I did this work for a friend, it's not my family line.
Clyde Henry Hopkins was born 5/15/1891 in Big Creek, Bristol, Sullivan County, TN to John Richard Hopkins and Francis Alice Hatcher. He was the eldest of 4 children. His younger siblings were Denver James Hopkins, Byron Andrew Hopkins and Lulu H. Hopkins.
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Delayed Birth Certificate D-466286, Clyde Henry Hopkins, DOB 5/15/1891
In Rural, Bristol, Sullivan County, TN, White, Male
Father: John Richard Hopkins, born in TN
Mother: Francis Ann Hatcher, born in TN
Signed by him (Clyde Henry Hopkins), residence: 224 Broad St. Ext., Bristol, TN
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 2/18/1956, J.W. Peters, His commission expires on 5/15/1957
Supporting evidence:
Family Bible Record, Date original document was made 5/15/1891
Sworn affidavit of a relative of the applicant made on 2/23/1956
Sworn affidavit of a non-relative on 2/28/1956
Statements
State of Tennessee
County of Sullivan
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 75 yrs of age; that I am related to this person represented by this certificate as Uncle, and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "of relationship as uncle and have known him all his life". J.R. Hopkins, 1833 East State Street, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statements to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. 2/23/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expires 5/15/1957
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I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 78 years age; that I am not related to this person represented by this certificate, and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "I was a close neighbor when he was borned (sic) and have known him all his life" T. Davis Booher, Rt 3, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statements to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. 2/28/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expires 5/15/1957
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I hereby certify that I have examined the 3 documents above, County Court Clerk, Margret S. Horn, Blountville, TN, 2/29/1956
1900 U.S. Census of Civil District 1, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1241600, Lines 61-67, "John R. Hopkins"
John R. Hopkins, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born Nov, 1863, 37 yrs old, Married 11 yrs (DOM 1889), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farmer, Can read and write, Owns farm free of mortgage
Francis W. Hopkins (sic), Wife, W, F, Born Mar, 1869, 30 yrs old, Married 11 yrs, 4 children with 3 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Can read and write
Clide H. Hopkins (sic, Clyde Henry Hopkins who would marry Sarah Alice Stophel, neighbors), Son, W, M, Born May, 1891, 9 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Denser H. Hopkins (sic), Son, W, M, Born Apr, 1897, 3 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Byron A. Hopkins, Son, W, M, Born May, 1899, 1 yr old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
James Stover, Nephew, W, M, Born Sept, 1885, 14 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Elizabeth C. Hatcher, Mother-in-law, W, F, Born July, 1831, 68 yrs old, Widowed, 3 children with 2 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Rosa B. Stophel, Head, W, F, Born May, 1867, 33 yrs old, Married 17 yrs (DOM 1883), 4 children with 4 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, No occupation, Can read and write, Rents home
Charles A. Stophel, Son, W, M, Born Dec, 1883, 16 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Day laborer, Can read and write
Flora E. Stophel, Daughter, W, F, Born Mar, 1888, 12 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Alice J. Stophel (sic, Sarah Alice Stophel who would marry Clyde Henry Hopkins, neighbors), Daughter, W, F, Born Aug, 1890, 9 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Catherine S. Stophel, Daughter, W, F, Born Apr, 1893, 7 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Owen Stophel, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born Oct, 1825, 74 yrs old, Widowed, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farmer, Can read and write, Owns farm free of mortgage
Abram C. Stophel (sic), Son, W, M, Born Nov, 1865, 34 yrs old, Married 2 yrs (DOM 1898), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farm laborer, Can read and write
Eliza J. Stophel, Daughter-in-law, W, F, Born Nov, 1870, 29 yrs old, Married 2 yrs, 1 child with 1 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Can read and write
Carrie E. Stophel, Granddaughter, W, F, Born Sept, 1898, 1 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
(Here is how Clyde Henry Hopkins met Sarah Alice Stophel, they had been neighbors.)
Clyde Henry Hopkins, Sr. married Sarah Alice Stophel about 1909 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN. Sarah Alice Stophel was born 8/25/1890 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN to Elbert Worley Stophell and Rosa Bell Houser.
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TN Delayed Birth Certificate #D-466285
Sarah Alice Stophel, DOB 8/25/1890
In: Rural, Bristol, Sullivan County, TN, White, Female
Father: Elbert Worley Stophel, born in TN
Mother: Rosa Bell Houser, born in TN
I hereby certify, on oath, that the above statements are true. Signed by Sarah A. Hopkins, 2204 Broad St. Ext., Bristol, TN
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 2/28/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expired 5/15/1957
Supporting Evidence:
Family Bible Record, Date of original document 8/25/1890
Sworn affidavit of relative of the applicant 2/23/1956
Sworn affidavit of non relative 2/28/1956
State of Tennessee
County of Sullivan
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 75 years of age; that I am related to the person represented by this certificate as uncle; and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "of relationship as uncle and have known her all her life".
J.R. Hopkins, 1833 East State Street, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statement to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. 2/23/1956, J.W. Peters, Notary Public, My commission expires 5/15/1957
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I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 78 years age; that I am not related to this person represented by this certificate, and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "I was a close neighbor to parents when registrant was borned (sic) and have known her all her life"
T. Davis Booher, Rt 3, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statements to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
2/28/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expires 5/15/1957
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I hereby certify that I have examined the 3 documents abstracted above, find them valid, and that the information contained therein is as noted above. And recommend that this delayed birth certificate of birth be accepted for filing by the division of vital statistics. Tennessee Department of Public Health
Mayone S. Hann, Blountville, TN, 2/29/1956
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Clyde and Sarah Alice Hopkins had 8 children:
1) Cecil Richard Hopkins (DOB 6/26/1909 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 1/25/1972 in Palm Beach Palm Beach County, FL) married Erma Ruth Osborne (DOB 12/7/1910 in VA; DOD 1/19/1988 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL).
2) Ralph Edward Hopkins (DOB 5/2/1911 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 10/18/1985 in Abingdon, Washington County, VA) married Evelyn Georgia Hayes (DOB 8/3/1912 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 1/20/1976 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN).
3) Fred Thomas Hopkins (DOB 7/25/1913 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 6/7/1976 in ? ) married Nellie Lee Barker (DOB 9/23/1917 in Mendota, Washington County, VA; DOD 3/20/2010 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN)
4) Hazel Nell Hopkins (DOB 1913 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 2003 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC) married Jack Combs "J.C." Mumpower (DOB 1914 in VA; DOD 2001 in New Hanover, NC)
5) Ruby Catherine Hopkins (DOB About 1917 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD ? in ? ) married Frank Samuel Arnold (DOB 5/17/1914 in Bristol, VA; DOD 11/17/1995 in Bristol, VA).
6) Annabel Hopkins (DOB 8/18/1918 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 6/26/2009 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN) married George Glen Whitaker (DOB 10/28/1914 in VA; DOD 5/11/1982 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN).
7) Edith Hopkins married Trenton Leonard
8) Clyde Henry Hopkins, Jr. (DOB About 1925 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 10 Jul 1944, declared Missing and Presumed Dead on 3/1/1946).
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1910 U.S. Census of Civil District 1, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1375535, Lines 1-3, "Clyde H. Storm" (sic)
Clyde H. Storm, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 18 yrs old (DOB 1892), 1st marriage, Married 1 yr (DOM 1909), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Laborer in lumber camp
Sarah A. Storm, Wife, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1891), 1st marriage, Married 1 yr, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Cecil R. Storm, Son, M, W, 9/12 mos old (DOB 1909), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Sullivan; Roll: 1877694, Serial #78, Order #73, Clyde Henry Hopkins, DOB 5/15/1891
Serial #78, Clyde Henry Hopkins, Order #73
RFD #1, Emmett, Sullivan County, TN
DOB 5/15/1891 in Big Creek, Sullivan County, TN
Farmer for myself in Emmett, TN
Do you have dependents: Wife and 5 children
Married, Caucasian
Have you ever had military experience? No
Do you claim exemption from servuce? "Yes, dependent family"
Short, Medium build, Black hair, Black eyes, Not bald
Signed by him on 6/5/1917 in Precinct 1, Sullivan County, TN
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1920 U.S. Census of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 452, Lines 54-61, "Clyde H. Hopkins", Lines 62-66, "John R. Hopkins"
Clyde H. Hopkins, Head, Rents home, M(ale), W(hite), 28 yrs old (DOB 1892), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Washer in pulp mill
Alice S. Hopkins, F, W, 29 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Cecil R. Hopkins, M, W, 10 yrs old (DOB 1890), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Ralph E. Hopkins, M, W, 8 yrs old (DOB 1892), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Fred T. Hopkins, M, W, 6 yrs old (DOB 1894), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Hazel N. Hopkins, F, W, 6 yrs old (DOB 1894), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Ruby C. Hopkins, F, W, 3 yrs 11/12 mos old (DOB 1896), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Anna Belle Hopkins (sic), F, W, 1 yr 5/12 mos old (DOB 1899), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
John R. Hopkins, Head, Rents home, M, W, 58 yrs old (DOB 1862), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Sawyer in handle factory
Francis A. Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 50 yrs old (DOB 1870), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Denver J. Hopkins, Son, M, W, 22 yrs old (DOB 1898), Single, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Laborer in pulp mill
Byron A. Hopkins, Son, M, W, 20 yrs old (DOB 1900), Single, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Sawyer in handle factory
Lula H. Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 12 yrs old (DOB 1898), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
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1930 U.S. Census of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 805.0; FHL microfilm: 2342015, Lines 41-49, "Clyde H. Hopkins"
Clyde H. Hopkins, Head, Rents home for $25, M(ale), W(hite), 38 yrs old (DOB 1892), Married 17 yrs (DOM 1913), Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Coml traveler for Bakery (sic)
Alice S. Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 39 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married 17 yrs, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Cecil Hopkins, Son, M, W, 22 yrs old (DOB 1908), Single, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Salesman for Atoushel (sic ?)
Ford Hopkins, Son, M, W, 16 yrs old (DOB 1914), Single, Attends school, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Hazel Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 16 yrs old (DOB 1914), Single, Does not attend school, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Saleslady for department store
Ruby Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 14 yrs old (DOB 1916), Single, Attends school, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Annabell Hopkins (sic), Daughter, F, W, 11 yrs old (DOB 1919), Single, Attends school, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Edith Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 9 yrs old (DOB 1921), Single, Attends school, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Clyde Hopkins, Son, M, W, 8 yrs old (DOB 1922), Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
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1940 U.S. Census of Goodson, Washington County, Virginia; Roll: T627_4300; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-11, Lines 2-5, "Clide Hopkins" (sic), Lines 6-7, "George Whitaker"
Clide Hopkins, Rents home for $10, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 47 yrs old (DOB 1893), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Meat cutter in grocery
Serka Hopkins (sic), Wife, F, W, 49 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
Edith Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1921), Single, Does not attend school, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Clerk in notions store
Clide Hopkins Jr. (sic), Son, M, W, 15 yrs old (DOB 1925), Single, Attends school, Attended school thru 6th grade, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
George Whitaker, Rents house for $8, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 25 yrs old (DOB 1915), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in VA, Lived in same house in 1935, Spinner in weaving mill
Annabell Whitaker (sic), Wife, F, W, 21 yrs old (DOB 1919), Married, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Saleslady in notions store
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U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards
Military State: Virginia; NAI: 563732; ARC Title: Fourth Registration Draft Cards, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; Creator: Selective Service System. Virginia State Headquarters. (1940 - 1947); Record Group Number: 147, Serial #U-232, Order #(blank), Clyde Henry Hopkins, DOB 5/15/1891
Serial #U-232, Clyde Henry Hopkins, Order #(blank)
Route 3, Bristol, Washington County, VA (sic)
Telephone #2263W, DOB 5/15/1891 in Emmett, (Sullivan County), TN, 51 yrs old
Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. C.H. Hopkins (same address)
Employer: A & P Tea Company (Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company), Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, Virginia (A&P Tea Company is now at 459 VA State Route 31, Hampton, VA, US Hwy 60 is nearby and go north far enough and it becomes Kecoughtan Rd.)
White, Brown Eyes, Brown Hair, Dark Complexion
Signed by him 4/27/1942 in Local Board #1 (Bristol City), Newport News, VA
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Bristol, Virginia, City Directory, 1946
Hopkins, Argel (Kath)
Hopkins, Cecil R. (Ruth O; Automotive Serv & Supp) h. 134 Blountville Hwy (Tenn)
Hopkins, Chas P. Jr. (Garnett)
Hopkins, Charlie P. (Sudie)
Hopkins, Clayton C. student r. 621 Woodlawn Ave (Tenn)
Hopkins, Clyde H. (Alice) emp A&P h. 2204 Broad (Tenn) 934L
Hopkins, David H.
Hopkins, G. Geneva
Hopkins, Geneva M. (Mrs)
Hopkins, Harley
Hopkins, Herbert H.
Hopkins, Jas R. (Stella)
Hopkins, Lorene J.
Hopkins, Martha
Hopkins, Neil R.
Hopkins, Ralph (Ethel)
Hopkins, Ralph E. (Evelyn; 3) h. 2506 Shelby (Tenn) 576L
Hopkins, Robt L. (Margt E.)
Hopkins, Roby H.
Hopkins, Rutherford H.
Hopkins, Wm H. (Garnet T.)
BRISTOL HERALD-COURIER, 2 Jan. 1975, p. 2, Obituary of Clyde H. Hopkins.
Clyde H. Hopkins, 83, of 2204 Broad Street, Bristol Tennessee, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday in Bristol Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church and the men's Bible class of the church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Alice Hopkins, four daughters, Mrs. George Whittaker, Mrs. Frank Arnold and Mrs. Trenton Leonard, all of Bristol, and Mrs, J.C Mumpower, Charlotte, N.C.; two sons, Fred Hopkins, Bristol, and Ralph Hopkins, Abingdon [sic]; 20 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Clyde Hopkins
SSN: 223-12-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 15 May 1891
Died: Jan 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)
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Clyde Henry Hopkins, Sr.
Birth: May 15, 1891, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Jan. 1, 1975, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Family links:
Parents:
John Richard Hopkins (1861 - 1950)
Frances Alice Hatcher Hopkins (1869 - 1943)
Spouse: Alice Sarah Stophel Hopkins (1890 - 1979)
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Created by: Jeff Turner
Record added: Jun 05, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 130898911
BRISTOL HERALD-COURIER, 31 Dec. 1979, Obituary of Sarah Alice Stophel Hopkins.
Mrs. Clyde (Sarah) Hopkins, 89, died in the Bristol Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a member of the Reynolds Memorial Methodist Church. Survivors include, three daughters, Mrs. J. C. (Hazel) Mumpower, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. George (Annabel) Whittaker, and Mrs. Trenton (Edith) Leonard, both of Bristol; one son, Ralph Hopkins, Abingdon, Va.; 19 grandchildren; and, several great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Sarah Hopkins
SSN: 410-08-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 25 Aug 1890
Died: Dec 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (1973)
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Sarah Alice Stophel Hopkins
Birth: Aug. 25, 1890, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Dec. 29, 1979, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Family links: Spouse: Clyde Henry Hopkins (1891 - 1975)
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Created by: Jeff Turner
Record added: Jun 05, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 130899036
Sources for their children:
1) Cecil Richard Hopkins married Erma Ruth Osborne
1940 U.S. Census of Bristol, Bristol City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4305; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 102-1, Lines 24-27, "Cecil R. Hopkins"
Cecil R. Hopkins, Head, Owns home valued at $3500, M(ale), W(hite), 30 yrs old (DOB 1910), Married, Attended college 1 yr, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Manage Automotive Service & Supply
Ruth Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 29 yrs old (DOB 1911), Married, Attended high school 3 yrs, Born in VA, Lived in same house in 1935
Cecil Hopkins Jr, M, W, 4 yrs old (DOB 1936), Single, Born in VA
James S. Hopkins, M, W, 2 yrs old (DOB 1938), Single, Born in VA
Hopkins, Cecil R. (Ruth O; Automotive Serv & Supp) h. 134 Blountville Hwy (Tenn)
Hopkins, Chas P. Jr. (Garnett)
Hopkins, Charlie P. (Sudie)
Hopkins, Clayton C. student r. 621 Woodlawn Ave (Tenn)
Hopkins, Clyde H. (Alice) emp A&P h. 2204 Broad (Tenn) 934L
Hopkins, David H.
Hopkins, G. Geneva
Hopkins, Geneva M. (Mrs)
Hopkins, Harley
Hopkins, Herbert H.
Hopkins, Jas R. (Stella)
Hopkins, Lorene J.
Hopkins, Martha
Hopkins, Neil R.
Hopkins, Ralph (Ethel)
Hopkins, Ralph E. (Evelyn; 3) h. 2506 Shelby (Tenn) 576L
Hopkins, Robt L. (Margt E.)
Hopkins, Roby H.
Hopkins, Rutherford H.
Hopkins, Wm H. (Garnet T.)
Social Security Death Index
Name: Cecil Hopkins
SSN: 225-03-****
BORN: 26 Jun 1909
Died: Jan 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1960)
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Cecil R Hopkins
Death Date: 25 Jan 1972
County of Death: Palm Beach
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 62
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1909
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ruth O. Hopkins
SSN: 262-41-****
Last Residence: 33404 West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
BORN: 7 Dec 1910
Died: Jan 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: Florida (1973)
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Ruth Hopkins
Death Date: 19 Jan 1988
County of Death: Palm Beach
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 77
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1910
2) Ralph Edward Hopkins and Evelyn Georgia Hayes
Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Ralph Edward Hopkins
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1911
Marriage Date: 24 Aug 1934
Marriage Place: Bristol, Virginia
Father: Clyde H. Hopkins
Mother: Alice Stoffel
Spouse: Georgia Evelyn Hopkins
FHL Film Number: 2048488
Reference ID: p10
1940 U.S. Census of Conestee Avenue, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3813; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23-83, Lines 61-64, "Ralph E. Hopkins"
Ralph E. Hopkins, Head, Rents home for $30, M(ale), W(hite), 27 yrs old (DOB 1913), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN in 1935, Butcher at retail grocery store
Evelyn Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 27 yrs old (DOB 1919), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN in 1935
Doris Ann Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 10 yrs old (DOB 1930), Single, Attends school, Attended school thru 3rd grade, Born in TN, Lived in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN in 1935
Peggy R. Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 4 yrs old (DOB 19360, Single, Born in TN
Bristol, Virginia, City Directory, 1946, Pg 280-281
Hopkins, Argel (Kath)
Hopkins, Cecil R. (Ruth O; Automotive Serv & Supp) h. 134 Blountville Hwy (Tenn)
Hopkins, Chas P. Jr. (Garnett)
Hopkins, Charlie P. (Sudie)
Hopkins, Clayton C. student r. 621 Woodlawn Ave (Tenn)
Hopkins, Clyde H. (Alice) emp A&P h. 2204 Broad (Tenn) 934L
Hopkins, David H.
Hopkins, G. Geneva
Hopkins, Geneva M. (Mrs)
Hopkins, Harley
Hopkins, Herbert H.
Hopkins, Jas R. (Stella)
Hopkins, Lorene J.
Hopkins, Martha
Hopkins, Neil R.
Hopkins, Ralph (Ethel)
Hopkins, Ralph E. (Evelyn; 3) h. 2506 Shelby (Tenn) 576L
Hopkins, Robt L. (Margt E.)
Hopkins, Roby H.
Hopkins, Rutherford H.
Hopkins, Wm H. (Garnet T.)
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Ralph Edward Hopkins
Birth: May 2, 1911
Death: Oct. 17, 1985
Family links: Spouse: Evelyn Hopkins (1912 - 1976)
Burial: Green Spring Cemetery, Green Spring (Washington County), Washington County, Virginia, USA
Created by: Barbie (Kister) Morris
Record added: Jun 21, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 38613061
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ralph Hopkins
SSN: 408-14-****
Last Residence: 24210 Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
BORN: 2 May 1911
Died: Oct 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951)
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Evelyn Georgia Osborne Hopkins
Birth: Aug. 3, 1912, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Jan. 20, 1976, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
1st wife of Ralph Hopkins
Family links: Spouse: Ralph E Hopkins (1911 - 1985)
Burial: Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Created by: Jeff Turner
Record added: May 27, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 130456430
BRISTOL HERALD-COURIER, 21 Jan. 1976, Obituary of Evelyn Hayes Hopkins
Mrs. Evelyn Hayes Hopkins, 63, of No. 5-J Edgemont Towers, died Tuesday in Indian Path Hospital after a long illness. She was employed as manager of the cafeteria at Fairmount Elementary School and was a member of the Blountville Christian Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Milton Green and Mrs. Gary Scyphers, both of Bristol,Mrs. Harry Cross, Blountville, and Mrs. Patsy Claman Schierkolk, Southern Pines, N.C; four brothers, Argel Hayes, and Floyd Hayes, both of Elizabethton, Tenn., Raleigh Hayes, Jonesboro, Tenn., and Cecil Hayes, Tucson, Ariz., 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, 22 Jan. 1976, p. 2A, Obituary of Evelyn Hayes HopkinsHopkins - Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Hayes Hopkins will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Thursday from the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with J. Donald Sams, minister, officiating. Interment to follow in the Tri-City Memorial Gardens, Blountville, Tenn. Active pallbearers will be Randy Brewer, Ronald Pope, CE. Pope, Don VanDyke, Jerry Arnold and Pete Pino. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Donald Chance, Dr. Monte Phillips and Dr. Dennis Chipman. The body will remain at the Akard Funeral Home.
4) Hazel Nell Hopkins and Jack Combs "J.C." Mumpower
Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: J. C. Mumpower
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1912
Marriage Date: 31 May 1934
Marriage Place: Glade Spring, Virginia
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
FHL Film Number: 2048488
Reference ID: p6
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 267, Serial #2294, Order #4323, Jack Combs Mumpower, DOB 1914Serial #2294, Jack Combs Mumpower, Order #4323
Box 64, RFD #7, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC26 yrs old, DOB 1914 in Bristol, VAName Of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Hazel Mumpower, Wife, Box 64, RFD #7, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, VAEmployer: Allred Candy Co., 515 West Palmer Street, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County ,NCWhite, 5'11", 156 lbs, Hazel eyes, Brown hair, Light complexion
Signed by him 10/16/1940 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
5) Ruby Catherine Hopkins and Frank Samuel Arnold
1940 U.S. Census of Bristol, Bristol City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4305; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 102-2, Lines 19-21, "Frank Arnold"
Frank Arnold, Head, Rents home for $10, M(ale), W(hite) 25 yrs old (DOB 1915), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in VA, Lived in same place in 1935, Laborer builder's supply
Ruby Arnold, Wife, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1921), Married, Attended school thru 7th grade, Born in VA, Lived in the same place in 1935, Saleslady in 5&10 store
Jerry Arnold, Son, M, W, 1 yr old (DOB 1939), Born in VA
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Frank S Arnold
Birth Year: 1914
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Washington
Enlistment Date: 1 Mar 1944
Enlistment State: Maryland
Enlistment City: Fort George G Meade
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Carpenters
Marital Status: Married
Height: 00
Weight: 003
Social Security Death Index
Name: Frank S. Arnold
SSN: 226-03-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 17 May 1914
Died: 17 Nov 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Frank Arnold
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 May 1914
Death Date: 17 Nov 1995
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 22603****
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 10 Dec 1944
6) Annabel Hopkins and George Glen Whitaker
1940 U.S. Census of Goodson, Washington County, Virginia; Roll: T627_4300; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-11, Lines 2-5, "Clide Hopkins" (sic), Lines 6-7, "George Whitaker"
Clide Hopkins, Rents home for $10, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 47 yrs old (DOB 1893), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Meat cutter in grocery
Serka Hopkins (sic), Wife, F, W, 49 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
Edith Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1921), Single, Does not attend school, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Clerk in notions store
Clide Hopkins Jr. (sic), Son, M, W, 15 yrs old (DOB 1925), Single, Attends school, Attended school thru 6th grade, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
George Whitaker, Rents house for $8, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 25 yrs old (DOB 1915), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in VA, Lived in same house in 1935, Spinner in weaving mill
Annabell Whitaker (sic), Wife, F, W, 21 yrs old (DOB 1919), Married, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Saleslady in notions store
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: George G Whitaker
Birth Year: 1914
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
Enlistment Date: 28 May 1943
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Abingdon
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in manufacture of textiles, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Married
Height: 54
Weight: 073
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: George Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Oct 1914
Death Date: 11 May 1982
SSN: 22505****
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 11 Jan 1943
Release Date 1: 23 Jan 1946
FindAGrave.com
George Glen Whitaker
Birth: Oct. 28, 1914
Death: May 11, 1982
Inscription: TEC 4 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: New Field of Honor
Created by: Sherry M.
Record added: May 08, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 110234345
Social Security Death Index
Name: George Whitaker
SSN: 225-05-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 28 Oct 1914
Died: May 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1960
Bristol Harold Courier; Publication Date: 27 Jun 2009; Publication Place: Bristol, VA, USA, Obituary of Annabel WhitakerName of Deceased: Annabel WhitakerGender: F (Female)
Death Date: 26 Jun 2009Obituary Date: 27 Jun 2009Newspaper Title: Bristol Harald Courier
Newspaper Location: Bristol, VA, USAResidence (at time of death): Knoxville, TennSpouse's Name: George Glen WhitakerParents' Names: Clyde and Alice HopkinsChildrens' Names: Glen Whitaker and daughter-in-law Deborah Cole WhitakerSiblings' Names: Cecil Hopkins, Ralph Hopkins, Fred Hopkins and Clyde Hopkins, Jr; Edith and Trenton Leonard; Ruby Arnold and Hazel Mumpower
Annabel Hopkins Whitaker, age 90, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Bristol Tennessee was home for her entire life before moving to Knoxville, Tenn., in 2006. Annabel was a lifelong member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church.
Annie, as she was known by all who were close to her, loved life and was a wonderful, giving and caring friend to her many friends and family. She will be missed.
She was preceded in death by husband, George Glen Whitaker; parents, Clyde and Alice Hopkins; sisters, Ruby Arnold and Hazel Mumpower; brothers, Cecil Hopkins, Ralph Hopkins, Fred Hopkins and Clyde Hopkins Jr; and special niece, Mildred Swift.
Survivors include son, Glen Whitaker and daughter-in-law Deborah Cole Whitaker; special grandson, Wesley Whitaker; sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Trenton Leonard; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Anderson Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at Anderson Street United Methodist Church.
A special note of gratitude to the staff of Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville for the care and kindness given to our mother.
Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939, would be appreciated. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com.
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Whitaker
FindAGrave.com
Annabel (Anna Bell) Hopkins Whitaker
Birth: unknown
Death: Jun. 25, 2009
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Maintained by: Denise Drake Horton
Originally Created by: Becky
Record added: Aug 24, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 41053025
7) Edith Hopkins and Trenton Leonard
8) Clyde Henry Hopkins, Jr.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Clyde H Hopkins Jr
Birth Year: 1925
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Tennessee
State of Residence: Tennessee
County or City: Sullivan
Enlistment Date: 6 May 1943
Enlistment State: Georgia
Enlistment City: Fort Oglethorpe
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Skilled meatcutters, except in slaughtering and packing houses
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 64
Weight: 097
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Clyde H Hopkins Jr
Inducted From: Tennessee
Rank: Private First Class
Combat Organization: Headquarters Squadron 5th Air Force Survey
Death Date: 7 Mar 1946
Monument: Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines
Last Known Status: Missing
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-2464.html
B-17E "Queenie" Serial Number 41-2464
Pilot
Lt. Col Walter P. Piehl, O-230257 5th AF Headquarters (MIA / KIA) WI
Co-Pilot
Maj Alan C. Attebery, O-664493 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) MS
Engineer
SSgt Cortez A. Beal, 34190024 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) TN
Radio
SSgt Henry Y. Willis, 34058608 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) FL
Crew Chief
TSgt Edgar W. Elseman, 17004297 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NB
Passenger
Major Robert H. Barnes, O-900048 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) AR
Passenger
Major Victor De F. Henriques, O-280216 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) CA
Passenger
Captain Russell G. Helmer, O-393337 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) PA
Passenger
Captain Fred J. Lewis, O-925168 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) CA
Passenger
Captain Paul V. McKnight, O-1576369 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) OH
Passenger
Captain Wendell Root, O-413266 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NY
Passenger
1st Lt Winton D. Witmer, O-567120 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) Stockten, CA
Passenger
2nd Lt John C. Campbell, O-857274 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) PA
Passenger
2nd Lt. Roland J. Hickey, O-2036113 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) TN
Passenger
WO(jg) Dawson L. Hutchison, W2114954 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) MS
Passenger
SSgt August J. Bachor, 32225289 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NY
Passenger
Sgt William R. Ray, 13107567 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) PA
Passenger
Cpl Noel L. Lowe, 34608243 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NC
Passenger
PFC Clyde H. Hopkins Jr., 34732682 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) TN
MIA July 8, 1944
MACR
6580
Aircraft History
Built by Boeing at Seattle. Delivered to the U. S. Army. Assigned to the 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. No known nickname or nose art.
Wartime History
During January 1942, ferried overseas via the African air route. On January 21, 1942 took off piloted by Jack W. Bleasdale on a flight that arrived at Malang Airfield on Java. This B-17 participated in the Java Campaign.
On January 28, 1942 one of five B-17s that took off piloted by Bleasdale on a bombing mission against Singapore.
On February 3, 1942 one of nine B-17s that took off from Djogjakarta Airfield at 9:30am piloted by Bleasdale on a bombing mission against enemy shipping off Balikpapan. Flying in three plane elements at 30,000' the formation encountered bad weather and bombing results were unknown. Returning, the formation was intercepted by Japanese fighters. Aboard this B-17, Pfc Arthur T. Lowry had oxygen trouble and passed out and died. Another crew member who went to his aid also passed out. This bomber was unable to descend to a lower altitude without leaving the protection of the formation.
On February 28, 1942 one of three B-17s that took off from Madioen Airfield piloted by Evans with bombardier Sgt Reeves on a bombing mission against the Japanese eastern invasion force off Java. B-17E 41-2449 aborted the mission. The two remaining B-17s bombed from 28,000' and claimed one transport sunk and another damaged and returned to Madioen Airfield.
This B-17 was one of sixteen evacuated from Java to Darwin. Afterwards, assigned to the 5th Air Force, 19th Bombardment Group, 28th Bombardment Squadron.
On April 25, 1942 took off piloted by Sergeant as the lead B-17 flying a bombing mission against Rabaul.
By August 1942, the lower Bendix remote turret was inoperable and was removed and was replaced by a board with a fake gun barrel sticking out.
On August 6, 1942 during the evening took off from Horn Island Airfield on an aborted bombing mission against Laethen returned to land at 7-Mile Drome near Port Moresby.
On August 7, 1942 took off from 7-Mile Drome piloted by Lt. Snyder on a bombing mission against Vunakanau Airfield near Rabaul.
Next, assigned to 43rd Bombardment Group, 64th Bombardment Squadron. Nicknamed "Queenie" honor of pilot Lt Roger Kettleson’s wife. The nickname was painted by Lucky Stevens on the nose.
On July 13, 1943 one of four B-17s: this aircraft, B-17E 41-2408, B-17F 41-24355 and B-17F 41-24548 and one B-24 that took off on a bombing mission against Lae.
Later assigned to the 403rd Bombardment Squadron.
Later, this B-17 was assigned to the 5th Air Force Service Command (also known as 5th Air Service Command or 5ASC). When lost, engines R-1820-65 serial numbers 41-23395, 41-41642, 42-78659 and 42-77708. Weapon serial numbers unknown.
Mission History
Took off from Nadzab Airfield No. 1 at 6:41am on a flight bound for Mokmer Drome on Biak with a stopover planned at Tadji Airfield. The B-17 planned to fly a course of 302° magnetic north to the coast west of Tadji. After take off, the B-17 was never seen again and was presumed to have been lost before reaching Tadji Airfield. The entire crew was listed as Missing In Action (MIA).
Search
This B-17 never made the proposed stopover at Tadji Airfield, as no record of its stopover could be established. The cause of the disappearance was unknown, but was reported that it might be lost due to "possible enemy antiaircraft fire or navigational circumstance". Since a 5th Air Force raid over Wewak and Dagua encountered enemy anti-aircraft fire, it was believed this B-17 might have changed course and flown over the same area if it encountered bad weather.
On July 10, 1944 search and rescue was notified of the missing aircraft and Catalinas operating out of Hollandia searched unsuccessfully along the coast from the Ramu River to Noemfoor Island for the next several days. Meanwhile, 5th Bomber Command rescue services unsuccessfully searched using B-24s and B-25s. Ground parties from the New Guinea Force (NGF) and Air-Sea Rescue in the Ramu River and Sepik River were notified to be on the lookout for the crew or aircraft, but nil sightings were made.
Memorials
The entire crew were officially declared dead on March 7, 1946. All are memorialized on the tablets of the missing at Manila American Cemetery. Lowe is listed on a "Lest We Forget" marker at Oakdale Cemetery, Hendersonville, NC.
Relatives
Leondus Hutchison (relative of Hutchison) adds:
"JB Hutchison, his farther (my granddad's brother) talked with a man in 1950s who was stationed with Daswon and he said that the B-17 used to ferry had a really bad history with its engines. And if they bailed out over the mountains or swamp then they was good as already dead. Doing research over the last two years, I have found archived documents pertaining to Japanese war crimes in New Guinea 1942-45. Just three months before 41-2464 went missing the Japanese captured a B-25 in the same area as noted MARC search area. All five U.S airmen were executed by the Japanese after being captured, a familiar but true account of many Army Air Force crews captured by the Japanese. What really happened to the crew and passengers of 41-2464? Engine failure? Japanese AA? Hit a mountain due to bad weather?"
Christine Juarez (grandaughter of Witmer)
"My grandfather, 1st Lt Winton D. Witmer, was with HQ 58th Air Service."
References
PNG Museum Aircraft Status Card - B-17E Flying Fortress 41-2464
Fortress Against The Sun pages 112, 117, 120, 140, 143, 226-227, 357, 385 states 43rd BG / 64th BS, 409 footnote 26, 414 footnote 38, 428 footnote 62
They Fought With What They Had page 304
Individual Deceased Personel File (IDPF) - Winton D. Witmer
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Walter P. Piehl
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Alan C. Attebery
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Cortez A. Beal
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Henry Y. Willis
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Edgar W. Elseman
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Robert H. Barnes
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Victor De F. Henriques
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Russell G. Helmer
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Fred J. Lewis
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Paul V. McKnight
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Wendell J. Root
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Winton D. Witmer
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - John C. Campbell
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Roland J. Hickey
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Dawson L. Hutchison
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - August J. Bachor
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - William R. Ray
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Noel L. Lowe
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Clyde H. Hopkins Jr.
FindAGrave - Maj Victor De F Henriques (memorial photo)
FindAGrave - WOJG Dawson L Hutchison, Jr (memorial photo)
FindAGrave - Cpl Noel L Lowe (memorial marker)
Thanks to Steve Birdsall for additional information
Last Updated August 27, 2014
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Clyde H. Hopkins, Jr.
Clyde Henry Hopkins was born 5/15/1891 in Big Creek, Bristol, Sullivan County, TN to John Richard Hopkins and Francis Alice Hatcher. He was the eldest of 4 children. His younger siblings were Denver James Hopkins, Byron Andrew Hopkins and Lulu H. Hopkins.
Delayed Birth Certificate D-466286, Clyde Henry Hopkins, DOB 5/15/1891
In Rural, Bristol, Sullivan County, TN, White, Male
Father: John Richard Hopkins, born in TN
Mother: Francis Ann Hatcher, born in TN
Signed by him (Clyde Henry Hopkins), residence: 224 Broad St. Ext., Bristol, TN
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 2/18/1956, J.W. Peters, His commission expires on 5/15/1957
Supporting evidence:
Family Bible Record, Date original document was made 5/15/1891
Sworn affidavit of a relative of the applicant made on 2/23/1956
Sworn affidavit of a non-relative on 2/28/1956
Statements
State of Tennessee
County of Sullivan
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 75 yrs of age; that I am related to this person represented by this certificate as Uncle, and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "of relationship as uncle and have known him all his life". J.R. Hopkins, 1833 East State Street, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statements to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. 2/23/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expires 5/15/1957
_________________________________________________________
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 78 years age; that I am not related to this person represented by this certificate, and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "I was a close neighbor when he was borned (sic) and have known him all his life" T. Davis Booher, Rt 3, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statements to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. 2/28/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expires 5/15/1957
____________________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that I have examined the 3 documents above, County Court Clerk, Margret S. Horn, Blountville, TN, 2/29/1956
1900 U.S. Census of Civil District 1, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1241600, Lines 61-67, "John R. Hopkins"
John R. Hopkins, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born Nov, 1863, 37 yrs old, Married 11 yrs (DOM 1889), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farmer, Can read and write, Owns farm free of mortgage
Francis W. Hopkins (sic), Wife, W, F, Born Mar, 1869, 30 yrs old, Married 11 yrs, 4 children with 3 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Can read and write
Clide H. Hopkins (sic, Clyde Henry Hopkins who would marry Sarah Alice Stophel, neighbors), Son, W, M, Born May, 1891, 9 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Denser H. Hopkins (sic), Son, W, M, Born Apr, 1897, 3 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Byron A. Hopkins, Son, W, M, Born May, 1899, 1 yr old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
James Stover, Nephew, W, M, Born Sept, 1885, 14 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Elizabeth C. Hatcher, Mother-in-law, W, F, Born July, 1831, 68 yrs old, Widowed, 3 children with 2 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Rosa B. Stophel, Head, W, F, Born May, 1867, 33 yrs old, Married 17 yrs (DOM 1883), 4 children with 4 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, No occupation, Can read and write, Rents home
Charles A. Stophel, Son, W, M, Born Dec, 1883, 16 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Day laborer, Can read and write
Flora E. Stophel, Daughter, W, F, Born Mar, 1888, 12 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Alice J. Stophel (sic, Sarah Alice Stophel who would marry Clyde Henry Hopkins, neighbors), Daughter, W, F, Born Aug, 1890, 9 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Catherine S. Stophel, Daughter, W, F, Born Apr, 1893, 7 yrs old, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Owen Stophel, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born Oct, 1825, 74 yrs old, Widowed, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farmer, Can read and write, Owns farm free of mortgage
Abram C. Stophel (sic), Son, W, M, Born Nov, 1865, 34 yrs old, Married 2 yrs (DOM 1898), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Farm laborer, Can read and write
Eliza J. Stophel, Daughter-in-law, W, F, Born Nov, 1870, 29 yrs old, Married 2 yrs, 1 child with 1 still living, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Can read and write
Carrie E. Stophel, Granddaughter, W, F, Born Sept, 1898, 1 yrs old, Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
(Here is how Clyde Henry Hopkins met Sarah Alice Stophel, they had been neighbors.)
Clyde Henry Hopkins, Sr. married Sarah Alice Stophel about 1909 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN. Sarah Alice Stophel was born 8/25/1890 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN to Elbert Worley Stophell and Rosa Bell Houser.
TN Delayed Birth Certificate #D-466285
Sarah Alice Stophel, DOB 8/25/1890
In: Rural, Bristol, Sullivan County, TN, White, Female
Father: Elbert Worley Stophel, born in TN
Mother: Rosa Bell Houser, born in TN
I hereby certify, on oath, that the above statements are true. Signed by Sarah A. Hopkins, 2204 Broad St. Ext., Bristol, TN
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 2/28/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expired 5/15/1957
Supporting Evidence:
Family Bible Record, Date of original document 8/25/1890
Sworn affidavit of relative of the applicant 2/23/1956
Sworn affidavit of non relative 2/28/1956
State of Tennessee
County of Sullivan
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 75 years of age; that I am related to the person represented by this certificate as uncle; and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "of relationship as uncle and have known her all her life".
J.R. Hopkins, 1833 East State Street, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statement to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. 2/23/1956, J.W. Peters, Notary Public, My commission expires 5/15/1957
_________________________________________________________________________
I hereby certify, on oath, that I am at present 78 years age; that I am not related to this person represented by this certificate, and that I had actual knowledge of the facts as stated in this certificate at the time the birth occurred, and know them to be true because "I was a close neighbor to parents when registrant was borned (sic) and have known her all her life"
T. Davis Booher, Rt 3, Bristol, TN
I hereby certify that this affiant personally appeared before me, that I read the above statements to him and that he made oath that said statements are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
2/28/1956, J.W. Peters, My commission expires 5/15/1957
____________________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that I have examined the 3 documents abstracted above, find them valid, and that the information contained therein is as noted above. And recommend that this delayed birth certificate of birth be accepted for filing by the division of vital statistics. Tennessee Department of Public Health
Mayone S. Hann, Blountville, TN, 2/29/1956
Clyde and Sarah Alice Hopkins had 8 children:
1) Cecil Richard Hopkins (DOB 6/26/1909 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 1/25/1972 in Palm Beach Palm Beach County, FL) married Erma Ruth Osborne (DOB 12/7/1910 in VA; DOD 1/19/1988 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL).
2) Ralph Edward Hopkins (DOB 5/2/1911 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 10/18/1985 in Abingdon, Washington County, VA) married Evelyn Georgia Hayes (DOB 8/3/1912 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 1/20/1976 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN).
3) Fred Thomas Hopkins (DOB 7/25/1913 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 6/7/1976 in ? ) married Nellie Lee Barker (DOB 9/23/1917 in Mendota, Washington County, VA; DOD 3/20/2010 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN)
4) Hazel Nell Hopkins (DOB 1913 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 2003 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC) married Jack Combs "J.C." Mumpower (DOB 1914 in VA; DOD 2001 in New Hanover, NC)
5) Ruby Catherine Hopkins (DOB About 1917 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD ? in ? ) married Frank Samuel Arnold (DOB 5/17/1914 in Bristol, VA; DOD 11/17/1995 in Bristol, VA).
6) Annabel Hopkins (DOB 8/18/1918 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 6/26/2009 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN) married George Glen Whitaker (DOB 10/28/1914 in VA; DOD 5/11/1982 in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN).
7) Edith Hopkins married Trenton Leonard
8) Clyde Henry Hopkins, Jr. (DOB About 1925 in Sullivan County, TN; DOD 10 Jul 1944, declared Missing and Presumed Dead on 3/1/1946).
1910 U.S. Census of Civil District 1, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1375535, Lines 1-3, "Clyde H. Storm" (sic)
Clyde H. Storm, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 18 yrs old (DOB 1892), 1st marriage, Married 1 yr (DOM 1909), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Laborer in lumber camp
Sarah A. Storm, Wife, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1891), 1st marriage, Married 1 yr, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Cecil R. Storm, Son, M, W, 9/12 mos old (DOB 1909), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Sullivan; Roll: 1877694, Serial #78, Order #73, Clyde Henry Hopkins, DOB 5/15/1891
Serial #78, Clyde Henry Hopkins, Order #73
RFD #1, Emmett, Sullivan County, TN
DOB 5/15/1891 in Big Creek, Sullivan County, TN
Farmer for myself in Emmett, TN
Do you have dependents: Wife and 5 children
Married, Caucasian
Have you ever had military experience? No
Do you claim exemption from servuce? "Yes, dependent family"
Short, Medium build, Black hair, Black eyes, Not bald
Signed by him on 6/5/1917 in Precinct 1, Sullivan County, TN
1920 U.S. Census of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 452, Lines 54-61, "Clyde H. Hopkins", Lines 62-66, "John R. Hopkins"
Clyde H. Hopkins, Head, Rents home, M(ale), W(hite), 28 yrs old (DOB 1892), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Washer in pulp mill
Alice S. Hopkins, F, W, 29 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Cecil R. Hopkins, M, W, 10 yrs old (DOB 1890), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Ralph E. Hopkins, M, W, 8 yrs old (DOB 1892), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Fred T. Hopkins, M, W, 6 yrs old (DOB 1894), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Hazel N. Hopkins, F, W, 6 yrs old (DOB 1894), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Ruby C. Hopkins, F, W, 3 yrs 11/12 mos old (DOB 1896), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Anna Belle Hopkins (sic), F, W, 1 yr 5/12 mos old (DOB 1899), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
John R. Hopkins, Head, Rents home, M, W, 58 yrs old (DOB 1862), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Sawyer in handle factory
Francis A. Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 50 yrs old (DOB 1870), Married, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Denver J. Hopkins, Son, M, W, 22 yrs old (DOB 1898), Single, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Laborer in pulp mill
Byron A. Hopkins, Son, M, W, 20 yrs old (DOB 1900), Single, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Sawyer in handle factory
Lula H. Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 12 yrs old (DOB 1898), Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
1930 U.S. Census of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 805.0; FHL microfilm: 2342015, Lines 41-49, "Clyde H. Hopkins"
Clyde H. Hopkins, Head, Rents home for $25, M(ale), W(hite), 38 yrs old (DOB 1892), Married 17 yrs (DOM 1913), Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Coml traveler for Bakery (sic)
Alice S. Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 39 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married 17 yrs, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Cecil Hopkins, Son, M, W, 22 yrs old (DOB 1908), Single, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Salesman for Atoushel (sic ?)
Ford Hopkins, Son, M, W, 16 yrs old (DOB 1914), Single, Attends school, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Hazel Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 16 yrs old (DOB 1914), Single, Does not attend school, Can read and write, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN, Saleslady for department store
Ruby Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 14 yrs old (DOB 1916), Single, Attends school, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Annabell Hopkins (sic), Daughter, F, W, 11 yrs old (DOB 1919), Single, Attends school, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Edith Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 9 yrs old (DOB 1921), Single, Attends school, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
Clyde Hopkins, Son, M, W, 8 yrs old (DOB 1922), Single, Born in TN, Both parents born in TN
1940 U.S. Census of Goodson, Washington County, Virginia; Roll: T627_4300; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-11, Lines 2-5, "Clide Hopkins" (sic), Lines 6-7, "George Whitaker"
Clide Hopkins, Rents home for $10, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 47 yrs old (DOB 1893), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Meat cutter in grocery
Serka Hopkins (sic), Wife, F, W, 49 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
Edith Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1921), Single, Does not attend school, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Clerk in notions store
Clide Hopkins Jr. (sic), Son, M, W, 15 yrs old (DOB 1925), Single, Attends school, Attended school thru 6th grade, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
George Whitaker, Rents house for $8, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 25 yrs old (DOB 1915), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in VA, Lived in same house in 1935, Spinner in weaving mill
Annabell Whitaker (sic), Wife, F, W, 21 yrs old (DOB 1919), Married, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Saleslady in notions store
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards
Military State: Virginia; NAI: 563732; ARC Title: Fourth Registration Draft Cards, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; Creator: Selective Service System. Virginia State Headquarters. (1940 - 1947); Record Group Number: 147, Serial #U-232, Order #(blank), Clyde Henry Hopkins, DOB 5/15/1891
Serial #U-232, Clyde Henry Hopkins, Order #(blank)
Route 3, Bristol, Washington County, VA (sic)
Telephone #2263W, DOB 5/15/1891 in Emmett, (Sullivan County), TN, 51 yrs old
Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. C.H. Hopkins (same address)
Employer: A & P Tea Company (Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company), Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, Virginia (A&P Tea Company is now at 459 VA State Route 31, Hampton, VA, US Hwy 60 is nearby and go north far enough and it becomes Kecoughtan Rd.)
White, Brown Eyes, Brown Hair, Dark Complexion
Signed by him 4/27/1942 in Local Board #1 (Bristol City), Newport News, VA
Bristol, Virginia, City Directory, 1946
Hopkins, Argel (Kath)
Hopkins, Cecil R. (Ruth O; Automotive Serv & Supp) h. 134 Blountville Hwy (Tenn)
Hopkins, Chas P. Jr. (Garnett)
Hopkins, Charlie P. (Sudie)
Hopkins, Clayton C. student r. 621 Woodlawn Ave (Tenn)
Hopkins, Clyde H. (Alice) emp A&P h. 2204 Broad (Tenn) 934L
Hopkins, David H.
Hopkins, G. Geneva
Hopkins, Geneva M. (Mrs)
Hopkins, Harley
Hopkins, Herbert H.
Hopkins, Jas R. (Stella)
Hopkins, Lorene J.
Hopkins, Martha
Hopkins, Neil R.
Hopkins, Ralph (Ethel)
Hopkins, Ralph E. (Evelyn; 3) h. 2506 Shelby (Tenn) 576L
Hopkins, Robt L. (Margt E.)
Hopkins, Roby H.
Hopkins, Rutherford H.
Hopkins, Wm H. (Garnet T.)
BRISTOL HERALD-COURIER, 2 Jan. 1975, p. 2, Obituary of Clyde H. Hopkins.
Clyde H. Hopkins, 83, of 2204 Broad Street, Bristol Tennessee, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday in Bristol Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church and the men's Bible class of the church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Alice Hopkins, four daughters, Mrs. George Whittaker, Mrs. Frank Arnold and Mrs. Trenton Leonard, all of Bristol, and Mrs, J.C Mumpower, Charlotte, N.C.; two sons, Fred Hopkins, Bristol, and Ralph Hopkins, Abingdon [sic]; 20 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Clyde Hopkins
SSN: 223-12-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 15 May 1891
Died: Jan 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)
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Clyde Henry Hopkins, Sr.
Birth: May 15, 1891, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Jan. 1, 1975, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Family links:
Parents:
John Richard Hopkins (1861 - 1950)
Frances Alice Hatcher Hopkins (1869 - 1943)
Spouse: Alice Sarah Stophel Hopkins (1890 - 1979)
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Created by: Jeff Turner
Record added: Jun 05, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 130898911
BRISTOL HERALD-COURIER, 31 Dec. 1979, Obituary of Sarah Alice Stophel Hopkins.
Mrs. Clyde (Sarah) Hopkins, 89, died in the Bristol Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a member of the Reynolds Memorial Methodist Church. Survivors include, three daughters, Mrs. J. C. (Hazel) Mumpower, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. George (Annabel) Whittaker, and Mrs. Trenton (Edith) Leonard, both of Bristol; one son, Ralph Hopkins, Abingdon, Va.; 19 grandchildren; and, several great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Sarah Hopkins
SSN: 410-08-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 25 Aug 1890
Died: Dec 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (1973)
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Sarah Alice Stophel Hopkins
Birth: Aug. 25, 1890, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Dec. 29, 1979, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Family links: Spouse: Clyde Henry Hopkins (1891 - 1975)
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Created by: Jeff Turner
Record added: Jun 05, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 130899036
Sources for their children:
1) Cecil Richard Hopkins married Erma Ruth Osborne
1940 U.S. Census of Bristol, Bristol City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4305; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 102-1, Lines 24-27, "Cecil R. Hopkins"
Cecil R. Hopkins, Head, Owns home valued at $3500, M(ale), W(hite), 30 yrs old (DOB 1910), Married, Attended college 1 yr, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Manage Automotive Service & Supply
Ruth Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 29 yrs old (DOB 1911), Married, Attended high school 3 yrs, Born in VA, Lived in same house in 1935
Cecil Hopkins Jr, M, W, 4 yrs old (DOB 1936), Single, Born in VA
James S. Hopkins, M, W, 2 yrs old (DOB 1938), Single, Born in VA
U.S. City Directories Bristol, Virginia, City Directory, 1946, Pg 280-281
Hopkins, Argel (Kath)Hopkins, Cecil R. (Ruth O; Automotive Serv & Supp) h. 134 Blountville Hwy (Tenn)
Hopkins, Chas P. Jr. (Garnett)
Hopkins, Charlie P. (Sudie)
Hopkins, Clayton C. student r. 621 Woodlawn Ave (Tenn)
Hopkins, Clyde H. (Alice) emp A&P h. 2204 Broad (Tenn) 934L
Hopkins, David H.
Hopkins, G. Geneva
Hopkins, Geneva M. (Mrs)
Hopkins, Harley
Hopkins, Herbert H.
Hopkins, Jas R. (Stella)
Hopkins, Lorene J.
Hopkins, Martha
Hopkins, Neil R.
Hopkins, Ralph (Ethel)
Hopkins, Ralph E. (Evelyn; 3) h. 2506 Shelby (Tenn) 576L
Hopkins, Robt L. (Margt E.)
Hopkins, Roby H.
Hopkins, Rutherford H.
Hopkins, Wm H. (Garnet T.)
Social Security Death Index
Name: Cecil Hopkins
SSN: 225-03-****
BORN: 26 Jun 1909
Died: Jan 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1960)
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Cecil R Hopkins
Death Date: 25 Jan 1972
County of Death: Palm Beach
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 62
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1909
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ruth O. Hopkins
SSN: 262-41-****
Last Residence: 33404 West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
BORN: 7 Dec 1910
Died: Jan 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: Florida (1973)
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Ruth Hopkins
Death Date: 19 Jan 1988
County of Death: Palm Beach
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 77
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1910
2) Ralph Edward Hopkins and Evelyn Georgia Hayes
Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Ralph Edward Hopkins
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1911
Marriage Date: 24 Aug 1934
Marriage Place: Bristol, Virginia
Father: Clyde H. Hopkins
Mother: Alice Stoffel
Spouse: Georgia Evelyn Hopkins
FHL Film Number: 2048488
Reference ID: p10
1940 U.S. Census of Conestee Avenue, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3813; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23-83, Lines 61-64, "Ralph E. Hopkins"
Ralph E. Hopkins, Head, Rents home for $30, M(ale), W(hite), 27 yrs old (DOB 1913), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN in 1935, Butcher at retail grocery store
Evelyn Hopkins, Wife, F, W, 27 yrs old (DOB 1919), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN in 1935
Doris Ann Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 10 yrs old (DOB 1930), Single, Attends school, Attended school thru 3rd grade, Born in TN, Lived in Bristol, Sullivan County, TN in 1935
Peggy R. Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 4 yrs old (DOB 19360, Single, Born in TN
Bristol, Virginia, City Directory, 1946, Pg 280-281
Hopkins, Argel (Kath)
Hopkins, Cecil R. (Ruth O; Automotive Serv & Supp) h. 134 Blountville Hwy (Tenn)
Hopkins, Chas P. Jr. (Garnett)
Hopkins, Charlie P. (Sudie)
Hopkins, Clayton C. student r. 621 Woodlawn Ave (Tenn)
Hopkins, Clyde H. (Alice) emp A&P h. 2204 Broad (Tenn) 934L
Hopkins, David H.
Hopkins, G. Geneva
Hopkins, Geneva M. (Mrs)
Hopkins, Harley
Hopkins, Herbert H.
Hopkins, Jas R. (Stella)
Hopkins, Lorene J.
Hopkins, Martha
Hopkins, Neil R.
Hopkins, Ralph (Ethel)
Hopkins, Ralph E. (Evelyn; 3) h. 2506 Shelby (Tenn) 576L
Hopkins, Robt L. (Margt E.)
Hopkins, Roby H.
Hopkins, Rutherford H.
Hopkins, Wm H. (Garnet T.)
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Ralph Edward Hopkins
Birth: May 2, 1911
Death: Oct. 17, 1985
Family links: Spouse: Evelyn Hopkins (1912 - 1976)
Burial: Green Spring Cemetery, Green Spring (Washington County), Washington County, Virginia, USA
Created by: Barbie (Kister) Morris
Record added: Jun 21, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 38613061
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ralph Hopkins
SSN: 408-14-****
Last Residence: 24210 Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
BORN: 2 May 1911
Died: Oct 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951)
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Evelyn Georgia Osborne Hopkins
Birth: Aug. 3, 1912, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Jan. 20, 1976, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
1st wife of Ralph Hopkins
Family links: Spouse: Ralph E Hopkins (1911 - 1985)
Burial: Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Created by: Jeff Turner
Record added: May 27, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 130456430
BRISTOL HERALD-COURIER, 21 Jan. 1976, Obituary of Evelyn Hayes Hopkins
Mrs. Evelyn Hayes Hopkins, 63, of No. 5-J Edgemont Towers, died Tuesday in Indian Path Hospital after a long illness. She was employed as manager of the cafeteria at Fairmount Elementary School and was a member of the Blountville Christian Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Milton Green and Mrs. Gary Scyphers, both of Bristol,Mrs. Harry Cross, Blountville, and Mrs. Patsy Claman Schierkolk, Southern Pines, N.C; four brothers, Argel Hayes, and Floyd Hayes, both of Elizabethton, Tenn., Raleigh Hayes, Jonesboro, Tenn., and Cecil Hayes, Tucson, Ariz., 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, 22 Jan. 1976, p. 2A, Obituary of Evelyn Hayes HopkinsHopkins - Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Hayes Hopkins will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Thursday from the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with J. Donald Sams, minister, officiating. Interment to follow in the Tri-City Memorial Gardens, Blountville, Tenn. Active pallbearers will be Randy Brewer, Ronald Pope, CE. Pope, Don VanDyke, Jerry Arnold and Pete Pino. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Donald Chance, Dr. Monte Phillips and Dr. Dennis Chipman. The body will remain at the Akard Funeral Home.
4) Hazel Nell Hopkins and Jack Combs "J.C." Mumpower
Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: J. C. Mumpower
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1912
Marriage Date: 31 May 1934
Marriage Place: Glade Spring, Virginia
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
FHL Film Number: 2048488
Reference ID: p6
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 267, Serial #2294, Order #4323, Jack Combs Mumpower, DOB 1914Serial #2294, Jack Combs Mumpower, Order #4323
Box 64, RFD #7, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC26 yrs old, DOB 1914 in Bristol, VAName Of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Hazel Mumpower, Wife, Box 64, RFD #7, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, VAEmployer: Allred Candy Co., 515 West Palmer Street, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County ,NCWhite, 5'11", 156 lbs, Hazel eyes, Brown hair, Light complexion
Signed by him 10/16/1940 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
5) Ruby Catherine Hopkins and Frank Samuel Arnold
1940 U.S. Census of Bristol, Bristol City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4305; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 102-2, Lines 19-21, "Frank Arnold"
Frank Arnold, Head, Rents home for $10, M(ale), W(hite) 25 yrs old (DOB 1915), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in VA, Lived in same place in 1935, Laborer builder's supply
Ruby Arnold, Wife, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1921), Married, Attended school thru 7th grade, Born in VA, Lived in the same place in 1935, Saleslady in 5&10 store
Jerry Arnold, Son, M, W, 1 yr old (DOB 1939), Born in VA
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Frank S Arnold
Birth Year: 1914
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Washington
Enlistment Date: 1 Mar 1944
Enlistment State: Maryland
Enlistment City: Fort George G Meade
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Carpenters
Marital Status: Married
Height: 00
Weight: 003
Social Security Death Index
Name: Frank S. Arnold
SSN: 226-03-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 17 May 1914
Died: 17 Nov 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Frank Arnold
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 May 1914
Death Date: 17 Nov 1995
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 22603****
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 10 Dec 1944
6) Annabel Hopkins and George Glen Whitaker
1940 U.S. Census of Goodson, Washington County, Virginia; Roll: T627_4300; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-11, Lines 2-5, "Clide Hopkins" (sic), Lines 6-7, "George Whitaker"
Clide Hopkins, Rents home for $10, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 47 yrs old (DOB 1893), Married, Attended high school 2 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Meat cutter in grocery
Serka Hopkins (sic), Wife, F, W, 49 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
Edith Hopkins, Daughter, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1921), Single, Does not attend school, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Clerk in notions store
Clide Hopkins Jr. (sic), Son, M, W, 15 yrs old (DOB 1925), Single, Attends school, Attended school thru 6th grade, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935
George Whitaker, Rents house for $8, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 25 yrs old (DOB 1915), Married, Attended high school 1 yr, Born in VA, Lived in same house in 1935, Spinner in weaving mill
Annabell Whitaker (sic), Wife, F, W, 21 yrs old (DOB 1919), Married, Attended high school 4 yrs, Born in TN, Lived in same house in 1935, Saleslady in notions store
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: George G Whitaker
Birth Year: 1914
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
Enlistment Date: 28 May 1943
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Abingdon
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in manufacture of textiles, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Married
Height: 54
Weight: 073
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: George Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Oct 1914
Death Date: 11 May 1982
SSN: 22505****
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 11 Jan 1943
Release Date 1: 23 Jan 1946
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George Glen Whitaker
Birth: Oct. 28, 1914
Death: May 11, 1982
Inscription: TEC 4 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: New Field of Honor
Created by: Sherry M.
Record added: May 08, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 110234345
Social Security Death Index
Name: George Whitaker
SSN: 225-05-****
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
BORN: 28 Oct 1914
Died: May 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1960
Bristol Harold Courier; Publication Date: 27 Jun 2009; Publication Place: Bristol, VA, USA, Obituary of Annabel WhitakerName of Deceased: Annabel WhitakerGender: F (Female)
Death Date: 26 Jun 2009Obituary Date: 27 Jun 2009Newspaper Title: Bristol Harald Courier
Newspaper Location: Bristol, VA, USAResidence (at time of death): Knoxville, TennSpouse's Name: George Glen WhitakerParents' Names: Clyde and Alice HopkinsChildrens' Names: Glen Whitaker and daughter-in-law Deborah Cole WhitakerSiblings' Names: Cecil Hopkins, Ralph Hopkins, Fred Hopkins and Clyde Hopkins, Jr; Edith and Trenton Leonard; Ruby Arnold and Hazel Mumpower
Annabel Hopkins Whitaker, age 90, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Bristol Tennessee was home for her entire life before moving to Knoxville, Tenn., in 2006. Annabel was a lifelong member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church.
Annie, as she was known by all who were close to her, loved life and was a wonderful, giving and caring friend to her many friends and family. She will be missed.
She was preceded in death by husband, George Glen Whitaker; parents, Clyde and Alice Hopkins; sisters, Ruby Arnold and Hazel Mumpower; brothers, Cecil Hopkins, Ralph Hopkins, Fred Hopkins and Clyde Hopkins Jr; and special niece, Mildred Swift.
Survivors include son, Glen Whitaker and daughter-in-law Deborah Cole Whitaker; special grandson, Wesley Whitaker; sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Trenton Leonard; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Anderson Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at Anderson Street United Methodist Church.
A special note of gratitude to the staff of Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville for the care and kindness given to our mother.
Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939, would be appreciated. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com.
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Whitaker
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Annabel (Anna Bell) Hopkins Whitaker
Birth: unknown
Death: Jun. 25, 2009
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Maintained by: Denise Drake Horton
Originally Created by: Becky
Record added: Aug 24, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 41053025
7) Edith Hopkins and Trenton Leonard
8) Clyde Henry Hopkins, Jr.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Clyde H Hopkins Jr
Birth Year: 1925
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Tennessee
State of Residence: Tennessee
County or City: Sullivan
Enlistment Date: 6 May 1943
Enlistment State: Georgia
Enlistment City: Fort Oglethorpe
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Skilled meatcutters, except in slaughtering and packing houses
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 64
Weight: 097
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Clyde H Hopkins Jr
Inducted From: Tennessee
Rank: Private First Class
Combat Organization: Headquarters Squadron 5th Air Force Survey
Death Date: 7 Mar 1946
Monument: Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines
Last Known Status: Missing
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-2464.html
B-17E "Queenie" Serial Number 41-2464
Pilot
Lt. Col Walter P. Piehl, O-230257 5th AF Headquarters (MIA / KIA) WI
Co-Pilot
Maj Alan C. Attebery, O-664493 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) MS
Engineer
SSgt Cortez A. Beal, 34190024 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) TN
Radio
SSgt Henry Y. Willis, 34058608 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) FL
Crew Chief
TSgt Edgar W. Elseman, 17004297 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NB
Passenger
Major Robert H. Barnes, O-900048 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) AR
Passenger
Major Victor De F. Henriques, O-280216 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) CA
Passenger
Captain Russell G. Helmer, O-393337 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) PA
Passenger
Captain Fred J. Lewis, O-925168 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) CA
Passenger
Captain Paul V. McKnight, O-1576369 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) OH
Passenger
Captain Wendell Root, O-413266 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NY
Passenger
1st Lt Winton D. Witmer, O-567120 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) Stockten, CA
Passenger
2nd Lt John C. Campbell, O-857274 58th Air Service Group Headquarters (MIA / KIA) PA
Passenger
2nd Lt. Roland J. Hickey, O-2036113 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) TN
Passenger
WO(jg) Dawson L. Hutchison, W2114954 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) MS
Passenger
SSgt August J. Bachor, 32225289 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NY
Passenger
Sgt William R. Ray, 13107567 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) PA
Passenger
Cpl Noel L. Lowe, 34608243 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) NC
Passenger
PFC Clyde H. Hopkins Jr., 34732682 5th AF Service Command Headquarters (MIA / KIA) TN
MIA July 8, 1944
MACR
6580
Aircraft History
Built by Boeing at Seattle. Delivered to the U. S. Army. Assigned to the 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. No known nickname or nose art.
Wartime History
During January 1942, ferried overseas via the African air route. On January 21, 1942 took off piloted by Jack W. Bleasdale on a flight that arrived at Malang Airfield on Java. This B-17 participated in the Java Campaign.
On January 28, 1942 one of five B-17s that took off piloted by Bleasdale on a bombing mission against Singapore.
On February 3, 1942 one of nine B-17s that took off from Djogjakarta Airfield at 9:30am piloted by Bleasdale on a bombing mission against enemy shipping off Balikpapan. Flying in three plane elements at 30,000' the formation encountered bad weather and bombing results were unknown. Returning, the formation was intercepted by Japanese fighters. Aboard this B-17, Pfc Arthur T. Lowry had oxygen trouble and passed out and died. Another crew member who went to his aid also passed out. This bomber was unable to descend to a lower altitude without leaving the protection of the formation.
On February 28, 1942 one of three B-17s that took off from Madioen Airfield piloted by Evans with bombardier Sgt Reeves on a bombing mission against the Japanese eastern invasion force off Java. B-17E 41-2449 aborted the mission. The two remaining B-17s bombed from 28,000' and claimed one transport sunk and another damaged and returned to Madioen Airfield.
This B-17 was one of sixteen evacuated from Java to Darwin. Afterwards, assigned to the 5th Air Force, 19th Bombardment Group, 28th Bombardment Squadron.
On April 25, 1942 took off piloted by Sergeant as the lead B-17 flying a bombing mission against Rabaul.
By August 1942, the lower Bendix remote turret was inoperable and was removed and was replaced by a board with a fake gun barrel sticking out.
On August 6, 1942 during the evening took off from Horn Island Airfield on an aborted bombing mission against Laethen returned to land at 7-Mile Drome near Port Moresby.
On August 7, 1942 took off from 7-Mile Drome piloted by Lt. Snyder on a bombing mission against Vunakanau Airfield near Rabaul.
Next, assigned to 43rd Bombardment Group, 64th Bombardment Squadron. Nicknamed "Queenie" honor of pilot Lt Roger Kettleson’s wife. The nickname was painted by Lucky Stevens on the nose.
On July 13, 1943 one of four B-17s: this aircraft, B-17E 41-2408, B-17F 41-24355 and B-17F 41-24548 and one B-24 that took off on a bombing mission against Lae.
Later assigned to the 403rd Bombardment Squadron.
Later, this B-17 was assigned to the 5th Air Force Service Command (also known as 5th Air Service Command or 5ASC). When lost, engines R-1820-65 serial numbers 41-23395, 41-41642, 42-78659 and 42-77708. Weapon serial numbers unknown.
Mission History
Took off from Nadzab Airfield No. 1 at 6:41am on a flight bound for Mokmer Drome on Biak with a stopover planned at Tadji Airfield. The B-17 planned to fly a course of 302° magnetic north to the coast west of Tadji. After take off, the B-17 was never seen again and was presumed to have been lost before reaching Tadji Airfield. The entire crew was listed as Missing In Action (MIA).
Search
This B-17 never made the proposed stopover at Tadji Airfield, as no record of its stopover could be established. The cause of the disappearance was unknown, but was reported that it might be lost due to "possible enemy antiaircraft fire or navigational circumstance". Since a 5th Air Force raid over Wewak and Dagua encountered enemy anti-aircraft fire, it was believed this B-17 might have changed course and flown over the same area if it encountered bad weather.
On July 10, 1944 search and rescue was notified of the missing aircraft and Catalinas operating out of Hollandia searched unsuccessfully along the coast from the Ramu River to Noemfoor Island for the next several days. Meanwhile, 5th Bomber Command rescue services unsuccessfully searched using B-24s and B-25s. Ground parties from the New Guinea Force (NGF) and Air-Sea Rescue in the Ramu River and Sepik River were notified to be on the lookout for the crew or aircraft, but nil sightings were made.
Memorials
The entire crew were officially declared dead on March 7, 1946. All are memorialized on the tablets of the missing at Manila American Cemetery. Lowe is listed on a "Lest We Forget" marker at Oakdale Cemetery, Hendersonville, NC.
Relatives
Leondus Hutchison (relative of Hutchison) adds:
"JB Hutchison, his farther (my granddad's brother) talked with a man in 1950s who was stationed with Daswon and he said that the B-17 used to ferry had a really bad history with its engines. And if they bailed out over the mountains or swamp then they was good as already dead. Doing research over the last two years, I have found archived documents pertaining to Japanese war crimes in New Guinea 1942-45. Just three months before 41-2464 went missing the Japanese captured a B-25 in the same area as noted MARC search area. All five U.S airmen were executed by the Japanese after being captured, a familiar but true account of many Army Air Force crews captured by the Japanese. What really happened to the crew and passengers of 41-2464? Engine failure? Japanese AA? Hit a mountain due to bad weather?"
Christine Juarez (grandaughter of Witmer)
"My grandfather, 1st Lt Winton D. Witmer, was with HQ 58th Air Service."
References
PNG Museum Aircraft Status Card - B-17E Flying Fortress 41-2464
Fortress Against The Sun pages 112, 117, 120, 140, 143, 226-227, 357, 385 states 43rd BG / 64th BS, 409 footnote 26, 414 footnote 38, 428 footnote 62
They Fought With What They Had page 304
Individual Deceased Personel File (IDPF) - Winton D. Witmer
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Walter P. Piehl
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Alan C. Attebery
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Cortez A. Beal
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Henry Y. Willis
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Edgar W. Elseman
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Robert H. Barnes
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Victor De F. Henriques
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Russell G. Helmer
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Fred J. Lewis
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Paul V. McKnight
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Wendell J. Root
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Winton D. Witmer
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - John C. Campbell
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Roland J. Hickey
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Dawson L. Hutchison
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - August J. Bachor
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - William R. Ray
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Noel L. Lowe
American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Clyde H. Hopkins Jr.
FindAGrave - Maj Victor De F Henriques (memorial photo)
FindAGrave - WOJG Dawson L Hutchison, Jr (memorial photo)
FindAGrave - Cpl Noel L Lowe (memorial marker)
Thanks to Steve Birdsall for additional information
Last Updated August 27, 2014
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