6. World War II - 1941


CHARLES HEYWARD BAILEY II. Born August 2, 1920, at Varnville, S. C. Attended school at Varnville and Clemson College. Married former Elizabeth Rusk of Atlanta; children, Barbara Ann. Profession: Engineer. Petty Officer, U. S. Navy and served with Pacific Naval Air Fleet from December 2, 1941. Son of Marie Dowling Bailey and Charles Heyward Bailey I. His Grandfather was L. Rhett Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

EDWARD V. BOWERS. (No data. Name supplied in response to questionnaires.)

WILLIAM V. BOWERS II. Born April 1, 1918, at Varnville, S. C. Attended school at Varnville, Unmarried. Tech. Sgt. U. S. Army Air Force, European Theatre. Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Citation. Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe Campaigns. Three Campaign Battle Stars. Son of Sallie Dowling Bowers and Willie V. Bowers. His Grandfather was L. Rhett Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

CLAUDIUS GARNETT BRADWELL. Born June 17, 1916, at Cross, S. C. Attended school at Cross and Furman University. Residence, Greenville, S. C. Business: Wholesale Distribution. Unmarried. Sgt. U. S. Army Military Police and Special Investigator, European Theatre, beginning in 1942. Bronze Star, Battle of the Bulge. Special assignments in England and France in connection with aviation activities. Son of Rosalie Tuten Bradwell and I. D. Bradwell. His Grandmother was Susan Dowling Tuten whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JOHN HEARD CARTER. Born 1916 at Springfield, Ga. Unmarried. Entered U. S. Army 10th Cavalry August 1941. Captain. Twice wounded. Citations include Silver Star for gallantry in action, numerous battle stars, and Purple Heart with two clusters. Served in North African and Italian campaigns. Son of Clara De Loach Carter and John Carter (of Spanish-American War). His Grandmother was Mellie Dowling De Loach, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

ROBERT DE LOACH II. Born June 8, 1918, at Knoxville, Tenn. Attended school at Oakwood, Tenn., and Glynn Academy, Ga. Married former Mildred Patricia Mills; children, Manton. Business: Ship Construction. Residence: Brunswick. Ga. Entered U. S. Navy as specialist in May, 1944, and served in Pacific Theatre. Son of Ella Casteel De Loach and (Luther) Robert De Loach I. His Grandmother was Mellie Dowling De Loach, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

BROOKS DOWLING. See Brooks Dowling Harrison.

ARCHIE DOWLING. Born Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Brunson. Non-Comm. Officer, U. S. Army, European Theatre. Son of Edith Barker Dowling and Abram D. Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brothers on plaque.)

Duncan Buist Dowling II *DUNCAN BUIST DOWLING II. Born December 11 1911, at Augusta, Georgia. Attended Richmond Military Academy and United States Military Academy, West Point, N. Y., (class of 1936). Married former Marjorie Thayer Mason of Benton Harbor, Mich.; children, Deanne Daniel, Marjorie Thayer and Duncan Buist III. Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Army. Participated in defense of Pearl Harbor; Battalion Commander, 28th Div., France. Purple Heart and Bronze Star posthumously. Died in action August 11, 1944, Mortain-Vire sector in Normandy Invasion. The sacrifice made by his battalion (almost wholly wiped out), and by him, enabled General Patton to complete the gigantic encirclement movement which ended in the annihilation of almost all of the enemy forces in Western France. The particular engagement in which he lost his life was a turning point of World War II as Verdun was in World War I. Son of Essie Daniels Dowling and Duncan Buist Dowling I. His Grandfather was William Hamilton Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

EDWARD CLEVELAND DOWLING. Born January 22, 1922. Unmarried. Attended school at Greenville and Univ. of South Carolina. Served in World War II for twenty-nine months in Burma-India Theatre as Sgt. U. S. Army Air Force. Son of Louise Cleveland Dowling and Broadus Estes Dowling (see father's name on plaque). His Grandfather was John V. Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

FRANK DOWLING. Born at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Brunson. Non-Comm. Officer, Italian Campaign, European Theatre, U. S. Army. Son of Edith Barker Dowling and Abram D. Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John, (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See others of same family on plaque.)

GEDDES GRAFTON DOWLING II. Born September 29, 1915 at Greenwood, S. C. Attended school at Univ. of South Carolina (also Law School). Profession: Attorney. First Lieutenant, U. S. Army. Son of Leonora Mauldin Dowling and the late Hon. Geddes Grafton Dowling I (former President of Dowling Family Association). His Grandfather was William Hamilton Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

HENRY DOWLING. Born at Fairfax, S. C. Attended school at Brunson. Sgt. U. S. Army Air Force, European Theatre, based in England. Son of Essie Sullivan Dowling and Benjamin Wyman Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

HENRY ATWILL DOWLING. Born April 9, 1918, at Barnwell, S. C. Attended Savannah, Ga., and St. Petersburg, Fla., schools. Married former Dorothy Hodges of Norfolk, Va.; children, Nancy Lee. Non-Comm. Officer U. S. Army with 71st Division. Entered service May 27, 1944, and fought in European Theatre (E.T.O. ribbon with battle stars). With Army of Occupation in Austria and engaged in "every type of military operation save a retreat." Formerly Chief Clerk, Norfolk Navy Yard. Son of Ethel Ford Dowling and Charles Theophilus Dowling. His Grandfather was John V. Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JAMES DEXTER DOWLING. Born July 12, 1913.Attended school at St. Petersburg, Fla. Unmarried. Sgt. U. S. Army, 103rd Division, European Theatre. Son of Lilly Maude Boyd Dowling and Wilbur Boyce Dowling. His Grandfather was Decanie D. Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JOAB MAULDIN DOWLING. Born November 26, 1917, at Greenwood, S. C. Attended school at Univ. of South Carolina (also Law School). Married former Kathrine Elizabeth Douglas of Columbia, S. C. Profession: Attorney. Petty Officer, U. S. Navy Seabees. Also Associated with British Purchasing Commission before Pearl Harbor. Son of Leonora Mauldin Dowling and the late Hon. Geddes Grafton Dowling I.. His Grandfather was William Hamilton Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (Brother of Geddes Grafton D. II, listed above.)

JOEL FRAMPTON DOWLING. Born October 27, 1914, at Taylors, S. C. Attended school at Greenwood and Spartanburg, S. C., and Wofford College. Married former Dovie Fain of Spartanburg, S. C.; children; Marcia Diane. Entered U. S. Navy in 1937. Chief Petty Officer (M. M.) serving on Flagship Argonne, U. S. Vulcan and Destroyer Pruitt. Service included support of North African Invasion, anti-submarine warfare in North Atlantic and many engagements with Japanese while attached to Pacific Fleet. Various emblems of credit. Son of Mattie Miller Dowling and (Hon. Col.) Joel Frampton Dowling, Sr. His Grandfather was William Hamilton Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JOHN C. DOWLING II. Born at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Brunson. Entered U. S. Navy May, 1942, became Lieutenant, S. G., and Communications Officer, Caribbean Area. Business: Retailing. Residence: Brunson. (Official of Dowling Family Assn.) Son of John C. Dowling I. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling). whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JULIAN DOWLING. Born at Fairfax [S.C.]. Attended school at Fairfax. Resides in North Carolina. Second Lieutenant U. S. Army Air Force. Son of Essie Sullivan Dowling and Benjamin Wyman Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brothers, also listed on plaque.)

MARION MILLER DOWLING. Born July 23. 1920, Born at Greenwood, S. C. Attended Greenwood and Spartanburg schools and The Citadel and Wofford College. Married former Clementia Shanks of Selma, Ala.; children, Martha Lamar. First Lieutenant U. S. Army. now with Army of Occupation in Germany. Entered service June, 1942, sent to Panama Canal Zone and after return for advanced training, attached to 71st Division in France. Participated in numerous battles including push through Maginot and Siegfried Lines and, on V-E Day was with Easternmost element of ground forces in enemy territory - making 600 mile advance on foot without basic rest. Son of Mattie Miller Dowling and Joel Frampton Dowling, Sr. His Grandfather was William Hamilton Dowling. whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling. John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (Brother of Joel Frampton D., listed above.)

MOYE CLIFTON DOWLING II. Born March 12, 1906, at Augusta, Ga. Attended school at Augusta, Ga.. Fairfax and Greenville, S. C., also The Citadel. Second Lieutenant, U. S. Army Coast Artillery. Son of Maude W. Dowling and Moye Clifton Dowling I (see father's name also on plaque). His Grandfather was Decanie Dexter Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling. John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

NED JEFFERSON DOWLING. Born April 21. 1915, at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Brunson and Orlando, Fla. Married former Ruth O'Lerry; children, Evelyn Ann. Served throughout war in U. S. Navy. Son of Edith Barker Dowling and Abram D. Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling. James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brothers also listed on plaque.)

OLIVER DOWLING. Born at Fairfax, S. C. Attended school at Fairfax. Resides in North Carolina. Non-Comm. Officer U. S. Army, European Theatre, based in Ireland. Son of Essie Sullivan Dowling and Benjamin Wyman Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

WILLIAM B. DOWLING. Born at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Brunson. Married former Tena Hoffman. Officer U. S. Army, European Theatre, based in England. Son of Edith Barker Dowling and Abram D. Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

WILSON DOWLING. Born at Fairfax, S. C. Attended school at Fairfax. Resides in North Carolina. Non-Comm. Officer, U. S. Army Air Force, based in England and fought in European Theatre battles. Son of Essie Sullivan Dowling and Benjamin Wyman Dowling. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

EDWARD HAWTHORNE FLUKER. Born June 9, 1925, at Atlanta, Ga - Attended school at St. Petersburg, Fla. Unmarried. Petty Officer, U. S. Navy. Served in Pacific Theatre. Son of Hattie Dowling Fluker and Edward Hawthorne Fluker, Sr. His Grandfather was Decanie D. Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

BROOKS DOWLING HARRISON. (Listed as Brooks Dowling on the plaque.) Born December 13, 1926, at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Brunson. Served throughout war with U. S., Naval Air Corps as Petty Officer (M. M.). Son of Edith Dowling Harrison and John Gary Evans Harrison I. His Grandfather was John C. Dowling, Sr., whose antecedents were Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brothers listed below.)

JOHN GARY EVANS HARRISON II. Born February 4, 1919, at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Clemson College. U. S. Marine Corps. Son of Edith Dowling Harrison and John Gary Evans Harrison I. His Grandfather was John C. Dowling, Sr., - whose antecedents were Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

RALPH MARION HARRISON. Born March 11, 1921, at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Univ. of South Carolina. Sgt. U. S. Army. Son of Edith Dowling Harrison and John Gary Evans Harrison I. His Grandfather was John C. Dowling, Sr., whose antecedents were Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling H. (See brothers listed above.)

BEN FRANKLIN HAY. Born April 12, 1909, at Knoxville, Tenn. Attended Military Institute, Tupelo, Miss. and Young Harris College, Ga. Profession: journalist. U. S. Army Transportation Corps., First Engineer, Small Ships Branch, Pacific Theatre. Married former Lucy Bruce of Atlanta, Ga.; no children. Son of Alma De Loach Hay and late James W. Hay. His Grandmother was Mellie Dowling De Loach, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

MAURICE DOWLING HIERS. Born September 5, 1916, at Columbia, S. C. Attended school at Waycross, Ga., and Clemson College. Married former Jeanne Purdom of Blackshear, Ga.; no children. Profession: Teaching. Captain U. S. Army. Began service August, 1941. Served in Pacific Theatre and engaged in various operations including Okinawa Invasion. Twice commended for action on battlefield. Ordnance Specialist. Son of Jamesina Dowling Weems and Maurice Earl Weems (Maurice assumed name of Hiers out of family devotion to Annie Dowling Hiers and John S. Hiers - his Aunt and Uncle.) His Grandfather was John V. Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brother, James Acton Weems, listed below.)

JOSEPH KELEHEAR. Born at Hampton, S. C. Attended school at Hampton. Sgt. U. S. Army. Son of Susannah Rosier Kelehear and Zacharius T. Kelehear. His Grandmother was Clementine Dowling Rosier, whose antecedents were William Madison Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JOHN ALLEN MILES II. Born May 4,1927, at Asheville, N. C. Attended Porter Military Academy and Clemson College. Unmarried. Entered U. S. Navy in July, 1944. Son of Susie E. Tuten Miles and John Allen Miles I. His Grandfather was Southwood Walter Tuten, whose antecedents were Susan Dowling Tuten, James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

WILLIAM E. MIXSON. Born October 28, 1924, at Allendale, S. C. Attended school at Allendale and Wofford College. Unmarried. Served as Sea. 2 C., U. S. Navy, Pacific and European Theatres. Son of Nonie Dowling Mixson and M. C. Mixson. His Grandfather was Decanie Dexter Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

Heber Nettles II* HEBER NETTLES II. (Photo at Left) Born November 21, 1923. Attended Univ. of Tennessee. Resided at Charleston, S. C. Entered U. S. Army Infantry at outbreak of war. Died in action, October 25, 1944, European Theatre, while attached to 3rd Army having served in North African, Italian and South France campaigns. Son of Stella Nettles and Heber Nettles I. His Grandmother was Laura De Loach Nettles, whose antecedents were Mellie Dowling De Loach, James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

ROBERT LEE NETTLES I. Born October 3, 1894. Residence: Waycross, Ga. Entered U. S. Army during World War I and participated in Argonne and other offensives. Continuing in service rose to rank of Major in World War II. Son of Laura De L. Nettles and Charles C. Nettles. His Grandmother was Mellie Dowling De Loach, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, 'John (Jebez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

ROBERT LEE NETTLES II. Born August 26, 1921. Served in U. S. Navy Q. M. Corps. Son of Major Robert Lee Nettles I. His Grandmother was Laura De Loach Nettles, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

ARCHIE NIX. (Brother of John Nix, who also is believed to have served in World War II but on whom no data were received.) Born at Brunson. Entered U. S. Navy as Seaman, 1st Class. He is son of Maude Nix and John Nix. His Grandmother was Aimee Dowling Nix, whose antecedents were Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

HENRY LAMAR NIX. Born August 18, 1924, at Brunson. U. S. Navy Seaman, 1st Class. He is the son of Beulah Shipes Nix and Thomas Jefferson Nix I. His Grandmother was Aimee Dowling Nix, whose antecedents were Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brother, listed below.)

Thomas Jefferson Nix II* THOMAS JEFFERSON NIX II. (Photo at Left) Born December 12, 1919, at Brunson, S. C. Attended school at Univ. of South Carolina. First Lieutenant U. S. Army Air Force. While serving as Group Navigator with the 95th Air Group in a mission over Germany he was reported missing in action July 28, 1943 and reported as dead on July 28, 1944. Air Medal, Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart (awarded to Mother). Son of Beulah Shipes Nix and Thomas Jefferson Nix I. His Grandmother was Aimee Dowling Nix, whose antecedents were Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JOHN FRANKLIN PATRICK. Born May 13, 1927, at Atlanta, Ga. Attended school in Atlanta. Unmarried. Entered service July, 1945. U. S. Army. Stationed at Camp Robinson, Ark. Son of Viola Dowling Patrick and John Franklin Patrick. His Grandfather was Oliver Perry Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), whose antecedents were John (Jebez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

LOUIS F. POOLE II. Born May 3, 1927, at St. Petersburg, Fla. Attended school in St. Petersburg. Unmarried. Began service with U. S. Navy July, 1945. Stationed at Great Lakes, Ill. Son of Sue Dowling Poole and Louis F. Poole I. His Grandfather is Moye C. Dowling I, whose antecedents were Decanie Dexter Dowling, James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

WILLIAM J. SPEAKS II. Born at Fairfax, S. C. Attended school at Fairfax. First Lieutenant U. S. Army in European Theatre. Son of Richardine Folk Dowling Speaks and William J. Speaks I. His Grandmother was Emma Dowling Speaks, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (Edward F. Speaks, a brother, is believed to have served in U. S. Army as a Non-Comm. Officer in the Railway Operations Unit in the European Theatre but no direct confirmation received in time to include name on plaque.)

PHILIP TERRY II. Served in U. S. Navy Seabees, Pacific Theatre. Son of Ronella Kelehear Terry (sister of Joseph Kelehear listed on plaque) and Philip Terry I. His Grandmother was Susannah Rosier Kelehear, whose antecedents were Clementine Dowling Rosier, William Madison Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

RALPHEAL TERRY. Served in U. S. Army as Sgt., European Theatre. Son of Ronella Kelehear Terry and Philip Terry I (brother of Philip Terry II, listed above). His Grandmother was Susannah Rosier Kelehear, whose antecedents were Clementine Dowling Rosier, William Madison Dowling (brother of James Theophilus Dowling), John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

BOYCE HOPKINS TUTEN. Born February 5, 1919, at Greenville, S. C. Attended school at Greenville and also Panama City, Fla., and Furman University. Unmarried. Profession: Teaching. Served in U. S. Navy from July 4, 1942, as Lieutenant, S. G., in Pacific Theatre. Son of Mattie Dowling Tuten and Frank Tuten. His Grandmother was Susan Dowling Tuten, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brother, listed below.)

HAROLD TUTEN. Born January 21, 1924, at Furman, S. C. Attended school in Furman. Unmarried. Entered service from school in June 1942 and became B. M. in U. S. Navy. Saw action in Pacific Theatre. Son of Mattie Dowling Tuten and Frank Tuten. (Brother of Boyce, listed above.) His Grandmother was Susan Dowling Tuten, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

HENRY ASA TUTEN. Born September 25, 1911, at Furman, S. C. Attended school in Furman. Married former Mary Scarborough; children, one son. Business: Labor Union Official. Petty Officer, U. S. Navy, serving in Pacific Theatre beginning in 1944. Son of Cleo S. Tuten and Cleveland Tuten. His Grandmother was Susan Dowling Tuten, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JAMES ACTON WEEMS. Born July 30, 1922, at Columbia, S. C. Attended school in Columbia. Married former Vera Summerfield of Warrington, England; children, James David. Business: Life Insurance. Non-Comm. Officer, U. S. Army Air Corps. Engine Specialist, serving in European Theatre. Began service February, 1942. Son of Jamesina Dowling Weems and Maurice Earl Weems. His Grandfather was John V. Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

JAMES I. WEST. Born June 28, 1920, at Greenville, S. C. Attended school at St. Petersburg, Fla. Married former Jacqueline Cooper of St. Petersburg; Children, Carey Lance. Entered U. S. Army as volunteer July, 1939, and served in Canal Zone with Infantry. In December, 1943, transferred temporarily to Air Service, later becoming Captain in Infantry. Severely wounded in action; Purple Heart and Citations. He is the son of the late Addie Dowling West and the late Charles D. West, Sr. His Grandfather was William Hamilton Dowling, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.

EDWARD TATE ZEIGLER. Born November 9, 1924, Fairfax S. C. Attended school at Fairfax. Sgt. U. S. Army Transportation Corps, beginning June 1943. Sixteen months overseas, based in England. Son of Maude Speaks Zeigler and E. A. Zeigler. His Grandmother was Emma Dowling Speaks, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II. (See brother listed below.)

MARION ZEIGLER. Born February 20, 1926, Fairfax, S. C. Attended school at Fairfax. Tech. 4th Grade (Radar) U. S. Army Air Force, beginning June 1944. Son of Maude Speaks Zeigler and E. A. Zeigler. (Brother of Edward, listed above.) His Grandmother was Emma Dowling Speaks, whose antecedents were James Theophilus Dowling, John (Jabez) Dowling, James Dowling and Robert Dowling II.



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