Jack D. Fisher, an aviation cadet who was in training for participation in WWII, passed away from head injuries received in an accident at the preflight school in San Antonio, Texas.

Jack was born in Stockton but had been a Tuolumne County resident for many years. He graduated from Sonora Union High School in 1935 and particularly enjoyed studying English and history. He excelled tennis, basketball and track.

Fisher passed away on the eve of his graduation as a pilot. Complete details of the accident were not immediately made public.

Jack was survived by his father, Earl G. Fisher of Alameda; his sister, Mrs. Pat Hogan of Alameda; four aunts, Mrs. X. O. Howe, Mrs. Grace Gatchell, Mrs. Mary Draper, all of Sonora; and Mrs. Carl Burger of Oakland.
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Jack D. Fisher was born November 28, 1917 in Stockton, San Joaquin County. His older sister, Virginia L. Fisher, was born June 12, 1915 in Tuolumne County. Their mother's maiden name was Eckel.

On December 16, 1941, Jack left civilian life and went to San Francisco to enlist in World War II, Army Air Corps for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service.

Jack was a high school graduate and worked at a gas station. He was Caucasian, 5'7" tall and weighed 145 lb. He was single and had no dependants.

PVT. Jack D. Fisher died non battle on January 13, 1944. He was one of 26 Tuolumne County residents who fought or prepared in WWII and did not come home alive.
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The Fisher Family Genealogy

Census Date: January 2, 1920

Name: Earl Gordon Fisher
Home in 1920: Stockton Ward 6, San Joaquin County, California
Age: 33 years
Born: March 23, 1886
Birthplace: Brontford, Ontario, Canada
Death: July 14, 1952
Place of Death: Tuolumne County
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Name: John
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Name: Martha J
Mother's Birth Place: Canada
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Home owned: Rent
Immigration: January 1913 - Port Huron, Michigan, USA, from Canada
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Occupation: Superintendent of a Coffee House.
Household Members:
Earl Gordon Fisher
Virginia Louise Fisher
Jackie D Fisher
John Fisher
Martha J Fisher
Grace Gatshall

Name: Virginia Louise Fisher
Age: 4 years 0 months
Birth: Jun. 12, 1915
Birthplace: Tuolumne County, California
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Earl G
Father's Birth Place: Canada
Mother's Birth Place: California
Race: White
Mother's Maiden Name: Eckel

Name: Jackie D Fisher
Age: 2 years 1 month
Birth: November 28, 1917
Birthplace: San Joaquin County, California
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Earl G
Father's Birth Place: Canada
Mother's Birth Place: California
Mother's Maiden Name: Eckel

Name: John Fisher
Age: 90 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1830
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Father
Spouse's name: Martha J
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: England
Marital Status: Married
Year of Immigration: 1918
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Name: Martha J Fisher
Age: 76 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Canada
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Spouse's name: John
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: Canada
Marital Status: Married
Year of Immigration: 1913
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Martha was still alive in 1930. She, Grace and her son, Carl, were living together in Oakland, California that year. Carl was working in the coffee industry. He had come to the United State is 1915.

Name: Grace Fisher Gatshall (GATCHELL )
Age: 43 years
Birth: January 21, 1876
Birthplace: Canada
Death: July 13, 1971
Place of Death: Calaveras County, California
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Father's Name: John
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Name: Martha J
Mother's Birth Place: Canada
Marital Status: Married
Year of Immigration: 1919
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Census Date: April 2 & 3, 1930

The Fisher Family

Name: Kellophon O Howe
Home in 1930: Shaws Flat, Tuolumne County, California
Age: 67
Estimated birth year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Minnesota
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Sadie Fisher Howe
Race: White
Occupation: Photographer. Works out of his home.
Rent/home value: Rent/$3000
Age at first marriage: 47
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Household Members:
Kellophon O Howe
Sadie Fisher Howe
Louise Virginia Fisher
Jack D Fisher

Name: Sadie Fisher Howe
Age: 60
Birth: November 14, 1869
Birthplace: Canada
Death: May 27, 1954
Place of Death: Tuolumne County
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's name: Kellophon O
Race: White
Age at first marriage: 40
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: Canada

Name: Louise Virginia Fisher
Age: 14
Birth: Jun. 12, 1915
Birthplace: California
Death: May 14, 1991
Place of Death: Alameda County
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Race: White
Father's birthplace: Canada
Mother's birthplace: California

Name: Jack D Fisher
Age: 12
Estimated birth year: abt 1918
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Race: White
Father's birthplace: Canada
Mother's birthplace: California

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
Name: Jack D Fisher
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White
Nativity State or Country: California
State of Residence: California
County or City: Tuolumne
Enlistment Date: 16 Dec 1941
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: San Francisco
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled mechanics and repairmen, motor vehicles
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 145