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"Pvt. Yancy P. Pierce of McKinney is the son of Mrs. Nellie Pierce. Pvt. Pierce volunteered his services to his country in June, 1917, while at Kansas City Mo. Was placed in Fort Still, Okla., training camp, Co. K, 140th Infantry, 35th Division. Went…

"S/Sgt. Wm. M. Gibson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gibson, Melissa. Graduate of McKinney High School. Attended N.T.S.T.C. enlisted in Air Force Jan. 1942. Received Bronze Star. Now with 8th Air Force in England. Wife resides in Salt Lake City,…

"Pfc. William A. Snider, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Snider, McKinney, a graduate of McKinney High School. Attended N.T.S.T.C. Denton. Entered service June, 1943. Basic training at Sheppard Field. Graduated from Electrical School at Chanute Field. Now…

"Sgt. Winston Braswell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Braswell, McKinney. Graduate of McKinney High School. Enlisted in 1942 as a ground mechanic in the Air Corps. Trained at Perrin Field, Independence, Kans., and Seymour Field, N. C. Now in Italy with…

"First place in the float competition went to the band float which was in the form of a large drum. The competition was directed by Mr. Woody Schober and was open to all classes and organizations in the school. Monetary prizes where give to the…

"The crowd smiled back as senior Brandon Ogletree became the homecoming king. Although the princes and princesses were announced before the game, the king and queen were announced during half time." The queen was unnamed.

"Pvt. Winfred McClusky attended McKinney High School. Entered the Army May, 1945. Was placed in Air Force and stationed at Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls, Texas."

"Pfc. Wilson H. McMurry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McMurry and wife, Willie May McMurry, attended Boyd High School. Entered Army Jan. 1943. Took training at Little Rock, Ark. Now with the 3rd Platoon Infantry in California."