Obit gives birth as April 5, 1907, stone has birth date as April 5, 1908.
S/O Buford Cassity and Florence Pergram
Married 2nd Grace Anna Parks.
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy
April 5, 1907-Oct 21, 2014
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy, Age 107, of Preston, Kentucky passed away October 26, 2014.
Born April 5, 1907
Mr. Cassidy was retired from the Bath County Road Department and was a Bath County Farmer
S/O Buford and Florence Cassidy ( both deceased)
Spouse of Grace Parks Cassidy (deceased)
Immediate Survivors one son Mike Cassidy (Connie) of Preston. One daughter Jody Lee Cassidy of Menifee Co. and one brother Kenneth Cassidy of Preston, One Grandson Travis Cassidy (Member USMC), One Great Grandson Hayden Cassidy
Preceded in death by his wife Grace Cassidy one daughter Mona Cassidy, two brothers, Woodford Rex Cassidy and W.G. Cassidy
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FROM THE BATH COUNTY PAPER
Preston native the oldest WWII veteran in Bath County.
• Fri, May 13, 2011.
At 103 years old, Preston native Roscoe Cassidy is the oldest WWII veteran still living in Bath County. Born April 5, 1908, he entered the U.S. Army on June 2, 1942 at the age of 34, four months before his youngest brother Kenneth was called to serve.
As were most farming families during the 40’s, Cassidy’s family was poor as he left Preston with a quarter in his pocket headed to Fort Thomas, Ky. This was his first stop for induction before he traveled to Camp Wolters, Texas for his ten weeks of basic training in the scorching Texas heat.
A furlough followed after the end of his basic training, then Cassidy was then sent to Camp Gruber Oklahoma for additional infantry and mobilization training. Boarding a troop train headed for Fort Dix N.J., he was awaiting orders to be deployed overseas for involvement in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign on April 1, 1943. “I got to see the Statue of Liberty before I left but did not get to see it when I got back.” recalled Cassidy.
A twelve day voyage across the Atlantic on the U.S.S. John Ericcson ended when they landed in North Africa. When asked about the twelve days, Cassidy said with a smile, “Most of us got sick and because of the pattern we had to go I believe I could have walked over there faster.”
Cassidy and members of the 335th Engineer Regiment reached Oran North Africa as their initial stop before being transported to France and then into Germany as infantry replacements. Ordered to pull guard duty the first night they arrived in Oran North Africa Cassidy was given instructions to give the “Halt” command and then shoot or shoot and then give the “Halt” command. “I heard something in the night and waited a minute to see what was going on, so I gave the halt command and the noise continued so I shot three times and it ended up being a big old mule. The guys in the platoon gave me a hard time after that for a while.”
The 335th was trained as replacement infantry but were also charged with bridge construction, road building and other types of engineer work. Four major campaigns Cassidy and the 335th were involved with were The Tunisian Campaign, Rome Arno Campaign, Southern France and The Rhineland Campaign. One particular memory took place during the Rhineland Campaign when “we were told to build a bridge across the Rhine River. I asked the Lieutenant how long he thought it would take and he said 30-45 minutes and I thought he was crazy but we all had been trained to do a certain part and not bother the other guy next to us and we finished it for travel in thirty minutes and after everyone crossed we blew it up.” said PFC Cassidy.
As the war continued the weather was always an issue. The winter months in Germany were difficult to overcome.
Sleeping at nights in foxholes dug by hand with snow on the ground was not a welcomed sight even for a man that was used to Kentucky winters. On Christmas Day 1943 Cassidy recalls, “I used my helmet to heat my supper up that day over a fire so I could at least have a hot meal, that is a Christmas that I will never forget.”
Four days after the end of the war Cassidy was diagnosed with kidney stones while in Manheim Germany. He was transferred to an Army Hospital based in Paris, France for treatment before being sent back to the states. Arriving at Nichols General Hospital in Louisville, Cassidy received his separation papers on August 4, 1945. As Cassidy quietly set in his room at Ridgeway Nursing Home he said, “That old war was a tough thing. I know we had to do it, though, and I am glad that I went to serve.”
S/O Buford Cassity and Florence Pergram
Married 2nd Grace Anna Parks.
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy
April 5, 1907-Oct 21, 2014
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy, Age 107, of Preston, Kentucky passed away October 26, 2014.
Born April 5, 1907
Mr. Cassidy was retired from the Bath County Road Department and was a Bath County Farmer
S/O Buford and Florence Cassidy ( both deceased)
Spouse of Grace Parks Cassidy (deceased)
Immediate Survivors one son Mike Cassidy (Connie) of Preston. One daughter Jody Lee Cassidy of Menifee Co. and one brother Kenneth Cassidy of Preston, One Grandson Travis Cassidy (Member USMC), One Great Grandson Hayden Cassidy
Preceded in death by his wife Grace Cassidy one daughter Mona Cassidy, two brothers, Woodford Rex Cassidy and W.G. Cassidy
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FROM THE BATH COUNTY PAPER
Preston native the oldest WWII veteran in Bath County.
• Fri, May 13, 2011.
At 103 years old, Preston native Roscoe Cassidy is the oldest WWII veteran still living in Bath County. Born April 5, 1908, he entered the U.S. Army on June 2, 1942 at the age of 34, four months before his youngest brother Kenneth was called to serve.
As were most farming families during the 40’s, Cassidy’s family was poor as he left Preston with a quarter in his pocket headed to Fort Thomas, Ky. This was his first stop for induction before he traveled to Camp Wolters, Texas for his ten weeks of basic training in the scorching Texas heat.
A furlough followed after the end of his basic training, then Cassidy was then sent to Camp Gruber Oklahoma for additional infantry and mobilization training. Boarding a troop train headed for Fort Dix N.J., he was awaiting orders to be deployed overseas for involvement in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign on April 1, 1943. “I got to see the Statue of Liberty before I left but did not get to see it when I got back.” recalled Cassidy.
A twelve day voyage across the Atlantic on the U.S.S. John Ericcson ended when they landed in North Africa. When asked about the twelve days, Cassidy said with a smile, “Most of us got sick and because of the pattern we had to go I believe I could have walked over there faster.”
Cassidy and members of the 335th Engineer Regiment reached Oran North Africa as their initial stop before being transported to France and then into Germany as infantry replacements. Ordered to pull guard duty the first night they arrived in Oran North Africa Cassidy was given instructions to give the “Halt” command and then shoot or shoot and then give the “Halt” command. “I heard something in the night and waited a minute to see what was going on, so I gave the halt command and the noise continued so I shot three times and it ended up being a big old mule. The guys in the platoon gave me a hard time after that for a while.”
The 335th was trained as replacement infantry but were also charged with bridge construction, road building and other types of engineer work. Four major campaigns Cassidy and the 335th were involved with were The Tunisian Campaign, Rome Arno Campaign, Southern France and The Rhineland Campaign. One particular memory took place during the Rhineland Campaign when “we were told to build a bridge across the Rhine River. I asked the Lieutenant how long he thought it would take and he said 30-45 minutes and I thought he was crazy but we all had been trained to do a certain part and not bother the other guy next to us and we finished it for travel in thirty minutes and after everyone crossed we blew it up.” said PFC Cassidy.
As the war continued the weather was always an issue. The winter months in Germany were difficult to overcome.
Sleeping at nights in foxholes dug by hand with snow on the ground was not a welcomed sight even for a man that was used to Kentucky winters. On Christmas Day 1943 Cassidy recalls, “I used my helmet to heat my supper up that day over a fire so I could at least have a hot meal, that is a Christmas that I will never forget.”
Four days after the end of the war Cassidy was diagnosed with kidney stones while in Manheim Germany. He was transferred to an Army Hospital based in Paris, France for treatment before being sent back to the states. Arriving at Nichols General Hospital in Louisville, Cassidy received his separation papers on August 4, 1945. As Cassidy quietly set in his room at Ridgeway Nursing Home he said, “That old war was a tough thing. I know we had to do it, though, and I am glad that I went to serve.”
Obit gives birth as April 5, 1907, stone has birth date as April 5, 1908.
S/O Buford Cassity and Florence Pergram
Married 2nd Grace Anna Parks.
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy
April 5, 1907-Oct 21, 2014
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy, Age 107, of Preston, Kentucky passed away October 26, 2014.
Born April 5, 1907
Mr. Cassidy was retired from the Bath County Road Department and was a Bath County Farmer
S/O Buford and Florence Cassidy ( both deceased)
Spouse of Grace Parks Cassidy (deceased)
Immediate Survivors one son Mike Cassidy (Connie) of Preston. One daughter Jody Lee Cassidy of Menifee Co. and one brother Kenneth Cassidy of Preston, One Grandson Travis Cassidy (Member USMC), One Great Grandson Hayden Cassidy
Preceded in death by his wife Grace Cassidy one daughter Mona Cassidy, two brothers, Woodford Rex Cassidy and W.G. Cassidy
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FROM THE BATH COUNTY PAPER
Preston native the oldest WWII veteran in Bath County.
• Fri, May 13, 2011.
At 103 years old, Preston native Roscoe Cassidy is the oldest WWII veteran still living in Bath County. Born April 5, 1908, he entered the U.S. Army on June 2, 1942 at the age of 34, four months before his youngest brother Kenneth was called to serve.
As were most farming families during the 40’s, Cassidy’s family was poor as he left Preston with a quarter in his pocket headed to Fort Thomas, Ky. This was his first stop for induction before he traveled to Camp Wolters, Texas for his ten weeks of basic training in the scorching Texas heat.
A furlough followed after the end of his basic training, then Cassidy was then sent to Camp Gruber Oklahoma for additional infantry and mobilization training. Boarding a troop train headed for Fort Dix N.J., he was awaiting orders to be deployed overseas for involvement in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign on April 1, 1943. “I got to see the Statue of Liberty before I left but did not get to see it when I got back.” recalled Cassidy.
A twelve day voyage across the Atlantic on the U.S.S. John Ericcson ended when they landed in North Africa. When asked about the twelve days, Cassidy said with a smile, “Most of us got sick and because of the pattern we had to go I believe I could have walked over there faster.”
Cassidy and members of the 335th Engineer Regiment reached Oran North Africa as their initial stop before being transported to France and then into Germany as infantry replacements. Ordered to pull guard duty the first night they arrived in Oran North Africa Cassidy was given instructions to give the “Halt” command and then shoot or shoot and then give the “Halt” command. “I heard something in the night and waited a minute to see what was going on, so I gave the halt command and the noise continued so I shot three times and it ended up being a big old mule. The guys in the platoon gave me a hard time after that for a while.”
The 335th was trained as replacement infantry but were also charged with bridge construction, road building and other types of engineer work. Four major campaigns Cassidy and the 335th were involved with were The Tunisian Campaign, Rome Arno Campaign, Southern France and The Rhineland Campaign. One particular memory took place during the Rhineland Campaign when “we were told to build a bridge across the Rhine River. I asked the Lieutenant how long he thought it would take and he said 30-45 minutes and I thought he was crazy but we all had been trained to do a certain part and not bother the other guy next to us and we finished it for travel in thirty minutes and after everyone crossed we blew it up.” said PFC Cassidy.
As the war continued the weather was always an issue. The winter months in Germany were difficult to overcome.
Sleeping at nights in foxholes dug by hand with snow on the ground was not a welcomed sight even for a man that was used to Kentucky winters. On Christmas Day 1943 Cassidy recalls, “I used my helmet to heat my supper up that day over a fire so I could at least have a hot meal, that is a Christmas that I will never forget.”
Four days after the end of the war Cassidy was diagnosed with kidney stones while in Manheim Germany. He was transferred to an Army Hospital based in Paris, France for treatment before being sent back to the states. Arriving at Nichols General Hospital in Louisville, Cassidy received his separation papers on August 4, 1945. As Cassidy quietly set in his room at Ridgeway Nursing Home he said, “That old war was a tough thing. I know we had to do it, though, and I am glad that I went to serve.”
S/O Buford Cassity and Florence Pergram
Married 2nd Grace Anna Parks.
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy
April 5, 1907-Oct 21, 2014
Roscoe Ramsey Cassidy, Age 107, of Preston, Kentucky passed away October 26, 2014.
Born April 5, 1907
Mr. Cassidy was retired from the Bath County Road Department and was a Bath County Farmer
S/O Buford and Florence Cassidy ( both deceased)
Spouse of Grace Parks Cassidy (deceased)
Immediate Survivors one son Mike Cassidy (Connie) of Preston. One daughter Jody Lee Cassidy of Menifee Co. and one brother Kenneth Cassidy of Preston, One Grandson Travis Cassidy (Member USMC), One Great Grandson Hayden Cassidy
Preceded in death by his wife Grace Cassidy one daughter Mona Cassidy, two brothers, Woodford Rex Cassidy and W.G. Cassidy
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FROM THE BATH COUNTY PAPER
Preston native the oldest WWII veteran in Bath County.
• Fri, May 13, 2011.
At 103 years old, Preston native Roscoe Cassidy is the oldest WWII veteran still living in Bath County. Born April 5, 1908, he entered the U.S. Army on June 2, 1942 at the age of 34, four months before his youngest brother Kenneth was called to serve.
As were most farming families during the 40’s, Cassidy’s family was poor as he left Preston with a quarter in his pocket headed to Fort Thomas, Ky. This was his first stop for induction before he traveled to Camp Wolters, Texas for his ten weeks of basic training in the scorching Texas heat.
A furlough followed after the end of his basic training, then Cassidy was then sent to Camp Gruber Oklahoma for additional infantry and mobilization training. Boarding a troop train headed for Fort Dix N.J., he was awaiting orders to be deployed overseas for involvement in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign on April 1, 1943. “I got to see the Statue of Liberty before I left but did not get to see it when I got back.” recalled Cassidy.
A twelve day voyage across the Atlantic on the U.S.S. John Ericcson ended when they landed in North Africa. When asked about the twelve days, Cassidy said with a smile, “Most of us got sick and because of the pattern we had to go I believe I could have walked over there faster.”
Cassidy and members of the 335th Engineer Regiment reached Oran North Africa as their initial stop before being transported to France and then into Germany as infantry replacements. Ordered to pull guard duty the first night they arrived in Oran North Africa Cassidy was given instructions to give the “Halt” command and then shoot or shoot and then give the “Halt” command. “I heard something in the night and waited a minute to see what was going on, so I gave the halt command and the noise continued so I shot three times and it ended up being a big old mule. The guys in the platoon gave me a hard time after that for a while.”
The 335th was trained as replacement infantry but were also charged with bridge construction, road building and other types of engineer work. Four major campaigns Cassidy and the 335th were involved with were The Tunisian Campaign, Rome Arno Campaign, Southern France and The Rhineland Campaign. One particular memory took place during the Rhineland Campaign when “we were told to build a bridge across the Rhine River. I asked the Lieutenant how long he thought it would take and he said 30-45 minutes and I thought he was crazy but we all had been trained to do a certain part and not bother the other guy next to us and we finished it for travel in thirty minutes and after everyone crossed we blew it up.” said PFC Cassidy.
As the war continued the weather was always an issue. The winter months in Germany were difficult to overcome.
Sleeping at nights in foxholes dug by hand with snow on the ground was not a welcomed sight even for a man that was used to Kentucky winters. On Christmas Day 1943 Cassidy recalls, “I used my helmet to heat my supper up that day over a fire so I could at least have a hot meal, that is a Christmas that I will never forget.”
Four days after the end of the war Cassidy was diagnosed with kidney stones while in Manheim Germany. He was transferred to an Army Hospital based in Paris, France for treatment before being sent back to the states. Arriving at Nichols General Hospital in Louisville, Cassidy received his separation papers on August 4, 1945. As Cassidy quietly set in his room at Ridgeway Nursing Home he said, “That old war was a tough thing. I know we had to do it, though, and I am glad that I went to serve.”
