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Friday, May 7, 2010
African American Genealogy Carnival: They Served With Honor: In Memoriam African Americans in the Military 1914-1953
THE DAVISS MEN OF NAVASOTA TEXAS
Upper left: Corporal Owens C Daviss U.S Army WW 11 served in France: Son of James Penn and Betty Owens Daviss.
Upper Right: Carpenter Mate 11 Henry/Harry E Daviss U.S. Navy WW11 served in British West Indies and beyond: Son of James Penn and Gertrude Sims Daviss.
Center: Sgt Spencer Daviss US Army WW11 and Korean Conflict served also in India: Son of James Penn and Gertrude Sims Daviss.
Lower Left: PFC Isaiah T Daviss US Army WW11 served in Africa Italy and France: Son of James Penn and Gertrude Sims Daviss.
Lower right: PFC Theodore R Daviss US Army WW11 served in England and the Pacific: Son of James Penn and Gertrude Sims Daviss.
And on the right is S-Sgt James Parker Daviss WW11: son of James Penn and Gertrude Sims Daviss.
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Vicky,
Thank you for sharing about the Davis Men of your Family. You have FIVE men who chose to serve and that is just awesome!!!
-AMY
www.ReconnectedRoots.com
Vicky,
Thank you for sharing about the Davis Men of your Family. You have FIVE men who chose to serve and that is just awesome!!!
-AMY
www.ReconnectedRoots.com
Where did you get that wonderful collage of your military men in the family?
Great image!
Your family had definitely contributed to the safety and protection of our country! I really like the collage. Well done! :)
Renate
Thank you Angela! From what I am told,the picture was presented to my grandmother Gertrude Sims Daviss from her sons while in the military.
Thanks A_Cain! five on the Collage and one more on the post. I have a stong suspicion that there was another son Wright Cuney Daviss that also served.
Thanks much Renate! And thats just one line. Looking for more (smile)
This is absolutely wonderful Vicky!
Thanks so much Terrence. I appreciate your comment.
Great tribute to the service men in your family! I still have to get mine written.
Thanks much Mavis! I will be waiting to read yours.
Vicky,
Thanks for sharing your Daviss Military men. Agreat tribute.
Sandra
Thanks for taking time to read it Sandra. I appreciate that.
Great tribute to the military branches of your family. The Davis men would be proud of you to honor them in this forum. Thanks for sharing.
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