Don was born in Tom Bean, Texas, and was the fifth son of Lionel T and Viola Pruitt. In 1930 the family lived in Pct 4, Grayson County, Texas, according to the US Census. Children listed on that census were: Lester T (12), Weldon T (10), Lenard G (9), Robert L (8), Don C (6), Etta M (4) and Reta F (1). He also had three step sibing were born after this census: Olivia Jane (Clyva Jayne), Ida Vivian and George Edward Pruitt.
Don attended school in Howe, Texas. He enlisted in the US Army in May 1942 and trained at Camp Robertson in Arkansas and Camp Fannin, Texas. He was assigned to Company B, 18 Infantry, 1 Infantry Division as served in France. Belgium and Germany. He was killed in action October 16, 1944. He attained the rank of Sergeant. While in the service, he was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart.
TAPS
Day is done,
gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill,
from the sky.
All is well, safely rest.
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days
'neat the sun, 'neat the stars,
'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know.
God is nigh.
Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.
=================================
Don attended school in Howe, Texas. He enlisted in the US Army in May 1942 and trained at Camp Robertson in Arkansas and Camp Fannin, Texas. He was assigned to Company B, 18 Infantry, 1 Infantry Division as served in France. Belgium and Germany. He was killed in action October 16, 1944. He attained the rank of Sergeant. While in the service, he was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart.
TAPS
Day is done,
gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill,
from the sky.
All is well, safely rest.
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days
'neat the sun, 'neat the stars,
'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know.
God is nigh.
Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.
=================================
Don was born in Tom Bean, Texas, and was the fifth son of Lionel T and Viola Pruitt. In 1930 the family lived in Pct 4, Grayson County, Texas, according to the US Census. Children listed on that census were: Lester T (12), Weldon T (10), Lenard G (9), Robert L (8), Don C (6), Etta M (4) and Reta F (1). He also had three step sibing were born after this census: Olivia Jane (Clyva Jayne), Ida Vivian and George Edward Pruitt.
Don attended school in Howe, Texas. He enlisted in the US Army in May 1942 and trained at Camp Robertson in Arkansas and Camp Fannin, Texas. He was assigned to Company B, 18 Infantry, 1 Infantry Division as served in France. Belgium and Germany. He was killed in action October 16, 1944. He attained the rank of Sergeant. While in the service, he was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart.
TAPS
Day is done,
gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill,
from the sky.
All is well, safely rest.
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days
'neat the sun, 'neat the stars,
'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know.
God is nigh.
Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.
=================================
Don attended school in Howe, Texas. He enlisted in the US Army in May 1942 and trained at Camp Robertson in Arkansas and Camp Fannin, Texas. He was assigned to Company B, 18 Infantry, 1 Infantry Division as served in France. Belgium and Germany. He was killed in action October 16, 1944. He attained the rank of Sergeant. While in the service, he was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart.
TAPS
Day is done,
gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill,
from the sky.
All is well, safely rest.
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days
'neat the sun, 'neat the stars,
'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know.
God is nigh.
Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.
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