Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Staff Sergeant Linus C. Thomas was born on February 8, 1907, in Arlington, Texas. He grew up in Arlington and was active in his community, serving as a steward at the Arlington Methodist Church and as a member of the Arlington Masonic Lodge No. 438, AF … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Burton J. Morton, born on June 16, 1920, in Arlington, Texas, graduated from Arlington High School and later from North Texas Agricultural College. In 1942, he attended the Midland Army Air Corps Bombardier School, earning his wings and graduating as a 2nd lieutenant on November 26, … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Neel Earnest Kearby was born on June 5, 1911, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1928 and attended North Texas Agricultural College (now the University of Texas at Arlington) in 1930 and 1931. In 1936, he earned a degree in business … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Ira Lloyd Gordon was born on July 25, 1923, in Dallas, Texas. Before enlisting, Gordon graduated from Arlington High School and attended North Texas Agricultural College (now the University of Texas at Arlington). He also reportedly worked as an actor. During World War II, Gordon served … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Graduated Arlington High, served in the 5th Air Force in New Guinea
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Lieutenant Junior Grade Harry B. Ditto was born on August 7, 1923, in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Arlington High School and North Texas Agricultural College (NTAC), now known as the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). LTJG Ditto served as a pilot in the U.S. … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Marshall D. Coke, Jr. was born on July 31, 1925. After graduating from Arlington High School, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps of the U.S. Navy Reserve in August 1942. Coke achieved the rank of Aviation Machinist’s Mate, 3rd Class (AMM3) and was assigned to … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Richard Andrew Chaney was born on January 10, 1924, in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas. He graduated from Arlington High School and joined the Naval Aviation program in 1942. Chaney began pre-flight training in Athens, Georgia, and earned his wings on October 1, 1943. On … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Paul O. Wofford was born on May 10, 1915, in Arlington, Texas. He attended Arlington High School and later played football at Texas A&M University. Four of his brothers also served during World War II. Wofford was a captain in the U.S. Army, serving with the … Read more
Conflict: Branch: Rank: Date of Birth: Date of Death: Thomas Franklin Wheeler was born and raised in Texas. He was the son of Jesse Ray Wheeler and Lelia Bell Bailey. His family had lived in Arlington and Hamlin, Jones County, Texas. Thomas Franklin Wheeler was serving his country during World War II when he gave his … Read more