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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…

"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."

"World War II war veteran Willie Sanchez, like other veterans, was considered a hero by the people in his neighborhood."

"S. 1/c William T. Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shaw, McKinney, graduated at Boyd High School and attended Oklahoma U., Norman, Okla., and Centenary College, Shreveport. Entered service Jan. 1944 in Navy. Received basic training at San Diego,…