John Thomas Wilson - Revision history

Mouser: /* Sources */ Added page 2 of the application for WWII compensation

2016-07-16T02:17:52Z

‎Sources: Added page 2 of the application for WWII compensation

Mouser: /* Sources */ Added WWII compensation application.

2016-07-16T02:07:25Z

‎Sources: Added WWII compensation application.

Mouser: /* Sources */ Added gravestone source.

2015-06-20T17:22:07Z

‎Sources: Added gravestone source.

Mouser: Added year of death to family tree segment for Ella May Beals

2015-06-20T17:20:29Z

Added year of death to family tree segment for Ella May Beals

Liz: /* Places of Residence */ add link to website of 303 Bomb Group "Hell's Angels" with map of Moosburg stalags, liberation description

2014-11-01T09:54:48Z

‎Places of Residence: add link to website of 303 Bomb Group "Hell's Angels" with map of Moosburg stalags, liberation description

Liz: 1940 census for John Wilson in Laurens SC, from Nickleville,Venango Co, working for REA. Under research notes, memoir of Ella Beals Wilson notes re REA & Laurens SC

2013-08-22T15:51:53Z

1940 census for John Wilson in Laurens SC, from Nickleville,Venango Co, working for REA. Under research notes, memoir of Ella Beals Wilson notes re REA & Laurens SC

Mouser: /* Sources */ Added separation documents from the army.

2012-10-22T03:41:45Z

‎Sources: Added separation documents from the army.

Brady: add obit and missing report for John T. Wilson.

2012-06-14T16:05:35Z

add obit and missing report for John T. Wilson.

Brady at 19:36, 9 June 2012

2012-06-09T19:36:55Z

Brady: remove number from ssdi

2011-05-02T00:29:13Z

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-| '''Application for WWII Compensation''' for John T. Wilson at Rt. 1 box 137 Emlenton, Venango Co., PA, dated 10 Jun 1950. He was born on 10 November 1917 in Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA. His full name is listed as [[John Thomas Wilson]]. He lists two periods of domestic service: 30 Jul 1943 - 16 Jan 1945 and 1 Jul 1945 - 20 Oct 1945, however an auditor has corrected the starting dates in red ink such that the date ranges read 13 Aug 1943 - 16 Jan 1945 and 2 Jul 1945 - 20 Oct 1945.  He lists one period of foreign service from 17 Jan 1945 - 1 Jul 1945.  He entered active service on 13 Aug 1943 at Cumberland Gap, PA.  His serial number was 33682366.  He was separated from active service on 20 Oct 1945 at Andrews Field, Washington D.C. At the time of the application, he was not serving on active duty.  His service was in the Army Air Force.  His address at the time he entered the service was R.D. 1, P.O. Box 137, Emlenton, Venango Co., PA. He was registered under selective service with draft board #2, Franklin, Venango Co., PA. He was approved for a payment of $300 on 16 Jun 1950.
+| '''Application for WWII Compensation''' for John T. Wilson at Rt. 1 box 137 Emlenton, Venango Co., PA, dated 3 Jun 1950 and marked as received on 10 Jun 1950. He was born on 10 November 1917 in Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA. His full name is listed as [[John Thomas Wilson]]. He lists two periods of domestic service: 30 Jul 1943 - 16 Jan 1945 and 1 Jul 1945 - 20 Oct 1945, however an auditor has corrected the starting dates in red ink such that the date ranges read 13 Aug 1943 - 16 Jan 1945 and 2 Jul 1945 - 20 Oct 1945.  He lists one period of foreign service from 17 Jan 1945 - 1 Jul 1945.  He entered active service on 13 Aug 1943 at Cumberland Gap, PA.  His serial number was 33682366.  He was separated from active service on 20 Oct 1945 at Andrews Field, Washington D.C. At the time of the application, he was not serving on active duty.  His service was in the Army Air Force.  His address at the time he entered the service was R.D. 1, P.O. Box 137, Emlenton, Venango Co., PA. He was registered under selective service with draft board #2, Franklin, Venango Co., PA. He was approved for a payment of $300 on 16 Jun 1950. His beneficiary is [[Ella May Beals|Ella Beals Wilson]] at RT.1 Box 137 Emlenton, Venango, PA. His children are [[Elizabeth Ann Wilson|Elizabeth A. Wilson]], age 7, and [[Carolyn Lucy Wilson|Carolyn L. Wilson]], age 5, at the same address. The line for information about his mother is left blank.  His father is listed as [[Bert Winiford Wilson|Bert W. Wilson]] of Nickleville, Venango Co., PA. The form was signed by a Notary Public with Mr. Wilson in person in Aleorn Co., Mississippi, on 3 Jun 1950.
-| [[File:WWII App for compensation John Thomas Wilson.jpg|50px|center]]
+| [[File:WWII App for compensation John Thomas Wilson.jpg|50px|center]] [[File:WWII App for compensation John Thomas Wilson_pg2.jpg|50px|center]]
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 This photocopy was received from the National Personnel Records Center after a request for records of separation for John Thomas Wilson.  Unfortunately, they indicated that the original records were lost in a fire on 12 Jul 1973 so they provided this copy of records stored elsewhere as the best available.
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 | '''Gravestone''' at Nickleville Cemetery, Nickleville, Venango Co., PA reads [[John Thomas Wilson|John T. Wilson]], Born Nov 10 1917, Died May 18 1985.
 | [[File:Gravestone John T Wilson.jpg|50px|center]]
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 | '''Honorable discharge paperwork''' for [[John Thomas Wilson|John T. Wilson]], army serial number 33 622 366. He is a Staff Sargeant in the Air Corps, component "AUS" (?).  His organization is listed as "Co. ??? S?p. Base Andrews Field, D.C."  He separated from the army on 20 Oct 1945 at ??? Separation Base ?????, D.C.  His permanent mailing address is "???? ???, ??? 137., Trenton Pa."   He was born on 10 Nov 1917 in Slippery Rock, PA.  He has blue eyes, blond hair, is 5' ?" tall, and weighs 1?0 pounds.  He has three dependents.  He is white, married, and a US citizen.  His civilian occupation is "Lineman Power 5-53.420" [NB: 5-53.420 is officially "Lineman IV (light, heat, & power)"].  He was inducted into the army on 30 Jul 1943 and entered into active service on 13 Aug 1943. At the time of entry into service, he lived at the same address given above.  His military occupational specialty and number is "A? Arm-Gun. 612." [NB: 612 is officially "Armorer-Gunner."]  Military qualification and date is listed as "AA? Air Crew Member Badge."  Battles and campaigns reads, "No. App???????, ????and, Campaigns."  Decorations and citations reads, "European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/2 Bronze Battle Stars; Good Conduct Medal."  Wounds received in action reads, "????."  He was immunized for smallpox, typhoid, and tetanus on Jan 1945 and ??? 35.   His service outside the continental U.S. began with a departure on 17 Jan 1945 for Italy, arriving on 8 Feb 1945.   He departed back for the U.S. on 13 Jun 1945, arriving on 1 Jul 1945.    He had no prior service.  His reason and authority for separation reads, "????? ????? ?? 613-365 as changed and ?? 1-1."  Service schools attended reads, "???? ???., Kingman, Ariz."   His education includes 8? years of grammar school, ? years of high school, and no college.  His longevity for pay purposes was 2 years, 3 months, and 21 days.  His mustering out pay was $300 total, $100 this payday.  He received travel pay of $7.70.  His total amount received was $130.70, from ???? ?????, Capt., AC.  His insurance information is illegible.  The remarks section reads, " ???? ???? ????.  ??????? 45 (2 Sep 45).  ?? time ??? ????? ?? 1??.  Inactive Serv. ??? 30 Jul 1943 to 12 Aug 1943 incl.  Typ??? 1? Jun 1943;"    The form is signed by John T. Wilson, and also by his personnel officer, Edward C. Sto???, 1st. Lt., AC ??? ?? (???). <br><br>
 This photocopy was received from the National Personnel Records Center after a request for records of separation for John Thomas Wilson.  Unfortunately, they indicated that the original records were lost in a fire on 12 Jul 1973 so they provided this copy of records stored elsewhere as the best available.
 | [[Image:John-t-wilson-military-record.jpg|50px|center]]
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    (1943- )               |                            (1891-1944)
                           +-- [[Ella May Beals]]
-                              (1917- )
+                              (1917-2009)
    Sources: <sup class="reference">[4][6]</sup>

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 | Nurenberg, Ger.   ||25 Mar     1945    ||POW   || <sup class="reference">[4]</sup>
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-| Moosburg, Ger.   ||  20 Apr   1945 ;<br>Liberation 29 Apr 1945   ||POW <br>([http://www.moosburg.org/info/stalag/indeng.html camp history website]) <br>([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalag_VII-A Wikipedia's Stalag VII-A site]),<br> ([http://www.moosburg.org/info/stalag/14theng.html description of the events surround the liberation itself])<br>([[ 1 May 1945 NY Times Moosburg Prison Camp Liberation]])|| <sup class="reference">[4]</sup>
+| Moosburg, Ger.   ||  20 Apr   1945 ;<br>Liberation 29 Apr 1945   ||POW <br>([http://www.moosburg.org/info/stalag/indeng.html camp history website]) <br>([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalag_VII-A Wikipedia's Stalag VII-A site]),<br> ([http://www.moosburg.org/info/stalag/14theng.html description of the events surround the liberation itself])<br>([http://www.303rdbg.com/pow-camps.html#stalag7a   303 Bomb Group website:description of camps, liberation])<br>([[ 1 May 1945 NY Times Moosburg Prison Camp Liberation]])|| <sup class="reference">[4]</sup>
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 | Landshut, Ger.    ||4 May    1945    ||  || <sup class="reference">[4]</sup>

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 | '''1930 United States Federal Census''', Richland Township, Venango County, PA, Enumeration District 61-40, Page 6, lines 65-73 lists ''Birt W. Wilson'', 39, married to ''Clara M. Wilson'', 38.  They live with six children and a live-in farm laborer: daughter ''Ruth M. Wilson'', 17; son ''Edwin D.'', 15; son ''John T. Wilson'', 12; son ''Russel W. Wilson'', 9; son ''Ray B. Wilson'', 6; daughter ''Allene N. Wilson'', 3 years and 10 months; and laborer ''Lester Lawrence'', 43.  When Birt W. Wilson and Clara M. Wilson got married, he was 20 and she was 19.  All of the children except Allene attended school within the census year.  Everyone but Allene can read, write, and speak English. Everyone and their parents were born in PA.  Birt W. Wilson's occupation is listed as "Farmer."  This census page is dated April 15th, 1930.
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 ==Research Notes==
 * [http://www.2ndbombgroup.org/5th%20Wing%20planes.xls Unattributed XLS document showing B-17G in the 483rd with serial number 42-32017 with the nickname "Sweet 17"]  This matches with the "Sweet 17" engraving on the wooden clog, though the model of aircraft on the clog is listed as a B-17F.  However, all official AAF records indicate that 42-32017 was a B-17G; this is likely an error on the part of JTW.
 * [http://www.accident-report.com/world/europe/yugoslavia.html USAAF accident list for "Yugoslavia" shows B-17G 42-32017  of the 815th/483rd having an accident on 3/14/1945]

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 | '''Obituary of John T. Wilson''', from the collection of Peg Kahle.  Oriinal source not given, probably Oil City Derrick.<br>John T. Wilson, age 67, brother of three area residents, died at 4:47 am Saturday at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL.  He had resided for 35 years in Scottsboro, AL.  Born 10 Nov 1917 at Slippery Rock, the son of Bert W. and Clara Wimer Wilson.  A veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps.  He was a prisoner of war in the European Theater.  Employed as  a foreman for the Tennessee Valley Authority for 45 years.  Member of Nickleville Presbyterian Church.  He enjoyed gardening, carpentry and hunting.  Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Brady (Elizabeth Ann) Williams of St. Paul MN and Mrs. John (Carolyn Lucille) Harris of Florence AL; three brothers: Edwin D. Wilson of Las Vegas, NV; Russell W. Wilson of Oil City and Raymond B. Wilson of Fredonia, PA; two sisters: Mrs. Ruth McClelland of Franklin and Mrs. William (Aileen M.) Heeter of Kennerdale; and four grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.  Services at Criswell-Gardinier Funeral Home 11 am Wednesday with Rev. Darrell Knopp of Nickleville Presbyterian Church officiating.  Interment at the Nickleville Cemetery.<br>Margin notes by Mrs. Kahle: 18 May 1985.
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 | '''Missing-in-Action report-John T. Wilson''', from collection of Peg Kahle.  Original source not given.<br>"In a message from the War Department, Mrs. Ella B. Wilson, of Emlenton R.D.1, has been informed that her husband, Sgt. John T. Wilson, is missing in action in Hungary since March 14.  Sgt. Wilson, son of Bert Wilson, of Nickleville, was a tail gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress.  He had been stationed in Italy for almost a month."<br>  Margin note from Mrs. Kahle:  1945
 | [[Image:Wilson, John T. missing report.jpg|50px|center]]
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 | '''Funeral Program, John T. Wilson''' from collection of Margaret Kahle.<br>  John T. Wilson  b. 10 Nov 1917  d, 18 May 1985  Services at Criswell-Gardinier Funeral Home.  Interment at Nickleville Cemetery.  Rev. Darrell K. Knopp officiating <br>
 * note: Rev. Knopp was pastor at Nickleville Presbyterian Church
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 !  || Date || Location || Notes || Sources
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-| '''Birth'''    ||10 Nov 1917   ||Worth Twp., Butler Co. PA   || || <sup class="reference">[4]</sup>
+| '''Birth'''    ||10 Nov 1917   ||Worth Twp., Butler Co. PA   || || <sup class="reference">[4][12]</sup>
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 | '''Marriage''' ||2 Feb 1940  ||Richland Twp., Venango Co. PA || To Ella May Beals  || <sup class="reference">[3][4]</sup>
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 | '''Military''' ||19 Jan -17 May 1945 Europe  ||WWII Army Airforce, Cpl.<br> B17 tail gunner, 483 Bombardment Group,<br> 815 Squadron, based in Foggia, Italy   || caputred near Lenti, Hungary;<br>POW, Austria & Germany   || <sup class="reference">[3][4]</sup>
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-| '''Death'''    ||18 May 1985  ||VA Hospital, Birmingham AL || || <sup class="reference">[6]</sup>
+| '''Death'''    ||18 May 1985  ||VA Hospital, Birmingham AL || || <sup class="reference">[6][12]</sup>
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-| '''Burial''' ||22 May 1985 ||Nickleville Presby. Cemetery,<br>Richland Twp., Venango Co. PA   || || <sup class="reference">[6]</sup>
+| '''Burial''' ||22 May 1985 ||Nickleville Presby. Cemetery,<br>Richland Twp., Venango Co. PA   || || <sup class="reference">[6][12]</sup>
 |}
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 | '''Social Security Death Index''' for [[John Thomas Wilson|John Wilson]], last residence 35768 Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama.   He was born on 10 Nov 1917 and died in May 1985.  His SSN was issued in PA before 1951.
 | <div width="*" style="text-align: center">'''N/A'''</div>
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-| '''Social Security Death Index''' for [[John Thomas Wilson|John Wilson]], SSN 170-14-3501, last residence 35768 Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama.   He was born on 10 Nov 1917 and died in May 1985.  His SSN was issued in PA before 1951.
+| '''Social Security Death Index''' for [[John Thomas Wilson|John Wilson]], last residence 35768 Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama.   He was born on 10 Nov 1917 and died in May 1985.  His SSN was issued in PA before 1951.
 | <div width="*" style="text-align: center">'''N/A'''</div>