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  • Collection: West Alabamians in World War II

James Wilfred Key 6-15-43.jpg
Aviation Radioman 3rd Class James W. Key was killed on May 22, 1943, while serving with the Navy in the Pacific. Radioman Key was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Key of Fayette.Radioman Key is remembered on the Courts of the Missing at Honolulul…

Benjamin Channell 11-3-43.jpg
Boatman's Mate 2nd Class Benjamin B Channell died on October 19, 1943, in North Africa due to wounds from a truck accident. Benjamin was a graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School and a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He was the son of Vera…

Alfred Eugene Terry 8-9-44.jpg
Capt. Alford E. Terry was killed on July 16, 1944, while serving with the 47th Infantry, 9th Division in France. Capt. Terry was the husband of Mrs. Frances Holley Terry and the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Terry of Tuscaloosa. Prior to his service in…

Charles H Seale 4-9-49.jpg
Cpt. Charles H. Seale Jr. was killed on January 15, 1945, while serving with Company A, 501st Parachute Infantry. Cpt. Seale was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Seale Sr. Cpt. Seale was also the brother of Pfc. Ellis Seale (#1423) who was…

Claude Wallace Missing Notice 1-21-45.jpg
Capt. Claude D. Wallace was killed on December 19, 1944, while serving with the 501st Parachute Infantry, 101st Airborne near Bastogne. Capt. Wallace was a graduate of the University of Alabama and was a veteran of the Normandy Invasion. Capt.…

Cpt. Hugh W. Owens was killed on September 14, 1942, when his plane went down over the Pacific. Cpt. Owens served in the 26th Bomber Squadron, 11th Heavy Bomber Group. Cpt. Owens was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Owens of Eutaw. For his service Cpt.…

Jack C Watson 4-4-45.jpg
Capt. Jack C. Watson was killed on February 27, 1945, while serving with the 127th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Division in Luzon. Capt. Watson was the husband of Mrs. Bessie Watson of Alberta City. For his service Capt. Watson was awarded the Bronze Star…

John Yeuell Obit pt1 4-5-43.jpg
Capt. John C. Yeuell was killed on April 3, 1943, when his plane crashed in a training accident over Florida.  He was a graduate of the University of Alabama. Yeuell was the husband of Jane Underwood Yeuell and the son of Dr. and Mrs. Gladstone…

Capt. John T. Billingsley died August 5, 1945, while serving with the Veterinary Corps. Capt. Billingsley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Billinsley of Millport. More information including a photograph can be found on this site:…

Leon Huthnance 7-25-44.jpg
Capt. Leon R. Huthnance was killed on July 23, 1944, while serving with the Corps of Engineers in France. Capt. Huthnance was a graduate of local schools as well as the University of Alabama School of Engineering. Capt. Huthnance was a member of St.…
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