Each Book in the Memories from Eldred Series includes a war unfortunately. Book 3 which I am working on includes World War II. Recently my cousin sent me this greeting from my dad to her family in 1943.
There are quite a few cute children here along with some older young people. Second from the left is my mom Mary Briggs. Her brother John is behind the hammer. The next adult is Laura Briggs. My grandmother Myrtle Briggs … Continue reading
C. Raymond Austin 1900–1983 William S. Austin 1903–1979 Clara Leavenworth 1907–1967 Clinton Leavenworth 1909–1983 Arthur L. Austin 1913–1991 Anna Leavenworth 1913–1974 Robert C. Austin 1915–2008 James Leavenworth 1922–2003 Charlotte Hirsch Schroedel 1924–November 27, 2012 I was saddened to hear that … Continue reading
The back of the postcard reads: Have been very lucky so far. Hope it continues. Expect to stay here about two more weeks. Art; Co.G,Camp Upton, N.Y. Earlier I posted a list of folks who served in the Armed Forces … Continue reading
I have accumulated quite a collection of photos, letters, and information about WWII, as well as an extensive list of the many Town of Highland residents who were part of the Armed Forces during WWII. My dad Art Austin was … Continue reading
Mort and Jennie Austin had 5 sons who fought in the World Wars: 2 in “the war to end all wars” which ended on November 11, 1918 (Armistice Day); and 3 who fought in World War II. Their oldest son … Continue reading
It’s been very busy here the last couple weeks at Halfway Brook in Arizona as I have been majorly working on Book 3, Farewell to Eldred, which covers the years 1920 to 1950. I have a rough storyline for the … Continue reading
