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KIA means killed in action, whether at the
front or by enemy action in the rear areas. Or if a prisoner of war, whether by
air bombardment of his prison camp or being shot while escaping;
DOW, persons who were wounded and later died;
DOI, those who suffered fatal battle injuries as opposed to wounds,
in combat or in combat areas and in the line of duty status;
DNB, other line of duty deaths such as from sickness, homicide, suicide,
or accidents outside non battle;
FOD, those who were determined to be dead
under Public LAW 490;
M, missing persons
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NAME |
UNIT & Rank
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HISTORY FROM SUBMIT FOLDERS |
SUBMITTED BY: |
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BARNETT, Billy L. |
Pvt. KIA |
No History |
Betty Lamberson |
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BATES, Newton Lee, "Barney" |
Tech 4 -
MO TECH4 483 Field ARTY BN |
County Died: Barry County
Cemetery: Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Deceased: BATES, Newton Lee, "Barney"
Birth: April 3, 1905
Near Wayne, Barry Co., MO
Age: 63 years, 10 mos. 14 days
Death: Jan. 17, 1968, Veterans Hosp.
Cause: Unknown
Married: Lucile Aderhold
Married When & Where: August 8, 1926, Exeter, Barry Co., MO
Father: Clarence William Bates
Mother: Ellen Frances Richardson
Military Information: MO TECH4 483 Field ARTY BN
Death Certificate Number: Unknown
Resource: Cemetery stone, Info from his daughter
Research Note: Barney served in WWII in Alaska, he was a very well known
rifle marksman. During WWII he and his wife operated the Grocery store and
filling station in Corsicana which was blown away by the October 31, 1943
Tornado. He later owned several business in Wheaton. Bates Jewelry, Locker
plant, to name two. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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BOWEN, Rhan |
Coxswain, V-6 USNR (SV) USS Sibley (APA 206) USS ISM 321
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County Died: Parsons,
Labette Co., KS
Cemetery: Oakwood
Deceased: BOWEN, Rhan
Birth: Jan. 24, 1926
Eureka Springs, Carroll, AR
Age: 78 years
Death: July 10, 2004
Parsons, Labette Co., KS
Cause: Aneurysm
Married: Shirley Jo Maxwell
Married When & Where: 29 July 1951
Father: General Grant Bowen born Fayette Co., IL
Mother: Jemima Isabelle Abbott born Fayette Co., IL
Military Information: Entered into service at Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Coxswain, V-6 USNR (SV) USS Sibley (APA 206) USS ISM 321
Resource: Military Papers.
Research Note: Worked at Blalack Garage, Cassville, Barry Co., MO when
Inducted. On Wall of Honor. Brother (Rual Bowen) and two sisters (Gertrude
Bowen & Lela Ledgerwood) lived in Cassville. Honorable discharge on March
21, 1946.
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History added by: Jan Miller
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BYRD, Ernest Lee |
Paratrooper - South Pacific |
County Died: Newton Co.,
MO
Deceased: BYRD, Ernest Lee
Military Information: Paratrooper, South Pacific
Resource: The Wheaton Journal, May 30, 1946
Research Note: Ernest Lee Boyd was killed in an Auto Accident near
Bethpage, MO last Saturday night. He served as a Paratrooper in the South
Pacific during the War. Military rites were conducted by Co. C 2nd MO
Infantry National Guards. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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BRADEN, Verne E. |
Pvt. KIA |
No History |
Betty Lamberson |
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BRATTIN, Dan, Jr. |
TEC 4, US Army |
County Died: Jasper Co., MO
Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Deceased: BRATTIN, Dan, Jr.
Birth: June 27, 1921, MO
Age: 77 years
Death: Sep 29, 1998, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO
Cause:
Married: Zelma Ruth Shoopman
Married When & Where:
Father: Dan Alexander Brattin
Mother: Missie Keeling, MO
Military Information: TEC 4 - US Army
Death Certificate Number:
Resource: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Cemetery Stone, SSDI
Research Note: Dan is listed on the Barry County, Missouri Courthouse wall
honoring World War II men and women. |
History added by:
Frances Albert |
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BRATTIN, Lillard |
Army Air Corp |
County Died: Barry Co., MO
Deceased: BRATTIN, Lillard
Father: Dayton Brattin born Barry County, MO
Mother: Cora Ruppert
Military Information: Army Air Corp
Death Certificate Number:
Resource: The Wheaton Journal, Dec. 1945
Research Note: Lillard Brattin served 30 months in the service. Discharged at
Ft. Leavenworth. |
History added by:
Betty Lamberson |
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BRATTIN, William Crawford |
Pvt. |
County Died: Lane Co., OR
Cemetery: Sears Cemetery
Deceased: BRATTIN, William Crawford
Birth: Sep. 4, 1919
Wheaton, Barry Co., MO
Age: 78 years
Death: Aug. 14, 1997
Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR
Cause: unknown
Married: Donna Maxine Davis
Married When & Where: July 1, 1950, Reno, NV
Father: Roy Dayton Brattin, born Barry Co., MO
Mother: Cora Ruppert,
Military Information: Sacramento, CA, Enlistment for the Philippine Dept.,
Private
Death Certificate Number: unknown
Resource: WWII Army Enlistment Records, Cemetery Stone
Research Note: William has two living children. Tombstone inscription reads:
William C. Brattin Sep 4, 1919-Aug 14, 1997. Sears Cemetery, Row 8, position 21.
He is named in the World War II Barry County, MO courthouse list, honoring the
men and women who served in World War II. |
History added by:
Frances Albert |
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BRIXEY, Hugh S., Jr. |
1 Lt. DNB |
No History |
Betty Lamberson |
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