Someone mentioned that Leora Wilson seemed to have several family members who’ve served in the armed forces, so I decided to see if I could come up with a list. Here’s what I found:
World War I
Three brothers: Merl, Wayne, and Jennings Goff–served in France with the 88th Division
World War II
Two brothers: Rolla and Clarence Goff.
I think Merl Goff also did war work.
Five sons Delbert, Donald, Dale, Daniel, and Junior
Delbert and Donald served in the U.S. Navy. Delbert’s service. Donald’s.
Dale, Danny, and Junior were pilots in the U.S. Army Air Force.
Dale Wilson, a B-25 copilot, was lost in combat off New Guinea. Danny Wilson, a P-38 pilot, was KIA in Austria. Junior Wilson’s P-40 exploded in training in Texas.
A nephew Merrill Goff, U.S. Marine, USS Pensacola
A son-in-law Warren Neal, U.S. Army Air Force pilot
Vietnam
Grandson Bob Scar, U.S. Marine pilot
Grandsons-in-law Guy Kidney (U.S. Air Force) and Larry Willoughby (U.S. Navy)
Gulf War
Great Grandson Ken Scar, U.S. Army photojournalist, Afghanistan
Quite the military heritage! Thankful for the service of each one.
Ken Scar is reliving his year in Afghanistan, as you can imagine. He’s won awards for his incredible photos. Now he works for Clemson University.
What an incredible list! Thankful for the service of each one!
I was surprised when I began to add up the ones after WWII.
Great posting honoring our brave military men and women
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A very proud tradition of military service in your family, Joy!