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PFC Josiah A Bathest

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PFC Josiah A Bathest

Birth
Bethel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
8 May 1945 (aged 37)
Burial
Bethel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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In Memoriam

J. A. BATTIEST
No Dates Found

J. A. Battiest was alive on Oct. 16, 1944, when his father Allington died. He was in France. His body was returned to McCurtain County for reburial in 1948. I could not find an obituary for him.

SIX McCURTAIN COUNTY WAR DEAD BEING SENT BACK FOR REBURIAL

The bodies of six McCurtain county World War II dead are being returned to the United States for reburial.

Aboard the Oglethorpe Victory from Europe are Pfc J. A. Battiest, whose nexr of kin is listed as Milwessie Battiest, Bethel; and Sgt. Robbie Knox, whose next of kin is listed as Fletcher Knox of Eagletown.

Aboard the transport Carroll Victory from Italy are Sgt. Charlie Casey, whose next of kin is A. Casey of Haworth, and Staff Sgt. Oscar Cason, whose next of kin is Mrs. C. J. Holloway of Haworth.

Mrs. Pearl Crye of Hugo has been notified that the body of Lt. Col. Howard C. Crye, a former resident of Idabel, has been returned from Italy. Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard, Haworth, have been notified that the body of their son, Alvia Pollard is being returned for burial.

Broken Bow News
Thursday, July 15, 1948

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ALLINGTON BATTIEST DIES EARLY MONDAY

The deceased is survived by his wife; three sons, Lawrence and Wilson Battiest of Bethel; Pfc. Josiah Battiest, who is in France; one daughter, Miss Eslie Battiest, Bethel.

McCurtain Gazette
Wednesday, October 18, 1944
In Memoriam

J. A. BATTIEST
No Dates Found

J. A. Battiest was alive on Oct. 16, 1944, when his father Allington died. He was in France. His body was returned to McCurtain County for reburial in 1948. I could not find an obituary for him.

SIX McCURTAIN COUNTY WAR DEAD BEING SENT BACK FOR REBURIAL

The bodies of six McCurtain county World War II dead are being returned to the United States for reburial.

Aboard the Oglethorpe Victory from Europe are Pfc J. A. Battiest, whose nexr of kin is listed as Milwessie Battiest, Bethel; and Sgt. Robbie Knox, whose next of kin is listed as Fletcher Knox of Eagletown.

Aboard the transport Carroll Victory from Italy are Sgt. Charlie Casey, whose next of kin is A. Casey of Haworth, and Staff Sgt. Oscar Cason, whose next of kin is Mrs. C. J. Holloway of Haworth.

Mrs. Pearl Crye of Hugo has been notified that the body of Lt. Col. Howard C. Crye, a former resident of Idabel, has been returned from Italy. Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard, Haworth, have been notified that the body of their son, Alvia Pollard is being returned for burial.

Broken Bow News
Thursday, July 15, 1948

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ALLINGTON BATTIEST DIES EARLY MONDAY

The deceased is survived by his wife; three sons, Lawrence and Wilson Battiest of Bethel; Pfc. Josiah Battiest, who is in France; one daughter, Miss Eslie Battiest, Bethel.

McCurtain Gazette
Wednesday, October 18, 1944

Inscription

Oklahoma; PFC 109 INF 28 DIV World War II




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  • Created by: angdall
  • Added: Dec 5, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31968524/josiah_a-bathest: accessed ), memorial page for PFC Josiah A Bathest (30 Mar 1908–8 May 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31968524, citing Kulli-Chito Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bethel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA; Maintained by angdall (contributor 47061127).