Brothers Served in France during World War I
Leon Russel Crawford Military 26 Apr 1917 (age 23) and was appointed wagoner 2nd class gunner 25th A.A. Battery 1st A.A. Sector; Dodge City,… Read More »Brothers Served in France during World War I
Proud to Serve: Eugene Crawford
When I visited with my dad, Eugene Crawford, about his military record the dates and locations didn’t make sense when put together with his high… Read More »Proud to Serve: Eugene Crawford
WWI Group Pics
Photo Album Finds Names on back of photo Emrich – Rebmrnovich – ? – Scott – Clark – Pilgrim – CRAWFORD Rowe – Cline –… Read More »WWI Group Pics
Patriots (and Tories)
As we celebrate Independence Day, I began thinking about my ancestors that participated to make today possible. My great grandmother, Josie Hammond, joined the Daughters… Read More »Patriots (and Tories)
Military Record FOUND!
When it comes to military records from World War II, the saying ‘Time Heals’ has some merit. During my early days of researching my family… Read More »Military Record FOUND!
Leon Russell Crawford
Leon Russell Crawford was born in Newton Kansas on the 6th of Feb 1894. According to Leon’s wife, Winnie Crawford, the family lived in Oklahoma… Read More »Leon Russell Crawford
Veterans History Project
In researching my father’s military service aboard the USS Oneida (APA-221) during World War II, I stumbled across the Veterans History Project. Within that collection,… Read More »Veterans History Project
My Military Heroes
In honor of Veterans’ Day this Friday, I would like to honor my ancestor Veterans. While still in high school, my father, Eugene David Crawford,… Read More »My Military Heroes
My Dad – Seaman 1st Class
Piecing together dad’s military service is a challenge! This is because all of the documents indicate that he graduated from high school while enlisted in… Read More »My Dad – Seaman 1st Class
2nd Generation Railman
Trains played a large role in my life growing up. Sometimes watching the trains was a form of entertainment. The words ‘switch engine’ and ’roundhouse’… Read More »2nd Generation Railman