Pvt. Co. A., Gillespie cty, 3rd Frontier dist., TST
Name: Ahrens, Conrad II., Pvt. Com. off: Wahrmund, William, Capt. Organ: Co. A., Gillespie cty, 3rd Frontier dist.; Gen. J.D. McAdoo, cmdg., TST. Enlist: 1864; Mustered in April 29, 1864. Enrd. & mustd. in Gillespie cty. Disch: 8 days ser. at $2. Total $16.00. Descrip: Age--27 years. Remarks: R&F 67;69. Enr. off. Capt. Wahrmund; Mus. off. Capt. Wahrmund; Arms--1 rifle & 1 pistol. Co. organized under Act of State Legis. Dec. 15 1863. 1 MR dtd. May, 1864; 1 PR dtd. Jan. 27 to June 1, 1864.
Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Ahrens, Harold Elias
SSGT U.S. Army Air Corps WW II, Missing in Action or Buried at Sea; Tablets of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England; World War II Honor Roll
The U.S. War Department on Saturday notified Mrs. Harold E. Ahrens, that her husband, a staff sergeant in the U. S. Army Air Corps, has been reported as missing in action over Europe. Staff Sgt. Ahrens was a gunner and radio operator on a 4 motor heavy bomber, presumably a B-17, Flying Fortress. He was at home the early part of July and left Fredericksburg after spending a six day furlough here with wife and parents on July 6th. The message on Saturday stated that he was reported missing as of August 5th, less than a month after he had visited here.
St. Sgt. Ahrens, age 21 is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ahrens of Cave Creek Community. He was married to Miss Viola Sagebiel of the Crabapple Community, May 31st, this year near his Army Air Base at Rapid City, S. D.
The young man attended the Rheingold School and up until the time he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces in August, 1942, he assisted his father on their farm in the Cave Creek community. He received his training in Panama City Florida; Chicago Ill.; Salt Lake City Utah; Blythe California; and Grand Island, Nebraska army air bases. The last letter received from him was dated July 30th.
The War Department believed that he perished along with other crew members in the crash of a plane into the ocean near the coast of England. The fatal accident is determined by eye-witness accounts as related by members of an English Patrol Launch who saw a plane crash into the sea within a few miles of the English coast, the plane evidently having been the one on which Staff Sgt. Ahrens is reported to have been an occupant and which was on its way from America to England.
PVT Hilmar F. Ahrens age 23, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Ahrens arrived in the Hawallian Islands about June 26th, according to a message received here last week by his parents. Private Ahrens was drafted here on March 2nd 1942. From here he went to the induction station in San Antonio.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 178
In India Cpl Maxie Ahrens, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Ahrens, communicated with his parents recently, that he arrived in India. His service began in January 1943 and was stationed in Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Frisco, Calif.; Tacoma, Washington and March Field, Calif. before his departure to India. Maxie has the Army Good Conduct and Sharpshooter medals. He was an administrative non-commissioned officer serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in the China-Burma-India Theater with Headquarters and Service Company, 1876th Engineer Aviation Battalion. He supervised and coordinated the work of clerk-typists prior to promotion as clerk-typist. He served in the battles of Central Burma, India, Burma and was recipient of citations -- EAME Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. He was released from service as Staff Sergeant on January 8, 1946.Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 291
PVT Ruben Ahrens, age 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Ahrens joined the US Army Air Corps on February 16, 1942. He reported to Ft. Bliss, Texas and from there was sent to Pains Field, Washington, where he has since been stationed. He is with the 651st QM Platoon L K battalion.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1, p. 370
Sgt. Oscar C. Albert was inducted on January 13, 1943. He has served in Sheppard Field, Texas; Glendale, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Wendover Field, Utah and Genova, Nebraska, from where he was sent overseas in November 1943. He is now serving in the U.S. Air Forces in Italy as a member of ground crew and as an aviation metalsmith on the large Liberator bombers. He married Clara Oehler on May 21, 1941. He is the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Oehler of Harper, Texas.
Pvt. Erwin A. Alberthal, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Alberthal, who has arrived safely in England with U.S. Army forces. Inducted on February 1, 1943, he is with the Military Police and has served at Ft. Custer, Mich., and Kentucky in the states. He was home on a furlough in October.
Alberthal was stationed in Northern France with the 440th Military Prisoner of War Processing Company as an interpreter.
He was the recipient of the European Theatre Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal and four overseas bars.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 288
Alberthal, Felix Alvin "F. A."
PFC U.S. Army WW I; served 3 Sep 1918 - 23 Dec 1918
Lester Alberthal Machine Mate 2nd Class, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Alberthal of near Fredericksburg. Alberthal joined the Navy in Sept. 1942 and is stationed at the Corpus Naval Station.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 43
Alberthal, Otto Wilhelm
Pfc Quartermaster Corps U.S. Army WW I, discharge 13 Sep 1919
While in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Alexander served as a bombardier & pilot in the European Theater Air Offensive. Later in the U.S. Air Force, he flew A-20 bomber.
He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp and served as lead bombardier in the 410th Bomb Group flying in Douglas A 20 aircraft. He flew 65 combat missions including pivotal sorties during D-day and the Battle of the Bulge. Though he received various medals and awards he did not speak of them or his experiences,he was happy just to have made it home.
Later he flew various aircraft including P-51’s F-86’s and ended his career as a flight instructor pilot at Laredo A.F.B. Texas in 1967.
He did his basic training at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, Texas, he said that he was raised on a farm and the training was not that hard. He was 17 years old when he enlisted in the military.
Pfc. Dayton Althaus Has Been In Combat 500 Days With 34th Division Pfc. Dayton Althaus on April 16th joined his comrades in the 34th Infantry Division with the 8th Army in Italy in observing the 500th day in combat for this veteran outfit that reached the half thousandth milestone with a record unequaled by any other U.S. Combat division in this war. There was no fanfare or jubilant celebration to mark the day, but the men who wear the red bull patch didn't forget about the 500 days in the line. Death, wounds, sickness, rotation and routine transfers, have left only 20 percent of the "originals". An "original" is a man who landed in North Ireland six overseas strips ago, the first contingent of U.S. fighting men to reach Europe in World War II and Pfc. Althaus is one of these men, since he landed in Ireland 32 months ago. By the 500th day of combat, the 34th means that it has commanded a sector, with component units committed to action, for a length of time covering that many days. No other division can make that claim. The 3rd and the 45th Infantry Divisions come nearest. Due to the type of fighting in the Pacific, where there are layovers between island invasions, even the veteran troops in that region can't claim first place. By the reckoning, the 34th, has had more days in the line than the famed 1st and 3rd Marine Division both put together, according to figures released by Marine Public Relations in New York. As to the over-all average of war, last November the 135th regiment of the 34th, as a whole had about 700 left of the original more than 3,000. The 168th had only 437 left, they lost more than half a regiment at Faid Pass alone. The 133rd, one battalion of which served until Anzio as the "palace guards" for Gen. Eisenhower, headquarters in Algiers, had 1,100 originals. More than 15,000 replacements, a full division in itself, have plugged the holes in the division. Today it is an all American division with every state of the union represented, led by Iowa. During the 500 days in combat the 34th has been awarded many medals, including nine Congressional Medals of Honor, 98 Distinguished Service Crosses, and a whole galaxy of other decorations that indicate the courage and integrity of its men. Pfc. Althaus, who entered the service in August 1942, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Althaus and the husband of Mrs.Lucille Maurer Althaus.
T/Sgt. Harvey Althaus awarded Air Medal. Presentation of the Air Medal to Harvey Althaus of Route 1, Fredericksburg, Texas was made recently at special retreat ceremonies conducted at Boca Raton Army Air Field, a technical school of the AAF Training Command. Sgt. Althaus is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Althaus of near Fredericksburg. Sgt. Althaus was awarded the Air Medal "For meritorious achievement while participating in an attack upon a railroad bridge at Gricigliano, Italy which resulted in the destruction of the bridge and approaches thereby effectively blocking this vital link in enemy communication lines." The Sergeant is a veteran of 51 missions representing 200 combat hours. Presentation of the award was made by Brig. Gen. R. E. O'Neill, Commanding General.Althaus served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a gunner and radio operator on a B-25 type aircraft from July 31, 1942 until Sept. 18, 1945. He was very proud to serve for his country. Upon discharge, he was ranked as a technical sergeant.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 317
Back in hospital Pfc. Marlin Clinton Althaus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Althaus, who entered the service on May 28, 1943, and only recently was promoted to Private First Class at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. He had just recovered from a slight operation on his back when he was returned to the hospital for further medical attention.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 203
Private Rubin Althaus, age 37, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Althaus of Rheingold community, is reported by the Japanese Government, through the International Red Cross, to have died in a Japanese Prison Camp (Hoten Prisoner of war camp) at Munden Manchukuo (of acute entireties, after being transferred from the Philippine Islands.) Althaus was captured early in the war, shortly after Pearl Harbor, early in 1942, on Corregidor Island, in the Philippines. His last letter home was written shortly before that time. He had not been heard from since but was reported a prisoner of war by the American Red Cross some time last year. (June 1942)
Pvt. Althaus consequently becomes the seventh (or ninth - one paper has seventh and the other paper has ninth) Gillespie County service man to die in this World War II.
Pvt. Althaus was inducted into the U. S. Army on April 3, 1941.
He received his training at Camp Wallace, near Galveston, and at Fort Bliss, near El Paso. At the time he was taken prisoner he was fighting with a New Mexico Artillery unit. He had been sent overseas sometime in the fall of 1941.
Rubin was born at Cave Creek in Gillespie County in 1906, he secured his education in Gold school and was occupied as a stone crusher, for the Llano Mines, until his induction in the Army 1941. He was also confirmed at Cave Creek on April 9, 1922.
Exact date of the hero's death in the Japanese prison camp was not made known in the message received last Saturday from the War Department. However, this fact and other details may be made known in a letter which is to follow. (The letter from the War Department said he died December 4, 1942 it was sent by Robert H. Dumlays, Brigadier General, it made apologies for the delay in the death message.) Althaus had attained the age of 37 years, having been born December 2, 1906.
Surviving Pvt. Althaus are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Althaus; one grandmother, Mrs. Henry Herbort; four sisters and two brothers: Staff Sergeant Harvey Althaus who is in the U.S. Army and believed to be on his way "overseas" at this time; Lee Althaus who reside with his parents; Mrs. Gus (Nelda) Wahrmund of Rheingold, Mrs. Milton (Dora Lou) Ottmers, residing with her parents; Mrs. Herman (Lola) Klinksiek of the Grapetown community; and Miss Josephine Althaus, also residing at home. In addition a large host of relatives and friends mourn his patriotic sacrifice.
Althaus, Voy Ernst, Sr.
Pvt. U.S. Army WW II; served 8 Feb 1946 - 7 Feb 1946; discharge 16 Mar 1947
Pvt. Voy Althaus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Althaus of Willow City, who has been selected for the ASTP and is attending Rutgers University, New Brunswick N. J. Voy was in the ASTRP and attended Oklahoma A & M where he finished highest in his class. He received his basic training at Camp Hood, Texas and is a graduate of FHS, having finished fourth in his class in the local school.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 119, Book 3 p. 120
Althaus served in the US Marine Corps, 4th Division, during WWII and was involved in combat on Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima for which he was awarded a Letter of Commendation for Meritorious Service. Bill also retired from the Army National Guard.
Amerine, William Ernest "Bill"
Major U.S. Air Force Vietnam / Persian Gulf; served 1977 - 1995
His first duty assignment was at Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND. Over the next 17 years, Bill served in command positions at bases in Nebraska, Wyoming and California. He took early retirement in 1995, retiring as a major.
Ames, Lewis
Pfc. U.S. Army WW I discharge 5 Feb 1920, discharge 7 Feb 1921
Dan Anderegg Jr. was a member of the 103rd Infantry's 67th Signal Battalion. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for service in the Central European Theater in the Rhineland. He was also awarded a Bronze Star for service in the Liberation of the Phillipines. A significant war time memory was the last performance ever given by Glenn Miller and his band. Immediately after playing for Anderegg and other patients in a military hospital in England, Miller was lost as he crossed the English Channel to play for more of the troops.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 356
Anderegg enlisted in the Air Force as a young man and proudly served his country for 30 years. He was stationed in many areas of the world including New Mexico, Greenland, Massachusetts, Spain, Oklahoma, Vietnam Nam, California, and Germany. His last assignment was Idaho's Mtn. Home AFB.
Anderegg, Melvin Jerome
U.S. Army WW II discharge 10 Dec 1946, U.S. Army Air Force discharge 10 Jun 1952; 20 years in military intelligence;
James Anderson served in the U.S. Army 743rd Tank Battalion during WWII from 11 Feb 1943 to 13 Nov 1945. He was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Stars and 1 Bronze Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, The Bronze Star, Distinguished Unit Badge, and the WWII Victory Medal. He was in Battles in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. James attained the rank of TEC 4.
Commanding Officer Praises Work Of S-SGT. August Apelt Who Fell In Action
Captain Theodore R. Wright, commanding officer of the force in which Staff Sergeant August Apelt, Jr. served at the time of his death in action in the Philippines on November 12, 1944, recently wrote S-Sgt. Apelt's parents, telling of the high esteem in which their son was held.
"In all my experience in the service, " Capt. Wright wrote, "I found that the duty I am performing in writing this letter is the most painful and difficult of all. This is to inform you of the death of your son, August, who died of wounds received in action, on November 12, 1944, as a result of enemy bombing somewhere in the Philippines.
"August, was one of the original members of our squadron and during the past two years with us had acquired a great number of friends and was loved by all of us. He has been in complete charge of our transportation section for sometime and never once shirked the responsibility of his position.
"He worked day and night in all kinds of weather to keep the squadron's transportation rolling and in good order and his efficiency was unsurpassed. He was friendly and courteous at all times and held the highest respect of his superiors. he was ready and willing at all times to toil for the squadron's welfare and we owe much of our success to his efforts.
"It may help you to know that your son has been buried in an American Cemetery with full military honors here in the Philippines. Many of us are serving our country, but August is one of those who rendered the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of that nation - nothing greater could be said of any man."
S-Sgt. Apelt, the son of Rev. and Mrs. August Apelt, Sr. of Beaumont, was born in Gillespie County on October 6, 1921 and his mother is the former Selma Ellebracht of here. Memorial services in Apelt's Honor were held in the Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle on December 31.
1861 - served in Eight Taylor's Battalin Cavalry; Taylor's Mounted Rifled; compiled service; solder's who served from TX.
1861- Military Service Yager's Cavalry First Mounted Rifles
1862 - Military Service Private 1st Regiment Tx Cavalry from State of TX Yager's Company E
Company E, Buechel's First Regiment, Texas Cavalry
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1, p. 194
Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Glenn A. Arhelger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie E. Aehelger, who recently graduated as an honor student from the U.S. Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla. Enlisting in the Navy on August 10, 1944, he is next scheduled for operational training as ordnanceman-gunner in Navy planes at Miami., Fla., after which he will receive his aircrewman's wings.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 61
Arhelger, Presley Jay, Sr.
1st Sgt. Texas National Guard 155th Field Artillery-Service Battery; served Dec 1947 - Dec 1956
Aviation Cadet Vernon L. Arhelger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Arhelger who was recently graduated after completing the course in Primary Training 2548th AAF Base Unit, Curtis Field Brady Texas and has been sent to the Waco Texas AAF for Basic Training.
Commissioned
2nd. Lt. Vernon L. Arhelger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Arhelger of here, who was commissioned and received his silver wings in impressive ceremonies at Aloe Army Air Field, Victoria, Texas on April 15 in the 23rd Class in the history of that advanced single engine pilot training school.
Pilot Trainer for ROK 1945, Korea
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 10
Sgt. Henry A. Arlitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Arlitt, who is stationed somewhere in Italy together with Raymond Kuenemann. He has served in Africa, Sicily and Italy. He receives the Standard regularly and commented on the stories of our big snow in a recent issue. The means of transportation in Italy amuse him. Recently, he said he saw a cart loaded with wood, being drawn by a horse, two donkeys and a cow going up a hill. I guess they milked the cow on the way up the hill, he commented.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 79
Arlitt participated in the Battle for Luzon in the Philippines with the 38th. Infantry Division 149th. regiment, Company G.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 67
Armentrout, William Hubert "Bill", Sr.
F1 U.S. Navy WW II Pacific campaign, served 1944 - 1945
In 1943, when he was 17 years old, Freddie enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served overseas during WWII. He was part of a PBY crew in the Pacific campaign. Freddie proudly served with and was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946.
Armstrong, Billy Ronald "Flash"
SH3 U.S. Navy Vietnam; served 27 Jan 1964 - 19 Jan 1968
CPL U.S. Army Air Force, MSGT U.S. Air Force WW II / Korea / Vietnam, Intelligence Operations Technician; 29 Mar 1944 - 8 Aug 1946, 13 May 1954 - 31 May 1971, 20 awards for meritorious service
Avant enlisted in the Army Air Corp at age 17 on July 20, 1943, & began pilot training, finishing at Luke Field in Phoenix, AZ. With the close of World War II, he was released from service on October 31, 1945, & returned to Kelly Field to work as an airplane mechanic for the Civil Service attached to the Air Force. Working his way up throughout his long 40 year career, he eventually retired as a jet engine specialist in F106’s. Duty stations included Kelly Field (AFB) in San Antonio, Loring AFB in Limestone, ME, George AFB in Victorville, CA, & Richards-Gebaur AFB in Kansas City, MO. During the Korean War, he was recalled to duty on July 9, 1951, & served in Korea as a spotter pilot with the 6147th Tactical Control Group ("Mosquitoes") until his release on December 9, 1952. For his outstanding service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, & two Air Medals.
Avery enlisted right after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Avery received his wings in 1944 and flew 44 missions over Germany as a B-26 Bomber Pilot.
Awalt, Arlos L. "Curly"
Tec 5 U.S. Army Air Force WW II; served 25 Aug 1944 - 15 Jun 1946
Bach was drafted into the U.S. Army and he served a career as an officer (Air Defense Artillery) served on the command staff of the NMANG, eventually operating NM’s OCS academy. Commanding the 4th Battalion, NMANG and serving nationally as a board member of the Selective Service System. He retired as an 07 Brigadier General. A favorite story was that he attended boot camp at Fort Hood, Texas with Elvis Presley.
Jim was a medical advisor to the Korean Army. He received the Army's Commendation Medal and numerous recommendations from the Korean government for his work with the Korean people. His next assignment was to military bases in Germany, including Munich and Stuttgart.
Pvt. Armo Lee Baethge has been stationed somewhere in the South Pacific since the latter part of November. Baethge volunteered in the US Marine Corps and was taken into service on July 13, 1944.Somewhere In Pacific Pvt. Armo Lee Baethge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baethge of Doss, who recently arrived safely overseas in the South Pacific with the U.S. Marines. Armo Lee trained at Parris Island S. C., Camp Lejune, N. C. and Oceanside California in the states.
Wounded On Iwo Jima Pvt. Armo Lee Baethge of the Fifth Marines who was wounded in the hip and shoulder while fighting on Iwo Jima on February 23. He is now convalescing on an island somewhere in the Pacific.Pfc. A. Lee Baethge Home on Terminal Leave Pfc. Armo Lee Baethge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baethge, arrived home on January 17 for a 60-day terminal leave at the end of which he will receive his honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps. Armo Lee volunteered for duty on July 14, 1944, and received his boot training at Parris Island, North Carolina. He spent ? months overseas in the Pacific, being stationed at Hawaii; Guam; Sasebo, Japan; Palsu Island; and Manila P.I. He wears the Purple Heart, for wounds received in action on Iwo Jima; the Presidential Unit Citation; American Theater of War; Asiatic - Pacific Theater Ribbon; Japanese Occupation and Philippine Independence ribbons.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 5
Baethge was inducted into the Army on 13 Jul 1944. Sent to the European Theater of Operations in Jan 1945. Served in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Participated in two major battles, Central European and Rhineland with the Second Armored Division. Was with First Occupation troops in Berlin, While there, Stand in Review for President Truman, England's Winston Churchill, Russia's Joseph Stalin, and other World Leaders during the Patsdown Conference.
Baethge was recalled into the Army on 21 Oct 1950 during the Korean Conflict. Served 11 months at Camp Choffee, Arkansas.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 437
Baethge, Henry George "George"
Cpl U.S. Army Air Corps WW II; served 1942 - 16 Mar 1946, Msgt U.S. Air Force Korea / Vietnam; 1942-1971
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baethge, Jr. received a letter from their son, PFC. George Baethge on Friday stating that he was still in best of health and stationed somewhere in Italy.
This was the first letter his parents had received in two months. However they had received a cablegram last week from George stating he had arrived safely overseas.
Baethge had 24 years active duty, Awards and Decorations include: Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Ribbon, Army Occupation Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation and the one prized the most by him is the Meritorious Service Medal.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 398
James V. Baethge volunteered for the Army and was inducted into the service on May 13, 1955. Reported to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, and from there was shipped to Ft. Ord, Ca. for first 8 weeks of basic training. He spent his second 8 weeks of training at Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, Co. In October of 1955 was sent to Ft. Lewis in Tacoma, Wa. where he was readied for departure to Korea. He spent a month on the ocean and finally reached his destination-Inchon, Korea. He was assigned to Company F, 31st Regiment APO 7 and was stationed near the 38th parallel. He went to Radio School and learned to be a radio operator. He was ordered to report to headquarter of the First Corp., which was headquarters for the entire Army operations in Korea. Was assigned to the General Mess, a unit which specialized in taking care of the Military Brass and important guests. He waited tables and made the guests comfortable. After 16 months in Korea, he returned by boat to Ft. Lewis an was Honorable Discharge on 2/20/1957. He returned home to Doss, Texas but was obligated to serve with the local reserves unit in Fredericksburg for the next 5 years. He was dismissed from the Reserves 5/12/1963, attaining the rank of Corporal.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 380
Name: Henry Beethge Com. off: J.C. Lacy, W.E. Hudson, B.F. Casey, Lts. Organ: Co. F. Date enlist: Nov. 23, 1872 Date disch: April 23, 1874 Place birth: Doss, Gillespie Co., Texas Remarks: Dept. of the Interior--Pensions Inform. Source: N.H. Nicholson, Inspector
Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Name: Henry Bathage Rank: Pvt. Com. off: B. F. Casey Organ: Co. F. Minute Men of Gillespie Co Date enlist: Jan. 17, 1874 Date disch: April 23, 1874 Place birth: Gillespie Co. Remarks: 40 days of service Inform. Source: Ranger Muster Roll
Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Baethge, Luther Paul
SGM U.S. Navy Vietnam (3 tours); served 28 Feb 1956 - 31 Oct 1980
Age: 20
Enlistment Date: 1862
Military Unit: First (Yager's) Cavalry (First Mounted Rifles)
Age: 19
Enlistment Date: 1862
Military Unit: Eighth (Taylor's) Battalion, Cavalry (Taylor's Battalion, Mounted Rifles
Surname also listed as Bondge and Bandje
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Baines was mustered into Walter L. Mann's Texas Cavalry Regiment in 1863. He served the entire War.
Source: Gillespie County Historical Society, Pioneers in God's Hills (Austin TX, Von Boeckmann-Jones, 1960, 1974), Vol. 2
Baird, Floyd Oliver
CPL U.S. Army WW I; served 19 Apr 1917 - 19 Jun 1920
He was drafted for duty on January 30, 1968. He bravely and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army through January 29, 1970. He served in the 1st Armored Division - Old Ironsides and was the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal.
Balas completed one tour of duty in Vietnam with 11th Armored Cavalry, 2nd Battalion Recon E Troup, then 5th/60th Infantry Recon, 9th Infantry Division.
Ball was inducted in the Navy in Apr 1943 and served in the Pacific Theater on an ammunition shup and on the USS LST 1005. He served as the Captain's talker on the LST Dale was discharged from the Navy in Feb 1946. He went into the USNR in Aug 1949. He was recalled to actctive duty during the Korean Was and served aboar a repair ship, the USS Ajax, until his discharge from military service in Aug 1953.
Balser, Clifford Otto "C.O."
WO U.S. Army Air Corps WW II; enlisted 13 Oct 1942
Name & Rank: Banta, Jacob, Pvt. Com. off: Davis, Henry, T., Capt. Organ: Co. of Mtd. Vol. Tex. Fr. Rgt., TST, Comd. by Col. James M. Norris Enlist: Mr. 4-62 at Gillespie Cty.; Reenlist. D. 24-62 Disch: Co. must. out. F. 7-63; Discharged Descrip: Remarks: R&F 136; En. Off. Henry T. Davis; Mus. Off. Capt. Joe Walker; Co. sta. at Camp Davis F. 7-63; Co. org. under Act D. 21-61; 1 mus. roll dtd. Je. 30-62 to F. 7-63; 1 mus. out roll dtd. F. 7-63; 1 payroll dtd. Mr. 10-62 to Je. 30-62; Val. H. $65, HE. $15, Arms $85; Serv. 3 mos. 21 days at $12 per mo. - Am't. $44.40, plus $45.20 for use of horse, arms, etc. at 40 cents per day, plus $3.70 for use of arms at $1 per mo. - Total $93.30; Last paid Je. 30-62; Clothing drawn $28.38; 1 tin cup. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Banta, John Walter
Co. A., Texas Frontier Calvary, served 15 May 1862 - 26 May 1865; Co. A Texas Rangers
Name & Rank: Banta, William, Pvt. Com. off: Davis, Henry, T., Capt. Organ: Co. of Mtd. Vol. Tex. Fr. Rgt., TST, Comd. by Col. James M. Norris Enlist: Mr. 4-62 at Gillespie Cty.; Reenlist. D. 24-62 Disch: Co. must. out. F. 7-63; Discharged Descrip: Remarks: R&F 136; En. Off. Henry T. Davis; Mus. Off. Capt. Joe Walker; Co. sta. at Camp Davis F. 7-63; Co. org. under Act D. 21-61; 1 mus. roll dtd. Je. 30-62 to F. 7-63; 1 mus. out roll dtd. F. 7-63; 1 payroll dtd. Mr. 10-62 to Je. 30-62; Val. H. $75, HE. $20, Arms $85; Serv. 3 mos. 21 days at $12 per mo. - Am't. $44.40, plus $45.20 for use of horse, arms, etc. at 40 cents per day, plus $3.70 for use of arms at $1 per mo. - Total $93.30; Clothing drawn $28.38; Last paid Je. 30-62;2 tin cups, 1 mess pan, 1 coffee pot, 3 tin plates. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
James served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 after graduating from the U.S Navy School of Engineering and is a Korean war veteran. During his service he achieved the rank of Lieutenant J.G and was appointed executive officer of the USS Tombigbee, a gasoline tanker servicing the Pacific fleet. Other assignments were engineering officer, navigator, and public information officer of the Eighth Naval District. For a period of time he became the commanding officer of the Tombigbee due to the fact that, in his words, "he was one of the few officers that did not get seasick".
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 5 p. 282, Book 5, p. 283
Barnhouse, Thomas Telford
LT U.S. Naval Reserve WW II; 5 Pacific Battle Stars
Barr entered the Army in 1951 and worked in Occupational Therapy in El Paso, Valley Forge, Seattle, Denver, and San Antonio, as well as Japan and Germany.
Leon Barrientes, Seaman 2nd class, who is serving with U.S. Naval forces somewhere in the Pacific. He is a native of Gillespie County and attended Stonewall High School and played in the American Legion Band here. He plans to make the Navy his occupation.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 69
Barron, Alejandro
U.S. Army Vietnam; served 1969 - 1972; reserves until 1975
At age 19, he bravely enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1969-1972 in Vietnam. He then returned home to Wharton County and served in the Reserves until February of 1975.
Dr. Basse spent 20 years in the United States Air Force and achieved the rank of colonel in the dental service. His overseas stations included Thule, Greenland and Clark Air Base in the Philippines.
Dr. Basse was a dentist in the Air Force from 1958 through 1978 and attained the Rank of Colonel. During his Air Force career, he was stationed at Kessler AFB in Biloxi Mississippi, Thule AFB in Greenland, Bergstrom AFB in Austin Texas, The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs Colorado, Clark AFB in the Philippine Islands and Maxwell AFB in Montgomery Alabama.
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $60.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 May 1861; paid $22.50 for 15 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Feb 1862; paid $4.50 for 3 days.
Enter CSA 1 May 1862, Book 1, p. 194
1861-1865 Texas: Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens of Businesses
Carl Basse
Event Place: Tx
Document Type: citizen
Document #: 154
Affiliate: Confederate papers Business Firms
Affiliate: M346
1862:
Name Carl Basse
Event Type Military Service Year 1862
age: 22
Military Unit: Eight Taylor's Battalion Cavalry / Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: compiled Service
Records of Confederate Solders who Served in Organization from the State of Texas
1861-1865
Carl Basse
Military Service
First Yager's Cavalry / First Mounted Rifles
Compiled Service
Records of Solders who serviced from the State of Texas
Civil War Solders Index
Carl Basse aka Charles
Event type Military Service
Military Beginning Rank: Private
Military Final Rank: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Name: Basse, Oscar, 3rd Corpl. Com. off: Davis Henry T., Capt. Organ: Co. of Mtd. Vol. Tex. Fr. Rgt., TST, Comd. by Col. James M. Norris Enlist: Mr. 4-62 at Gillespie Cty. Disch: Co. mus. out F. 7-63; Disch. at expr. of term of service Remarks: R&F 136; En. Off. Henry T. Davis; Mus. Off. Capt. Joe Walker; Co. sta. at Camp Davis F. 7-63;
Co. org. under Act D. 21-61; 1 mus. roll dtd. Je. 30-62 to F. 7-63; 1 mus. out roll dtd. F. 7-63;
1 payroll dtd. Mr. 10-62 to Je. 30-62; Serv. 3 mos. 32 days at $13 per mo. - Am't. $48.10, plus $45.20 for use of horse,
arms, etc. at 40 cents per day, plus $3.70 for use of arms at $1 per mo. - Total $97.00; Last paid Je. 30-62;
Clothing drawn $23.88, Val. H. $120, HE. $30, Arms $80
Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Caption Udo Basse arrived last week to spend a 30-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Bertha Basse, after having spent about two and one-half years in Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Trinidad, and the Port of Prince Haiti. Capt. Basse is with the US Army Dental Service. he graduated from the Texas Dental Collage at Houston in June 1940; was commissioned in the Army Reserve in September, 1940 and entered into active duty with the Army at Fort Sill, OKLA, on Dec. 20th 1940. He spent a short furlough here the latter part of April 1941, and left on May 1st that year for overseas service. Most of his foreign service was at Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico, one of the larger American Air Bases in that part of the World. he took a plane from Puerto Rico to Miami and then to Dallas in order to get "HOME" in a hurry!
Three brothers, who were born and reared in Gillespie county, the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bauer, now of Kerrville, Texas, are now serving in the U.S. Army.
Technical Sergeant Benno J. Bauer, age 23, who attended the Palo Alto school. At the age of 17 he joined the C.C.C. and was sent to Duncan, Arizona, and later to Rodeo, New Mexico where he served two and one-half years. In April 1940, he was discharged from the C.C.C and, on August 9th, 1940, he volunteered in the Army where he is today serving as a first class cook, at the reception center, Fort Sam Houston. He has made many trips with troop trains covering several states.
The three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bauer of Albert, all of whom are in overseas service with the Army.
Sgt. Chester A. Bauer, drafted November 11, 1942 and served in twelve states prior to being sent to England from Georgia.
Bauer was an airplane maintenance technician 750. He served in Normandy and North France. He also received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with 6 Bronze Stars.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 172
The three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bauer of Albert, all of whom are in overseas service with the Army.
PFC. Elgin L. G. Bauer, who was inducted in December 1940. Served at Ft. Sam Houston, Camp McCoy, Wis., and since November 1943 was stationed in England. He was wounded in France on August 3, 1944 and has informed his parents that he is doing fine so far.
Pfc. Elgin Bauer Home After 22 Months Overseas
PFC. Elgin L. G. Bauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Bauer of Albert, the veteran of 22 months overseas, arrived home this week after having been flown to the United States by the Air Transport Command from France to Camp Blanding Florida.
The Gillespie County veteran, who hit the beaches of Normandy on D-Day plus one, June 7, 1944 and fought throughout the European campaign, with the exception of five months he spent in the hospital, amassed a total of 102 discharge points and received his honorable discharge from the service on August 5 in San Antonio.
Bauer was wounded in his left ankle in Normandy and spent five months in a hospital before rejoining the 2nd. infantry Division as a radio operator and fighting with them in Northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was in Czechoslovakia when V-E day came.
He is the holder of the Purple Heart, the European and Middle East Campaign ribbon, with five battle stars for the campaigns mentioned above; the American Defense Medal; Expert Infantryman Badge and the Presidential unit citation, received by his out fit for gallantry in action on the breaches of Normandy.
PFC. Bauer entered the service on December 1940, when he was inducted in Kerr County, where he was working at the time.
He is not quite certain what he is going to do now that he has his discharge, but the first thing he will do, he says, is to take a good long rest.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 55
1861-1865
Civil Wax Index
Name: Jacob Bauer
Event type: Military Service
Military Beginning & Ending Rank: Private
Side: Confederate
State: Tx
1861-1865
Jacob Bauer
Event: military
Military Service: 8th Taylor's Battn. Texas Cav. company C
Compiled Service
Confederate Soldiers Organization from State Of Texas
1861
Jacob Bauer
Event: Military Military Service: Yager's 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry / 1st mounted military rifle, Company E
Compiled Service
Organization From State of Texas
Also saw where some one had him listed as Mason Co. Minute Men Organization 25 Mar 1861
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p.194
Three brothers, who were born and reared in Gillespie county, the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bauer, now of Kerrville, Texas, are now serving in the U.S. Army. Pfc. Lee F. Bauer, age 21, also attended the Palo Alton school while his parents lived in that community of Gillespie county, and completing this school he was engaged in farming and ranching, which, incidentally, he expects to return to some day, when he returns after victory. He was drafted on October 2, 1942, and has been attached to the Medical Dept. of the U.S. Air Corps, Station Hospital, Biggs Field, Texas, where he is a dentist's assistant. He likes his work very much.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 352
Bauer, Leopold
Unionist who was killed at the battle at the Nueces River by Confederates
The three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bauer of Albert, all of whom are in overseas service with the Army.
Sgt. Martin A. Bauer, inducted in November 1942, with service in Florida, Missouri and Connecticut before being sent overseas to Hawaii, in June of this year.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 272
Three brothers, who were born and reared in Gillespie county, the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bauer, now of Kerrville, Texas, are now serving in the U.S. Army.
Pvt. Roland E. Bauer, age 19, also attended the Palo Alto school. At the age of 17 years he joined the C.C.C at Burnet where he served one year. After being discharged he did ranch work and worked for the Texas Highway Department as a truck driver in Kerrville up until the time he was drafted for Army service on Feb. 14th, 1943. He was sent to Fort Knox, Ky., where he entered a 15-week training in the Armored Tank Dept., first studying five different guns and now learning to drive a tank.
Bauer, Rudie Alton
U.S. Army Air Corps WW II; served 18 Oct 1944 - 20 Nov 1946; discharge 10 Sep 1952
PVT Alex Baumann has been home on leave to visit family and friends here in Fredericksburg, for the past two weeks. He will leave this weekend for Oklahoma City Ok. Air Depot. He will then take up his duty as an Ambulance driver. PVT Baumann is a member of a station Hospital Unit stated there.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p.247
Brother in Service, these are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Baumann, both of whom are serving their county with the U. S. Navy. Fred. William Baumann, Carpenter's Mate 3-C, who has been serving in the Pacific for the past 14 months.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 54
Maxie Baumann, age 20 son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baumann of Harper, has been assigned to the new Construction Battalion of the U.S. Navy, known as the "Seabees". Max enlisted in the Navy on October 15, 1942 and was called to active duty on Nov. 30. From Houston he went to Norfolk, Virginia where he has almost completed his course of training, after which he will report to a new assignment.
Brother in Service, these are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Baumann, both of whom are serving their county with the U.S. Navy. Max Baumann, Machinist Mate 2-C, who is serving in the Marianas in the Pacific and has been overseas for 23 months.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p.42
Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Becker of Doss on Friday received a message from the War Department at Washington stating that their son, Private First Class Elgin E. Becker, had been killed in action in France as of June 10, 1944. PFC. Becker is the first Gillespie County Casualty reported from the new invasion war zones established by the Allies in France since June 6.
The deceased war hero had attained the age of 28 years, 1 month and 25 days at the time of his death. He was born on April 25, 1926, in Fredericksburg. After attending school he assisted his parents on their farm and ranch until he was inducted into the army on March 16, 1942. His training was received at Fort Sam Houston, Camp Berkeley in Louisiana, Camp Granite, Calif. and Fort Dix, N.J , from where he was sent overseas to England in March of this year.
Surviving him are his father and mother, nee Cornelia Hopf and 11 brothers and sisters: Elizabeth, Mrs. Edgar Itz; Norma, Mrs. Louis Kraus; Malcolm Becker; Ruth Becker; Walten Becker (stationed in the Hawaiian Islands); Dorothy Becker (in Dallas); John Becker; Beatrice Becker; Almeta Becker; Vernell Becker; and one half-sister; Annida, Mrs. Bruno Jenschke; and a large number of friends.
Service # 38094781 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division Entered the Service from: Texas Died: June 10, 1944 Buried at: Plot F Row 21 Grave 37 Normandy American Cemetery Colleville-sur-Mer, France Awards: Purple Heart World War II Honor Roll
Becker, Franklin Joe "Frank"
U.S. Air Force Korean Conflict; discharge 26 Nov 1955
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $85.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 May 1861; paid $12.00 for 8 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $30.00 for 20 days.
Becker's widow, Barbara, was listed on 1890 Veterans Schedule for Gillespie Co.
Becker, Gilbert Warren, Sr.
T SGT U.S.Army Air Corps WW II; served 25 Nov 1942 - 12 Dec 1945; Army Reserve
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $75.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 May 1861; paid $30.00 for 20 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Feb 1862; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
Becker, Rudolf Charlie "Rudy"
Cpl U.S. Marine Corps WW II, served 22 Jul 1941 - 15 Sep 1945
Becker participated in action against the enemy at Pearl Harbor on 7 Dec 1941. Also saw action at Bougainville, Guam, Marianas Islands and Iwo Jima.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 1
Becker served overseas in Military Detachment, 532nd Field Artillery Bann. He was in the battle and campaigns of Eastern Mandate, Southern Philippines, Western Pacific, Ryukus Go 33 WD45. Received overseas Bas, the Asiastic Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and one service stripe.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 3
Beckett, Harry M.
ENC U.S. Navy WW II / Korea; served 24 Jan 1939 - 31 Aug 1945; 27 Nov 1945 - 31 Oct 1958
Corp. Felix Beckmann son of Mr. & Mrs. Willie Beckmann who entered the service July 17, 1942 and is now station at an un-closed location, is doing find, according to a letter his parents, received last week.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 188
Melvin served in the Military Police 307th Battalion Company D in the U. S. Army for 3 years and attained the rank of Sergeant while serving overseas in Germany.Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 4 p. 162
When the Civil War broke out our friend Behrens was drafted into the Confederate Army and served as a wagonmaster during the eintire war. [From his obituary]
Behrens, Orvin Vigo
S1 U.S. Navy WW II; served 18 Feb 1943 - 13 Nov 1945
Name also shown as William Behrends | Behrns
Private Co. E, 8 (Taylor's) Battalion Cavalty; Capt. Frank V.D. Stucken's Co.
age 25 years
born Morengen Hanover
enlisted 7 May 1862 in Fredericksburg by Cpt Stucken for period of the war
killed at Mouth of Caney on 8 Jan 1864 (Confederate Defenses at the Mouth of Caney Creek)
consolidated about May 1863 with 3 (Yager's) Battalion and Ware's Co. Texas Cavalry to form 1 (Yager's) Texas Cavalry
Source: National Archives Catalog Title: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865 at fold3.com
Bein, Morris Roger, II
Pvt. U.S. Army WW II; served 17 Mar 1942 - 23 Oct 1945
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $60.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865
Event: military Service
Rank: Beginning & ending - Private
Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Battalion TX Cav. / Taylor's Battalion Comp C.
Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Year 1862
Event: military service
Year: 1862
Unit: 8th Battalion TX Cav. / Taylor's Battalion Comp. C
age 33
Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers organizations from Texas
The day after war was declared with Japan, Bennett enlisted in U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1942, he was trained as a pilot to fly B-26’s in a special mission that was to follow up the famous DOOLITTLE Raid on Tokyo, so secret that they are keep on base and not allowed to talk to family. How ever the mission was cancelled, so he and the other crews were sent to Australia and then to New Guinea to replace the war weary crews that had been resisting the Japanese invasion of Australia. Dick learned to fly B17’s & B24’s on the job training, he flew 50 missions as pilot on bombing raids over Rabaul, and Japanese naval and air bases. After returning to the States, Dick was chosen to go on a war bond tout across the USA. He then became a B-17 flight instructor training new air crews to go to either Europe or the Pacific.
Bennett, Walter Allen
PFC Radio Mechanic U.S. Air Force WW II; enlisted 25 Nov 1942; re-enlisted 30 Nov 1945
Near Harper, Bennett, age 20, is the son of Mrs. Walter Bennett of Kerrville. He enlisted in the Army at San Antonio in November, 1942 and was sent to Louisiana for training. Following his training he was transferred to Oklahoma where he is now stationed with the Army Air Force as radio mechanic.
Benson, William Thomas, Sr.
Pvt. Co. of Mounted Volunteers, Texas Frontier Regt., TST 1862. Pvt. Co. A, Mounted Regt., TST 1862; CSA Co. A, McCords Regiment
Benway served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was among the first wave of Marines on Iwo Jima. He also fought in battles at Roi Namur, Tinian and Saipan and was awarded three Purple Hearts.
Benway entered the service in 1942. After training he was assigned to the 4th. Marine Division A-1-25 and sent to fight in the Pacific Campaign. His Assault company went in on the first wave, at Roi-namur, Saipan and Iwo Jima. He was wounded on 20 Jun 1944 and awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
Commissioned, Ensign Hans Bergner, son of Mrs. J. M. Bergner of Doss, who was recently commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy upon completion of his Midshipmann training at Columbia University, New York, Ensign Bergner, who visited here recently, is now stationed at New Orleans.
Bergner entered US Navy on 7 Jul 1942 as AS in V-7 training program Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Midshipmen at US midshipmen school, Columbia University, New York Aug to Nov 1943. Graduated as Ensign USNR. Served aboard USS Landing Ship Tank 282 from Dec.1943 to Aug.1944.
Participated in D-Day Invasions of Normandy and Southern France. Ship hit by Glider Bomb Beaching on D-Day, destroyed. (Burned) As Lt JG served from Oct 1944 at Camp Bradford Amphibious Training Base until Feb 1945. Served from Feb 1945 aboard LST 1043 as First Lieutenant, Executive Officer, and Commanding Officer, carrying cargoes to Truk and Guam, and troops from Philippines and Hawaii to Japan in the Occupation of Japan. Released from active Duty to Naval Reserve in Apr 1946.
Bergner, Norman Martin
S2/C U.S. Navy WW II; served 13 Nov 1944 - 9 Mar 1946
Bernie completed four years of active duty at the naval base in San Diego, California. Upon completion of his four years of active duty on July 6, 1954, Bernie immediately "re-enlisted" as a Naval reservist, continuing to serve his country with once weekly evening duties, ready for more if called. Bernie retired from service with the U.S. Navy on March 5, 1990, with 34 years, 4 months, and 27 days of service.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 127
During World War II he served as a member of the Gillespie County Draft Board.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 226
Pvt. Elgin E. Beyer, son of Mrs. Anna Beyer, who recently arrived safely somewhere in New Guinea. He entered the service on December 4, 1942 and received his training at Camp Haan, California.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 381
Texas Civil War Service Records: 1862
Name William Bickenbach
Event type military Service
event year 1862
Age 34
Unit 8th Taylor Battalion Cavalry/ Taylor's Mounted Rifles
Affiliate Compiled Service
Title: Records of Confederate Soldier who served in organization from the State of Texas
United State Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
William Bickenbach
military service
Military: Rank Beginning and Ending: Private
Side Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Battalion Texas Cavalry (Taylor's Battalion)
Company C
Note: also known as 1st Yarer's Texas Cavalry
Texas Civil War Service Records 1862
William Bickenbach
military service
Year 1862
Age 34
Unit: Yager's Cavalry First Mounted Rifles
complied Service
Company E
Records of Confederate Soldier who Served in Organization from State of Texas
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 192
A veteran of World War II, Biermann was inducted into the U.S. Army on Jul 15, 1942 and served as a Staff Sergeant in Company A 19th Armored Infantry Battalion. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 26, 1945.
He participated in battles and campaigns in the Rhineland, Northern France, Ardennes, and Central Europe.
His decorations included the EAME Campaign Meda with four Bronze Stars, Distinguished Unit Badge 313th Field Artillery, Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters; GGO 37th HQ 80th Infantry Division; the Bronze Star Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He served as a Technical Sergeant in Headquarters Company, 86th Division Infantry. His citations included the American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, one service stripe and one overseas service bar.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 380
Sgt. Elmer Bierschwale, age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Bierschwale, was inducted into the U.S. Army on Jan. 6th, 1942 at Fort Sam Houston. He was sent to Drew Field, Tampa Fla. and from there to New Orleans, where he was an instructor in the Aircraft Warning Service. From that station he went to Burwood, LA., being the only army boy at the Naval station. Recently he was transferred back to New Orleans where he was with the Aircraft Warning Service up until last week.
Sgt. Bierschwale is now attending school at the Army Air Base on chemical warfare and upon completion of a three-weeks special course he will be placed in charge of gas defense for his organization.
Elmer is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School year 1939.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 308
In 1943, Milton enlisted in the Army Air Corps, serving his country in the 94th Bomb Group in the 8th Air Force, during World War II. A World War II veteran, Bierschwale was a radio operator aboard B-17 bombers. He flew during 35 missions, including during the Battle of the Bulge.
William, who is a Petty Officer, First Class, Gun Captain, in the U.S. Navy, is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School, 1939. He enlisted in the Navy in June of that year and since that time has seen much of the world. Prior to the declaration of War he had been over a large area of the Pacific and Atlantic waters, and was in Pearl Harbor on the day of the attack by the Japs, in which he had a "Narrow Escape". His naval training was received at San Diego, following which he was a member of the USS Simarron, an oil tanker, and later he was transferred to the battleship Maryland on which 6 Fredericksburg boys were stationed. They being: Rudy Kiehne, Werner Land, Francis Walch, George Grobe, Richard Braeutigam and himself, William Bierschwale.
Since the war with Japan, Billy has been to Africa a number of time, and was on board a ship serving in a convoy when the North African continent was invaded. He was in the midst of the battle of Midway against the Japs and has seen Jap ships and planes blasted and shot down by our forces. On the day of Pearl Harbor he was in a gun turret, but later was transferred to an anti-aircraft gun where he helped to shoot down some of the attacking Jap planes.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 14
Texas Civil War Service Records: 1862
Name William Reily "Reily" Billings
Event type military Service
event year 1862
Age 22
Unit 8th Taylor Battalion Cavalry/ Taylor's Mounted Rifles
Affiliate Compiled Service
Title: Records of Confederate Soldier who served in organization from the State of Texas
United State Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
William Reily "Reily" Billings
military service
Military: Rank Beginning and Ending: Private
Side Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Battalion Texas Cavalry (Taylor's Battalion)
Company C
Note: also known as 1st Yarer's Texas Cavalry
Texas Civil War Service Records 1862
William Reily "Reily" Billings
military service
Year 1862
Age 21
Unit: Yager's Cavalry First Mounted Rifles
complied Service
Company E
Records of Confederate Soldier who Served in Organization from State of Texas
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 192
Billo, Alfred
PVT U.S. Army 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd. Division, WW I Honor Roll; KIA
Name: John Billo
Age: 75 years
Born: 8 May 1848 at sea, Atlantic Ocean
Enlisted: New Braunfels on 10 Oct 1870 as a private in Co. L Frontier Battallion of Ranger Forces
Description: 5 feet 4 1/2 inches; complexion white; color of eyes blue; color of hair gray; occupation farming
Discharged: 31 May 1871 having served thirty or more days in the war or disturbance with, or campaigh against, the Comanche Indians, in the state (or territory) of Texas
Since leaving the service he has resided at Sandy Texas and now at Eckert Texas and occupation has been farming
[Declaration for survivior's pension - Indian Wars]
Billups was a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point - Class of 1939. He was one of a select few military officers appointed by General Dwight Eisenhower, then President of Columbia University, to complete the Masters Program in International Affairs.
During his many years in the military he received the Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal With Cluster, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-American-Middle Eastern Campaign (5 Bronze Stars), Croix de Guerre (France), Croix de Guerre (Luxembourg), WW II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal, Department of Defense Identification Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Office of The Secretary of Defense Identification Badge and the Order of Ulchi (Korea). In 1991, he was honored in Chartres, France for having been instrumental in saving the Cathedral from destruction in WW II.
Cpl. Hugo E. Bindseil, son of Mrs. Willie Bindseil of Hye, who was inducted into the Army on Sept. 7, 1942 and is stationed at the Enid Army Air Field, Enid, Oklahoma. First he was a butcher, he is now a baker at the Air Field. During July he spent two months in the wheat fields of North Dakota when the Army assisted with wheat farmers in that area.
PFC. Will G. Bird Killed In Action On Okinawa May 2
Gillespie Marine was 25th. Gillespian To Pay Supreme Sacrifice In World War II
Pfc. Will G. Bird, 30, son of Mrs. Maude Bird, was killed in action on Okinawa on May 2, 1945 according to word received by his mother here on Thursday morning.
Pfc. Bird was the first Gillespie Marine to be killed in action in World War II and the twenty fifth Gillespian to pay the supreme sacrifice in the present conflict.
He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps on December 5, 1942 in Dallas. After completing basic training at San Diego, he was transferred to the U. S. Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington.
Later he was sent to Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington for M. P. duty and on August 12, 1943 was transferred to the Fleet Marine Force Advanced Training Center, Camp Elliott, California for combat training in amphibious landing operations and all types of jungle warfare.
He was transferred overseas to the famed First Marine Division, veteran heroes of Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, New Britain, New Guinea, Peleliu and other Islands on which Will G, saw action as a member of the Fifth Marines Automatic Platoon.
"Bill", as he was known to his many friends was a musician in civilian life. He became a professional musician after graduating from Fredericksburg High School and traveled throughout the nation with various string bands.
After going overseas he played with the Fifth Marine's Regiment "Swing" Band, entertaining troops on different islands. Later he was transferred to the First Marine Division Band in which he participated to the end.
Only during the past week a delayed dispatch from a Marine Corps Combat Correspondent told of how invasion bound Marines and sailors sang and danced as their transport swept northward into Japanese waters.
They staged a 10 star musicals which smashed box office records for this part of the world, the dispatch stated.
Because of the Standing Room Only attendance the show was given a two-day repeat the last performance within shadow of the Japs.
Heading the cast was Hollywood film actor, Marine Corporal Bill Lundigan, a veteran of Peleliu. He was the chief talent scout and master of ceremonies. The band had as its theme song: "Merrily We Roll Along". PFC. Bird played a portable organ with the band as they rolled into the shadow of death.
In addition to his mother, Pfc. Bird is survived by three sisters: Bette, Mrs. Robert Parks, whose husband is somewhere in Germany; Mrs. Frank Goodale of Fredericksburg; and Mrs. Maude M. Fowler of Houston; two brother: Staff Sergeant Lee Boyce Bird with the Army at Kerns, Utah, and Flay Bird of Llano, as well as numerous other relatives and a host of friends who mourn the patriotic sacrifice of the young Marine who gave hid life in the service of his country.
Black was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was 19 when he received 7 wounds in Germany soon after the Battle of the Bulge.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2011020243-244
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $75.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 May 1861; paid $36.00 for 20 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $28.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $30.00 for 20 days.
Name & Rank: Blank, John, 2nd Sgt. Com. off: Schuetze, L., Capt. Organ: Co. B (II), Gillespie Co., 3rd Front. Dist. BG J.D. McAdoo commdg., TST Enlist: Jan. 24-64 in Gillespie Co. Disch: Descrip: Age 39 Remarks: R&F 84; En. & Mus. Off. W.J. Locke; 1 shotgun; Co. org. under Act of D. 15-63; 1 MR & PR dtd. Jan. 28-64 to Je. 1-64 & 2 MR dtd. Jan. 27-64 & May '64. Name appears only on MR dtd. Jan 27-64. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Blechl served in 2nd Armored Division known as "Hell on Wheels". For four years during World War II he was in the First American Division in the occupation of Berlin
Blick, James Harry
Machinist's Mate Petty Officer Third Class U.S. Coast Guard WW II
Private Boatright is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Boatright of Harper. He was drafted into the US Army on 6 Jan 1942, and from Ft. Sam Houston he went to San Diego, Calif., thence to Angel Island and finally to the Hawaiian Islands where he is still stationed. He is with the U.S. Army Battery A-16, Company A.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 213
Bock, Conrad Andreas Christian
Unionist who was captured and killed after the battle at the Nueces River by Confederates
Adrien served in the Marine Corps from 2015 to 2019 as a 0331 Machine Gunner. He was a Lance Corporal and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Weapons Company, 2ndMarine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Bonn, Erno W.
Pvt. U.S. Army WW II; served 14 Sep 1942 - 24 Feb 1943
Pvt. Harry Boos is now stationed in Misawa, Japan. He took 16 weeks basic training at Ft. Bliss before going overseas. He writes that it rains nearly every day. He adds he has heard from Jimmy Metzger and Floyd Delz, both of who are also in the Far East.
Confederate record: "Michael Boos appears on a list of men employed at the Texas Powder Works, near San Antonio TX"
County: Gillespie
Remarks: Militia, detailed by Jas. Waelder
Family history notes that he died in "explosion while grinding gun powder too fine".
Michael Boos probably worked and died at Confederate Bat Guano Kiln in New Braunfels
Source: Laurie E. Jasinski, "CONFEDERATE BAT GUANO KILN, NEW BRAUNFELS," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/dkc09), accessed August 20, 2014. Uploaded on April 19, 2012. Modified on April 24, 2012. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
Captain Chester Borchers, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Borchers of Fredericksburg, was recently promoted to rank of Captain, according to information received here by his parents. Captain Borchers is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School, year 1933. He enlisted in the US Army Dental Surgeon at Ft. Duncan, Stephenville Texas.
Among graduates at colleges with Naval Programs during the past week is Roland A. Borchers son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Borchers, who is a V12 graduate at Millsap College, Jackson, Mississippi.Aviation Cadet Roland Borchers, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Borchers, recently completed his first year of ground school with the U.S. Navy Air Forces at Milsap Collage, Jackson Miss. He is now at the U.S. Navy Primary Flight training school at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C.. Roland is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School in 1943.Borchers served as a gunner on Patrol Bomber in the areas of Pellalu & Pacific.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 6, File # 2009020060
Bostick was a member of the Naval Reserve in High School, then Active Duty USAF, serving from 1954 -1958. In the AF he was an Airborne Radio Operator and Electronic Counter Measures Operator where excelled in his field and was assigned as a Crew Member on the R/EC-121 AEWC (Airborne Early Warning and Countermeasures) aircraft. He was the Squadron’s Instructor and Check Airman for Radio Operators and successfully developed and implemented his Squadron’s Airborne Radio Operator training program, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Bowers served two years as a WW II combat infantryman in the Asiatic-Pacific campaign to capture the Ryukyu Islands. This successful campaign gave Allied forces excellent bases near Japan, but the fighting was fierce and casualities were high. Earl rarely spoke about it.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 5 p. 346
He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he also played baseball for the Navy team, in 1963 then served 6 years in the U.S. Navy, including time as Lieutenant on the submarine, USS Greenfish in the Pacific during the Vietnam war.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2013020023
Boylan served in the U.S. Army from February 1969 to November 1970, with two tours of duty in Vietnam, awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, with two Bronze Stars.
Richard enlisted in the Navy July 7, 1937 at the age of 17. He took his training in 1937 at San Diego and for three years up to 1940 he was on the USS Maryland. In 1940 he did shore duty and from Jan. 1941 he has been serving on a Naval Oil Tanker. Since the War with Japan, he has seen several active missions.
Coxswain Richard Braeutigam Home On Leave; Was In Think Of Major Battles In Pacific
Coxswain Richard Braeutigam son of Wolfgang Braeutigam, is home for a 30 day leave, after having taken part in most of the major action in the Pacific since the war's outbreak in 1941.
Wearing five different citations, "Richy", as he is known to his friends, has seen action in the North and South Pacific, including raids on the Gilbert and Marshal Islands, the battle of Midway, attack on Attu and most recently in the landing at Tarawa and later naval engagements around Gilberts.
Taciturn about the part he has played in these major actions, Braeutigam did state that Tarawa was a terrific fight, but that it did not come up to the fighting they ran into in the attack on Attu, in the Aleutian chain of Islands off Alaska. This he said, was the worst he's been through in the war.
Every now and then, Brautigam related, he bumped into a man from Fredericksburg, seeing Rudy Kiehne quite frequently, and having last seen him in California in December.
His furlough will extend until mid February and he will report for duty at an undisclosed station in California on its expiration. Having served seven years at the age of 23 in the Navy he's ready for more.
A brother of his, Chief Pharmacist Mate John Wolfgang is now on duty somewhere in the South Pacific. His brother in law Major Gordon S. Mitchell, is also heading for the South Pacific.
All of his brother and sisters were here this week to be at the sickbed of their father who has been seriously ill, with the exception of his brother, John Wolfgang.
Among those visiting, are Mrs. Gordon S. Mitchell and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Benford and Woodrow Brautigam all of Dallas.
Brandon enlisted in the U. S. Army on Feb. 13, 1943, in Long Beach, Ca. and later discharged from the Army Air Corps. He reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and was discharged on Aug. 31, 1975, at Sunnyvale Air Force Station, Ca. with 32 years of service.
Awarded the Air Medal, AF Commendation Medal, Service Medals, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, National Defense medal, AF Command Pilot Wings; Senior Missileman Badge.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 5 p. 164
Henry Bratherich served in the Union Army during the Civil War, Company C, Texas 1st Cavalry and obtained the rank of Sergeant. He is included on the 1890 Veterans Schedule.
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $130.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $135.00 for 54 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $140.00 for 56 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Feb 1862; paid $62.50 for 25 days.
Bray participated in China-Burma-India Campaign, WW II.He had an outstanding career in the Air Force beginning with his enlistment in the U.S. Army Air Corps in January 1942 as an aviation cadet. He received his pilot wings and commission as second lieutenant at Foster Field, Victoria, Texas, in October 1942. During World War II, he served in the China-Burma-India theater, as the first and only commander of the 16th Combat Cargo Squadron. He subsequently held a variety of command and staff assignments ranging from duty in Civil Air Patrol headquarters to assignment in the Strategic Air Command. His full military biography can be found online at:
http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/107658/major-general-leslie-w-bray-jr/
Brehmer, Lee Roy
Sgt. U.S. Army Air Corps WW II enlisted 24 Aug 1940
Sgt. Lee Roy Brehmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Brehmer is another Gillespian seeing service in Uncle Sam's Army. Sgt. Brehmer is stationed at McClelland, California.
Brehmer, Oris Adolph "Oris"
U.S. Navy WW II; served 1943 - 1 Mar 1946; Purple Heart
Oris Brehmer son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brehmer, who was recently promoted in rank to Pharmacist's mate first class according to word received by his parents. he is serving with the US Marine Corps on Okinawa. His brother Stanley, a graduate of the class of 1945 in FHS, is with the US Armed Forces in Camp Wolters.
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Oris Brehmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brehmer, who was recently promoted to the rank of Pharmacist's Mate Second Class in the U. S. Navy after completing a special course of instruction. He is serving somewhere in the Pacific.
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Served in the US Navy, First Marine Division Fleet Marine Force; Pacific Theater; Purple Heart for result of enemy action in Palau, Caroline Islands on 16 Sep 1944.
Adolph Oris Brehmer, Pharmacist's mate 2nd Class, son of Mrs. Dora Brehmer of Fredericksburg and Walter Brehmer of San Antonio, was reported by the U.S. Navy in a daily newspaper story on Tuesday as having been wounded in action. Brehmer, age 19 entered Naval service on March 20, 1943 and after receiving his boot training at San Diego, Calif. and after serving at the San Diego Naval Hospital he was transferred to the Marine Base at Camp Elliott, Calif. He went overseas in January 1944,and was in the South Pacific area at the time he sustained injuries. According to his mother he was wounded in the invasion of the Palalu Islands, on Sept. 16, suffering shrapnel wounds in his left shoulder.
In a recent letter from the Navy Department, Mrs. Brehmer was informed that her son had been returned to active duty, indicating that he had recuperated completely from his injuries.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 4
Brehmer, Stanley James
U.S. Army WW II; served in Germany 1945; discharge 24 Dec 1946
Roy F. Brewer was inducted in Gillespie County, WW II while his family was living in Willow City Texas. They had been residents of Gillespie County for over a decade. He and his siblings all attended Willow City School. His family moved to Ft. Worth Texas where all three of his brothers enlisted for the service; while Roy was overseas. His parents then moved to Bentonville Arkansas, after the War (1945). After getting out of the Army Hospital; and discharged he returned to Bentonville where his family lived. Roy was award several medals including "Purple Heart", was a member of a Gunner Crew; and was in the Battle of the Bulge.
Brdiges enlisted in the U.S. Army on 1 Jul 1940. Allen was a tank driver in Co. A 636th Tank Destroyer/Battalion. His battles and campaigns included Naples, Foggia, Southern France, Rome, Arno, Rhineland and Central Europe. His decorations and citations included Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Star Medal GO 44 36th Infantry Division on 22 Feb 1945 and Purple Heart GO 76 36th Infantry Division on 9 Mar 1945.
Pvt. Eugene Brown son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie C. Brown of Kerrville, with his wife the former Miss Dora Klein, daughter of Ed. Klein of near Harper. They were married on 22 Nov 1941.
A year later, last November, 1942 he enlisted at the same time as his brother in law, Walter Allen Bennett, they enlisted in the Army at San Antonio. he was transferred to the Hondo Army Air School where he engaged in the commissary.
Lt. Kenneth Brown, husband of the former Miss Alvina Klaerner and son in law of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Klaerner of here, who has been reported a prisoner of the Germans, according to word received by his wife through the International Red Cross.
He had been missing over Augsburg, Germany on April 28. He is the son of Mrs. Ellen Brown, Niagara Falls, N.Y. and W. G. Brown, Washington, D. C.
He is a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, entered Officers Candidate School at Victorville, California in 1942 and in 1942 received his wings and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in October 1943. He was a bombardier on a Flying Fortress. Before entering the service he was employed by the Fort Worth News Agency.
Lt. and Mrs. Brown were married on January 30 at Dalhart, Texas, where he took final combat training before going overseas.
Brown, Lorenzo
TEC 5 U.S. Army WW II; served 29 Sep 1943 - 8 Nov 1945
Private First Class Marshall F. Brown, age 22, son of E.R. Brown of Harper, is in the Quartermaster Corps, Aviation Supply Department of the US Army Air Force at Nashville Texas. From Ft. Sam he was sent to Greenville Mississippi then to Nashville Texas where he is now stationed.
Brown, Ray V.
TEC 4 U.S. Army WW II; discharge 2 Dec 1945; Purple Heart Recipient
PVT Chester Brown, age 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Brown of Harper, was inducted into the service June 1942. He was first stationed at Shepard Filed near Wichita Falls, Texas. From there he was transferred to the Spartan School of Aeronautic of Tulsa Ok. where he is still located.
Brown, Victor Otto
MM 1/c Seabees U.S. Navy WW II; served 28 Jan 1943
Victor Brown, son of Mrs. August Jost, was inducted into the service on Jan. 28,1943 and transferred immediately to the Naval Seabees. He had been working with the Bethlehem Ship Yard in San Francisco as sheet metal smith up until the time of his induction. His training was received at Norfolk, Va., Camp Bradford: Camp Perry, Williamsburg, Va. and Davisville, R.I. from where he went to California to a port of embarkation for overseas duty last August. Victor received a rating of Machinist's Mate, 3/c in April 1943, MM 2/c in June and MM 1/c in July. He is at present engaged with the U.S. Navy Seabee construction units somewhere in the Pacific. He attended Fredericksburg High School up through the ninth grade following which he attended a business college in San Antonio and from 1930 thru 1931 he was employed here by Saenger & Ochs. He married Miss Isabella Turner in California in 1933.
Name & Rank: Bucholtz, Theodore, Pvt. Com. off: Davis, Henry T., Capt., Organ: Co. of Mtd. Vol. Tex. Fr. Rgt. TST, Comd. by Col. James M. Norris Enlist: Mr. 4-62 at Gillespie Cty.; Reenlist. D. 24-62 Disch: Co. mus. out F. 7-63; Discharged Remarks: R&F 136;
En. Off. Henry T. Davis;
Mus. Off. Capt. Joe Walker;
Co. sta. at Camp Davis F. 7-63;
Co. org. under Act D. 21-61;
1 mus. roll dtd. Je. 30-62 to F. 7-63;
1 mus. out roll dtd. F. 7-63;
1 payroll dtd. Mr. 10-62 to Je. 30-62;
Val. H. $100, HE. $25, Arms $75
Serv. 3 mos. 21 days at $12 per mo. - Am't. $44.40, plus $45.20 for use of horse, arms, etc. at 40 cents per day, plus $3.70 for use of arms at $1 per mo. - Total $93.30;
Last pad Je. 30-62;
Clothing drawn $28.38;
Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Buck, Charles Ludwig, Jr.
U.S. Navy WW II; Philippines / Radio Operator; served 6 Jul 1944 - 15 Jun 1946
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $75.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $26.00 for 13 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $40.00 for 20 days.
Name & Rank: Burg, P., 3rd Sgt. Com. off: Schuetze, L., Capt. Organ: Co. B (II), Gillespie Co., 3rd Front. Dist. BG J.D. McAdoo commdg., TST Enlist: Jan. 24-64 in Gillespie Co. Disch: Descrip: Age 46 Remarks: R&F 84; En. & Mus. Off. W.J. Locke; 1 shotgun; Co. org. under Act of D. 15-63; 1 MR & PR dtd. Jan. 28-64 to Je. 1-64 & 2 MR dtd. Jan. 27-64 & May '64. Name appears only on MR dtd. Jan 27-64. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Burg was murdered by the Haengerbande ("hanging gang") in 1864.
Burkey served in the Pacific AZOA from Jan 1944 to Nov 1945. He was in battles of Marshall Islands (RoI & Namur), Saidan & Tinian, Marianas Islands. Citations - Presidential Unit Citation with 2 stars, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with 3 stars, Good Conduct Medal.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2009020001
During the early days of WWII, she worked as a riveter at Spartan Aircraft in Tulsa, Oklahoma, assembling the Navy Grumman Hellcat Wings. She then joined the SPARs, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and worked as a Pharmacy Mate First Class at the Marine Hospital on the Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia.
Edwin C. Burrer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Burrer enlisted in the US Navy on May 24, 1943 at Denver Colorado. He received his naval training at Farrago, Idaho and at Shelton, Washington. Recently he was transferred to Bremerton Washington where he is still stationed. Edwin was married to Miss Jane Cross of Pueblo Colorado on Dec. 14th 1942. She is residing with her parents in Pueblo where they met while he was employed on a project. The young man attended Palo Alto and Hayden schools in this county and then attended the CCC Camp in Burnet. Edwin Charles Burrer, U.S. Navy muster rolls on Wichita 31 Dec 1943 to 1 Dec 1945.
Burrer, Frederick Albert "Fritz"
BM 2/C U.S. Navy WW II Pacific Theater; discharge 12 Nov 1946
In Service In the Pacific Frederick Burrer, BM 2/C and Melvin Burrer Seaman 2/C, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burrer who are both seeing service in the Pacific. Frederick, who has been in the service for five years, served in Admiral Halsey's Third Fleet and rode into Tokyo Bay. Melvin who has been in the service since January 2, 1945 is stationed at Guam.
Burrer served on Alabama, BB-60 from 31 Dec 1942 - 1 Jul 1945.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 81
Burrer, Guenther August
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army WW II, discharge 24 Mar 1945, credit of service 23 Nov 1945, enlisted 23 Feb 1946; Korea, died while POW
Fredericksburg lays claim to at least one gallant paratrooper who has been in the thick of the North African and Sicilian invasions. He is Staff Sergeant Guenther Burrer, age 25, son of Nr. and Mrs. August Burrer.
Guenther enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 1940 and has seen almost three years of service. He received most of his training at Fort Sam Houston from where he was transferred to camp Richie, Maryland. From Camp Richie he was sent "Overseas" to North Africa. he made one parachute "jump" in North Africa and recently he completed one "jump" in Sicily, being one of the first paratroopers to land on the large Italian Island which has now fallen to the Allies.
Prior to his enlistment in the army, Guenther helped his father on the farm and for a time operated the Buckhorn Saloon on upper Main Street.
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Master Sergeant Guenther Burrer was a member of Headquarters Company, 38th Infantry regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 12, 1951 and died while a prisoner on May 15, 1951. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
For his leadership and valor, Master Sergeant Burrer was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 323, Book 2 p. 316
Burrer, Harold John
Pfc U.S. Army WW II, HQ 8 Service Command, served 25 Aug 1942 - 23 Jun 1943
receiving station Pearl Harbor 14 Aug 1942; Battleship USS Alabama 13 Mar 1944
Harvey Burrer, 22, Yeoman 2nd. Class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilmar Burrer, who volunteered for the service on August 10, 1942 and also received his training at San Diego. He is a graduate of FHS and attended a business collage in San Antonio prior to entering the Navy. He have seen considerable action and was overjoyed in meeting his cousin, Coxswain 3rd. class, .Frederick Burrer in Hawaiian Islands, unexpectedly.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 70
Burrer, Hilmar
36th Division U.S. Army WW I France, discharge 14 Jun 1919
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Gottlieb Burrer
Military Service 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event year: 1862
age: 31
Military unit: 8th (Taylor's) Battalion Cavalry (Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles)
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From the State of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Gottlieb Burrer
Military Service 1862
Event type: Military Service
Event Year : 1862-1863
Age: 32
Military unit: First (Yager's) Cavalry (1st Mounted Rifles)
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization from the State of Texas
United State, Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Gottlieb Burrer
Known As:
Event Type: military Service
Military: Private
Rank beginning / Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State : Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company C
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Gottlieb Burrer
Known as:
Event type: Military Service
Military Private
Rank Beginning / Rank ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's
Company: E
Civil War pension # 15243 & 32961
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Frederick Burrer, BM 2/C and Melvin Burrer Seaman 2/C, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burrer who are both seeing service in the Pacific. Melvin who has been in the service since January 2, 1945 is stationed at Guam.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 58
Burrer, Werner August
TEC 4 U.S. Army WW II; served 2 Mar 1942 - 19 Nov 1945
FIGHTIN' MAN Cpl.. Werner Burrer, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Burrer, who is stationed with the U.S. Army in Hawaii. Werner entered the service on March 2, 1942 and recently was home during the illness and death of his Mother.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 200
Travis Burrier, Sea. 2-Class U. S. Navy Reserve. Who enlisted in the Navy soon after his graduation from Fredericksburg High School in 1943, and was sent to San Diego for basic training is at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alva Burrier, and sisters, Misses Hazel and Velma for a short leave.
Travis has just finished his special training in the Landing Craft School, after having had instruction in several California bases. He pronounces the 300 men and 18 officers in his unit " the best in the Navy".
On his eighteenth birthday he will report at his station in Shoemaker, Calif.
Oswald Burrow U.S. Navy muster roll on Wichita 2 Oct 1944 to 1 Feb 1946.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 66
He served in the South Pacific from August 1943 until December 1944, and participated in the defense of Johnston Island, Bougainville and Australian Mandated Island.
During Butler's career in the U.S. Army as a Military Intelligence officer, he served in the Dominican Republic, two tours in Vietnam, and as an instructor and department director at the Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth, KS.
Butler, William Joseph
U.S. Marine Corps Korea; served Aug 1953 - 2 Aug 1956
He served at NTS Newport, R.I., SS Alexander Hamilton, SS George Chamberlain, SS Jedediah S. Smith, and SS Edward Everett. His medals include European Theatre I Star, Asia-Pacific, American and Victory.
Pfc. Victoriano Carabajal, 21, is home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dolores Carabajal, on a 30-day leave after having been wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium on December 12, 1944.
Pfc. Carabajal was wounded while fighting with his unit on the front and lay in the snow and cold of Belgium for several hours before being found by his buddies and members of the U. S. Army Medical Corps.
Following treatment at a First Aid Station, he was taken to a U.S. Hospital in England and later transferred to the U.S., arriving in Virginia during March.
Pfc. Carabajal was inducted into the service in Gillespie County on January 14, 1944 and after receiving training at Camp Blanding, Fla., was sent overseas in July of the same year. he took part in the battle in Italy and was in on the invasion of Southern France.
In addition to the Purple Heart award for his wounds, he wears the Good Conduct Ribbon, one for the European Theater of Operations, the Presidential Unit citation and three campaign stars foe battles in Italy, France, and Germany.
Coxswain V-6 Clement Pace Casey, Jr. "C. P." service in the U.S. Navy from November 12, 1942 - December 1945. He had 34 Months Sea Duty on S.S. Benjamin Contee and S.S. W. P. Few, he earned the American Theater Campaign Medal, the EAME Campaign Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. in WW II. After his honorable discharge from the Navy he went into the U.S. Naval Reserve, Division 8-103, serving from January 1946 to June 2,1955. Casey is the son of Clement Pase Casey Sr. and Dovie Acuff Casey, he married Mae E. Holland on April 23, 1947 in Gillespie County Texas.
Castañeda joined the Texas Army National Guard while still in high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army as a full-time soldier, serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Iraq.
He was deployed with the First Calvary Division out of Fort Hood, and was also stationed in Germany, El Paso, Texas and Fort Lewis, Wash., and received many awards and citations for his service.
Since donning the uniform of a sea-soldier on June 8th last, Henry L. Chaney of Willow City, has qualified as a marksman, winning the coveted medal and an increase of pay. He won his spurs at the recent Port Royal, S.C. shooting trials, after experts had put him and fellow Marines through a series of training at the various island camps.
During this training the men are taught the fine points and the "mood" of the Springfield "30", so that by the time the range is reached they thoroughtly understand the rifle. Then follow lessons in the art of maintaining the correct shooting positions and the judging of distance, each man being coached by an individual instructor. This personal tutelage creates a keener interest among the men, experts say.
Young Chaney, who is the son of Mrs. Jenney Chaney of Willow City, enlisted in the Marine Corps at San Antonio. (Jan 1918 Fredericksburg Standard)
Chaney served with 5th Company, 6th Regiment. He died of wounds received in WW I.
Services were held for U. S. Army PFC Benjamen Glen Chisholm, 24, of Ft. Campbell KY., who died of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device caused a military vehicle roll-over in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
He is the son of Linda Reynolds of Fredericksburg, and Glen Chisholm of Willow Springs MO. PFC Chisholm was assigned to the 1st. Battalion, 327th. Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division.
His wife, SP4 Amber Ferguson Chisholm, also of Willow Springs Mo., and a Medic with the U. S. Army's 1st. Special Troops Battalion, was stationed about 80 miles away from her husband in Afghanistan at the time of his death.
Mrs. Reynolds reported that her son had received, posthumously, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Good Conduct Medal.
PFC Chisholm's body arrived here Monday morning after being flown by chartered jet from Dover Air Force Base in Dover, DC, to Gillespie County Airport, where family and friends had gathered for a brief U. S. Army plane site honors ceremony for the fallen heroes.
Waiting for the body at the local airport were members of a military honors team from the 1st. Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood who later also took part in the funeral service.
After the rites for PFC Chisholm in the Mormon church sanctuary a funeral procession led by law enforcement from the Streets of Fredericksburg, to Kerrville Texas for graveside rites with full military honors were conduct at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Chisholm was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal.
During World War II, Frank volunteered and went through Army OCS. At the end of the war, they decided to continue the Army career, which took them to Japan, Germany, and more than a dozen different domiciles in the U.S.
Clark, James T.
Searg. Co. A 4th ? Infantry Civil War; served 14 Aug 1864 - 7 Jun 1865
Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1890
Name: James T. Clark
Event type: Census
Event Date: 1890
Event Place: Gillespie Co. TX
Affiliate: Schedules
Birth: 1847
Source: Gillespie County Historical Society, Pioneers in God's Hills (Austin TX, Von Boeckmann-Jones, 1960, 1974), Vol. 1
Clark served in the U.S. Army, having stations at the White House in Washington, D.C. and the Summer White House in Stonewall L.B.J. Ranch with President Johnson, while in the service was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge M-60 Machine Gun, Sharpshooter Badge Rifle, Presidential Service Badge and Certificate,
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 4 p. 91
aka Arthur de Cloudt, twin brother of Richard de Cloudt. Name & Rank: Cloudt, Arthur de, 4th Sergt. Comm. Off: Davis, Henry T., Capt. Organ: Co. of Mtd. Vol. Tex. Fr. Rgt., TST, Comd. by Col. James M. Norris Enlist: Mr. 4-62 at Gillispie (Gillespie) Cty. Disch: Co. mus. out F. 7-63; Disch. by expr. of term of service Remarks: R&F 136; En. Off. Henry T. Davis; Mus. Off. Capt. Joe Walker; Co. sta. at Camp Davis F. 7-63; Co. org. under Act D. 21-61; 1 mus. roll dtd. Je. 30-62 to F. 7-63; 1 mus. out roll dtd. F. 7-63; 1 payroll dtd. Mr. 10-62 to Je 30-62; Val. H. $100, HE. $25, Arms $110; Serv. 3 mos. 21 days at $17 per mo. - Am't. $62.90, plus $45.20 for use of horse, arms, etc. at 40 cents per day, plus $3.70 for use of arms at $1 per mo. - Total $111.80; Last paid Je 30-62; Clothing drawn $28.38;
Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
During WW II, Laura Odile Cockrell served as a Navy Nurse in the Pacific at Kaenohe, and the U.S. Hospital Navy at Aiea Heights, Hawaii.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 4 p. 38
Name & Rank: Colbath, John, Pvt. Com. off: Davis, Henry T., Capt., Organ: Co. of Mtd. Vol. Tex. Fr. Rgt. TST, Comd. by Col. James M. Norris Enlist: Mr. 4-62 at Gillespie Cty. Disch: Co. mus. out F. 7-63 Remarks: R&F 136;
En. Off. Henry T. Davis;
Mus. Off. Capt. Joe Walker;
Co. sta. at Camp Davis F. 7-63;
Co. org. under Act D. 21-61;
1 mus. roll dtd. Je. 30-62 to F. 7-63;
1 mus. out roll dtd. F. 7-63;
1 payroll dtd. Mr. 10-62 to Je. 30-62;
Val. H. $85, HE. $15, Arms $30
Serv. 3 mos. 21 days at $12 per mo. - Am't. $44.40, plus $45.20 for use of horse, arms, etc. at 40 cents per day, plus $3.70 for use of arms at $1 per mo. - Total $93.30;
Last pad June 30-62;
Disch. sp. Ord. dtd. Adjt. Genl's. office Austin, 1862;
Shoes $3.25;
Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Frank Coleman aka Frank Colemann
Military Service 1862
Event Type: military Service
Event year: 1862-1863
Military unit : 8th (Taylor's) Battalion Cavalry (Taylor's battalion mounted Rifles) & First Yager's Cavalry (1st Mounted Rifles)
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From the State of Texas
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Frank Coleman aka: Frank Colemann
Event type: military Service
Military Private
Rank beginning / rank ending: Private
State: Texas
Unit/ Units: 8th Taylor's Battalion Company C & 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's company E
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
PFC. Robert Anthony Collier was inducted into the service of the U.S. Army on July 21, 1938, Fredericksburg. He served overseas and was in Italy on Oct. 30, 1943. He is the son of Milford B. and Mamie A. Holland Collier; he married Mamie M. Griffin in Kerrville, Kerr County Texas.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 5 p. 14-15, Book 2 p. 244
Colwart was a pre-Pearl Harbor U.S. Army Air Corps veteran who served forty-nine months as a Staff Sergeant during World War II.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2012020377
Connelly was a proud Eagle Scout & career Military officer, with over 20 years of decorated service as a Marine. The pinnacle of his military service was commanding Marine Corps helicopter squadron HMA-169 at Camp Pendleton, CA.
Private Andrew P. Cornehl is in an Engineering Unit of the US Army at Camp Claibourne, Louisiana. Andrew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cornehl. Pvt. Cornehl was drafted from Fredericksburg on October 28th and was sent to Camp Claibourne from Ft. Sam Houston. He attended the Knopp Community School.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 216
Mr. Cornehl served as Corporal in the 206th Port Co. Transportation Corp., entering the U.S. Army, Feb 27, 1945, and receiving his honorable discharge Dec 7, 1946. He served overseas for a year and a month and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation (Japan), Victory Ribbon and Overseas Bar.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 70
Audley Cosper son of Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Cosper of Harper who is a member of the U S Navy, and last word from him indicated that he was aboard a Naval vessel believed to be the USS Boise somewhere in the Pacific Ocean in the war against the Japanese.
Letters have just been received by his parents from Audley which were written more than two months ago. At that time he reported that he was well, safe, and sound, but did not mention his whereabouts as this type of information is usually censored and not contained in letters home.
Cpl. Howard R. Cottle son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cottle, Harper is now stationed at Bagperson Field, San Antonio and has recently was advanced in rank to Corporal. he has been in the service since August 1942, receiving his base training at Fredericksburg, Va.
Couch enlisted in the Army during World War II (straight out of high school) and was in the Corps of Army Engineers. He wore many hats in the military: dismantled booby-traps, handled explosives, was in the army band with his trumpet and frequently did the morning revelry. He was also a barber in the army and was given one minute per soldier to cut their hair, whispering to each man to come back later for the cut to be evened out. At this time in Louisiana he caught malaria, and barely making it through, was discharged soon after.
Joe spent 30 years as a multi-engine pilot in the Air Force. His wartime experience included two tours in Combat Rescue in Vietnam where he served as Aircraft Commander on HC-54, HC-130, and HC-130P aircraft. He also had the privilege of supporting NASA's Gemini and Apollo missions. He was awarded multiple medals for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Legion of Merit.
He was also in the Naval Reserve, and when called to serve in 1952, he became an instructor at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago, Illinois. He was then transferred to the aircraft carrier USS Monterrey CVL 26, and served aboard ship as Supply Officer. In 1953, while in Pensacola, Florida, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy.
Craven attended Boise Junior College and became one of ten selected for the first class of the Primary Civilian Pilot Training Program.
His interest in aviation started when he witnessed Charles Lindbergh’s landing at the Boise Airport in 1927 at age seven. He graduated in 1941 from BJC and was accepted into the Army Air Corp Aviation Cadet Program in December 1941.
He served in WWII as a B-24 pilot in the Pacific Theatre in the 11th Bomb group, 372nd squadron and then in the ferrying division flying P51’s and various other aircraft for the duration of the war. He was honorably discharged from service in 1958.
Creamer, William Gene
AMEC U.S. Navy WW II / Korea / Vietnam; discharge 19 Feb 1961, discharge 21 Nov 1966, transfer 23 Jun 1967
Eli Crenwelge, son of Mrs. Lina Crenwelge, who is a seaman in the US Navy was undergoing base training until recently is now stationed in Hawaiian Islands.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 23
Pfc. G. Crenwelge Returns To Station After Furlough Pfc. Gilbert Crenwelge of the U.S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Kernes, Utah, who visited his father William Crenwelge, and sister, Mrs. Alfred Hennig during his 15 day furlough left Tuesday of last week for his station.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 426
Harold Alfred Crenwelge, son of Mrs. Lina Crenwelge, who recently enlisted in the US Navy and is now stationed at the US Naval Station at Jacksonville, Florida.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p.49, Book 5 p. 209
Crenwelge, Harold Louis Max
PFC U.S. Army Air Force WW II; served 17 Jun 1942 - 20 Oct 1945
Pfc. Harold L. Crenwelge son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Crenwelge, has received his first promotion. It was announced by officials at Amarillo Field Texas, where he is at present stationed. Harold was inducted into the U.S. Army on 17 Jun 1942. From Ft. Sam Houston he was sent to Sheppard Field and then to Amarillo Field where he is a member of the U.S. Army Air Force, 626 Technical School Squadron, doing office work. Prior to his induction into the army, Harold was working at Duncan Field Air Depot as clerk typist.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 117
Crenwelge, Hubert Louis
Cpl. WW II Europe Bronze Star; served 22 Dec 1942 - 8 Oct 1945
Awarded Bronze Star Cpl. Hubert L. Crenwelge, husband of Mrs. Norma Kolmeier Crenwelge, who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for action in Europe. He participated in Campaigns in Normandy, Northern France and Germany.
Crenwelge, Joe Edward
Lt. Col. (ret.) U.S. Air Force; served Jul 1955 - 25 Apr 1960; discharge 31 Dec 1976
Lt. Joe Ed Crenwelge, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin O. Crenwelge was promoted to the rank of first Lieutenant effective Jan. 14, 1957.
Lt. Crenwelge graduated from Texas A & M College in 1955, where he served in the Air Force ROTC and majored in petroleum engineering.
His first assignment was to the Hondo AFB, from where he was transferred to Vance AFB, Oklahoma and on Sept. 2, 1958 to Brooks AFB in San Antonio. He is currently serving in the 14th Aeromedical Transport Squadron at Brooks AFB.
He is married to the former Betty Meurer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meurer. They have a 5-month old son, Wayne Edward.
Source: Fredericksburg Standard, 18 Feb 1957
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2008020073, File # 2008020074
Crenwelge, Johann Christian "Christian"
Pvt. Co. A, Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
Ruben Crenwelge was onboard ship at the time of the Japanese surrender and was then deployed to the Philippines and Leyte islands to assist with graves registration and cleanup.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 76
Tech. Sgt. Victor A. Crenwelge is a member of the Redn. Co. 1st Armored Regiment with the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was drafted into the Army on 14 Mar 1941, from Waco, Texas where he had been working in the M. B. Hat Factory. Victor attended school at Doss.
Victor Crenwelge Now In Italy
Cpl. Victor Crenwelge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crenwelge, who was in Africa for sometime is now in Italy with the U.S. Army.
Historical Registers of National Homes for Disabled Volunteers Soldiers 1866-1938
Name: Augustine Cruz
Event: Military Service
Event date:1928
Event Place Leavenworth, Kansas USA, & Marion, Indiana USA
age: 52
Birthplace: Fredericksburg, Texas
Year: 1876
Registers page: Kansas p. 32177 & Indiana p. 18409
PFC. Erin J. Cumbie, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Knoll, returned on August 10, after spending a 30-day furlough with his parents and friends in Fredericksburg.
He returned on July 9 from overseas where he was serving with the 656th Tank Destroyer Battalion. This unit, commanded By Lt. Col. John C. Meador, landed in England the last of December, 1944. It remained on the southern coast of England for almost a month. The unit moved across the English Channel in LST"s to France. From this camp the battalion marched across France and Belgium to the vicinity of Liege where it joined the 9th. Armored Division.
On February 26, 1945 the battalion moved through Aachen, Germany and crossed the Roer River near Duren. Then as a part of the armored spearhead, it fought east of Remagen and the Rhine River.
On March 7, 1945 when the Ludendorf Bridge was captured intact by First Army troops" destroyed" from Company "C' were the first Tank Destroyers to cross the Rhine River into the bridgehead. The entire battalion crossed over to the east side of the Rhine River and occupied direct fire positions during the expansion of the bridgehead.
When the First Army broke out of the Remagen Bridgehead, the battalion rolled southeast of Limburg, then turned and raced north to Warburg, taking in stride all resistance it met.A short rest and the long march on Leipzig began. The battalion pushed as far east as the Muldo River where units from the 69th. Division took over and went on to meet the Russians.
After the Yanks and the Russians met, the battalion was assigned to the Third Army.It then moved to Weiden, near the Czechoslovakian border. A week or two later the unit moved to Bayreuth, Germany where it began preparations for the return home.
Pfc. Cumbie, who was inducted into the Army in march 1942 and arrived in England in December 1944, wears the Good Conduct Medal and the ETO ribbon with two battle stars. Prior to leaving on Friday to report for further assignment at Ft. Sam Houston, he was given a barbecue supper, attended by 28 guests on Sunday, August 5.
Curl served in the Pacific Theatre, earning a Combat Infantryman's Badge and was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor at Okinawa.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2011020161
Lt. Henry L. Dabney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar R. Dabney of Willow City, who is now stationed overseas, wrote home to let his family know he was doing fine
Robert L. Dale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Dale enlisted in the U. S. Merchant Marine on November 13, 1944. He met Velma Olean Fry, who is from Fredericksburg, Texas, overseas and they were married at a later date.
In France, 2nd. Lt. Velma Olean Fry, 23 year old daughter of Mrs. Edith Fry of here, who recently wrote that she had arrived safely in Paris, France. Lt. Fry entered the service in October 1943, receiving her training at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center, Childress, Texas, Santa Fe, N.M., and at Abilene, Texas. In a recent letter home she stated that she was well and happy and was thoroughly enjoying her work as a U.S. Army Nurse.
She married Robert Lester Dale, U.S. Merchant Marine WW II, and was a 1st. Lt. at time of her discharge .
Lt. Fry recently returned from overseas duty. She served 14 months in Paris, France with the US Army Nursing Corps in the 191st General Hospital Group.
Dallinger, Alfred Hugh "Al"
CAPT U.S. Air Corps WW II, served Jan 1942 - 4 Feb 1946
Al was commissioned a Second Lieutenant with the flying rating of bombardier. In October 1944, he was promoted to First Lieutenant and assigned to a B25 bomber command in Greenville, SC, which left almost immediately for combat zones in the South Pacific where Al served until the end of the war. He was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of Captain.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2010020146
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Ferdinand Dambach aka Frederick aka Fritz
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military Service
Event year: 1862
age: 23
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion Cavalry / Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Ferdinand Dambach aka Frederick aka Fritz
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military Service
Event year: 1863
age: 24
Military Unit:First Yager's Cavalry / 1st Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
United States, Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865
Name: Frederick Dambach aka Fritz aka Ferdinand
Event type: military Service
Private
Rank beginning / rank ending: Private
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
United States, Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865
Name: Frederick Dambach aka Fritz aka Ferdinand
Event type: military Service
Private
Rank beginning / rank ending: Private
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's
Company: E
CAS indigent families list 1863-1865
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Dancer served in the Army Air Force during World War II, from March 25, 1943 to Nov. 20, 1945, and saw duty in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe, and was awarded EAME Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant.
discharge 7 Jul 1950 Book. 5 p. 73
discharge 17 Dec 1953 Book 5 p. 74
discharge 1 Apr 1959 Book 5 p. 75
discharge 1 Apr 1965 Book 5 p. 76
discharge 1 Apr. 1969 Book 5 p. 77
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 5 p. 78
Dannheim, Wilhelm "William"
Pvt. Co. for Mason County, Prec. No. 1, 2nd Frontier District TST 1864
PVT Barney Danz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Danz, is another Gillespian who is with US Army. Barney is with the Medical Department at Camp Barbra, Oklahoma where he is stationed.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 231
Pvt. Erin E. Danz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Danz of Stonewall, is now serving with the U.S. Army somewhere in North Africa, according to word received by his parents.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 252
Danz, Erwin August
Pfc U.S. Army Air Corps 608 Bomb Sq. WW II; served 22 Jun 1942 - 29 Sep 1945
Hold reunion here Cpl. James W. Danz and Pvt. Jasper F. Danz who recently spent a pleasant weekend together at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Danz. James is an airplane mechanic with the Air Transport Command at Romulus, Mich. Upon his return he is scheduled to attend an electrical school at Chanute Field, ILL.
Hold reunion here, Cpl. James W. Danz and Pvt. Jasper F. Danz who recently spent a pleasant week end together at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Danz.
Jasper is stationed at Camp Wolters, and is training with the infantry. (Jasper married Louise Eugenia Weirich)
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 214
Danz, Johann Caspar
Pvt. Co. B (II), Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
Cpl. Werner Danz son of Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Danz, has transferred from Italy to England, according to word received by his relatives.
A veteran of World War II, he enlisted in 1942 and served with the amphibious engineers as a bulldozer operator until his discharge in 1945. During his campaign, he saw action in Algeria, Sicily, Naples, Foggia, Northern France, Normandy, French Morocco, Tunisia, Ardennes and the Rhineland. He received the Purple Heart, Campaign Medal with eight Bronze Stars and the Croix De Guerre.
Davis served with the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman during WWII and was wounded on Iwo Jima.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2010020069
Davis, Calvin Ray
CDR U.S. Navy Aviator WW II; served 3 Nov 1942 - 2 Nov 1945; Ret. 1 Sep 1966
Pvt.-Gonzales Rangers, March 16, 1839-June 16, 1839. Lieu.-Rangers, May 7, 1841-May 21, 1841. Lieu.-Minute Men, June 7, 1841-June 21, 1841. Lieu.-Minute Men, July 28, 1841-August 6, 1841. Lieu.-Minute Men, August 8, 1841-August 10, 1841. Spy-Minute Men, November 6, 1841-November 10, 1841. Spy-Minute Men, November 17, 1841-November 21, 1841. Spy-Minute Men, November 25, 1841-November 29, 1841. Member of the Army of the Republic of Texas and a early founder of Seguin, Texas.
Name: Dearing, Jacob, Capt. Com. off: Dearing, Jacob, Capt. Organ: Co. C, 3rd Frontier Dist., BG J.D. McAdoo comdg., TST Enlist: Ap. 14-64 in Gillespie Co. Disch: Served 8 days at $3--$24 Descrip: Age 46 Remarks: R&F 59; En. & Mus. Off. Maj. S.M. Hunter; Co. org. under act of D. 15-63; 1 mus. roll dtd. Ap. 14-64 to Je 1-64. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Dearing was included on the 1890 Veterans Schedule for Gillespie Co.
discharge 5 Dec 1957 Book 4 p. 54, discharge 30 Apr 1962 Book 4 p. 14
PVT. Wesley Dechert enlisted in the US Army, he was assigned to the infantry as a machine gunner. He transferred to the US Air Force after WW II.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 4 p. 11
Dechert, Wilburn Harry
Sgt U.S.Army Air Corps WW II, enlisted 26 Jan 1943, killed in Plane Crash
Sergeant Wilburn Dechert, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dechert, was killed in an accidental plane crash at South Hadley, Massachusetts, on Saturday just before midnight. Sgt, Dechert was one of a crew of ten men who were killed when a heavy 4 engine bomber crashed into the side of Mount Holyoke, near South Hadley, Mass. Sgt. Dechert was listed in the dispatch as having been an engineer, or crew chief, for the big plane. The crash is reported to have occurred a few minutes after the plane took off from Westover Field, Mass., on a routine night combat training mission. The tail of the plane is reported to have caught on a ledge between half house and the summit house on Mt. Holyoke.
Sgt. Dechert is survived by his wife, the former Miss Lillie Gerloff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gerloff of Doss, whom he married on Aug. 30, 1942, and a three and one-half months old baby son born Feb.16, 1944 at which time he was home on furlough. In addition, there survive his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dechert, one brother; Marvin Dechert of Kerrville; one sister: Lillie, Mrs. J. D. Crum; a grandmother, Mrs. Katie Patton of Cain City, numerous relatives and a host of friends who mourn his untimely departure.
The young man, who gave his life in the service of his Country, attended Fredericksburg High Scholl through the eighth grade. He then accepted work as a truck driver for the Cosden Oil Co. and at the time he went into the service, he was employed at Handy Andy here. He entered the U.S. Army Air Force on Feb. 2, 1943, and received his training at Keesler Field Mississippi; Tyndall Field, Florida and at Westover Field Mass., where he was stationed at the time of the fatal crash.
Dechert was a engineer on A B-24 Bomber, 15th. Army Air Force Replacement Training unit out of Westover Field Massachusetts.
DeFaio enlisted in the United States Air Force at the height of the Vietnam War. His training ultimately put him in the front seat of the vaunted F-4 Phantom, an all-weather, supersonic jet fighter-bomber and deployment to Da Nang Air Base on the coast of the China Sea. On 6 August 1971 at 1000 hours, Captain DeFazio was scrambled on “Gunfighter Alert” and directed
to a nameless hilltop where badly-outnumbered U.S. Army and South Vietnamese troops were being overrun by the NVA.
For his heroism, Lou was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and later received a second DFC with Oak Leaf Clusters for a subsequent mission.
Adolph Dieke, Seaman 1-Class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Deike, who currently is home on a 20 day leave, after having served 17 months in the Pacific. He took part in four major battles, including the battle of the Marianas, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He has been in the service 21 months. (Please note he was killed in a car wreck on 20 Oct 1946)
Deike, Emil Edgar Fritz
U.S. Navy WW II Motor Madt. Mate 2C; served 9 Mar 1942 - 7 Nov 1945
Motor Mach. Mate 2/C Emil E. Deike, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Deike, was on a long leave at home. Emil has already experienced heavy fighting in the Pacific and was with the fleet in various big battles. He will be transferred to Miami Fla. for a short time.
After graduation, he joined the United States Navy, where he served aboard the USS Valley Forge. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with a Bronze Star and the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1969 and remained as a reservist until 1974.
Deike, Victor
10th Mountain Division U.S. Army WW II Italy, Aleutian Islands
Pvt. Victor Deike, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Deike of Hye, who left on Tuesday after spending a 20 day furlough at home. He spent five months in the Aleutians with U. S. invasion forces.
His decorations included battle and campaign medals for Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, the EAME Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Asiatic--Pacific Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 80
Detjen served in the Army Air Corps, attached to Navy on Anti-Submarine warfare.
Al proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1940-1961.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p.111
Detjen, Henry C.
BGLR 1 Wisc Inf NG; served 30 Jun 1916 - 19 Jan 1917
Dickey was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, served on Okinawa and attained rank of master sergeant. After the war, Dickey transferred to the U.S. Air Force and served as first sergeant of the 657th Air Force Band where he played baritone and French horn.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 4 p. 79
Dickie, Jess Carson, III
Lieutenant U.S. Navy Korean War, served 1951 - 1954
Dietel was a member of Sixth Infantry Division and served in the Pacific Theatre on Bataan, Corregidor and Northern Luzon.
Dietel was a squad leader in the 1st Infantry in the Liberation of the Phillipines and the Occupation of Korea.
Fred served his country as a Staff Sergeant of the Sixth Infantry Division during the Pacific Theatre from 1944-1945. He was honored by his family with a plaque at the Nimitz Museum Wall of Memories for his service.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 2
Dietel, William, Jr.
First Lieutenant U.S.Army Air Forces, 546th Bomber Squadron, 384th Bomber Group, Heavy WW II; KIA Europe; Air Medal,Purple Heart
Lt. William Dietel, Jr. Reported Killed In Action In Europe As Of July 28th.
The heart breaking report of the death of First Lt. William Dietel, Jr. age 23, son of Editor and Mrs. William Dietel of the Radio Post was received by telegram from the U. S. War Department at Washington on Thursday morning. Lt. Dietel had previously been reported as missing in action over Holland since July 28. He was a flight commander and pilot of the B-17 four-motor heavy bomber which he and his crew had affectionately named "Sky Queen".
A letter confirming the telegram was received by the parents on Tuesday morning from J. A. Ulio, the Adjutant General of the U. S. War Department of Washington, D. C. The telegram last Thursday read as follows: "Report received from the German Government through the International Red Cross states your son, First Lt. William Dietel, Jr., who was previously reported missing in action on July 28 in European area, was killed on that day."
According to press dispatches which appeared in July 29th. issues in daily newspapers, Flying Fortress raids to within 80 miles of Berlin accounted for a loss of 23 of the big ships on that day.(July 28th.)
Several weeks ago he and his crew had been awarded the Air Medal for operations presumably over the European mainland.
Lt. Dietel enlisted in the U. S. Air Forces, his choice of service for his country, in the latter part of January 1942. He received his training at Kelly Field, Corsicana, Sherman and Houston, being commissioned a Second Lt. on the day he received his wings, October 9, at Ellington Field. From Houston, he was sent to four motor heavy bombing school at Sebring, near Miami Florida.After completing that he was assigned to Salt Lake City Utah, from where he was subsequently stationed at Boise, Idaho, Wendover Field, Utah and other places in the West. He was assigned a crew at Wendover, where he was also promoted to First Lt. and Flight Commander.
He married on April 18th of this year, to Miss Maurine Mathis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mathis of Sherman.
Surviving Lt. Dietel are his grief stricken parents, his sisters: Erna Lee of San Antonio, and Alma, Mrs. Lt. F. J. Jung of Baltimore; his brothers: Norman, Harold and Frederick; his wife of Sherman; a grandmother, Mrs. Herman E. Dietel of New Braunfels; a large number of relatives and a host of friends who mourn his sacrifice.
Dietrich served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a welder in aircraft construction.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 345
Dietz was a flight instructor at Pensacola, Florida. A transport pilot in the South Pacific, Japan, and China. He was stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Elgin M. Dietz of Fredericksburg won his Navy Wings of Gold and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve last week following completion of the prescribed flight training course at the Naval Air Training Center, Pensacola, Fla. the Annapolis of the Air.
Having been designated a Naval Aviator Lieutenant Dietz will go on active duty at one of the Navy's air operational training centers before being assigned to a combat zone.
Lt. Dietz is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School, 1940. He entered Naval training for a pilot's rating last year and received his commission at Pensacola on October 26. He will continue as an instructor at Pensacola for several months. Prior to his enlistment in the Naval Air Corps on Sept. 7, 1942 he was employed in the Gillespie county AAA office.
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Henry Dietz
Military Service: 1862
Event type: military service
Event year: 1862
age: 23
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion Cavalry / Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From State Of Texas
United State, Civil War Soldiers index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Henry Dietz
Event type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank beginning / Rank ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Dietz, Johannes Wilhelm "John", Sr.
Pvt. Co. No. 1, Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
Pvt. Marvin Dietz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dietz, who was inducted into the service on February 26, 1945. He was stationed at Camp Hood, Texas; in Washington State and is at present in the medical corps of the William Bowmann Hospital, El Paso, Texas. He is a 1944 graduate of FHS.
Dietz was in the Medical Corps and served in Germany, in the 98th. General hospital, Munich Germany.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 189
Dietz, Otto Emil
Pvt 31 Co 165 Depot Brigade, U.S. Army WW I, discharge 14 Jan 1919
Daughter of Arnold Houy Family is enroute overseas at last word. She has been in the service of her Country since December 1942. Lt. Houy graduated from Selma Infirmary School of Nursing in Austin shortly before entering the US Army.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 285
Dittmar was inducted into the Army Air Force in April of 1942 at Dodd Field, San Antonio, Texas. Basic training at Shepard Field in Wichita Falls, Texas. Went to Air Technical Training School near Hollywood, California, completed sheetmetal repair training. Assigned to Bear Field, Indiana for assignment to the 337th MR&R Sq. (Mobil repair and reclamation Squadron). Sent to Syracuse Air Base in Syracuse, New York for further training and for an overseas assignment. Sailed to England in a small passenger ship. Because of a possible German Submarine attack we were in a guarded convoy. We traveled a rough North Sea. The 337th MR &R was assigned to the "Troop Carrier Command". Assigned to the "C47 Pathfinder Squadron." Called Pathfinder because as a rule they took the first troops into combat. I was stationed at Nottingham, England. Assigned with us were Para-troopers and Glider troops. Para-troopers parachuted into combat from C47 airplanes and Glider troops were pulled into combat in gliders by C47 airplanes, each plane pulled 2 gliders and turned them loose at drop sites. We were in charge of all aircraft sheet metal repairs. Rank of Master Sergeant. After "V E DAY", assigned to France, Belgium, and Bremmerhaven, Germany. Was discharged at Camp Fannin, Texas, 2 months less than 4 years of service.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 353
Dittmar, Arthur Carl
Lt. j.g. U.S. Navy WW II; served 26 Jul 1943 - 15 Mar 1946
Dittmar was inducted into the US Navy on July 26, 1943. Stationed at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, CA. and also received his Officers Commission there. After a short training session at the University of Arizona in Tucson, he reported for duty at Mayport Section Base in Florida and served on mine sweepers and escort ships on the East Coast. Reported to Naval Gunnery School at Jacksonville Naval Air Station for three months. In June of 1944, he was sent back to the West Coast for assignment. Received orders to report to the U S Pacific Fleet Air Force, CASU 53, San Francisco, CA.. Assigned to Holtville Naval Air Station in the Imperial Valley Ca. Here he spent the remainder of his service in the Navy training air craft carrier pilots in firing missiles on water targets at Slaton Sea and on ground targets in the desert. Upon completion of the training, the squadron of pilots were given a party and sent to join an air craft carrier for sea duty and a new squadron would report for duty. Since the California desert was extremely hot, work would be performed at night as the airplanes could not be refueled during the day time hours. During this tour of duty Navy housing consisted of fruit pickers shacks without air conditioning. Date of discharge March 15, 1946 as a Lieutenant Junior Grade.
With the Fifth Army Second Lt. Louise M. Dittmar, daughter of Mrs. John Dittmar, Doss, staff nurse with an evacuation hospital, has served on the Allied Fifth Army's Anzio beach head in Italy since February 9, before any other field or evacuation hospital has been set up on the beachhead. The first six weeks on the beachhead Lt. Dittmar was exposed to greater danger than at any other time in her overseas career, but by now she has become accustomed to constant bombing and shelling and accepts these conditions calmly. There are four nurses in every pyramidal tent. The floor of each tent is about two feet below ground level, and each nurse has a foxhole. There are cots, electric lights and room to move around. Lt. Dittmar was on the Anzio beach on that morning early during the invasion when a German self-propelled gun sneaked close to the American lines and shelled the 5th Army Evacuation Hospital, killing five patients and wounding twelve. None of the nurses was jittery, a correspondent reported although they had good reason to be after a night's shelling and air raid alerts. Throughout most of the night they had heard the whistle of 170mm shells going over their tents enroute to the harbor. Most of the nurses decided to pass the night in foxholes beneath their cots, and that was what kept intact the hospital's remarkable record of no casualties among the personnel. Chief Nurse Shoemaker awoke at 4 a. m., to find her tent sieved with holes from bursts that landed ten yards to either side . A small chunk of red-hot-shrapnel tore through a bedroll and four thicknesses of blankets on her cot and dropped into a foxhole, striking her helmet. Miss Shoemaker hurried to the stricken wards but found that Lt. Isabelle Huffman, assisted by 2nd Lt. Louis Dittmar, had everything under control.War in Europe was in full progress when I graduated from nurses training. Entered service as a 2nd Lieutenant in October of 1940 at Ft. Sill, OK. Retired as Lt. Colonel in 1965 from Amarillo, Texas, AFB. Overseas assignments included service with the 45th General Hospital in Oran, Africa and the 15th Evacuation Hospital on Anzio, Italy. Since it was an Evacuation Hospital we followed the troops from Anzio to Florence, Italy, where I left them because of illness.On Anzio Beachhead for 2 1/2 months and under constant fire nearly all the time. The Germans had a large gun in a cave in the mountains with a loud, shrill whistle. We name it "Whistling Pete", which they delighted using on us. The gun was located so they could look down and see us but we could not see them. One day in May one of our men got a good fix on them and Whistling Pete was no more!!! Most of my assignments after WW II were in the USA except for one in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1954 and one to Itaguke, Japan in 1960.
Ordered to active duty March 5, 1942 as a Second Lieutenant-Infantry. Relived of active duty March 2, 1946 with rank of Captain. Reported to active duty at Camp Bowie, Texas then to Camp Roberts, CA.. Then ordered to 31st Infantry Division, 155 Infantry Regiment, Camp Bowie Texas.Trained at Camp Bowie, Louisiana Maneuvers 1942-1943, Camp Shelby Mississippi, Chemical Warfare School, Edgewood Arsenal, MD., three months Infantry School Ft. Benning GA., training at Camp Pickett, Va.. Went overseas to New Guines in March of 1944. Served in New Guinea Campaign. landed on Morotal Island later in 1944. Southern Philippines Campaign Mindanao was there when war ended. Was overseas for 21 months. Was home by Christmas 1945. Citations_ American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Philippine Liberation ribbon with 1 Bronze Service Star. Things of interest in my service to my country, going through Panama Canal on the way to New Guinea: Seeing General MacArthur in New Guinea, coming home under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Inducted on January 21, 1943 and was honorably discharge four months and one day later. Volunteered for OCS training and completed basic training at Ft. Sill, OK. All during basic training served as Recorder for OCS candidates in training in Field Artillery. Dismissed from OCS because that school was closed at that time.
Dorer served three years in the United States Army, stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 5 p. 148
Doss, Thomas Cheatham
Pvt. Co. A, Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Rip enlisted in the Marines and fought in the Pacific corridor where he was wounded and sent to San Francisco to recover in 1945.
Dropesky, Beatrice Magdalene (Stehling)
U.S. Army WW II / U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps 1944 - 1947
Worth sailed on a Destroyer, the Boyd DD 554, cruising the Pacific and stopping at ports in Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Worth completed his naval service as Chief Engineering Officer of the BOYD, and was honorably discharged.
Duderstadt, Marcellus Robert "John"
Pvt U.S. Army WW II enlisted 27 Jun 1945; U.S. Air Force served 10 Mar 1966 - 9 Jan 1970
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $85.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Feb 1862; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
Private Max C. Duecker son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Duecker was inducted into the army on September 30, 1941 at Ft. Sam Houston. He was sent to Camp Grant, Illinois where here remained for a period of three months, two months of which time was spent in a hospital there. From there he was sent to March Field, California where he remained about nine months and since that time he has been stationed at Muroc Lake, CA.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 4 p. 23
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Citation, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 311
Duecker, Reinhold Herman "Art"
U.S. Navy WW II discharge 10 Sep 1945; U.S. Army Air Corps, served 11 Feb 1946 - 26 Jul 1947
PFC Rubin A. Duecker son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Duecker was inducted into the US Army on July 31, 1942. He was stationed first at Ft. Sam Houston for about three months and from there he was transferred to Kingsville, Texas where he is still stationed with the Army Police Forces.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 311
Durden was induction on October 18, 1944. He was discharge at Ft. Sam Houston on November 9,1946. He served with Company B 30th Signal Heavy Construction Battalion; He was ranked Staff Sergeant at time of discharge. Decorations: EAME Campaign Ribbon, Good conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon; 2 overseas Service Bars.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 43
Andrew A. Durst, Seaman Second Class, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Durst is seeing service with the U.S. Navy. He enlisted in the Navy on August 3, 1942 and is now seeing Coast Guard Duty. Prior to his enlistment he worked at the North American Aviation Company, Ft. Worth and Hartmann's Service Station here. (Fredericksburg)
Durst, Arthur John
TEC4 U.S. Army Med Det 186th Station Hosp Ft Glenn AK WW II, served 4 Mar 1942 - 20 Oct 1945
Somewhere in France Sgt. Calvin F. Durst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix E. Durst and husband of Velma Walker Durst, who has been overseas since January 1944, and is now serving with the Army's Finance Department somewhere in France.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 242
Pfc. Gilbert E. Durst and Pvt. Elgin Lee Durst are the two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. H. Durst who are serving in the U. S. Army.
Pvt. Elgin L., an infantryman entered the service in March 1943, served in Mississippi, then in Alaska for seven months, again in Mississippi and just recently was transferred to Florida.
Stationed in Hawaii, Elton C. Durst, Seaman second class and Werner A. Durst Seaman second class are cousins who are stationed in the Hawaiian Islands.
Elton, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hy. J. Durst of Cherry Mountain Community entered the service on June 6. Before entering the service he was employed by Todd Dry Docks, Galveston, where his wife, Mrs. Elenora Thiele Durst, still resides. He received his boot training in San Diego.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 74
Mrs. Eugene H. Durst visited with her husband at Corpus Christi last week who is stationed at Waldron Field. She said "Her time was short but she was sure glad to get any time to be with him."
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 44
Durst, Gilbert Edgar
Pvt. U.S. Army Air Corps WW II; served 25 Aug 1942 - 30 Nov 1945
Harold Herman Durst, known as Dick Durst, was the son of Herman William and Daisy L. (Ottmers) Durst. On December 25, 1941 he married Wilma Felps of Fredericksburg. Harold enlisted in the Army Air Corps October 26, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas. Served as PFC, 324 Base Unit U S Army Air Force World War II. He was discharged on November 27, 1945. On the morning of March 26, 1960 he was killed in an automobile accident on his way from Comfort back to Fredericksburg. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 204
Pfc. Durst World War Veteran II was called back for duty Sept. 26, 1950, and is now stationed at Wonju, Korea with the 148th QM Graves Reg. Co.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 75
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: John Durst
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military Service
Event Year: 1862
age: 33
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's battalion Cavalry / Taylor's battalion Mounted Reifies
Affiliate: complied Service
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization from the State of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: John Durst
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military Service
Event Year: 1863
age: 34
Military Unit: First Yager's Cavalry / 1st Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: complied Service
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization from the State of Texas
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: John Durst
known as:
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Corporal
Rank Beginning: Corporal
Rank Ending: First Sergeant
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: John Durst
known as:
Event Type: Military Service
Military: first Sergeant
Rank Beginning: First Sergeant
Rank Ending: First Sergeant
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry Yager's 1st Mounted
Company: E
indigent families list 1863-1865
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Durst, Johann Christian "Christian"
Pvt. Co. No. 1, Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864. Pvt. Co. A, Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
Name & Rank: Durst, Chr., pvt. Com. off: Wahrmund, William, Capt. Organ: Co. A., Gillespie cty, 3rd Frontier dist.; Gen. J.D. McAdoo, cmdg., TST. Enlist: 1864; Mustered in Jan. 27, 1864. Enrd. & mustd. in Gillespie cty. Disch: 30 days ser. at $2. Total $60.00. Descrip: Age--37 years. Remarks: R&F 67;69. Enrolled by Enr. off.; Mustered in by Enr. off.; Arms--1 rifle. Co. organized under Act of State Legis. Dec. 15, 1863. 1 MR dtd. May, 1864; 1 PR dtd. Jan 27 to June 1 1864. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Jacob Durst
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military Service
Event Year: 1862
age: 22
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's battalion Cavalry / Taylor's battalion Mounted Reifies
Affiliate: complied Service
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization from the State of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Jacob Durst
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military Service
Event Year: 1863
age: 23
Military Unit: First Yager's Cavalry / 1st Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: complied Service
Publication title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization from the State of Texas
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Jacob Durst
known as:
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank Beginning: Private
Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Jacob Durst
known as:
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank Beginning: Private
Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry Yager's 1st Mounted
Company: E
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Durst, Lloyd Milton
U.S. Army, discharge 4 Jan 1955, discharge 31 Jan 1961
Louis Durst son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Durst is seeing service with U.S. Army. He has been in the Armed Services since May 26, 1942 and is now a cook at Barksdale Field, Shreveport, La. He was employed at the Gulf Oil Company before his induction.
Stationed in Hawaii, Elton C. Durst, Seaman second class and Werner A. Durst Seaman second class are cousins who are stationed in the Hawaiian Islands.
Werner, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Durst of Cherry mountain Community, entered the service on May 29. Before entering the service he was employed on the Frank Jordan Ranch at Art, Texas. he received his boot training at Camp Wallace, Texas. His wife, Mrs. Joyce Simm Durst, formerly of Mason is now employed in Fredericksburg, and reside here.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 62
Pfc. Wilburn Durst, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Durst and husband of the former Miss Esther Kott, daughter of Mrs. Louis Kott, has been listed by the War Department as killed in action, somewhere in Belgium on January 18, 1945.
Pfc. Durst entered the army from San Antonio on March 14, 1944. He had been employed in the Alamo City for several years by the San Antonio Transit Company, driving one of their buses in the city.
After several months of training at Camp Blanding, Florida, he was at home in Fredericksburg for a short furlough the latter part of July. In August he left for overseas and was with the fighting forces on the front lines since last fall. He had previously been in France, then Germany, and at the time he has been reported as Killed in Action, he was somewhere in Belgium.
Deceased is survived by his wife, whom he married on Jan. 1, 1940, his parents, and a sister, Miss Myrtle Durst, of Fredericksburg. He is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School, class of 1934. He would have observed his 27th birthday on Feb. 26, this month.
Pfc. Wilburn Durst is the 17th Gillespie County man to have paid the supreme sacrifice while in the service of his Country during the present World War II.
Durst, Woodrow
U.S. Army WW II Germany, served 23 Jul 1945 - 1947
Eberle was a student at the University of Texas when World War II took place. Shortly after December 7, 1941, Eberle enlisted in the Navy V-12 program. On July 1,1943 Eberle was sent to Tulane University in New Orleans and in Feb. 1944 to Harvard business school for Navy Supply Officer Training. In Feb. 1945 Eberle left Harvard and was stationed several places in California. Arrived at Naval Supply Depot, Okinawa in August 1945 remained there until Eberle returned to the States in June 1946. Eberle was discharged July 28,1946.
Eberle, Charles Anton
Sgt U.S. Marine Corps, served 11 Feb 1910 - 10 Feb 1914
In 1962, Carlton joined the United States Air Force Reserves where he achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, eventually serving as loadmaster on C130s out of Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio. He enjoyed telling stories of missions to faraway places like Iceland, Guatemala, Okinawa and Panama. Carlton proudly served until 1973.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2010020110
Inducted in the US Army in San Antonio on May 6, 1944 one month before D-Day invasion of France. Took infantry basic at Camp Hood, Texas. Sailed for Europe in October and landed in Italy and spent 20 months there.
While overseas, had unusual and interesting experiences. Instead of infantry, was assigned to an armored tank battalion. Soon after being assigned to the 755 Tank Bn. as a replacement, all the armored tanks were "turned in" and we received "Water Buffaloes", a track vehicle similar to a tank. It floated like a boat, was propelled by "Fin-type" tracks & used for crossing water, particularly beach landings when debarking from landing ships. Front line action was experienced by driving one on land for several days, for which it was not designed. At this time got first contact with POWs.
Saw Italy from its southern "Boot" to the Alps in the north. Stationed some in Rome after the war, saw historical sights including Vatican City, the "Last Supper" painting in Milan, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Landed in New York in late June of 1946, and rejoiced at seeing the Statute of Liberty. Attained the rank of "T-3" Sergeant as a mechanic. Military ribbons were normal, non-heroic kind. Military discharge came in San Antonio on July 12, 1946, one day before my 22nd birthday.
Eckert was stationed overseas for 20 months with most of his time spent in Italy before returning home.
Cpl. James E. Eckert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benno Eckert, who attended school in Stonewall and here before working at Army Fields in San Antonio from where he was inducted into the Army, is now stationed in India, according to his parents, who have had several interesting letters from him since his arrival in that county.
"Guess what happened this afternoon," he said in one of his recent letters. "Well, I met a guy here who used to live below Hye. His name is Tommy Lindig; he is the son of the late Willie Lindig." I did not know him but one of the guys here from Johnson City did. We talked for several hours and had supper together and are planning to go to the show at seven. The poor fellow has been here in India 22 months.He says he doesn't feel like an Indian citizen yet. He has been all over this country.
The Red Cross has a nice place here where we can get ice cream, root bear and write letters and read when you are not on duty. Boy the Ice Cream sure has gone up here. When we first got here it was 24 cents for a double dip, now it is 30 cents.There is going to be a dance here tonight at the Red Cross, I want to go.
I sleep the OLD year out and the NEW one in. I kinda thought what I would be doing back home, Doing the same. We had turkey, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and peas. For dessert we had cake and peaches and all the nuts and hard candy you wanted. It was the best meal we had since Christmas. We lived on English rations a while and we did not like it to much. Too much tea and sour bread.
If you have read about the people dying of starvation on the street It is true. If you happen to be wandering about town at night you have to watch your step to keep from falling over a dead body. Maybe it has been there for three or four days, and a nice odor greets you.
I have been in Bombay and Calcutta and a lot of other smaller towns. The animals here do not give us much trouble. Just a Bobcat fight in front of the barracks door and jackels howling all night next to the camp fence.
They have a caste of people that makes a living by picking up the dead bodies and taking their money. Then they take them to the "Burning Beds" where they assemble about 200 or more bodies and put wood and coal on and around the bodies. and set it on fire. Then everything is dumped into the river whether they are burned or not. If a soldier stumbles over a body at night and is caught he has to dispose of it. It is possible by law to thrown the body in to the river and let the alligators get it if they want.
Gosh I am glad that I am not a native of India. The way they live in their own dirt and these people
really get me they way they beg other people. About fifteen percent of the people are Hindus and do not eat meat, they also have one head of cattle for every two people in India. Some of the people here make a living by selling cow manure for fuel for cooking.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 332
Eckert was a member of the 65th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. They were first sent to North Africa and fought there until the Germans surrendered. From there, they fought in the invasion of Sicily. Next, they took a slow boat to northern England and stayed in England until D-Day. The 65th Battalion landed around noon on Utah Beach. They were the first Field Artillery on the beaches of France. They traveled in Belgium, Holland, and Germany until the war ended. Lee Roy was a decorated World War II Army veteran who attained the rank of Sergeant. He was discharged at Fort Sam Houston on October 16, 1945.
Eckert, Ludwig B. L. "Louis"
Pvt. Co. in Prec. 3, Mason County, for local defense, TST 1863. Pvt. Co. , for Mason County, Prec. No. 1, 2nd Frontier District TST 1864
Composed By Local Boy In France Sgt. Marvin Eckert son of Mr. and Mrs. William Eckert of Bear Creek, recently composed the following poem, his parents received it along with a letter written by flashlight at 2 a.m. somewhere in France.
Oh to walk about with men Dressed in common garb again, Done with medals, ribbons, stars, Cap insignia, shoulder bars Back to suits of gray or blue Ties of plain or flaming hue!
When the World again is free, Pure the sky, and safe the sea Done with horror, filth and mud Staining earth with human blood Very glad will soldiers be In the garb of Liberty!
Caked with clay and wet and torn Freedom's uniform we've worn Worn it with a strong man's pride; Wearing it our best have died Where they fell some hill to storm Now they sleep - in uniform.
When they're done with gun and sword, Beaten back the tyrant horde When the furious cannon's cease Our's the victory and the peace We shall dress with warfare o'er, As civilians once more.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 129
Eckert, Melvin Clinton, S/SGT
WW II KIA, Buried Ardennes American Military Cemetery Neuville, Condroz, Belgium.
Alton also served several tours in Vietnam, where he earned the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. When he returned, he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service
Eckhardt, Anton Heinrich "Henry", Sr.
Pvt. Co. for Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864. Pvt. Co. for Blanco Co., 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
Heinrich (Henry) Anton Eckhardt Sr. was born June 13th 1821 in Herrzogtum Nassau, Steinbrucken, Prussia (Germany). He was a shepherd and farmer and is listed on the 1845 census for the city of Lubeck, Deutschland, Volkszahlung as a soldier Marien Quarter Company 3.
At the age of twenty-four he came to the Republic of Texas along with his sister Elisabeth Anna Strackbein nee Eckhardt, her husband Heinrich Strackbein and their four children Elisabeth, Catharina, Henry and Christian under the German Immigration Colonization Contract of the Fisher/Miller Colony.
Henry sailed aboard the Brig Armenius under Captain Otto. Total number of persons on board were one hundred and twenty-four. There were twenty-one families and twenty-five single men above the age of seventeen. The ship sailed from Bremen, Germany August 18th 1845 and arrived in the seaport of Galveston the Republic of Texas October 22nd 1845. The voyage took sixty-five days. He transferred to a smaller vessel and sailed the coast to Indianola the staging point for the overland passage to his inland destination.
The first stop was in New Braunfels where on April 23rd 1846 Henry was on the first wagon train of colonists going to settle in Fredericksburg. Twenty ox pulled carts were used to transport the one hundred and twenty settlers. They were accompanied by eight soldiers.
On May 8th 1846 Henry arrived at the future site of what would become Fredericksburg, Texas. He was the only bachelor on the sixteen day trip.
For a full story on the first wagon train trip read “Fredericksburg, Texas… The First Fifty Years.” A translation of Penniger’s 50th Anniversary Festival Edition.
Records show that in 1847 he lived on Town Lot #168 and Heinrich Strackbein lived on Town Lot #167 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas. On April 7th 1849 Henry was issued his land grant for 320 acres of land in McCulloch County, Texas which he transferred to John C. French.
United States citizenship was applied for on November 12th 1850 and granted on April 12th 1854. This must have been a proud moment in his life.
Family lore states that word was sent from New Braunfels to Fredericksburg that they were looking for a single man to marry an expectant widow mother with two sons.
Mrs. Gold’s husband died of cholera in 1852 after arriving in Indianola from Prussia. The locals did not like having a single male around so they set Henry up for introduction. Henry went to New Braunfels to meet and bring her back. On August 8th 1852 Henry married Mary Regina (Zimmer) Gold and raised a family of seven children together. The
Family settled in the region later named Rheingold in Gillespie County, Texas.
Private Henry Eckhardt is listed on the muster roll of 1st Lieutenant William Asbury Hudson A.K.A. “The Reverend” or “Preacher Hudson” Company of Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District, Texas State Troops and is shown having a pistol for arms. He is also listed on the muster roll of Captain Richard J. Irving’s Company of Blanco County, 3rd Frontier District, Texas State Troops commanded by Brigadier General John David McAdoo, called into the service of the state of Texas by Governor Pendleton Murrah, under the act of 10th Legislature, approved December 15th 1863. He served January 30th 1864 to May 31st 1864.
The frontier troops were paid by Texas and provided protection from Indians, enforced Confederate conscription, rounded up deserters and gave protection from renegades and bandits. Texas Rangers are known as-- rangers, ranger companies, minute men, mounted volunteers, mounted gunmen, mounted riflemen, spies, frontier men, Texas state troops, special force, frontier battalion and state rangers.
According to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum:
“During the Civil War, Frontier Defense Troops were generally called Texas State Troops
(TST), Texas Militia or Texas Mounted. We consider these men Texas Rangers because the service they performed was that of the Texas Frontier Defense against Indians, not fighting with the Confederacy against Union Soldiers. These Texas State Troops were not part of the Confederate States Army (CSA) but served under the command and control of officers in the employ of the State of Texas, although the organization of the troops was along military lines. The first of these groups was the Frontier Regiment which existed from mid-1861 until December 1863 when the group was mustered into the CSA. This Frontier Regiment was the backbone of home security, operating under the ’legal authority’ of the pistols they carried or the rifle swinging in their saddle boot and whose motto was “THEY WERE THE MEN WHO COULD NOT BE STAMPEDED.”
The Texas Land Grant Office, United States Federal Census and Gillespie County
Tax records show that Henry and his wife Regina made their home about two miles south of Fredericksburg. They reached the high point of their lives in the early 1880’s with 1192 acres of land in Gillespie County, Texas. To give you an idea on how they lived their lives let’s look at the 1880 U.S. Federal Census Non-Populated Schedule 2- Productions of Agriculture In Com. Prec. No-1. Gillespie County, Texas.
#6 Eckhardt Henry
700 Acres Of Land
Improved-30 acres tilled including fallow and grass in rotation (whether pasture or meadow.)
Improved-10 acres permanent meadows, permanent pastures, orchards, vineyards.
Unimproved-660 acres woodland and forest.
Farm Values
$1700.00 of farm, including land, fences and buildings.
$50.00 of farming implements and machinery.
$580.00 of livestock.
Fences
$30.00 cost of building and repairing in 1879.
$275.00 estimated value of all farm productions (sold, consumed or on hand) for 1879.
Horses of all ages on hand June 1st 1880-10
Mules and Asses, all ages on hand June 1st 1880-1
Neat Cattle And Their Products
12 milk cows on hand June 1st 1880
30 other
Movement 1879
12-calves dropped.
2-sold living.
2-slaughtered.
15-died, strayed, and stolen, and not recovered.
104 lbs. butter made on the farm in 1879.
Swine
15-on hand June 1st 1880.
Poultry On Hand June 1st 1880, Exclusive Of Spring Hatching.
25-barn-yard.
60-dozen eggs produced in 1879.
Cereals
16-acres Indian corn 1879.
50-bush. Indian corn 1879.
5-acres oats 1879.
75-bush. 1879.
Cotton
8-acres 1879.
2-bales 1879.
Henry is listed on the United States Federal Census of Gillespie County, Texas for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1890. Gillespie County, Texas tax records were found for forty-one years. Occupation was herdsman and farmer. Regina his wife passed away March 5th 1896 at the age of seventy-six. Henry died April 1st 1900 at the age of seventy-
Nine. They are both buried at the Der Stadt Friedhof Cemetery- Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
On August 29, 2012 Henry was approved as being a Citizen of the Republic of Texas.
Children:
Peter Gold
Born: December 12th 1839 in Oberkostenz, Prussia.
Died: February 10th 1918 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Jacob Gold
Born: January 13th 1844 in Oberkostenz, Prussia.
Died: May 18th 1914 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Adam Gold Eckhardt
Born: October 29th 1852 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Died: May 10th 1913 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Minna Eckhardt
Born: December 23rd 1854 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Died: December 23rd 1860 in Gillespie County, Texas.
Heinrich Eckhardt, Jr.
Born: March 2nd 1857 in Gillespie County, Texas.
Died: November 20th 1931 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Louis Eckhardt
Born: April 9th 1860 in Gillespie County, Texas.
Died: February 2nd 1946 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Adolph Eckhardt
Born: August 21st 1863 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas.
Died: December 20th 1953 in Gillespie County, Texas.
Compiled By Christopher Robin Lancaster GGG Grandson Of Heinrich (Henry) Anton Eckhardt Sr. August 1, 2012.
Cpl. Elgin R. Eckhardt son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Eckhardt of near Harper, age 21, is stationed at Ft. Custer Mich. where he is a Military Police Escort Guard in the US Army. Elgin was home on leave recently.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 341
Eckhardt, Gilbert Adolf Emil
FC2 U.S. Navy WW II, served Jul 1942 - 12 Dec 1945
Seaman Gilbert Eckhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Eckhardt, who is in the US Navy and is stationed at the Fire Central School, Naval Training Station, Newport R.I. is one of our fighting men from Gillespie County.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 53
Eckhardt, Kermit Reinhold
Pvt. U.S. Army WW II, served 23 Nov 1945 - 4 Feb 1947
He entered the U.S. Army Sept. 19, 1917, and was discharged June 20, 1919.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 124
Second Lieutenant Reuben Eckhardt has been missing in action over Germany in a bombing raid on December 30, 1943, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Eckhardt.
Lt. Eckhardt, 27, former Gillespie County School Teacher and Insurance office employee, had been stationed overseas in Europe since early November 1943 and was a pilot of a B-17 bomber, he had numerous raids over enemy territory.
Eckhardt volunteered for duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps early in 1942 and in August 1942 was called for service.
Eckhardt was a graduated from FHS in the class of 1933 and in 1937 was awarded his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southwest Texas State Teachers Collage, San Marcos.
Prior to entering the service he taught at Willow City School, and later took a position in the Fredericksburg Saving and Loan.
Lt. Eckhardt Landed Safely In Neutral Country
Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Eckhardt on Wednesday morning had news that their son was safe and sound in a neutral country.
This happy news was conveyed to the family by Reuben himself on January 21, 1944 in a letter he wrote
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 154, Book 2 p. 446
Staff Sergeant Wesley J. Eckhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Eckhardt, at present stationed with the US Forces at Camp Detroit, in France. Eckhardt entered the Army in March 1943, trained at Ft. Sam Houston; at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and at Camp Brackenridge, Ky. He left for overseas service in October 1944. He saw action for the first time in the European Theatre on Dec. 24, 1944.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 374
Terrel R. Eddy and George W. Eddy are the sons of Mrs. J. S. White who are serving in the Navy and Army, respectively.
Terrel Eddy, Chief Warrant Officer, has been in the Navy twenty-six years, enlisting shortly after World War I. He now is serving on the Aircraft Carrier Tacomas.
On Muster Roll 23 Jun 1898 Coleman Co served U.S. Army Unit 2, Texas Infantry, Company D, Spanish American War. Note: Postmaster of Guion, Coleman Co. TX district 14 paid 108.00 per year.
Edwards served in the United States Army Air Corp from 13 Sep 1946 to 26 Jul 1949, awarded Army of Occupation Medal Japan, World War II Victory Medal.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2010020152
Edwards, Leonard Lloyd "Bud"
PFC U.S. Army WW II BSM PH; served 1944 - 23 Jan 1947
Following Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Edwards enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was subsequently commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and awarded his pilot’s wings. He served as a fighter pilot in the European Theatre of Operations.
Eddie H. Ellebracht was recently promoted to Corporal. Eddie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ellebracht of Stonewall, Corporal Ellebracht enlisted in the US Army in 1941.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 310
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Fritz Ellebracht
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event:1862-1863
Age: 24
Military Unit: First Yager's Cavalry / 1st Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization from the State of Texas
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Pfc. Ruben Ellecbracht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ellebracht, who at present is stationed at Victorville, California with the US Army. Ruben, who was inducted into the service on June 25,1942 served at Sheppard Field, Texas prior to his assignment to duty in California.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 421
Ensign Donald Enderle, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Enderle, who on September 14th was commissioned an Ensign in the Midshipman Officers Training School at Northwestern University, Chicago and is now stationed at Coronado, California. An honor graduate of FHS in 1940, and Schreiner Institute, he was entrolled as a pre-medica student at the University of Texas and would have taken his degree in Feb. 1944. In November 1943 as a V-12 student, he was called for active duty with the Navy after having received his appointment to the University Medical School at Galveston. Ensign Enderle received his boot training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 82
Enderlin, Charles F., Sr.
PVT Company F; 2nd. NJ Inf.; served Jul 1864 - Jun 1865
At Camp Swift, Texas - PVT. Alois Ersch, 30, who recently was home on leave from Camp Swift, where he is in service with the U.S. Army. Alois, who was inducted into the service on December 2, 1943, has seen service at Camp Abbot, Oregon, Ft. Lewis, Washington and Camp Beale, California. He was recently awarded the Army's Good Conduct Medal. His wife and daughter Mary Francis, reside here.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 360
Private Raymond Ersch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ersch of Fredericksburg, inducted into the Army 7 Jan 1942. He was first stationed at Cheyenne Wyoming and since March has been at Davis Mountain Filed with 84th QM Co. (L.M.) Tucson Arizona. Ray was home on a 21 day leave.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 403
Ersch, Robert Lorenz
PFC U.S. Army WW II, served Dec 1940 - 30 Jul 1945
Another Gillespian from our community, Robert L. Ersch son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ersch, who first served in the National Guard is now serving his country with the US Army.
Private First Class Robert L. Ersch, age 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ersch, is one of Uncle Sam's dependable truck drivers serving with the Army, PFC Ersch is now stationed at Dilworth, North Carolina, where he is with the Service Battery, 133 Field Artillery Battalion, API No. 36. He has been in the army since Dec. 1940 having enlisted at that time at San Antonio. From Ft. Sam Houston he was transferred to Camp Bowie and then to Florida. While in Florida camp he was recently given a 12-day furlough at which time he visited with his parents, friends and relatives here.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 56
Ersch, Walter Henry
U.S. Army WW II Korea; served 10 Jul 1938 - 31 May 1964
Pvt Elgin R. Esquell son of Mrs. Anton Esquell who was inducted into the US Army at Kerrville on Sept. 12,1942. He is well known to many Gillespians and at present is stationed with the Military Police in California.
Essner enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1963 to 1967. He reenlisted in 1978, served with the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Pittsburg PA, and then with the 112th Fighter Inceptor Wing in Pibbsburg. He also served with the Olean, NY National Guard. In 1982, he enlisted in the 107th Fighter Inceptor Squadron in Niagra Falls, NY, later becoming the 107th Air Refueling Wing. He retired in 1995 after service to his country for 20 years.
Estill, James Thomas, Judge
Pvt.-Mounted Men, Rusk County, org. at Henderson, Texas Mounted 1861
Aviation Radioman, Second Class, U.S. Navy WW II; U.S. Naval Reserve; Missing in Action or Buried at Sea; Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross with Gold Star, Air Medal with 2 Gold Stars
Chester Ervay Evans, ARM 2/c, missing in action since Jan. 17, 1945 presumably met death following action on that day according to information received on Feb. 8, 1946 from the War Department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs S. B. Evans of Eckert community.
Chester was radioman and tail gunner on a Hellcat Dive Bomber with the Aircraft Service unit on the Carrier USS Lexington. On Jan. 17, 1945 the bomber he was aboard took off with two fighter planes in a long distance search flight in the South China Sea. The weather was diverse with high winds, low overcast and rain squalls. When the planes failed to return to the base all efforts were made to contact them. Some communications were established but even this was poor due to bad atmosphere conditions. The last time the team came on the air they were presumably near the Lingayen Gulf Area and precariously low on fuel. They were given instructions to proceed on to Lingayen in Luzon and land, this port being newly occupied by U.S. Troops.The plane acknowledged this message but never reached the port and was not seen nor heard from again to the present time. It is believed by Navy Department that the plane was forced to make a water landing and that Chester lost his life as a result thereof.
He volunteered for the Navy, on Oct. 26, 1942 and received his training in San Diego, San Francisco, Memphis, Pensacola, and North Island, Calif. before entraining for overseas service on April 12, 1944 which happened to be his 21st birthday.
On Nov. 12, 1945 the Distinguished Flying Cross and a citation was sent to his parents for heroic services and extraordinary achievement performed on Oct. 12, 1944 while flying on a bomber attack mission against an enemy Task Force near the Philippine Islands, the attack being made in face of fire from the main batteries of the heavy enemy units and an intense barrage of anticraft fire of all calibers. his courage was inspiring and his coolness and skill were of great assistance and materially aided in the success of the attack which resulted in great damage to enemy ships.
Chester was born in Eckert community on April 12, 1923, attended the rural school at this place and completed High School at F.H.S. in 1941. He united with the Methodist Church at Willow City in Sept. 1935. At the time of his enlistment he was employed with the Fehr Maid Baking Co. in San Antonio. His reported death would place his age at that time as 21 years, 9 months and 5 days.
Immediate survivors include, in addition to his parents, his sister Sidney Mae, and brother, Melvin.
Evans, Chester Ervay
ARM 2/c V.B. 20 U.S.NR WW II, Lost on the U.S.S Lexington South China Sea
Brothers Serving Overseas Three sons of Mrs. Mary Evans are serving in the services; all three are overseas [Grady G., Louis Jr., & Marlin C.]. Grady Evans, AMM 2-Class, 20, who was inducted into the Navy in October 1942 and now is somewhere in the South Pacific. All three sons write Mrs. Evans regularly.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 30
Evans, Henry Marvin
PVT 1st CL, WW I Co. E 168 Inf, 42nd Div., Texas; served 5 Jul 1917 - 16 Apr 1919
Three sons of Mrs. Mary Evans are serving in the services; all three are overseas [Grady G., Louis Jr., & Marlin C.]. Sgt. Louis Evans Jr., 26, who was inducted in March 1941 and just recently arrived safely in India. All three sons write Mrs. Evans regularly.
In India
T-Sgt. Louis L. Evans, Jr., son Mrs. Mary Evans, who is serving with the U.S. Army somewhere in India, as a member of the U. S. Cavalry. He has been overseas 18 months and has become well known in China-India-Burma Theatre as a bronco rider, and is the author of the poem, entitled : "Horseshoer's Blues"
Horseshoer's Blues
Here's to the days I'll well remember,
When my limbs were lift and limber.
Now it hasn't been long say, forty-two,
Before I had an incounterance with an army mule.
These mules are fat, fresh, and trim,
And have more kicks, than a quart of gin .
There is a black, a blue, a brown, and a grey,
That will make any T/4 earn his pay,
This horseshoeing racket is a rough old game,
For you never know when you will be kicked again,
That I've been kicked, stomped on, and bit,
By these ornery, long eared mules, I hate to admit,
Now we have horses too, that are fresh off the range
That are walleyed and snorty and are waiting to be tamed,
So we horseshoers get set,
For there is no use to fret,
We light up our forge and shape up the shoe,
And before we realize it we are all though,
Now if there is anyone in doubt of why I am stiff,
Just drop around sometime and give me a lift.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 209
Evans, Marlin Trevor
Seaman 2-Class U.S. Navy WW II, discharge 18 Nov 1945
Three sons of Mrs. Mary Evans are serving in the services; all three are overseas [Grady G., Louis Jr., & Marlin]. Marlin C. Evans, Seaman 2-Class, 18, who was inducted in February 1943 and is now serving somewhere in the South Pacific. All three sons write Mrs. Evans regularly.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 41
Evans, Roland Renick
U.S. Army WW II, discharge 27 Mar 1946, discharge 19 Apr 1947
Sgt. Jesse A. Everett son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Everett who is stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, is another fighting son of Gillespie County.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 251
Everett, Larkin Elmo
SGT U.S. Army WW II, served 4 Aug 1942 - 26 Sep 1945
Miss Vera Weinheimer, R N, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weinheimer, who last week accepted the position of supervisor in surgery at Providence Hospital, Waco. The first Cadet Nurse to graduate from this county, she was awarded a three-months course in psychiatrics at St. Vincent's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. which she completed prior to accepting her present position.
Vera entered Cadet Nursing Corp at Providence Hospital in Waco TX on 10 Sep 1941 and graduated with honors in Sep 1944; enter Nursing Corps on 1 Jul 1943; entered WW II on 6 Mar 1944
Chief Specialist Ben Faubion of the U.S. Navy arrived this week for a furlough visit with his family. Faubion is stationed in St. Louis and must return to duty on April 30.
In 1942, Faught joined the army where he served as an aerial gunner on the B-24 Liberator bomber during World War II.
Faught was inducted into the Air Force on July 17, 1942 at Ft. Sam Houston. From there he went to Clearwater, Florida for basic training. After basic sent to 916 Guard & MP Sqdn., Boca Raton Field Florida. Then to Miami Beach Florida for 8 weeks of MP School.
Then Faught went back to Boca Raton where he worked at entry gate checking passes and Saluting officers. After 2 years of this becoming very bored with my job, I signed up for Paratroopers and aerial Gunnery. After one week on my way to Tyndal field Florida to Aerial Gunnery School to train as a Ball Turret Gunner (Belly Gunner) on B-24 aircraft. Eight Weeks of training, graduated and received gunner's wings. Sent to Westover Field Mass. for advanced gunnery and put on a combat crew to train for another 8 weeks receiving 300 hours of flying time.While training at the rank of Cpl., upon completion was to receive the rank of Staff Sergeant. One week before completing advanced gunnery, the war ended in Europe on May 8,1945, therefore receiving no combat missions. Was then sent to Epharata, Wa. also stationed in Tacoma, Wa. and McClellan Field, Ca. before being discharge on Feb. 2,1946 serving 3 1/2 years.
Commander Favaro was commissioned from the United States Naval Academy in 1965 and served as an A-6 pilot, including three Vietnam war tours. He retired after 24 years of service in 1985.
Feineisen, Rudolph Walter
U.S. Army WW II, enlisted 9 Oct 1945, U.S. Air Force
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Franz Feistel
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military service
Event Year: 1862
age: 37
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion Cavalry / Taylor's Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From The State Of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Franz Feistel
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: military service
Event Year: 1863
age: 44
Military Unit: First Yager's Cavalry / First Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From The State Of Texas
United State, Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Franz Feistel
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank beginning / Rank ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
United State, Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Franz Feistel
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank beginning / Rank ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's
Company: E
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Pfc. Alvin C. Feller who is stationed at San Diego California in the US Army, Alvin was inducted in the service last year, 1941.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 270
He was inducted into the service on Jan. 12, and has completed training at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Mrs. Feller will make her home with his parents at Harper while he is overseas. He left June 3, [1953] to report to Camp Kilman, New Jersey.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 315
Pvt. Walter R. Feller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Feller, who is stationed at the Army Air Base in Blythe, California is proud to be a Gillespian serving his Uncle Sam.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 368
Feller, Wilhelm
Pvt.-Minute Co. , Gillespie County TST 1861. Capt.-Company Prec. No. 4, Gillespie County, 31st Brigade, TST 1862
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $75.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.Feller was hung by the Haengerbande (hanging band).
Felps, Arthur Ivan
PFC U.S. Army WW II, dischargee 9 Oct 1945; Wounded MIA Purple Heart
Pfc. Emil B. Felps, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nace Felps, who was wounded in action in Italy on September 11. A letter received by his parents this morning from their son, stated that he was injured in a mine explosion and spent a few days in the hospital, but was now able to go back to his company. He received the Purple Heart award for his injuries. Felps has been overseas twenty two months.
Emil served with the 39th Combat Engineers during World War II. They first landed in Algeria, North Africa. There they trained for battle. They were in the beachhead landing of Sicily, Naples, and Anzio. Then were in battles at Rome, Northern Apennines and the Po Valley at the end of the war.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 279
Private Minute Company for Gillespie County TST
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $60.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 May 1861; paid $40.50 for 27 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Feb 1862; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
Name & Rank: Feuge, Chr., pvt. Com. off: Wahrmund, William, Capt. Organ: Co. A., Gillespie cty, 3rd Frontier dist.; Gen. J.D. McAdoo, cmdg., TST. Enlist: 1864; Mustered in Jan. 27, 1864. Enrd. & mustd. in Gillespie cty. Disch: 30 days ser. at $2. Total $60.00. Descrip: Age--26 years. Remarks: R&F 67;69. Enrolled by Enr. off.; Mustered in by Enr. off.; Arms--1 rifle. Co. organized under Act of State Legis. Dec. 15, 1863. 1 MR dtd. May, 1864; 1 PR dtd. Jan 27 to June 1 1864. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Heinrich Feuge aka Henry
Event Type: Military Service
Military Private
Rank Beginning / Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's
Company: E
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Pvt. John Feuge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Feuge, who is stationed at Camp Swift, spent the weekend with friends and relatives here.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 428
Feuge, Leon Henry
Pvt. U.S. Army WW II, served 1 Jun 1946 - 30 Nov 1947
Raymond H. Feuge son of Mr. Otto Feuge was sent overseas with the US Army to Hawaili. Feuge was inducted early last Spring.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 146
Gillespie County Lieutenant, Who Once Served With RAF Missing in Action Over Year
Lt. Clemens A. Fiedler, grandson of Mr. Bernhard Fiedler, who trained with the Royal Canadian Air Force so he could get into the war faster, while in the RAF, he serviced 18 months. prior to transferring to the U.S. Army Air Force; has been reported as "presumably killed in action" on April 10, 1944, according to a message received from the War Department by the grandfather last week.
Lt. Fiedler, holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, for being a fighter pilot stationed in England and completing 22 mission over occupied Europe. Last year he was reported as missing in action on April 10, 1944 and after the elapse of a year has been presumed killed in action, according to the message.
"The record concerning your grandson, " the message stated, "Shows that he was the pilot and sole occupant of a P-51 Mustang fighter type plane, and that on April 10, 1944, he departed from base in England on a fighter sweep mission to an unspecified target.
"At about 10:20 a. m. in the vicinity of Romoratin Airdrome, which is located approximately 35 miles south of Orleans, France, two other pilots on mission with Lt. Fiedler heard him call over the radio telephone that he was bailing out.
"Immediately after this message was received, his plane was seen to leave the formation, go into a dive, and fall to the ground. the plane was circled by your grandson's fellow pilots as it descended but no parachute was observed.
The finding does not establish an actual or probable date of death however, as required by law, it included a presumptive date of death as April 11, 1945, the day following the expiration of 12 months absence."
Lt. Fiedler, who graduated from Fredericksburg High School in the Class of 1938, studied for two years at the University of Texas and then entered the employee of a New York Exporting firm, volunteered for the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 when he found that he could begin training earlier than if he waited his turn in the U. S. Navy Air Corps, for which he had also volunteered.
Cpl. Harold Fielder entered the service in June 1943 and received his training at Sheppard Field, at Madison Wisc. and at Sioux Falls S.D.. In January 1944 he was sent overseas to England where he is still stationed with the Supply Depot. Harold married Miss Margaret Faust, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Faust of Comfort.
Harold Fiedler Sees Top British General
PVT. Harold Fiedler, now in England with the U. S. Army, is hungry for news from home and this week sent a special request for a subscription to the Standard, "Hurry and get it over here," he said, in a message addressed to the editor.
"I have looked through the Red Cross registers at the various camps and cities that I have been at, " his letter continued, "and found 3 of the boys from Fredericksburg registered in them. One of them was Matthew Pyka. I was on pass last weekend to Cambridge and saw the sights, including the college. While there I had the thrill of seeing Gen. Montgomery, top British General."
Fiedler, who worked in a local drug store and later was in a tobacco salesman, is the son of Lionel Fiedler. Harold's wife is living in Comfort for the duration.
Harold served his country honorably during World War II, rising to the rank of Sergeant at an airfield supply depot with the Eighth Army Air Corp outside London. He always lamented that he was in "Buzz Bomb Alley" and received the Purple Heart after being knocked down and dazed with the explosion of one that left a 20-foot-deep hole just feet from where he was standing.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 391
Fiedler, Herbert Albert
U.S. Army Air Corps WW II, served 18 Nov 1941 - 16 Mar 1945
Herbert Fiedler is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Fiedler, he is stationed at N 2 Army Flying School, Texas serving in the US Army.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 31
Joe Fiedler Jr., age 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fielder of Harper, is now in training with the US Navy at San Diego, California. Joe joined the Navy on March 23rd this year. Just recently he had the misfortune of breaking his right arm while in training. He is a graduate of Harper High School.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 80
Sgt. Marvin Fielder entered the service in March 1942. He received his training at Sheppard Field, at Victoria and at Bryan, Texas where he is still stationed at the Army Air Field as a member of the ground crew. He married Miss Virginia Usener, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Usener, several years ago. She is making her home at Bryan with her husband.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 451
Fiedler, Melvin Lionel
1st LT U.S. Army Air Corps WW II, enlisted 2 Nov 1942
Lt. Melvin L. Fiedler receiving his wings at Army Air School in Texas. He is the son of Lionel Fiedler, who received his wings at Moore Field Mission.First Lieutenant Melvin Fielder volunteered in the Air Forces in November 1942, was called to service in January, 1943 and received his training at several schools. He is a gradate of FHS, class 1941. On Feb. 8, 1944 he was awarded his silver wings and officers commission at Moore Field, Mission Texas. In June he was sent to Italy as a fighter pilot, then to Corsica and then back to Italy again. He was recently awarded the Air Medal.
Fiedler, Norman Joseph "Red"
PFC U.S. Army WW II, served 15 Nov 1941 - 5 Oct 1945
PVT Norman J. Fiedler son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fiedler is reported to have arrived safely in Australia recently. He was drafted into the US Army November 1941. Norman J. Fiedler writes interesting letter home from Australia, to his parents concerning life in Australia and New Guinea.I am somewhere in Australia and have spent most of my time here since I got overseas. There are certain places in Australia that are really pretty, still you find places not so hot. the same as back in the States, good places and bad places are found wherever you go. I have met some nice people here. When we first got over here they treated us like their own sons. Now the money troubles us. Had trouble getting used to their money, they have pound notes like our dollar bills. their pound note is three dollars and a few cents in our money. So you see if you spend a pound here you have spend better than three dollars. Their pennies are the size of a Half dollar.Their five pound note is sixteen dollars and thirty two cents. They have pretty gardens and parks here also. Some large zoos, with some animals that I have not seen in the States. Now comes the jungles in New Guinea, you probably have heard of that place or seen it in the newsreel. As far as wild animals or big snakes... there are a few, the largest snake I saw was about 12 feet long. I saw a few kangaroos and some Wallabies. One thing that is plentiful is a little beast that buzzes by your ears, the mosquito. The jungle is very rugged. You can walk for several days and you will not see the sun. Another thing is the swamps. I went through swamps up to my neck .. not that I wanted to, but it had to be done. There are also some large rivers we must cross. They are full of Crocks, some as long as twelve feet. We cross some rivers in a native canoe, that were to swift to wade or swim. The natives are swell people they would work all day for a can of rations, or some dog biscuits as they call them. You find all sorts of fruit in the jungle, wild hogs and I had a change to eat a meal of wild boar meat, sweet potatoes, papers, taraws, tomatoes and other food stuff here that the Natives live on. Money does not mean much to them because they have no place to spend it. The skirts they wrap around their waist are made of bark of trees. Most of them ware very little clothing. They also have their school and missions. They had school twice a week at one place I have been. They are also very intelligent people, they learn fast. The Native Men are very good with their spears. When asked about the head hunters all they would say is that they are found in the mountains. Well folks that a long story about here. Will write soon.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 92
Walter Fiedler, seaman First Class, entered the US Naval Training Station at San Diego, California in May 1944. Previously he had worked for 2 1/2 years in California in an airplane factory. He is now stationed on an aircraft carrier and is seeing action somewhere in the Pacific.
Iwo Jima was no Sunday Picnic so says Fredericksburg Navy Boy Who Survived sinking of Bismarck Sea. One of the most thrilling experiences to come out of the present war with the Japs in the Pacific Theater was related at least in part by Walter Fielder one of the lucky U.S. Navy men who returned home last week to spend a 30-day "Survivors" leave with home folks. Fielder, Coxswain Petty Officer third class, son of Lionel Fiedler, this is his first visit to Fredericksburg in almost three and one-half years, the past ten months of which were spent with the Navy in the Pacific.
Fiedler is one of 400 listed survivors of the ill-fated Bismarck Sea which was sent to the bottom by enemy action some miles off the shore of Iwo Jima, 650 miles south of Tokyo, which American Marines took in bitter fighting only recently.
Fiedler, Werner Robert
PFC U.S. Army WW II, enlisted 18 Oct 1944, Pacific
Pvt. Werner R. Fiedler entered the service at Ft. Sam Houston on Oct. 14, 1944 and has been transferred to Camp Fannin near Tylor Texas where he and a group of other Gillespie County selectees are undergoing their basic training.Fiedler served on Bataan, Apr 1945, along with Fred Dietel, Ernest Joseph Hanus (US Navy), Roy Langerhans (Air Corps).
Coast Guardsman Boyce Fischer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fischer of here, who contributed to the defeat of the Japs by serving aboard a Coast Guard-manned troop transport.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 48, Book 2 p. 90
In 1966, he joined the Navy and became an Ensign 1st class. He was stationed on an aircraft carrier, the USS Ranger in the waters off the coast of Vietnam. He served his country in Vietnam as a tango boat captain and a gunner.
Floyd served in the U.S. Army in Company G 158th Infantry during World War II. He served as a combat infantryman and scout. For his service, which included the Battle of Luzon, Floyd was decorated with two bronze stars, as well as other medals, bars and ribbons. He was wounded, but declined the Purple Heart. He felt to accept it would dishonor those who had lost their lives in battle.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2010020121
I'm glad number one is outo fo the way," says 1st Lt. Robert C. Fogg, 21, Fredericksburg Tex., after returning from his first combat mission. The Liberator pilot is shown here completing his flight report after landing. Lt. Fogg is with a B-24 bombardment group that has been hammering at installations in widely scattered parts of Europe. The organization recently received the Distinguished Unit Citation. A former student of San Antonio Jr. College, Lt. Fogg entered the service on March 20, 1942. Before coming overseas in September, he was stationed in Laredo, Tex. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Lehne.
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18. His wartime service included 63 missions as commander of a B-24 in Italy and later as air supply and evacuation in Korea.
He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Outstanding Flying Cross four times and the Air Medal three times.
Foster was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in October 1958. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor, assigned to the USS Elkhorn, and USS Maury.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2007020075
Lt. Adela Borchers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Borchers of Fredericksburg, has been transferred to Camp Barkeley this week, where she will receive orders perhaps for overseas duty.
Lt. Borchers is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School, 1938. She entered nurses training at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio in Sept. 1939 where she graduated in May, 1942. She enlisted into the Army Nursing Corps in October 1942 and has been stationed at Brooks General Hospital at Ft. San Houston until she was transferred to Camp Barkeley on Oct. 18.
2nd Lt. Adela Borchers a veteran of 16 months overseas service with the US Army Nursing Corps, currently is home on leave after having been with the US 3rd Army in it's victorious battle for Germany.
The Gillespie County nurse lived for four months in tents after she landed in France two weeks after the invasion on June 21,1944. her unit entered the St. Lo area and treated Allied soldiers two and three miles behind the front lines.
on one occasion she saw a tent of fellow nurses in her unit hit by an enemy shell and for three weeks her unit was caught between cross fire of the Germans and Americans as artillery fire roared over their heads.
Following the first hectic three or four months, when Allied forces gained the toe hold that led to the ultimate victory, Lt. Borchers was stationed in a captured German hospital in Verdum, France. it was here that she cared foe Louis Knoche after he was critically wounded and met Carl Fuhrmann, also from here.
After Verdum, she went to Luxembourg, thence to Trier Germany where she became ill, was hospitalized and returned to Reims France, from where she was sent to England and then back to the States.
Lt. Borchers, a 1942 graduate of Santa Rosa School Of Nursing, San Antonio, entered the service that same year and served for 12 months at Brook's General Hospital, San Antonio before being transferred to camp Barkeley in 1943, where she remained until assigned to overseas duty. one of her constant companions during training and overseas was Lt. Florine Mangelberger also from here.
Lt. Borchers wars the European theater of Operations ribbon with three battle stars for her 16 months service overseas.
She will remain here on a visit with her folks until July 10 when she will report to the Ashburn Army Hospital at McKinney Texas for further treatment. She is to be transferred to the 8th Service Command for reassignment after a clean bill of health.
Adela served in the U.S. Army 34th Evacuation Hospital as a 1st Lt. from December 1, 1942, to December 10, 1945. Adela also served in Normandy, Northern France, the UK, and Germany. She received the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon.
Frantzen, Andrew Robert
Pfc 37 Inf Div WW II, enlisted 14 Jul 1941, KIA at New Georgia Island
The War Department at Washington notified Mr. and Mrs. Emil Frantzen their son, Pfc. Andrew R. Frantzen, had been killed in action in the Southwest Pacific area on July 30th 1943. Frantzen age 24, is the first officially reported 2nd World War casualty of Gillespie County to have died in overseas combat duty. Andrew was inducted into the army at Fort Sam Houston on July 9th, 1941 and received training at Camp Wolters, Texas, Camp Shelby, Mass., at Indiantown Gap, PA., and prior to his transfer overseas on May 10th 1942 and since that time is believed to have been in the Southwest Pacific area, presumably in the Solomon Islands, where fighting has been in progress between American and Jap forces this summer.
The deceased soldier was born Nov. 24, 1918 at Fredericksburg. At the time he died for his Country he had attained the age of 24 years, 8 months, and 6 days. He was baptized and confirmed at Fredericksburg by Rev. Konzak. He attended school at Lower South Grape Creek and after leaving school assisted his parents on the farm.
On May 24, 1942 he left the States and was stationed for about a year in the Fiji Islands. Since then he was in active service in the Pacific war area where he made the supreme sacrifice for his Country. Surviving are his grief stricken parents, three sisters and one brother: Elise, Mrs. Frank Oatman, Clifton E. Frantzen, Elenora, Mrs. Eddie Pressler, and Miss Paula Frantzen, and Other relatives.
For destroying an enemy machine gun and crew, Pfc. Andrew R. Frantzen, Route 1, Fredericksburg, Tex. has been awarded the Bronze star Medal posthumously. The medal was presented to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Frantzen by Brig. Gen. Charles K. Nulsen at Fort Sam Houston Thursday, December 14, 1944. Private Frantzen, 24 years old, was killed in action in the Southwest Pacific July 30,1943. The Purple Heart Medal has been received by his parents.
"Private First Class Frantzen stood up, undaunted by enemy fire and destroyed an enemy machine gun and crew. this prompt act prevented the enemy from inflicting serious casualties on our troops," the citation accompanying the medal reads. "In heroically disregarding his own personal safety in the face of enemy fire, he displayed outstanding courage, initiative and gallantry," the citation says. PFC. Frantzen joined the Army July 9, 1941 at Dodd Field. He trained and went overseas with the 37th Infantry Division.
A brother, Clifton E., 22 years old, is in the Navy. Sisters are Mrs. Frank Oatman, Kerrville; Mrs. Eddie Pressler, Boerne, and Miss Paula Olga Frantzen of Fredericksburg.
Pvt. Rudy W. Frantzen, husband of Mrs. Olga Kensing Frantzen and son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Frantzen, who recently arrived overseas at Guam. He entered the Marine Corps in January 1945 and trained in South and North Carolina prior to going overseas.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 1
Richard F. Franz, husband of Mrs. Marqurete Pfiester Franz of San Antonio who was recently promoted in rank from Seaman 1/C to Coxswain in the U. S. Navy. He is the veteran of 10 months overseas and took part in four major battles, including Luzon and Okinawa. He was recently home on leave when he visited with his wife and their children and parents in law, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pfiester in Fredericksburg.
Franz served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, piloted landing crafts off the USS Haskell, made many landings on the Pacific Islands during his tour of duty.
Franz was awarded the American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal, the World War II Victory Ribbon, and was discharged with the rank of Coxswain.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 41
Frasch, Gustav
2nd Lt. Co. B (II), Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
Sgt. Alton French of here who is stationed at the Orlando Air Base in Florida and he is the Army's answer to the question, should a soldier marry and have children. He and his wife, the former Miss Nora Baker of here have 8 month old twins, John and Joyce. They are proud to call Fredericksburg home. Alton is the son of J R French of here. Alton has been place on the picture for families in the military.
Pvt. Delton French, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. French, arrived in Korea recently where he is now serving the US occupation forces, along with several other Gillespie County young men. Delton entered the service on Feb. 15, received his training at Camp Hood and left for the Philippines on August 10. He is a graduate of Fredericksburg High School, class of 1943.
PFC. Albert C. Friedrich son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friedrich is a member of the Arm Forces who enjoyed a few days with his family and friends. (US Army)
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 88
Friedrich, Arno Henry
SSGT U.S. Air Force WW II Korea, served 25 Jan 1943 - 12 Apr 1946
In Pacific Sgt. Elgin A. Friedrich, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Friedrich, who volunteered for the military service in September 1942 and is now serving with the Army Air Force somewhere in the Pacific. Previously he served at San Antonio, Denver Colorado and Kelly Field, Texas. He has been overseas since May 1943.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 265
Name & Rank: Frischmeyer, Francis, 2nd Lt., Qr. Master Com. off: Cameron, Ewen, Capt. Organ: Co. of Texas Rangers Enlist: Mar. 20-61 at Fredericksburg for 3 months Disch: Mus. out Je. 5-61 at Camp Mason by Lt. S. G. Ragsdale Descrip: Age 24 Remarks: R&F 31; En. & Mus. Off. W. Wahrmund; Appraisers F. V. D. Stucken & Louis Weiss; Val. H. $85, HE $30, Gun $45, Pistol $25; no corn or forage issued, Co. entitled to commutation in money; 45 miles travelled from place of disch. home; Co. called into service by Gov. Houston; Co. sta. on South Fork of Llano R. Mar. 20-61; 1 MR. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011 Name & Rank: Frischmeyer, Frank, Pvt. Com. off: Davis, Henry T., Capt., Organ: Co. of Mtd. Vol. Tex. Fr. Rgt. TST, Comd. by Col. James M. Norris Enlist: Mr. 4-62 at Gillespie Cty. Disch: Co. mus. out F. 7-63 Remarks: R&F 136;
En. Off. Henry T. Davis;
Mus. Off. Capt. Joe Walker;
Co. sta. at Camp Davis F. 7-63;
Co. org. under Act D. 21-61;
1 mus. roll dtd. Je. 30-62 to F. 7-63;
1 mus. out roll dtd. F. 7-63;
1 payroll dtd. Mr. 10-62 to Je. 30-62;
Val. H. $100, HE. $40, Arms $110
Serv. 3 mos. 21 days at $12 per mo. - Am't. $44.40, plus $45.20 for use of horse, arms, etc. at 40 cents per day, plus $3.70 for use of arms at $1 per mo. - Total $93.30;
Last paid June 30-62;
Dischg'd. by Sp. Ord. dtd. Adjt. Genl's. office, Austin 1862; Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Franz Frischmeyer aka Frank
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event Year: 1862
Age: 26
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion Cavalry / Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Franz Frischmeyer aka Frank
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event Year: 1863
Age: 27
Military Unit: First Yager's Cavalry / 1st Regiment Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solders Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
United State War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Franz Frischmeyer aka Frank
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank beginning: Private
Rank ending: Corporal
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
United States War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Franz Frischmeyer aka Frank
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank beginning: Private
Rank ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's
Company: E
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Another Gillespian to service his country, Corporal Albert Fritz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fritz who was born and reared in Gillespie County but whose parents now live in Rocksprings Texas, is stationed at Charlotte N. C.
Cpl. Emil Fritz Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fritz of Tivydale was the member of a crew of a heavily loaded Saipan-based B-29 carrying approximately 53 tons of gross weight, that was so violently handled by a Pacific storm that its bombs were torn from their racks, smashing the bomb bay doors open, and the giant plane executed a technically impossible inside loop before its pilots could regain control.
The damaged plane and its bruised and battered crew made an emergency landing at Iwo Jima on May 4 to tell the story. Gesturing in the manner of fighter pilots they described the antics of their Superfortress.
Second Lieut. Jack W. Tunnell, Cross Plains, Texas, airplane commander of Brig. Gen. Emmett O'Donnell's wing which pioneered the XXI Bomber Command's Tokyo strike from the Marianas, said "A down draft forced the B-29 to descend so abruptly our cargo of bombs was juggled out of its racks. The bombs crashed against the tunnel connecting the forward and rear compartments, crushing it, and one of them struck the radio compass receiver in the forward bomb bay forcing it partially through the skin of the fuselage. The explosives then fell against the bomb bay doors and tore them open, severing the bomb bay door motor cables which precluded the possibility of again closing the doors. Then an extraordinary variation of air currents caught us and carried the plane through a Complete Inside Loop, Tunnell related Don't Ask Me How. It Just Happened.
The air speed dropped to 70 miles per hour as the nose lifted. Naturally we should have stalled out, but the air current lifting us prevented that. Suddenly the air speed began mounting until it reached 440 miles per hour, the indicator revolved like a propeller. I did not realize until it was all over that we had been falling -- and on our back at that --- and that we had looped as we dropped out of the turbulence.
That maneuver violated the stress laws and fuel system design of the B-29 injected Sgt. Vincent Pacelli engineer of Chicago.
Crew members agreed the first experience endured only about 45 seconds and the second about one minute, but as one of them explained it seemed I was plastered against the ceiling forever !
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 192
Corporal Frances Fritz , age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fritz was inducted into the U S Army on Feb. 10th 1942. He was sent from Fredericksburg to Ft. Bliss near El Paso Texas, where he is stationed with the Medical Corps at the William Beaumont General Hospital.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 303
Private Karl Raymond Fritz, age 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Fritz volunteered into the US Army in August, 1941. He was at first stationed with the Cavalry Unit at Ft. Braggs, then at Ft. Bliss, from there he was transferred to Camp Berkeley where he is still stationed. Karl was home for two weeks visiting with his parents and friends here.
Fritz, Kasper "Caspar"
Pvt.- Co. of Texas Rangers 1861. Pvt.- Ranger Co. for Gillespie, Kerr & Hays, Frontier Regt., TST 1862. Survived the battle at the Nueces River; Pvt.- Co. A, 1st Cavalry Regiment Texas (Union); served 27 Apr 1864 - 31 Oct 1865
Name & Rank: Fritz, C., Pvt. Com. off: Cameron, Ewen, Capt. Organ: Co. of Texas Rangers Enlist: Mar. 20-61 at Fredericksburg for 3 months Disch: Mus. out Je. 5-61 at Camp Mason by Lt. S. G. Ragsdale Descrip: Age 22 Remarks: R&F 31; En. & Mus. Off. W. Wahrmund; Appraisers F. V. D. Stucken & Louis Weiss; Val. H. $50, HE $20, Gun $30, Pistol $25; $10.77 deducted from pay; no corn or forage issued, Co. entitled to commutation in money; 45 miles travelled from place of disch. home; Co. called into service by Gov. Houston; Co. sta. on South Fork of Llano R. Mar. 20-61; 1 MR. Source: Ancestry.com. Texas, Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Fritz, Norbert Albert
U.S. Army Air Force WW II, served 24 Jul 1942 - 26 Jan 1946
Activity during WW II, Radio operator on B-25. Assigned to the 405th. Bomb Squadron, 38th. Bomb Group, 5th. Air Force in the Pacific Theater.
Educated by the Army Air Corps at the University of Texas at Austin, Norbert would go on to earn seven Bronze Stars during the War in the Pacific, having left San Francisco with his last posting being Yokohama, Japan.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 329
Second Seaman Wilfred John Fritz, age 20 son of Mr. and Mrs. Marl Fritz, volunteered into the US Navy on Sept. 17th, 1942. He was sent to Norfolk, Va. where he is still stationed.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2, p. 98
Fritz, William
Pvt. Co. B (II), Gillespie County, 3rd Frontier District TST 1864
He joined the U.S. Navy in May of 1949 to June 1950 service as an electrician's mate. He made one cruise to Guam on a "leaky, creaky Liberty Ship from WWII." It was during that deployment he determined that a Navy career wasn't for him. He served in the Naval Reserve from 1950 to 1956.
Fry, Robert Melvin "Melvin"
S1-C U.S. Navy WW II Pacific Theater, discharge 6 Feb 1946
Melvin Fry, 17, has signed up with the Navy and is spending a few days here with his mother, Mrs. Edith Fry, before he leaves for Lubbock, where he takes his physical exam. he is to be stationed at San Diego, California.
Home On Leave
Melvin Fry, S1-C, son of Mrs. Edith Fry, who currently is home on a 24 day furlough after seeing extensive service in the Pacific during the past year. During his visit home Seaman First Class Fry was the honor guest at a dinner given in the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Lewis on March 8, in observance of his 19th birthday.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 78
Second Lieutenant Frederick Fuhrmann, age 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Fuhrmann had been overseas in England, since last December. He is serving with the Quartermaster Depot, U S Army. Lt. Fuhrmann graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1939 and from Texas A. and M. College in 1943. He attended Officers' Candidate School at Camp Lee Va. for 3 months appointment course at Harvard University from where he went to Philadelphia, Pa. and there to England. He has one brother in the army, Pvt. Leroy Fuhrmann, now stationed at Camp Swift, and another brother, Cadet Captain Walter Fuhrmann who is still attending Texas A. and M. College.Fuhrmann(s) meet in Austria Lt. Fredrick Fuhrmann and Cpl. Leroy Fuhrmann sons of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Fuhrmann who recently met for the first time in two years in Salzburg Austria. Lt Fred has been overseas for 23 months and is now stationed in Nuernberg. Cpl. Leroy is stationed in Salzburg following a year's service in England, France, and Germany. A third brother, Walter Fuhrmann completed his training and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant at Ft. Benning Ga.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3, p. 24
Fuhrmann(s) meet in Austria, Lt. Fredrick Fuhrmann and Cpl. Leroy Fuhrmann sons of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Fuhrmann who recently met for the first time in two years in Salzburg Austria. Lt Fred has been overseas for 23 months and is now stationed in Nuernberg. Cpl. Leroy is stationed in Salzburg following a year's service in England, France, and Germany. A third brother, Walter Fuhrmann completed his training and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant at Ft. Benning Ga.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 38
Fuhrmann, Walter Otto
1 LT U.S. Army WW II, served 2 years; Capt. Reserves
Fuhrmann was a Platoon Commander and patrolled Germany during the Occupation.
Entering Texas A&M University in 1941, he joined the Corps of Cadets and rose to the rank of Cadet Captain. He graduated in 1945 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a major in Animal Husbandry. He was immediately called into the service and shipped overseas to Germany where he served for over two years as a First Lieutenant. After his release from the Army, he remained active in the reserve where he rose to the rank of Captain.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 81
Fulcher, Charles Richard
1st Sgt. U.S. Army Spanish American War, WW I, discharge 10 Feb 1919
Spanish American War 1st Sgt. Co. M 6 Regt. MO Inf.
United State, General Index To Pension Files 1861-1934
Event Type: Pension
Event Date: 1931
Event Place: Texas
Beneficiary's: Carrie Fulcher
Affiliate: General Index
Publication Title: Index to Pension Files 1861-1934
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3. p. 224
Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Walter Furrer of Camp Forest, Tennessee, visited her home town during this past week. They enjoyed seeing local relative and friends. Mrs. Furrer is the former Miss Lillie Kammlah of here.
Gandre served in the US Army from 22 Feb 1945 to 5 Dec 1946 and was the holder of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, the Philippine IND. Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, and two overseas Service Bars.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Sept. 9, 1930 and served on board the U.S.S. Lexington on which he sailed 250,000 miles. He also served as a machinist at numerous naval bases iin California.
Gardner served from 25 May 1860 to 1 Jul 1867 as a Sgt. in Company A of the 4th U.S. Cavalry. He met his future wife (who was a laundress) while serving at Ft. Martin Scott.
Garretson enlisted in the Merchant Marines during WW II and completed 30 months of sea duty. Received his training at Catalina Island, CA. The ships he served on delivered war supplies and food to European Parts, the Middle East, and the Pacific Theater.
On September 27, 1954, he was drafted into the Army. Trained at Ft. Bliss and with the Veterinary Corps at Fort Sam Houston. Stationed at 5th Army Headquarters in Chicago where he was assigned the job of Head Beef Grader-Inspector. Inspected at the meat packing companies in Chicago that sold meats to the Army. He was discharge on June 27, 1956.
A son of Brigadier General William Gates, he served a relatively short but distinguished military career. He was involved in actions from Florida to the Canadian border, the emigration of the Indians from the Southeastern United States to Oklahoma, the Mexican-American War, and the Occupation of Texas after the War. He fought in many of the battles of the Mexican - American War, was wounded in the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, and was brevetted Major on September 8, 1847 for Gallant Conduct in the Battle of Molino del Rey. Although he survived the War, he died at the age of thirty three in a cholera epidemic at Fort Martin Scott, just outside Fredericksburg, Texas. Fort Gates, a Texas frontier fort established after his death, was named in his honor.Military History.-Cadet at the U. S. Military Academy from July 1, 1832, to July 1, 1836, when he was graduated and promoted in the Army to BVT. SECOND LIEUT., 4TH INFANTRY, JULY 1, 1836. SECOND LIEUT., 4TH INFANTRY, SEP. 21, 1836. Served: in the Florida War against the Seminole Indians, 1836-37, being engaged in the Battle of Wahoo Swamp, Nov. 21, 1836; in garrison at Ft Monroe, Va., 1837; in the Florida War, 1837-38; in the Cherokee Nation, 1838, (FIRST LIEUT., 8TH INFANTRY, JULY 7, 1838) while emigrating the Indians to the West; on Northern Frontier during Canada Border Disturbances, at Plattsburg, N. Y., 1838,-Sackett's Harbor, N. Y., 1838,-Morristown, N. Y., 1838-39,-Sackett's Harbor, N. Y., 1839,-Ogdensburg, N. Y., 1839-40, - and Sackett's Harbor, N. Y., 1840; in the Florida War against the Seminole Indians, 1840-42, being engaged in the Skirmish in Big Cypress Swamp, Dec. 20, 1841; in garrison at Ft. Brooke, Fla., 1843, 1843-45; in Military Occupation of Texas, 1845-46; in the War with Mexico, 1846, being engaged in the Battle of Palo Alto, May 8, 1846,-and Battle of Resaca de (BVT. CAPT., MAY 9, 1846, FOR GALLANT CONDUCT IN THE BATTLES OF PALO ALTO AND RESACA DE LA PALMA, TEX.) la Palma, May 9, 1846, where he was wounded; on Recruiting service, 1846-47;
(CAPTAIN, 8TH INFANTRY, JUNE 18, 1846) in the War with Mexico, 1847-48, being engaged in the Capture of San Antonio, Aug. 20, 1847,-Battle of Churubusco, Aug. 20, 1847,-Battle of Molino (BVT. MAJOR, SEP. 8. 1847, FOR GALLANT CONDUCT IN THE BATTLE OF MOLINO DEL REY, MEX. ) del Rev, Sep. 8, 1847,-Storming of Chapultepee, Sep. 13, 1847,-and Assault and Capture of the City of Mexico, Sep. 13-14. 1847; in garrison at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., 1818; and on frontier duty at San Antonio, Tex., 1849,-and Fredericksburg, Tex.,1849.
DIED, JUNE 28, 1849, AT FREDERICKSBURG, TEX: AGED 33. (Source: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the US Military Academy at West Point, NY, by Bvt Major General George W. Cullum, Vol 1 - 1868)
The Purple Heart has been awarded PFC. Elroy Geistweidt, 20 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Geistweidt of Doss, for wounds received in action somewhere in (the town of Aschaffenburg) Germany on March 31, 1945. PFC. Geistweidt entered the army on July 12, 1944, received his training in Arkansas. He was trained as an infantry, rifleman specialty, including the M1 rifle, Browning automatic and 30 light caliber machine gun. He also operated signal radio and communications. Left Ft. Meade on January 1, 1945 for the European Theater--- landing in England and arrived in France on or before January 25, 1945. Was in Germany by March 25, 1945. According to a letter received by his parents, Elroy was wounded by machine gun fire, one bullet was removed from his neck while another bullet entered his upper left arm or shoulder, both causing serious injury. He was serving with 45th Division, 157th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company E. He was hospitalized in England from his wounds and a bout of hepatitis, is reported to be recuperating nicely. Elroy arrived back in the USA on July 13,1945 and was discharge from McClosky General Hospital, Temple Texas on October 12, 1945. Along with the Purple Heart, he earn the Good Conduct Medal, received the EAME Theater Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars.
Geistweidt went to Camp Hood for Infantry Division training (Base). Received expert rifle shot medal. Sent overseas with 5th Army to the European Theater, in Italy from October 1944 to August 1945. Sent back to the USA and was earmarked for the Pacific but was rerouted because of D-Day, therefore was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston until received Honorable Discharge from Company C 159th Armored Infantry Division. Discharged as TEC 5 with Decorations, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, European Campaign Ribbon wit Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Victor Ribbon, and one Overseas Service Bar.
Geistweidt, Nelson William Franklin
Staff Sergeant Texas Army National Guard, served 1952 - 1959
Gibbons was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during WW II with jumps on D-Day in Normandy and Holland. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge, Belguim.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2011020257
Gibson graduated from Fredericksburg High School, WWII veteran and a life member of the VFW. He was in the Navy Air Corp station on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bismark Sea. On February 21, 1945 his ship took two Japanese suicide planes and sank off Iwo Jima. The ship was abandoned after twenty minutes due to uncontrolled fires and exploding ammunition. Two thirds of the ship’s crew and squadrons lost their lives.
Gideon enlisted in the Army / 1st Bn, 83rd Artillery, Fourth Army for three years. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1964. Mel met and married his wife, Brigit, while stationed in Nuremburg, Germany in February 1963.
Gideon enlisted March 30, 1962. Basic training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Advanced Artillery Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. From August 1962 to June 1964 was overseas assignment in Nuremberg, West Germany, in Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 39th Artillery. From June 1964 to march 1965 was stateside on assignment in Fort Sill Ok. Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 83rd Artillery.He attained the rank of Specialist 5th Class (E-5), acting Staff Sergeant; Personnel Division. Special Classification-top Secret Security Clearance while assigned to the 3rd Bn. 39th Artillery in Nuremberg. The 250mm guns assigned to the unit were capable of firing Atomic warheads at a range of 36 miles. He received Honorable Discharge with Good conduct Medal,discharge on March 31,1965.
He first deployed to Vietnam in 1965 as a PFC. He returned in 1969 as a Chief Warrant Officer. During his two tours in Vietnam, he received two Navy Commendation medals with Valor, two Bronze Stars with Valor, three Purple Hearts, and the Silver Star. Over the course of his career, he earned over 40 additional medals, ribbons, and commendations. He retired as Chief Warrant Officer 4. Many Marines and other service members were able to return home from Vietnam due to his heroic actions. In 1974, he left active duty and became a reserve officer. He returned to active duty in the Marine CorpsReserve in 1987 and completed his 20 years’ active service requirement, allowing him to retire from the Marine Corps in 1993.
Gillen, James John, Sr.
SSGT U.S. Army WW II; served 13 Nov 1939 - 7 Sep 1943
Gilpin enlisted in the Army Air Corp. and was a flight instructor at Waco, Lubbock, and Barksdale LA.
After the war, he was selected for assignment to Military Government in the Occupation Forces of Japan to inspect and report compliance with the policies of General Douglas McArthur. He was assigned as a B-26 Aircraft Commander of a select combat crew (and later a B-36 Combat Crew Aircraft Commander) at Walker AFB.
He transitioned into B-52's and logged some 1,250 hours in that aircraft. After promotion to Colonel, he went to Dyess AFB as Deputy Commander for Maintenance, Strategic Air Command, and later was assigned as Base Commander in Ankara, Turkey, with responsibilities for service to personnel in Turkey, Iran, India, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
He retired after 30 years of distinguished service and holds the AF Commendation Medal, WW II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2009020010
In 1950 he had to take a leave of absence as he was drafted into the United States Army where he spent his time in California, Japan and then on the front lines of Korea.
Charles and his wife Betty returned to Germany in 1949 - 1951 and again in 1955 - 1958 as part of the American Army of occupation in Germany. They served in Germany during WW II.
Upon graduation from Santa Rosa Nursing School as a registered nurse, she was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army. She cared for combat casualties in hospitals in Wales and England from late 1943 to the end of WW II in 1945. In the summer of 1945, she was assigned to the first American units to enter Berlin and helped establish American hospitals there.
He served on two destroyers in the Pacific under Admiral Nimitz and trained in the Aleutian Islands off Alaska for the prepared attack and invasion of Japan. Then the atomic bombing of Japan ended the war.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, File # 2009020082
Pvt. Beverly M. Gold, son of Mrs. Hulda Gold was wounded in action in France, on June 16. His Mother has received the Purple Heart awarded for him for his wounds. Private Gold enlisted in 1940. He was formerly employed by Haller's Feed Store in San Antonio. He has two brothers in the Army.
Gold, Clarence William "Jiggs"
Pfc. U.S. Army; 9th. Army Air Force Service Command Unit; WW II
Pfc. Clarence W. "Jiggs" Gold shown above adjusting the timing system of a semi-tractor at a 9th. AAF Service Command Unit in France commanded by Lt. Col. S. H. Crooping with vital supplies to 9th AAF tactical fighters and bombers. Pfc. Gold was employed by Shell Pipeline Company, Houston prior to "joining up" in October 1942. He is the son of Thekla Herbort Gold of here.
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Jacob Gold aka Jr.
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event year: 1862
Age: 20
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion Cavalry/ Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solder's Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Jacob Gold aka Jr.
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event year: 1863
Age: 21
Military Unit: 1st Regiment Yager's Cavalry/ 1st Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solder's Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
United Stat War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Jacob Gold aka Jr.
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank Beginning / Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
United States War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: Jacob Gold aka Jr.
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank Beginning / Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's
Company: E
CSA Civil War pension # 46792 & 47658
Jakob Gold served with August Arhelger and George Ottmers as noted in pension request by Arhelger's widow.
Gold applied for pension (# 46792) on 19 Jun 1930
resident of Texas since Dec 1850; of Gillespie County since Spring 1851
age 88 years
served from 1862 to close of war
enlisted in 1862 and served 3 years
served Co. E 1st Texas Cavalry, Capt. Frank Vander Stucken Source: Ancestry.com. Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Gold was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland where he served as a tuba player in the 324th Army Band.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 4 p. 235
Gold, Maurice Oliver, Rev.
U.S. Army Korean Conflict; served 7 Dec 1952 - 15 Aug 1954
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $125.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Feb 1862; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
Gold, Peter Johann, Jr.
Pvt.-Minute Co., Gillespie County TST 1861. Pvt.-Ranger Co. for Gillespie, Kerr & Hays Counties, Frontier Regt., TST 1862
CSA, entered 1 May 1862, Book 1 p. 194
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: Peter Gold
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event year: 1862
Age: 22
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion Cavalry/ Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solder's Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
Gold, Reuben Edwin
U.S. Army Korea, discharge 23 Dec 1949, discharge 29 Oct 1951, discharge 14 Mar 1953
As a young man, Reuben served in the U.S. Army, including time in Japan and Korea, working as both an MP and in the signal corps.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 3 p. 233, Book 3 p. 239, Book 3 p. 261
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: William Gold aka Wm.
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event year: 1862
Age: Blank
Military Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion Cavalry/ Taylor's Battalion Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solder's Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: William Gold aka Wm.
Military Service: 1862
Event Type: Military Service
Event year: 1863
Age: Blank
Military Unit: 1st Regiment Yager's Cavalry/ 1st Mounted Rifles
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solder's Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
United Stat War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: William Gold aka Wm.
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank Beginning / Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 8th Taylor's Battalion
Company: C
United Stat War Soldiers Index 1861-1865 Texas
Name: William Gold aka Wm.
Event Type: Military Service
Military: Private
Rank Beginning / Rank Ending: Private
Military Side: Confederate
State: Texas
Unit: 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry, Yager's
Company: E
Texas Civil War Service Records Of Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865
Name: William Gold aka Wm.
Military Service: 1865 Bugler
Event Type: Military Service
Event year: 1865
Age: Blank
Military Unit: 1st Regiment Yager's Cavalry/ 1st Mounted Rifles
Company: A
Affiliate: Complied Service
Publication Title: Records of Confederate Solder's Who Served in Organization From the State Of Texas
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 1 p. 194
Gordon served as a Gunner's Mate on the USS Miami at Guam, Saipan and Phillipines during WW II.
He served as Security Police and Drill Sergeant during his U.S. Army service.
He retired from the Military.
On musterroll of Minute Company dated 25 Feb 1861; value of horse is $75.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 May 1861; paid $24 for 16 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Aug 1861; paid $18.00 for 12 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Nov 1861; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
On musterroll of Minute Company ending 25 Feb 1862; paid $15.00 for 10 days.
Graf went with Kusenberger and Schwethelm to Monterey and then to New Orleans to join 1st Texas Cavalry
Master Sergeant Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs.Chester Granville of Harper, recently was transferred from Harlingen to a new air field at Laredo, Texas, where he is Chief Clark in charge of the Police Department. Sgt. Granville entered the US Army on February 1, 1940 and since that time he has been stationed at Camp Wallace.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 210
Clyde D. Greathouse, Jr. Seaman First Class, Former F.H.S. student and native of here whose parents now live in Corpus Christi, who knows well the fanaticism of the Japanese since his battleship was struck by two enemy suicide planes. he spent 22 months in the Pacific, wears four bronze stars designating five additional battles on his Asiatic-Pacific theater ribbon. In addition he has won the Philippine Liberation ribbon and the American theater ribbon.
His ship bombarded shore installations in pre-invasion action in the Philippines, Saipan, Peleliu, Tarawa, Gilbert Islands and Okinawa. Before entering the Navy, he drove a truck for H. E. Butt Co. He is now on leave with his parents in Corpus and will report to the West Coast for further duty July 21.
Stanley Gremmer was proud of the American Flag. He was a WWII Veteran who received a Victory Medal in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater, a Ribbon w/1 silver battle star, 4 overseas service bars, a good conduct medal and a distinguished unit badge.
Pvt. Edwin E. Grienke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Grienke, formerly of here but now of Boerne, has been listed as missing in action in Germany, according to word received here last week by local relatives.
Pvt. Grienke was inducted into the service from Gillespie County in August 1944 and served in army camps in Texas, California and Nebraska, prior to being sent overseas in January of this year. He was last home on furlough during the latter part of December 1944.
Prior to entering the service, Grienke was a driver for the Bob Loth truck line.
Sergeant Edwin Eddie Grienke was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 9, 1950.
Sergeant Grienke was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Service Number 38680877
Pvt. Alton Griffin is serving in the U. S. Army both in Germany and in France, where he was in the hospital for some time. Alton entered the Army at Ft. Bliss, Texas in 1942 where he trained as a medic. He served in WW II in the 52nd. Armored Infantry Battalion which was a part of the 9th. Armored Division. He was a rifleman in Ardennes, the Rhineland and Central Europe where he received the Good Conduct Medal, a Combat Infantry Badge with five Stars. Alton was honorably discharged in 1945 at Camp Bowie, Texas in Brownwood, Texas.
He was born and went to school at Morris Ranch, where his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Griffin own a ranch / farm. He has several brothers serving in the Service of their Country.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 2 p. 95
PFC. Curtis L. C. Griffin Paid Supreme Sacrifice In Belgium On February 4th
PFC. Curtis L. C. Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Griffin of Fredericksburg, paid the supreme sacrifice for his country on February 4th, in Belgium, according to the telegram received by his parents on Friday of last week.
PFC. Griffin was the eighteenth Gillespie County serviceman to pay the supreme sacrifice and was one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Griffin serving their country, two of them in Europe.
Curtis was born in Morris Ranch on January 23, 1913, the son of J. E. and Mrs. Frances Alexander Griffin, and just recently had observed his 32nd birthday on the battlefront in Belgium. He attended the Morris Ranch School and prior to entering the service worked with highway contractors building local roads and helped in the razing of the Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad.
He was inducted into the service in November 1942 from Gillespie County, serving at Ft. Sam Houston and later being transferred to Camp Haan, California, where he received all of his military training.
PFC. Griffin was sent overseas to England in December 1943 and took part in the invasion of France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and then again in Belgium. He was killed in action as the Allied forces were erasing the "Bulge" from the German break through in December.
The last letter his parents received from him was dated on January 27, when he wrote that he had participated in this action and that he was thankful his brother, Pfc. Alton Griffin who is in France, had been in the Hospital in Paris, otherwise he too would have had to take part in the hard fighting in Belgium.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include five brother, three of them in the service. Staff Sgt. K. C. Griffin is with the U. S. forces in Germany; Pfc. Alton Griffin is in France and Cpl. Mikel Griffin, is stationed in Arizona at the Yuman Army Air Field. Other brothers surviving are: Ed. Griffin, Houston; and Arthur Griffin, Phoenix Arizona.
Sisters surviving, three of whose husbands are in the service, are: Mrs. J. E. Petty, Kerrville; Mrs. Fred Pieper, Harper; Mrs. Robert Collier (Sgt. Collier is in Corsica); Mrs. John F. Zehner of San Antonio (Cpl. Zehner is in Belgium); and Mrs. Phil Dreyfuss (Sgt. Dreyfuss is in Officer's Training School in Ft. Monmouth, N. J.).
Staff Sergeant K. C. Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Griffin, arrived home on Monday, after having served in the Army for over four years, three years of them, to the day, in overseas service.
Sgt. Griffin, who was inducted here on May 23, 1941, served in North Africa, Italy, France, Germany ( where he was on V-E day), and Austria, as a member of the 2756 Engineers as a Platoon Sergeant.
In addition to the Good Conduct Medal and the American Defense Ribbon, he wears the European Theatre of Operations Ribbon with six battle stars and the bronze arrowhead for the invasion of North Africa.
The holder of 111 discharge points, he was honorable discharged on Monday, August 13, in San Antonio and is going to take a good rest before going to work.
He has two brothers, Cpl. Alvin Griffin, somewhere in Alaska and Pfc. Alton Griffin, somewhere in Germany, still in the service. One brother PFC. Curtis L. C. Griffin was killed in action in Germany on February 4, 1945.
Source: Master Index of Veterans at the Gillespie Co. Courthouse, Book 5 p. 40
