In honor of Memorial Day, I have chosen to profile an ancestor from my tree who died in the line of duty in World War II. Paul Burton Curry (1922-1945) was born in Ellettsville, Indiana. He graduated from high school in 1940 and entered the University of Indiana as a pre-med student. He entered the… Continue reading Remembering Paul Burton Curry
The Seaforth Highlanders must have been something to see, waging battle in their traditional Scottish kilts accompanied by the skirl of bagpipes. A cousin fought for and lost his life in this Scottish division of the British army. Thanks to recently becoming acquainted with a living cousin, I now have a more vivid picture of this ancestor and his wartime sacrifice.
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 22: Military PROMPT: What is something you've learned about one of your military ancestors? I recently discovered information about a family member who died in combat in Germany in World War II. I knew that this new (to me) information would be material most appropriate for this post.… Continue reading The Fighting Falcons
