When William Sidney "Billy" Allgood was born on July 20, 1922, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, his father, James, was 40 and his mother, Gussie, was 36. He married Willie Sue Fullilove on July 31, 1954, in his hometown. They had two children during their marriage. He died on April 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 87.
4th RANGER BATTALION &
FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE, WWII Veteran
Obituary...
William Sidney "Billy" Allgood died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, where he had recently moved to be near his son and his son's family.
Before that, Mr. Allgood had lived most of the past 42 years in Jennings.
Born July 20, 1922, in Yazoo City, Miss., to J. Samuel Allgood and Gussie Wood Allgood, Mr. Allgood grew up in and lived most of his young adult life in Yazoo City, later living for periods in Jackson, Miss., as well as Baton Rouge and Jennings.
Mr. Allgood served during World War II in the U.S. Army's 4th Ranger Battalion. Mr. Allgood fought in North Africa and in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Wounded at the Battle of Anzio, Italy, he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for bravery. As a young man, Mr. Allgood studied at Mississippi State University, then returned to academia later in life to earn his bachelor of arts degree in history in 1981 from McNeese State University, graduating magna cum laude.
Mr. Allgood was married to Sue Fullilove Allgood, who died in April 2007.
He is survived by two children, his son, Davis "Pepper" (Marlene), and a daughter, Dr. Ann A. (Ross). He leaves three grandchildren, William Eric, Maria Elena and Sean Ross.
Mr. Allgood had three brothers who predeceased him, Frank Bradford Allgood, James Davis Allgood and Edward Gordon Allgood, each of whom received Purple Hearts and other decorations for their service in World War II. Mr. Allgood was a loving father and grandfather, a wonderful friend and a brave and valiant patriot.
A memorial service will be held at the Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, April 17, starting at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.
excerpt from The Advocate on Apr. 7, 2010
In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
4th RANGER BATTALION &
FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE, WWII Veteran
Obituary...
William Sidney "Billy" Allgood died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, where he had recently moved to be near his son and his son's family.
Before that, Mr. Allgood had lived most of the past 42 years in Jennings.
Born July 20, 1922, in Yazoo City, Miss., to J. Samuel Allgood and Gussie Wood Allgood, Mr. Allgood grew up in and lived most of his young adult life in Yazoo City, later living for periods in Jackson, Miss., as well as Baton Rouge and Jennings.
Mr. Allgood served during World War II in the U.S. Army's 4th Ranger Battalion. Mr. Allgood fought in North Africa and in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Wounded at the Battle of Anzio, Italy, he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for bravery. As a young man, Mr. Allgood studied at Mississippi State University, then returned to academia later in life to earn his bachelor of arts degree in history in 1981 from McNeese State University, graduating magna cum laude.
Mr. Allgood was married to Sue Fullilove Allgood, who died in April 2007.
He is survived by two children, his son, Davis "Pepper" (Marlene), and a daughter, Dr. Ann A. (Ross). He leaves three grandchildren, William Eric, Maria Elena and Sean Ross.
Mr. Allgood had three brothers who predeceased him, Frank Bradford Allgood, James Davis Allgood and Edward Gordon Allgood, each of whom received Purple Hearts and other decorations for their service in World War II. Mr. Allgood was a loving father and grandfather, a wonderful friend and a brave and valiant patriot.
A memorial service will be held at the Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, April 17, starting at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.
excerpt from The Advocate on Apr. 7, 2010
In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
When William Sidney "Billy" Allgood was born on July 20, 1922, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, his father, James, was 40 and his mother, Gussie, was 36. He married Willie Sue Fullilove on July 31, 1954, in his hometown. They had two children during their marriage. He died on April 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 87.
4th RANGER BATTALION &
FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE, WWII Veteran
Obituary...
William Sidney "Billy" Allgood died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, where he had recently moved to be near his son and his son's family.
Before that, Mr. Allgood had lived most of the past 42 years in Jennings.
Born July 20, 1922, in Yazoo City, Miss., to J. Samuel Allgood and Gussie Wood Allgood, Mr. Allgood grew up in and lived most of his young adult life in Yazoo City, later living for periods in Jackson, Miss., as well as Baton Rouge and Jennings.
Mr. Allgood served during World War II in the U.S. Army's 4th Ranger Battalion. Mr. Allgood fought in North Africa and in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Wounded at the Battle of Anzio, Italy, he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for bravery. As a young man, Mr. Allgood studied at Mississippi State University, then returned to academia later in life to earn his bachelor of arts degree in history in 1981 from McNeese State University, graduating magna cum laude.
Mr. Allgood was married to Sue Fullilove Allgood, who died in April 2007.
He is survived by two children, his son, Davis "Pepper" (Marlene), and a daughter, Dr. Ann A. (Ross). He leaves three grandchildren, William Eric, Maria Elena and Sean Ross.
Mr. Allgood had three brothers who predeceased him, Frank Bradford Allgood, James Davis Allgood and Edward Gordon Allgood, each of whom received Purple Hearts and other decorations for their service in World War II. Mr. Allgood was a loving father and grandfather, a wonderful friend and a brave and valiant patriot.
A memorial service will be held at the Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, April 17, starting at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.
excerpt from The Advocate on Apr. 7, 2010
In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
4th RANGER BATTALION &
FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE, WWII Veteran
Obituary...
William Sidney "Billy" Allgood died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, where he had recently moved to be near his son and his son's family.
Before that, Mr. Allgood had lived most of the past 42 years in Jennings.
Born July 20, 1922, in Yazoo City, Miss., to J. Samuel Allgood and Gussie Wood Allgood, Mr. Allgood grew up in and lived most of his young adult life in Yazoo City, later living for periods in Jackson, Miss., as well as Baton Rouge and Jennings.
Mr. Allgood served during World War II in the U.S. Army's 4th Ranger Battalion. Mr. Allgood fought in North Africa and in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Wounded at the Battle of Anzio, Italy, he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for bravery. As a young man, Mr. Allgood studied at Mississippi State University, then returned to academia later in life to earn his bachelor of arts degree in history in 1981 from McNeese State University, graduating magna cum laude.
Mr. Allgood was married to Sue Fullilove Allgood, who died in April 2007.
He is survived by two children, his son, Davis "Pepper" (Marlene), and a daughter, Dr. Ann A. (Ross). He leaves three grandchildren, William Eric, Maria Elena and Sean Ross.
Mr. Allgood had three brothers who predeceased him, Frank Bradford Allgood, James Davis Allgood and Edward Gordon Allgood, each of whom received Purple Hearts and other decorations for their service in World War II. Mr. Allgood was a loving father and grandfather, a wonderful friend and a brave and valiant patriot.
A memorial service will be held at the Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, April 17, starting at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.
excerpt from The Advocate on Apr. 7, 2010
In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
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