Bodies of 259 War Dead From Texas Arrive in U.S. for Reburial at Home
Arrival at New York aboard the U.S. Army Transport Lawrence Victory of the bodies of 259 Texans for reburial was announced Saturday by the Department of the Army. The Lawrence Victory brought back a total of 5,864 American war dead originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in France.
The Texans included with rank, branch of service and next of kin:
A
T/4 John D. Abshire, Army; Romuald Abshire, Henderson.
Pfc. Floyd L. Allen, Army; Robert A.H. Allen, Sudan.
Second Lt. Harold R. Anderson, Army; Mrs. Lillian E. Anderson, Dallas.
S/Sgt. J.C. Andrews, Air Force; John T. Andrews, San Angelo.
Pvt. Charles P. Archer, Army; Getrude [sic] L. Archer, Spearman.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 22 Aug 1948, Sun - Page 8)
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Charles Patten married Estelle Barkley and they had a daughter, Mattie Lou, whose husband is in the Air Force and they have lived in Spain for three years. Charles Patten was killed in France in 1944 during World War II. He was with Patton's Third Army. Estelle married Olin Chamber, who has since died. She resides in Dalhart.
(Written by Gertrude L. Archer for inclusion with the family history in 'History of Hutchinson County Texas, 104 Years, 1876-1980, Published by the Hutchinson County Historical Commission)
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Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Archer
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1922
Birth County: Hansford
Father's Name: R B Archer
Certificate Number: 66434
Roll Number: 1922_0001
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Charles Patten Archer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1922
Birth Place: Hutchinson, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Employer: Self
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: R B Archer
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Charles Patten Archer Self (Head)
Died in Limey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France
Arrival at New York aboard the U.S. Army Transport Lawrence Victory of the bodies of 259 Texans for reburial was announced Saturday by the Department of the Army. The Lawrence Victory brought back a total of 5,864 American war dead originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in France.
The Texans included with rank, branch of service and next of kin:
A
T/4 John D. Abshire, Army; Romuald Abshire, Henderson.
Pfc. Floyd L. Allen, Army; Robert A.H. Allen, Sudan.
Second Lt. Harold R. Anderson, Army; Mrs. Lillian E. Anderson, Dallas.
S/Sgt. J.C. Andrews, Air Force; John T. Andrews, San Angelo.
Pvt. Charles P. Archer, Army; Getrude [sic] L. Archer, Spearman.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 22 Aug 1948, Sun - Page 8)
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Charles Patten married Estelle Barkley and they had a daughter, Mattie Lou, whose husband is in the Air Force and they have lived in Spain for three years. Charles Patten was killed in France in 1944 during World War II. He was with Patton's Third Army. Estelle married Olin Chamber, who has since died. She resides in Dalhart.
(Written by Gertrude L. Archer for inclusion with the family history in 'History of Hutchinson County Texas, 104 Years, 1876-1980, Published by the Hutchinson County Historical Commission)
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Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Archer
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1922
Birth County: Hansford
Father's Name: R B Archer
Certificate Number: 66434
Roll Number: 1922_0001
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Charles Patten Archer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1922
Birth Place: Hutchinson, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Employer: Self
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: R B Archer
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Charles Patten Archer Self (Head)
Died in Limey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France
Bodies of 259 War Dead From Texas Arrive in U.S. for Reburial at Home
Arrival at New York aboard the U.S. Army Transport Lawrence Victory of the bodies of 259 Texans for reburial was announced Saturday by the Department of the Army. The Lawrence Victory brought back a total of 5,864 American war dead originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in France.
The Texans included with rank, branch of service and next of kin:
A
T/4 John D. Abshire, Army; Romuald Abshire, Henderson.
Pfc. Floyd L. Allen, Army; Robert A.H. Allen, Sudan.
Second Lt. Harold R. Anderson, Army; Mrs. Lillian E. Anderson, Dallas.
S/Sgt. J.C. Andrews, Air Force; John T. Andrews, San Angelo.
Pvt. Charles P. Archer, Army; Getrude [sic] L. Archer, Spearman.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 22 Aug 1948, Sun - Page 8)
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Charles Patten married Estelle Barkley and they had a daughter, Mattie Lou, whose husband is in the Air Force and they have lived in Spain for three years. Charles Patten was killed in France in 1944 during World War II. He was with Patton's Third Army. Estelle married Olin Chamber, who has since died. She resides in Dalhart.
(Written by Gertrude L. Archer for inclusion with the family history in 'History of Hutchinson County Texas, 104 Years, 1876-1980, Published by the Hutchinson County Historical Commission)
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Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Archer
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1922
Birth County: Hansford
Father's Name: R B Archer
Certificate Number: 66434
Roll Number: 1922_0001
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Charles Patten Archer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1922
Birth Place: Hutchinson, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Employer: Self
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: R B Archer
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Charles Patten Archer Self (Head)
Died in Limey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France
Arrival at New York aboard the U.S. Army Transport Lawrence Victory of the bodies of 259 Texans for reburial was announced Saturday by the Department of the Army. The Lawrence Victory brought back a total of 5,864 American war dead originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in France.
The Texans included with rank, branch of service and next of kin:
A
T/4 John D. Abshire, Army; Romuald Abshire, Henderson.
Pfc. Floyd L. Allen, Army; Robert A.H. Allen, Sudan.
Second Lt. Harold R. Anderson, Army; Mrs. Lillian E. Anderson, Dallas.
S/Sgt. J.C. Andrews, Air Force; John T. Andrews, San Angelo.
Pvt. Charles P. Archer, Army; Getrude [sic] L. Archer, Spearman.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 22 Aug 1948, Sun - Page 8)
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Charles Patten married Estelle Barkley and they had a daughter, Mattie Lou, whose husband is in the Air Force and they have lived in Spain for three years. Charles Patten was killed in France in 1944 during World War II. He was with Patton's Third Army. Estelle married Olin Chamber, who has since died. She resides in Dalhart.
(Written by Gertrude L. Archer for inclusion with the family history in 'History of Hutchinson County Texas, 104 Years, 1876-1980, Published by the Hutchinson County Historical Commission)
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Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Archer
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1922
Birth County: Hansford
Father's Name: R B Archer
Certificate Number: 66434
Roll Number: 1922_0001
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Charles Patten Archer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1922
Birth Place: Hutchinson, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Employer: Self
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: R B Archer
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Charles Patten Archer Self (Head)
Died in Limey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France
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