VETERANS - FOLLOW-UP POST

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Thanks to all who have sent more photos!  


Doug Williamson with grandson Abe White


Some of these I copied from Facebook.


Cousin Ervin CHURCHWELL served in the Army



Leeanne Minnala (may she Rest in Peace) in the Army


Apologies to others I missed in my original post:

Cousin Glenda (may she Rest in Peace) was married to Frank LANDRUM, who served overseas.  As I recall, they were stationed in Rome, Italy for awhile.

Cousin Lynn is married to Jack KING, who served oversees in Guam.

I'll gladly add more as I receive them or see them on Facebook.  


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