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