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Submitted: 10/3/21 • Approved: 10/5/21 • Last Updated: 10/8/21 • R460843-G0-S3
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS US Army
World War II
January 14, 1917-November 9, 1944
At Rest
*Photo/Information, courtesy of Edith Guynes Stanley
*Obituary
Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Ayres, whose son, Pfc. T.J. Ayres, died in New Guinea Nov. 8, are in receipt of a letter from Lt. Co. Lee J. Davis, Commanding Officer. In the letter the Commanding Officer stated that he had just learned of Pfc. T.J.'s death and he hastened to offer his sympathy. Continuing the officer stated, "I visited with your son only the day before yesterday and he was sitting up and was very cheerful. The following night he suffered a relapse and the end came quickly and mercifully. Let me assure you that everything was done for him that medical science could possibly do. Unfortunately, his ailment (Scrub Typhus) has no known cure. His passing is a deep personal loss for he was indeed a fine boy who lived honorably. Ceremonies befitting a brave American soldier will be performed. His entire battery will act as a Guard of Honor and volleys will be fired at the commitment. The flag he loved and served so well will be sent to you as an ever present reminder of his country's gratitude."
(Published in The Wheeler Times, December 7, 1944)
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U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: T J Ayres
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Cordell, Oklahoma, USA
Residence Place: Twitty, Wheeler, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 17 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Twitty, Wheeler, Texas, USA
Employer: J J Ayers
Weight: 142
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6
Next of Kin: J J Ayres
Household Members:
Name Relationship
T J Ayres Self (Head)
J J Ayres Father
Contributed on 10/3/21
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Record #: 460843