"Their Record Reno County World War II"
Bob Campbell Post
VFW
Hutchinson, Kansas
(1940 - 1945)
by: Fred Henney



"A Memorial of the Services & Sacrifices of
the 8,346 Reno county men & women in the
armed forces in World War II"

"Dedicated to the memory of the 325 Reno
county service men who gave their lives during
1940 - 1945"

Gold Star Roster --- (pages 5 to 35)


(Note: this book may be found at the Hutchinson Public Library in the Kansas Room)

Transcribed & submitted by Rose Stout, March 31, 2007


Surname Name   Personal Information Page
Algrim Orval L. photo son of Mr & Mrs V. C. Algrim of Sylvia 5
Anderson Harold R. photo native of Reno County, born in Plevna, son of Mr & Mrs C. M. Anderson of Sylvia 5
Arbogast Lynn S.   son of Mr & Mrs Clate Arbogast formerly of Hutchinson, wife Norma Jean daughter of Mr & Mrs Carl Tracey 5
Archer William E., Jr. photo born in Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs W. E. Archer of Hutchinson 5
Armstrong John Dean photo son of Mr & Mrs Guy Armstrong of Hutchinson, 5
Bachelder Nathaniel V.     5
Baker Everett T.   son of late Mrs Emma Baker of Hutchinson 5
Ball Robert Benton photo son of Mr & Mrs Pearl Benton Ball of Hutchinson 5
Banks John M. photo son of Mrs Orpha Banks & J. T. Banks both of Hutchinson, brother V. L. Banks in navy 6
Barnes Clarence A., Jr. photo son of Mr & Mrs Clarencr Barnes formerly ofSouth Hutchinson, widow Mrs Erma Lee Gilley living in South Hutchinson 6
Barnett Ronald E.   son of Mr & Mrs Geo. T. Barnett of Hutchinson, brother Cpl. Geo. Barnett, army air force 6
Barnhart John H.     6
Barr Robert A.   son of Mr & Mrs Robert J. Barr of Hutchinson 6
Barton J. Ray   son of Mr a& Mrs Ray Barton formerly of Pretty Prairie now Wichita, widow Ruby in Pretty Prairie 6
Batchelor Byron H. "Pete" photo son of Mrs Ethel Batchelor, brother of Mrs Charles Bacon of Hutchinson 6
Bates Harold   son of Mr & Mrs Ed C. Bates, father later manager of Stafford Grain & Supply Co of Stafford now of Furley Kans, lived in Hutchinson at time enlisted, cousin of Leo Bates of Hutchinson found on page 37 6
Baumgartner Louis M.   son of Mr & Mrs H. E. Baumgartner formerly of Reno county now of Kingman county 6
Beach Leo Homer photo formerly resided on farm north of Four Corners in Valley Township, attending school in Burrton, son of Mrs & Mrs Francis Beach of Hutchinson 6
Beach Rex I. photo formerly an emplyee at Fox Theater, son of Mr & Mrs Earl Beach formerly Huthcinson now San Bernardino Calif. 6
Benedict M. T., Jr.   grandson of Mrs. Edgar B. Boren ofHutchinson 7
Berkey Leo photo born in Hutchinson, son of Ed Berkey of Hutchinson & Mrs. Minnie Berkey now of Long Beac Calif., brother of Sgt John E. Berkey & Sgt Willard L. Berkey both with air force in the Asiatic theater 7
Biggerstaff Max   son of A. R. Biggerstaff former Hutchinson now Monett MO, widow at Monett MO 7
Boes Glenn H. photo son of Mr & Mrs H. E. Boes formerly of Pretty Prairie now Milton KS, widow now at Manhattan KS 7
Boese Pete photo son of Mr & Mrs P. H. Boese of Hutchinson, widow of Hutchinson 7
Boswell Darrell   parnets lived near Nickerson when he entered service 7
Brack Alvia Elmer photo son of Mr & Mrs Walter Brack of Hutchinson 7
Brack Ray L. photo son of Mr & Mrs T. A. Brack, Hutchinson 7
Britain Marvin L. photo son of Mr & Mrs Lawson C. Britain of Hutchinson, two brothers Cpl Gann B. Britan & Pfc Earl Britain also in army 7
Britton Dorsey Lee photo son of Mr & Mrs Claude Britton of Hutchinson 7
Broaddus Howard C. photo son of Mr & Mrs W. b. Broaddus of Hutchinson 8
Brown Ray W.   son of Maj. Jack M Brown of Hutchinson 8
Brown Roy P. photo student in Buhler High School, son of Mr & Mrs H. F. Brown of King's Gardens & grandson of Mrs Ida Brown of Hutchinson 8
Bruce Herbert Lyle photo son of Mr & Mrs H. S. Bruce of Arlington 8
Bucles Kenneth Carlton photo son of Howard B. Bucles of Hutchinson, widow in Spearville KS, brother of Mrs Al Pyatt of Garden City & Mrs Henry Belden of Sterling 8
Burns Wesley T.   son of Mrs Olive Edith Burns of Hutchinson now Wichita 8
Burson Frank M. photo son of Mrs. W. M. Burson of Hutchinson, father died in 1944 8
Burton Archie C.   son of Mr & Mrs Charles R. Burton of Hutchinson, brother T/Sgt Kenneth Bruton air force 8
Byrd Harlan Edward photo son of Mr & Mrs Earl S. Byrd of Hutchinson 8
Campbell Lewis A.   son of Mr & Mrs Nick Campbell formerly of Hutchinson 9
Carpenter Gerald A.   widow former Jeanne Whitlock of Hutchinson 9
Cary Francis   nephew of Dr. F. C. Cary of Hutchinson 9
Casad Fred   granduate Arlington High School, son of Mr & Mrs Harry M. Casad of Arlingotn 9
Chambers Robert G. photo son of Mr & Mrs E. F. Chambers of South Hutchinson 9
Cheney Frank   formerly of Nickerson 9
Clarke Robert Eugene   son of Mr & Mrs G. H. Clarke & grandson of Mr & Mrs A. F. McCoy of Hutchinson 9
Coburn Henry Carl photo son of Mrs Daisy Coburn of Hutchinson now of Anderson MO, brother Eldridge Coburn in navy 9
Cochran James Hendrix photo son of Mrs Frank E Cochran of Hutchinson, father died Feb 1945, brother of Capt Paul R. Cochran army air corps 9
Coleman William R. photo son of Mr & Mrs Wm. D. Coleman of Hutchinson, brother of S/Sgt Max E Coleman also army air corps 9
Compton Marvin Gerald photo graduate of Langdon High School, son of mr & Mrs Oscar L. Compton of Turon 9
Conwill Joseph D., Jr. photo son of Mr & Mrs J. D. Conwill of Hutchinson 9/10
Cordes Louis M.   of Haven 10
Corley Melvin Lee photo son of Mrs J. F. Kelly of Hutchinson 10
Counterman Troy W.   home Hutchinson 10
Craven John   formerly of Haven, brother of Oscar VanCampen of Haven, widow & son in California 10
Crippen William Warren photo granduate of Nickerson High School, son of Mr & Mrs P. W. Crippen of Nickerson 10
Cross Stanley J. photo son of Mr & Mrs A. J. Cross of Hutchinson 10
Crumley Frank   home Hutchinson 10
Dale Johnny A. photo son of Mr & Mrs R. L. Dale of Hutchinson 10
Danford Cleo Stanley photo son of Mr & Mrs C. S. Danford of Hutchinson 10
Darlington Dawn Worth photo son of Mr & Mrs H. E. Darlington of Hutchinson 10
Davis Gilbert "Jimmy" photo formerly employed by Coca Cola Co of Hutchinsono, son of Mrs Ruby Davis of Hutchinson 11
Davis Kenneth P. photo son of Mr & Mrs W. S. L. Davis of Hutchinson 11
Davis Robert C.   son of Lish Davis formerly Hutchinson now Salt Lake City, brother of Mrs Nellie D. Ellis of Hutchinson 11
Day Ray James photo son of Mr & Mrs Wm. E. Day, Haven 11
DeArmond Merlyn   was emplyed by J. I. Case Co of Hutchinson, son of O. L. DeArmond 11
DeFreese Norman   born on farm six miles southeast of Turon, son of Mrs Ida DeFreese & grandson of Mrs Anna Kimble of Turon 11
DeMand Francis   formerly Haven 11
Denton Wayne B. photo son of Mr & Mrs L. C. Denton formerly Hutchinson now Los Angeles, grandson of Mrs J. L. Stanton of Hutchinson 11
Dimitt Calvin L. photo son of Mr & Mrs W. A. Dimitt of Turon 11
Dillon Albert J.   son of J. S. Dillion head of J. S. Dillion & Sons, brother of Ray & John Dillion of the company 11
Dillon Floyd M.   son of F. E. Dillion of Hutchinson 11
Downing William H. photo son of E. L. Downing of Hutchinson 11
Drake Clyde S. photo son of Mr & Mr Clyde O. Drake of Hutchinson 11
Dunn John Allen   home Hutchinson, wife former Virginia Fishback of Hutchinson 12
Dyer Marcus P.   formerly of Cities Service Oil Co camp near Burrton, widow Mrs Corline Dyer now Arkansas City, sister Mrs Dewey Thoes of Burrton 12
Eales Carrol G. photo son of Mr & Mrs Henry T. Eales of Hutchinson south east of Hutchinson, brother of Robert C. Eales of Valley Township & Mrs O. J. Dewater of Hutchinson 12
Eastin Robert C.   born in Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs Robert E. Eastin formerly of Hutchinson now of Johnson, Kans. 12
Echols Harry Clyde   formerly of Hutchinson, widow former Joan Fortier of Hutchinson 12
Ediger Norvin photo son of Mr & Mrs B. B. Ediger of Inman, two brothers Clarence Ediger in navy & Kurt Ediger in army 12
Edwards Robert Hobart photo father Nelson Edwards fomerly of Plevna is with Paramount News Reel studio Washington D.C., grandson of Mr & Mrs Jake Edwards of near Plevna 12
Eldridge Guy J. photo home Hutchinson brother of Roy O. Eldridge of Hutchinson 12
Ellis Wilbur D. photo Hutchinson High School student & Western Union messenger in Hutchinson, son of W. S. Ellis of Hutchinson, widow daughter of Mrs Ed J. Doherty of Hutchinson now lives in San Diego 12
Ensz Abe W. photo son of Mr & Mrs Heman Ensz, Inman, widow at Buhler daughter of Mr & Mrs John L. Strauss of Buhler 12
Ewing Clinton Robert photo son of Mr & Mrs Henry Ewing of Arlington 12
Enns Benny   formerly of Hutchinson, sister Mrs Rodney Helstrom in Newton, Kans. 13
Fairbanks Douglas   formerly of Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs Frank Fairbanks now of Emmett Kans., nephew of Mrs R. C. Williams of Huthcinson 13
Farley Jos. P., Jr.   son of the late Jos. P. Farley veteran Hutchinson post office employee 13
Feese Harold Chester photo son of Mr & Mrs C. E. Feese of Abbyville 13
Ferguson Wm. H. photo widow Mrs Dorothy Ferguson (former Dorothy Lloyd of Hutchinson) 13
Field Herbert W. photo son of Mr & Mrs Oscar Field of Hutchinson, brother of Cpl Eugene H. Field in army air corps in Georgia & Wayne Field 13
Field Wayne photo son of Mr & Mrs Oscar Field of Hutchinson, brother of Cpl Eugene H. Field in army air corps in Georgia & Herbert W. Field 13
Fletcher Jack V. photo widow Patricia & son of Hutchinson 13
Fornwalt Leslie A. photo Penalosa High School graduate, formerly emplyed by Howard Oil Co of Mt Hope, son of Mr & Mrs O. D. Fornwalt of Partridge, a brother T/Sgt John Fornwalt in army 13
Forster Elden G.   formerly with Coberly Drug Co of Hutchinson 13
Foubert Kenneth S.   son of Mr & Mrs I. J. Foubert of Hutchinson 13
Fox Glee M.   widow & daughter of Hutchinson fomerly with Security Elevator Co 14
Fread Clyde D.   home Hutchinson, formerly employed in oil field in Reno county, son of C. O Fread former oil worker in Reno county rsiding in Hutchinson, widow Mrs Martha Gread was emplyed at Walker army air field 14
Friedline Stanley   fson of Mr & Mrs Earl P. Friedline, his father formerly on faculty of Sherman junior high school now of Grand Saline Tex. 14
Furstenberg J. B., Jr.   son of J. B. Furstenberg & grandson of B. C. Furstenberg former broomcorn brokers in Hutchinson, widow now in Denver 14
Garner Bill G. photo Hutchinson High School granduate, Cerssna plant employ, s on of Mr & Mrs R. C. Garner of Hutchinson 14
George Eldred B.   son of Mrs Laura George of Nickerson 14
Gerth Loy F., Jr.   formerly of Hutchinson, attending business college here 14
Gillies John A.   formerly Santa Fe trainmaster in Hutchinson & Later superintendent at Amarillo Tex 14
Gilliland Everett W. photo son of Mr & Mrs Reuben E. Gilliland of Hutchinson 14
Goddard Harry Arnum   son of Mrs B. Berry of Hutchinson 14
Golden Paul A.   home Hutchinson 14
Gorges Glenn C. photo son of Mrs Anna Gorges of Hutchinson, brother Wilbur E. Gorges of Hutchinson 14
Gorges Wilbur E. photo son of Mrs Anna Gorges of Hutchinson, brother Blenn C. Gorges of Hutchinson 14
Graber Peter G.   he was one of a family of six with five brothers & a sister all serving in the armed forces, son of Mr & Mrs E. L. "Happy" Graber of Pretty Prairie 14
Graber Alvin photo son of John D. Graber of Pretty Prairie, brother of Mrs John Graber & Delphia Graber of Hutchinson 15
Gray Robert Lee photo born in Hutchinson, grandosn of Mr & Mrs B. J. Wainner of Hutchinson 15
Green William H.   formerly with the Socony - Vacuum Oil Co of Huthcinson 15
Grizzell Edward F. photo son of Mr & Mrs Chester W. Grizzell formerly of Hutchinson now of Macksville Kans., brother of Mrs Lee Hill of Hutchinson & Eugene Grizzell in navy 15
Haines Rolland M.   active in Hutchinson Boy Scouts of Eagle Scout in Presbyterian Troop 1, son of Mrs Sarah Haines of Hutchinson 15
Harmon Russell C. photo son of Mr & Mrs J. C. Harmon of Hutchinson, brother of Harold & Richard Harmon also in service 15
Hartley Cleo L. photo son of Mr & Mrs J. E. Hartley of Hutchinson, brother Cecil Hartley in navy 15
Hatch Eugene photo son of Mrs F. E. Hatch of Hutchinson, sister Thelma Hatch with Reno county welfare office 15
Havercroft Kenneth Verl photo son of Mr & Mrs Willis W. Havercroft, near Partridge 15
Hawver Owen A.   cousin of Nash Hawver Hutchinson police officer who served in naval air force 15
Hereford Clarkson B. photo son of Clark b. Herford formerly Hutchinson, grandson of J. B. Talbott of Hutchinson 16
Heyman Howard A. photo son of Mr & Mrs P. B. Heyman of Hutchinson 16
Hettinger John A. photo son of late Mr & Mrs James Hettinger, cousin of Judge Franklin Hetinger judge of district court of Hutchinson 16
Higgins Ernest E. photo son of Mr & Mrs F. E. Higgins of Nickerson 16
Hill William H. photo son of Mr & Mrs Arthur L. Hill of Hutchinson 16
Hiller James   son of Mr & Mrs Ralph A. Hiller of Hutchinson 16
Hinds Otto, Jr.   son of Mr & Mrs Otto Hinds of Turon 16
Hobbs Harry   nephew of Mrs Jessie Patterson of Hutchinson 16
Hirst William N. photo son of Mr & Mrs Bert Hurst of Partridge, widow in Hutchinson 17
Hodgson Robert M.   home Hutchinson; widow Mrs Alice L. Hodgson of Hutchinson 17
Hoffman William, Jr.   son of Mr & Mrs Wm. Hoffman of Burrton 17
Holcom Boyd E. photo son of Mr & Mrs E. L. Holcom of Hutchinson 17
Holdren James F. photo son of Mr & Mrs B. Frank Holdren of Hutchinson, widow Elizabeth daughter of Mr & Mrs Bert Berry of Hutchinson 17
Hoover Henry William photo formerly with Healzer Cartage Co in Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs Price Hoover of Hutchinson 17
Hopper Lowell   home formerly Hutchinson 17
Horton Dudley T.   listed as a Reno county soldier 17
Huffman Roy D. photo formerly employed at Larabee mill, Hutchinson for ten years 17
Hughes Leonard   wife former Donna elder daugher of Mrs G. R. Kollhuff of Hutchinson 17
Hukle Connie Lorman photo wife Mrs Lillian Hukle of Haven 17
Huser George A.   formerly of Hutchinson, nephew of W. L. Biehn of Hutchinson 18
Hutchinson Stuart   widow residing at Hutchinson 18
Jameson Charles R.   son of Mr & Mrs R. b. Jameson of Hutchinson 18
Johannes J. Velber photo son of Mr & Mrs John Johannes formerly of Hutchinson now at Kanopolis Kans., brother Everett Johannes of Hutchinson 18
Jones Hartzell photo son of Mr & Mrs Joe Jones of Partridge, both died shortly before 18
Jones Rolland   son of Mr & Mrs Allan Jones of Sterling 18
Jones Wilbur Fred photo widow Virginia daughter of Mr & Mrs Charles Delano 18
Jones Willis A.   son of Mr & Mrs A. C. Jones of Hutchinson 18
Juarez Ralph R.   son of Mr & Mrs Paul Juarez of Hutchinson 18
Kagarice Harold Lee photo son of Mrs Grace Kagarice of Darlow community, nephew of Dr. Elizabeth Kagarice of Hutchinson 18
Keever Marion photo son of Mr & Mrs Jas. Keever of Hutchinson, widow Mrs Opal Keever of Hutchinson 18
Kelley James A.   son of Mrs Lillian Eckman of Hutchinson 18
Kelley Charles Norton photo Mr & Mrs Willis N. Kelley of Hutchinson 18
Kelly John B.   son of Mr & Mrs Ben Kelly formerlyof Hutchinson, his widow at Hutchinson 18
Kennedy Dale   son of late Mr & Mrs Eugene Kennedy of Hutchinson, nephew of Mrs Jas. Williams of South Hutchinson & Mrs Jese Stoffer of Haven 18
Kent Robert Raymond photo nephew of Arthur Tiedtke of Hutchinson Walter Tiedtke of Hutchinson & Earl Eckert of Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs Raymond Kent formerly of Hutchinson 19
Keys Kennard W. photo son of Mrs Blanche Feagins now of Halstead, brother of Mrs Leo Stewart of Hutchinson, his father C. E. Keys formerly of Hutchinson now Monrovia Calif. 19
Kienzle George H., Jr. photo son of Mr & Mrs George H. Kienzle of Hutchinson 19
King Marion R. photo son of George A. King of Hutchinson, brother of Mrs Ruby Roberts of Hutchinson 19
King Walter Willis, Jr.   son of Mr & Mrs Walter King of Nickerson 19
King Warner Archie   son of Mrs Mary E. King of Enterprise Township, his father Phil M. King formerly custodian of Nickerson School died in June 1943 while son was in Jap prison 19
King William Ebert   son of Mrs Nellie Carmichael of Hutchinson 19
Kircher Theodore W. "Ted" photo son of Mrs Clara Louise Kircher of Hutchinson 19
Kroeker Wilber Paul photo son of Mr & Mrs P. W. Kroeker of Hutchinson 19
Kruger Roy J.   nephew of Mrs C. S. Tracy of Hutchinson 19
Kuhns Victor L. photo son of Mr & Mrs J. C. Kuhns of Arlington 20
Kunkle Kenneth   home Hutchinson 20
Lawrence Edwin Howard   home in Nickerson, son of Wm. Lawrence & grandson of George Lawrence of Nickerson 20
Lawrence Lester P. photo former employee of Gano Elevator, son of Mr & Mrs Job Lowrence of Hutchinson, widow of Hutchinson 20
Lemert Ralph   a former Hutchinson boy, son of late Mr & Mrs Ralph Lemert, Sr. 20
Lewis James A., Jr. photo was advertising manager at Wiley Store, son of Mrs J. A. Lewis of Hutchinson 20
Lepp Ernest   son of G. P. Lepp of Buhler 20
Lewis James Leonard photo son of C. M. Lewis of Hutchinson 20
Linder Charles F.   formerly employee of the Gas Service Co Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs Marion Lender of Inman, widow a daughter of Mrs Bertha Wheeler of Hutchinson 20
Long Ralph William photo son of Mrs Rhoda Long of Hutchinson 20
Loucks Charles W.   son of Mr & Mrs H. D. Lucks of Hutchinson 20
Lowen Victor A. photo granduate of Hutchinson High School in 1929, son of Mr & Mrs Herman Lowen formerly of Huthcinson, widow former Mildred Ray Miller of Hutchinson 20
Manke Luther L. photo son of Mr & Mrs John Manke, grandson of Mr & Mrs L. F. Manke, both of Hutchinson 21
Mann Richard   nephew of Mr & Mrs W. M. Detter of Hutchinson whom he lived with while attending school here 21
Massey Luther E. photo son of Mr & Mrs Roscoe C. Massey of Hutchinson 21
Mathein Jseph F. photo graduate from Hutchinson High School, son of Frank Mathein formerly of west ninth 21
Mtlack Charles photo son of Mr & Mrs Fred Matlack of Valley township 21
Matlock Tom H.   brother of Mrs Peter Thomas of Nickerson 21
Maurer Winfield G.   son of Godfrey Maurer of Hutchinson 21
McAtee James D. photo son of Mr & Mrs Leonard L. McAtee of Sylvia 21
McColm Gilbert A. photo son of Mr & Mrs A. L. McColm of Hutchinson 21
McCowan Morgan S.   son of Mr & Mrs Jesse McCowan of Pretty Prairie 21
McCutcheon Lowell Elvis   formerly of Pretty Prairie 21
McGurie George   son of Geo. McGuire, Sr, Hutchinson 21
McMahan David W. photo attended Rairview districk school of Reno county & Burrton High School, son of Mr & Mrs Frank E. McMahan of Burton, brother of Garland Leroy McMahan 22
McMahan Garland Leroy photo attended Fairview districk school of Reno county & Burrton High School, son of Mr & Mrs Frank E. McMahan of Burton, brother of David W. McMahan 22
McMillan Meredith Morton photo son of Mr & Mrs Harry McMillan of Hutchinson 22
Meade Marvin   former instructor at the Hutchinso naval air station, wife former Lela Brown manager of the True value shop of Hutchinson 22
Meisenheimer Vernon G. photo son of Mr & Mrs C.H. Meisenheimer of Hutchinson 22
Milburn George A.   son of Mr & Mrs I. R. Milburn of Hutchinson 22
Miller Jack C. photo son of Mr & Mrs Guy P. Miller of Hutchinson 22
Miller John C. photo son of Mrs Leah E. Miller of Hutchinson 22
Moore William Leroy photo son of Mr & Mrs Roy Moore of Hutchinson 22
Moline Bernard V.   widow former Ora May Heck with the Kansas Power & Light Co. offices daughter of Mr & Mrs Paul Heck both of Hutchinson 23
Morris Carroll Eugene photo son of Mr & Mrs C.R. Morris formerly of Hutchinson, brother of Mrs Elmo Wahburn of Hutchinson 23
Mosher Beugord R. photo son of Mr & Mrs Art Mosher of Hutchinson 23
Nelson Chester L.   son of Mr & Mrs Nels M. Nelson formerly of Clay Township later Hutchinson 23
Nesbitt Geroge, Jr. photo son of Mr & Mrs George F. Nesbitt Sr. of Hutchinson 23
Nett Ralph H.   son of Mr & Mrs Joe Nett of Sumner Township in St. Joe community, Mt. Hope 23
Newlin Claude Noel   son of Mr & Mrs Claude R. Newlin formerly of Hutchinson now of Paso Robles Calif, brother Morris Newlin 23
Nickel Harry C.   son of the late Mrs Ed Nickel of Hutchinson, brother of Mrs Inez VanNaten of Hutchinson 23
Nicklin Homer L. photo son of Dr. & Mrs W.E. Nicklin of Hutchinson, widow the former Jean Lockyear in Hutchinson 24
Nieto Edward Joseph photo Owner of R. & S. Café of Hutchinson, widow Mrs Pearl G. Nieto of Hutchinson 24
Nisbett William L.   son of Mrs Alma Nisbett of Hutchinson 24
Noll Kenneth Vernon   formerly employee of the Brown derby tavern & later with McVay Taxi Co of Hutchinson, nephew of Mrs Pearl Winner of Hutchinson 24
O'Donnell Frederick W. photo son of J.C. O'Donnell in Hutchinson 24
O'Grady Camillus Michael   son of Mr & Mrs Thos. O'Grady formerly of Hutchinson 24
Outhwaite Eric R. photo son of Mr & Mrs John Outhwaite of Pretty Prairie 24
Overton Glen C.   of Hutchinson 24
Ozburn Harold C. photo son of Mr & Mrs Vernie F. Ozburn of Hutchinson 24
Pack John   home Hutchinson 24
Palmatier Walter Lloyd photo formerly made his home with an uncle Chas. Palmatier of Abbyville, son of Mrs Alice Palmatier of Hutchinson formerly with the Busy Bee Café, brother of Mrs Earl Whitney in Hutchinson 24
Park Melvin V.   home Hutchinson; widow dauther of Mr & Mrs Orville Wray of Huthcinson 24
Parker Vaughn   son of H.T. Parker, Valley township 25
Partridge Kenneth   son of Mr & Mrs Ray Partridge, grandson of Mrs Maude Fease & G.M. Partridge both of Hutchinson, his father formerly a clerk in Santa Fe offices here now yard clerk for Santa Fe at Dodge City 25
Patterson Ranford R.   granduate of Hutchinson Junior college, son of Mrs H.P. McGlachlin of Valley township 25
Patterson Robert L., Jr. photo was associated with his father in the Patterson Laboratories of Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs R.L. Patterson of Hutchinson, widow Virginia now at Fort Scott Kans. 25
Penner Elliott (John E.) photo formerly a member of the Hutchinson News-Herald editorial staff; widow the former Charlotte Richardson also formerly a member of the News-Hearld editorial staff son Jon both of Hutchinson 25
Perkins Warren   widow Mrs Betty Ann Perkins of Hutchinson 25
Peterson Gilbert H. photo formerly butcher at the Greenwood grocery of Hutchinson, son of Mrs Bessie Peterson of Hutchinson 25
Pieplow Robert K. photo son of Mr & Mrs R. F. Pieplow of Plevna, uncle Frank Pieplow of Hutchinson 25
Piner Darell (Robert D.) photo son of Dr & Mrs P.M. Piner of Arlington 25
Postlewait James   home in Hutchinson, brother of John M. Postlewait of Hutchinson 25
Poteet Raymond C. photo native of Reno county born near Lerado, son of Mrs Rosa May Powell of Langdon 25
Pownall Howard Otis   formerly with the Welders Supply Co of Hutchinson 26
Powers Don   son of Mr & Mrs Wm. Powers of Arlington 26
Preisser Thomas Eugene photo home formerly Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs Thos. H. Preisser of Hutchinson, widow Mrs Madalyn Preisser lives in Andale Kans. 26
Pricer Paul H. photo son of Mr & Mrs A. L. Pricer of Hutchinson 26
Pulse Clyde A., Jr. photo son of Mr & Mrs Clyde Pulse of Hutchinson 26
Purvis Paul H. photo son of Mr & Mrs Ralph L. Purvis of Hutchinson RFD 3 26
Rankin John K., Jr.   widow living in Hutchinson, daughter of Mr & Mrs J. Wesley Taylor 26
Ravens Robert C. photo son of Mr & Mrs Henry E. Ravens of Arlington RFD 1 26
Reid Cleo William photo son of Mrs Lulu Calbert of Hutchinson 26
Rice Louis, Jr.   formerly of Hutchinson, attending college here, brother John Rice living at Hudson KS 26
Richards James E.   son of Artie Richards of Hutchinson 26
Riffel John J. photo son of Mr & Mrs D.W. Riffel of Buhler, widow & three children of Hutchinson 27
Riggs Marvin D. photo attended Hutchinson High School, son of Mr & Mrs W.C. Riggs formerly of Hutchinson now Limon Colo., nephew of Mrs W. T. Polley of Hutchinson, Ed Riggs of Hutchinson & A. P. Riggs of Hutchinson, his brother Wnsel C. Riggs was fatally wounded 27
Riggs Wensel C. photo attended Hutchinson High School, son of Mr & Mrs W.C. Riggs formerly of Hutchinson now Limon Colo., nephew of Mrs W. T. Polley of Hutchinson, Ed Riggs of Hutchinson & A. P. Riggs of Hutchinson, his brother Marvin D. Riggs was fatally wounded 27
Roach Paul H. photo son of Mr & Mrs Geo. W. Roach of Hutchinson 27
Roach Joseph E.   son of P. J. Roach former division agent of Railway Express Co in Huthcinson now Emporia, KS 27
Roberts Delos V. photo son of Mr & Mrs Chester I. Roberts of Hutchinson 27
Roberts Gilbert photo son of Mrs I.C. Flora of Hutchinson 27
Roberts Russell Edwin photo son of Mrs Pearl R. Roberts of Hutchinson 27
Rohr Edmund photo son of Mr & Mrs Frank Rohr of Hutchinson 28
Rohrer Oscar F.   son of Mr & Mrs J. W. Rohrer of Hutchinson, widow daughter of Mr & Mrs Abe Schrader of Hutchinson 28
Rollins Herbert Leroy photo son of Mr & Mrs Clarence Rollins of Hutchinson 28
Rollins Kenneth G. photo former employee of Wetern Beverage Co of Hutchinson, widow Alberta, daughter of Mr & Mrs T.F. Amrine of Hutchinson 28
Ross Ralph L.   son of Mrs Ophelia Ross formerly of Hutchinson now Huntington Park CA 28
Ryel Glenn A.   formerly with Reed Roller Bit Co in Hutchinson, home in Hutchinson, wife daughter of Mr & Mrs A. L. Darnell of Nickerson 28
Sage James R.   son of Mr & Mrs Wm. E. Sage of Hutchinson RFD 28
Sallee Verne R., Jr.   son of Vern R. Sallee of Hutchinson 28
Santee Harold Henry photo son of Mrs Margaret Santee of Pretty Prairie 28
Schaefer Christian   formerly of Hutchinson, his wife former Lucille Cole of Hutchinson 28
Schmidt Raymond N. photo son of Mr & Mrs Fedale Schmidt formerly of Hutchinson now of Colwich 28
Schmitt Gene A. photo son of Mrs. Bert Schmitt of Hutchinson 28
Schoen Fank J.   listed as resident of Reno county 29
Schroeder Karl William   with radio station KWBG in Hutchinson, wife Geraldine daughter of Mrs Mary E. Jones of Hutchinson 29
Seward Lawrence   home in Haven 29
Seyfrit Herbert L. photo son of Lewis M. Seyfrit of Hutchinson 29
Schwartz Albert   son of Mr & Mrs Jacob C. Stucky of Pretty Prairie now in Colorado relative of Mrs Henry Stucky & Mrs Geo. Schroeder of Pretty Prairie 29
Scott Richard O.   formerly with Leon hote of Hutchinson, wife Maxinedaughter of Mr & Mrs Ralph Bentley of Hutchinson 29
Sjacle;fprd Wesley Clay photo formerly market manager for J. S. Dillion & Sons, son of Mr & Mrs C.C. Shackelford of Hutchinson 29
Shaffer Floyd R.   son of Forrest R. Shaffer of Hutchinson 29
Shaffer Kenneth Ellon photo wife the former Virginia Wyman daughter of Mrs B.D. Wyman of Hutchinson 29
Shannon Richard Eugene photo formerly operated the S. & C. Transport Co in Hutchinson, son of Mrs May M. Reed of Hutchinson 29
Sharp Purdy A. photo son of Mr & Mrs W. E. Sharp of Hutchinson 29
Shepherd Marion photo graduated from Sylvia High School in 1943, son of Mr & Mrs Marion Shepherd of Langdon RFD 29
Shirk Max photo son of Mr & Mrs Lloyd L. Shirk of Hutchinson, widow the former Peggy Harsh of Hutchinson 30
Shuff Edward E. photo former employee at McArthur Packing Co plant, son of Mr & Mrs Elvin L. Shuff of Hutchinson, grandson of Mr & Mrs Will Bowman of Hutchinson & Mrs Mollie Shuff of Hutchinson 30
Sigler Zack, Jr. photo home Hutchinson, employed by the Kiewit-Condon Construction Co in Hutchinson 30
Silver William A. photo son of Mr & Mrs Louis Silver of Hutchinson 30
Smiley Arthur C. photo son of Mr & Mrs A.C. Smiley of Partridge 30
Spence Chester L., Jr. photo son of Mr & Mrs Chester L. Spence of Hutchinson, widow Doris of Hutchinson 30
Spikes Wesley Ancil photo home in Hutchinson, son of Mr & Mrs C.W. Spikes of Hutchinson, a partner in the Hutchinson Feed & Seed Co 30
Spurlock Roy D.   home in Hutchinson, survided by widow & daughter 30
Srna William J.   home Hutchinson 30
Stelter Walter C. photo son of Mr & Mrs Carl W. Stelter of Haven, wife of Hutchinson 31
Stevenson Carlos Graig photo son of Mr & mrs Carl Stevenson of Hutchinson, wife Mrs Thelma Stevenson of Hutchinson 31
Stoddard Jos. B.   son of Mr & Mrs Fred J. Stoddard of Hutchinson 31
Story W. B., Jr. photo formerly with the Natioanl Refinery Co in Hutchinson 31
Strattpm Phillip (Jas. P.)   son of Mr & Mrs L.B. Stratton of Hutchinson 31
Strong Leonard A. photo son of Mrs Lottie Saunder of Hutchinson, grandson of Mr & Mrs L.A. Robbins of Hutchinson 31
Struble George J.   son of Mr & Mrs Lee Struble of Pretty Prairie 31
Stuber Lovell S.   formerly of Reno county, his wife Virginia daughter of Mr & Mrs Roderick Moore of Centennial community of Burrton RFD. 31
Stucky Stephen Lester   son of Mr & Mrs Eli Fred Stucky of Huntsville Township, nephew of John Stucky of Hutchinson 31
Stucky James Harvey   son of Mr & Mrs Eli Fred Stucky of Huntsville Township, nephew of John Stucky of Hutchinson 31
Swepston Oscar Morris   son of Mr & Mrs Oscar Swepston of Hutchinson 31
Taylor Murl   son of Mrs Ray Correll of Hutchinson RFD 32
Tews Edward E. photo formerly of Hutchinson, a brother of Mrs Fred LeValley of Hutchinson 32
Thomas Hillard B. photo formerly with editorial department of Hutchinson News-Herald, son of Mrs Pearl Thomas of Hutchinson, his wife Mary also in the service a WAC 32
Thomas Vernon Eugene photo son of Mr & Mrs Charles C. Thomas of Hutchinson 32
Thomi Dennis E.   son of Mr & Mrs John Thomi of Hutchinson 32
Thrasher Guy (Edw. G.)   formerly of Arlington 32
Tiemeyer George Joseph   home Pretty Prairie RFD 2 32
Trego Roger Vance photo son of Mrs Marie Trego of Hutchinson 32
Trent Morgan photo former student in Hutchinson Junior college known here as "Jamie" Trent, son of Mrs W.P. Mildren formerly of Hutchinson now Kingman 32
Troyer Clifford G. photo granduate of Abbyville High School & student at Hutchinson Junior college, foster son of Mr & Mrs SamTroyer of Hutchinson, wife former Frances Ehling daughter of Mr & Mrs Amos Ehiling of Abbyville teacher in Midland district school in Valley Township 32
Truax Don W. photo son of Mrs Louise Truax of Hutchinson 32
Tubbs Lloyd M.   son of Mrs Etna Scribner of Turon 32
Tucker Harold O. photo son of Mr & Mrs Arthur L. Tucker of Hutchinson 33
VanGundy Frank B. photo son of Mr & Mrs Blair VanGundy of Hutchinson, his father being a Printer on the News-Herald 33
Vanhoozen Dwight (Venj. D.) photo son of Mrs Maude VanHoozen of Castleton 33
Volkland Melbourne Otto photo son of Mr & Mrs O.W. Volkland of Hutchinson 33
Waldron Wesley A.   son of Wesley F. Waldron & grandson Mrs Walter Mills of Hutchinson 33
Waldecker Harold Dumont (Monty) photo son of Mr & Mrs Harold Waldecker of Hutchinson 33
Walker Walter D.   home Hutchinson, son of H.M. "Jack" Walker superintendent of the Hipple Oil Co 33
Wallar Lawrence A. photo was advertising manager of the Pegues-Wright store, son of Mrs Matilda E. Wallar of Hutchinson & of Leo Wallar formerly with the News-Herald advertising department now of Tulsa Okla, grandson of Mrs Sarah Wallar of Hutchinson & Mr & Mrs L.D. Hern of Hutchinson 33
Ward Leo Glen photo son of Mr & Mrs T.C. Ward formerly of Hutchinson later of Copeland Kans 33
Warren Charles A. photo widow at Hutchinson, son of MR & Mrs A.F. Warren of Hutchinson RFD 3 34
Warren William Claude   home Hutchinson, wife Mrs Janetta Warren residing in Hutchinson 34
Watkins Robert Earl photo son of Mr & Mrs W.C. Watkins of Hutchinson 34
Watson Charles E. photo made home with grandmother Mrs Sylvia T. Young of Hutchinson, widow Julia at Arlington 34
Watson Howard Maurice, Jr. photo son of MR & Mrs Howard Watson of Hutchinson RFD 3, Island Park, his father owner of Watson's clothing 34
Weber William Louis (Bill) photo son of Mr & Mrs W.J. Weber of Hutchinson, his father manager of the Investors Syndicate Co 34
Weiss Fred Earl photo son of Mr & Mrs Fred Weiss of Hutchinson 34
Wells Charles E. photo former custodian at Roosevelt & Lincoln schools, son of Mrs H.M. Carter of Hutchinson, widow lives in Hutchinson 34
Wallar Lawrence A. photo The first Gold Star remains to be returned home from overseas. The body arrived in Hutchinson from Bermuda Nov 15, 1947 met at the station by guard of honor from Bob Campbell post V.F.W. 34
White Harry R., Jr. photo son of Mr & Mrs Harry R. White of Hutchinson 35
Wiegel Frank J., Jr.   son of Mr & Mrs Victor Wiegel of Nickerson 35
Williams Earl (Robt. E.) photo son of Mr & Mrs Clarence E. Williams of Hutchinson 35
Williams Fred photo lived in Hutchinson most of his life, formerly attending school at Fourth Ave & Sherman schools, a brother of R.C. Williams of Hutchinson 35
Williams Ralph P. photo son of Mrs A.L. Orr of Hutchinson, widow lives in Hutchinson 35
Wilson Elmer L. photo son of Mr & Mrs J.M. Wilson of Hutchinson 35
Windle Everett   was connected with the NYA Center in Hutchinson in 1940 when he enlisted 35
Wisby Donald E. photo born in Reno county in Wlnut Township, son of Mr & Mrs Hobart Wisby of Hutchinson 35
Woods Merrill G. photo employed at Baize Jewelry Store in Hutchinson when entered service, foster son of Mr & Mrs Eales of Plevna, brother of Harold R. Woods of Plevna 35
Work John Harper   son of the late Mr & Mrs Roy Work of Hutchinson 35
Zoglman Clarence J.   son of Mr & Mrs Albert Zoglman of Sumner Township in Ost community southeast Reno county 35
Zongker Orval E.   son of Mr & Mrs A.E. Zongker of Langdon 35

 

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