smith
Earl Booth
Midorade
Ryt
John T. Hall
Marshall Corp
Gussie TL
Ladd
Pattonville
Robert L. Evans
Goldthwaite
Wharies A. Shirley
Goodrich, Corp
Doe Th Latimer
Lloyd Bates
Texarkiana
Hiude FE
Cavenes
Bessmay
William FH. Wren
Honey Chove, Corp
Marvin ©. Sharp
Huckaby
Orp
Ernest Mo McCarkill
Hoekheim
Jive
Rufus A. Burton
Lee H. Frang
Palee
Pvt
Slay Jordan
Carthage
Tyr Curl Laramore
Alvarado
Y'vt
Charles
Herkilz
Calemian
Arthur Parker
Coldtheaite
Robert Ta. Phillips
Denison
Samuel
Kutson
Goodnight
Guy Taylor
Joseph H. Black
Lindsay
Howard Edmiston
Mont J. Chesney
Harold
James HH
Goodrum
Ranger
John D. Tmyertt
Wilmer
Claude KR
Whitaker
Charles Starance
Brackettville
Maurice J. Walsh
Rufus J. B
Emo
Thomas A. Hughes
Dexter, Corp
John M. Pedersen
Andrew J. Turner
Archibald P. Castleberry
Vernon
Taylor Pressley
Gus Beal
Overton
Hen HH
Copeland
Garner
Ladies BR
Faukenburg
McCauley
Austin Gibbons
el Paso
J. W. Fairs
Weatherford
Charles J. North
Wallis
Bryce W. Isgate
Rusk
Ben F. Loden
Elyslan Fields
Charles Is
Brueblood
Groveton
Boyce CG
Arnold
Burle H. EH. Davidson
Pilot Point
Willian H. Johnson
L. Pittman
Felix Shepherd
Point
Sigt Thomas B. Lopur
Cook Frank Kocurek
James L. Cook
Denisen
Zeke Frances
Wilsonville
Asa Gilley
Burkevillee
Jesse M. Stone
Rockwall
Hersel A. Weiss
Creath
Edward W. Younger
Munday
Major Holtzlaw
Audrey Hammonds
Jacksonville
Frank W. Walter
Groesbeck
Alvin V. Athens
Buffalo
Henry M. Wades
Batson
Walter &. Loudermilk
de Leon
Overton L. Turner
Dexter
Jewell W. Matson
Nacogdoches
Harvey A. McCown
Teck
Fred L. Martin
Brice
Charles I. Reed
Moffett
Lewis G. Rogers
Verdin M. Sanders
Archer City
John C. Hearne
Corp. Joe
Chalupa
Elijah
Andrews
Rifus
el Wallace
Milburn
Aledo
Iter
Price
Clifton
Oued
Welsh
Edward A. Rippstine
Oda
Waiare
Red Cross
War Board
President Wilson
Pershing
Sims
France
Americu
Cable and Wireless
Texas News
Brazon County
Green County
South
el Paso & Southwestern Railway System
del Rio
Sixty-Third Judicial District of Texas
C. C. Belcher
Army and Navy
Wraeport
Bryanmound
W. P. Hobby
Chester FH. Bryan
Harris County
St. Louis
Chicago
United States
Sweetswater
United States Air
Beas
Board of Equalization
Bagby
Weber
Humane Societies
Texas Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Trobby
T de Howard
Audrey
New York
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Wack State
Texas Club of
Cisco and Northwestern Railways Company
Secretary of State
Cisco
Land County
Eastland
Stephens
Young Counties
Graham
Young County
Eawtland County
Greanlliton
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