s/o John Shally/Shelly & Pearl J. (Prather) Bain
grandson of John A. Logan Bain & Aria May Elizabeth (Howard) Bain
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Obituaries for Nelson Bain:
BAIN, NELSON
Explosion Fatal to Dixon Soldier With Army Abroad
Sgt. Nelson H. Bain, 26, a resident of Dixon for many years, died in England Feb. 24 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War department received here last night by his wife, Mildred, 908 Woodlawn avenue. Nelson, a veteran of almost three years of army service, was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks, stating in his last letter that he expected to sail from England March 18 for home. He had served in England for two years. The son of John S. Bain, of McLeansboro, Ill., Nelson lived here with his uncle, George E. Bain, 317 W. Chamberlain, for many years and attended school here. The text of the War department communication to Mrs. Bain follows: "The secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your husband Sgt. Nelson Bain died in England 24 February 46 as the result of burns from exploding gasoline.
Confirming letter follows. Edward F. Witsell, Adjutant General of the Army". In addition to his wife and father, Bain is survived by three sisters, including Mrs. Wayne Mann, of 321 East Chamberlin. [Dixon Evening Telegraph March 1, 1946]
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BAIN, NELSON
The remains of Sgt. Nelson H. Bain (above) who died Feb. 24, 1946, in England from burns caused by a gasoline explosion, will arrive at Columbus, O., tomorrow, his wife, Mrs. Mildred Bain, 911 Lincoln avenue, has been informed. Sgt. Bain was born Sept. 2, 1919, at Macedonia, Ill., and came to Dixon in 1934 to make his home with an uncle, George Bain.
He attended schools here and was married to Miss Mildred E. Fordham on July 16, 1939. He was employed at the Reynolds Wire Co. Entering service June 22, 1943, Sgt. Bain was sent overseas May 11, 1944, and stationed in England 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers
Co. Survivors include his widow, father, John Bain, McLeansboro, Ill., three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Mezo, McLeansboro, Mrs. Julia Cook, Evanston, and Mrs. June Blackburn, Dixon; and a brother, James, Dixon. The body will be sent to McLeansboro for funeral services, to be announced later, will be conducted. [Dixon Evening Telegraph June 25, 1948]
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BAIN, NELSON
SGT. NELSON BAIN
Military funeral services for Sgt. Nelson H. Bain were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sanders funeral home, McLeansboro, and at the Liberty church. Burial was in the Liberty cemetery.
Sgt. Bain died in a hospital in England, where he was stationed, from burns caused by a gasoline explosion. Relatives attending the funeral from Dixon were: Mr. and Mrs. George Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bain and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Blackburn and son and James Bain. Others attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fordham and Louise Fordham, Mrs. Grace Sitter, Mrs. Shirley Kirk and Mrs. Janet Wedekind, Charles Fordham, Jesse Fordham, Jr., Grand Detour; Leon Fordham, Amboy; Gifford Fordham, Sublette; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sutton and son, Bobby, Sublette. [Dixon Evening Telegraph July 19, 1948]
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Facts & Findings Qtly Spring 2006 issue, pg 7 (undated obit)
NELSON BAIN DIES
Sgt. Nelson BAIN, 26, a resident of Dixon, Illinois for many years, died in England on February 24, 1946 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War Department received here last night by his wife, Mildred. NELSON, a Veteran of almost three years of Army service and was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks. He had said in his last letter that he would be sailing from England on March 18, where he had served for two years. The son of John S. BAIN of McLeansboro, Illinois, Nelson lived in Dixon, Illinois with his uncle George BAIN for many years and attended school here. He married Miss Mildred FORDHAM on July 16, 1939. He was employed at Reynolds Wire Mill before entering the service. He was sent overseas May 11, 1944 and stationed in England for 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers Co.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Jennie MEZO of McLeansboro, Illinois, Mrs. Julia COOK of Evanston, Illinois and Mrs. June BLACKBURN of Dixon, Illinois and one brother, James BAIN of Dixon, Illinois. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sanders Funeral Home in McLeansboro and burial was in Liberty-Ridlen Cemetery near Macedonia, Illinois. Relatives attending the services from Dixon area were; Mr. and Mrs. George BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BAIN and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald BLACKBURN and son, James BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse FORDHAM and Louise FORDHAM, Mrs. Grace SITTEER, Mrs. Shirley KIRK and Mrs. Janet WEDEKING, Charles FORDHAM, Jesse FORDHAM Jr. of Grandtour, Illinois, Leon FORDHAM of Amboy, Illinois, Gifford FORDHAM of Sublette, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SUTTON and son Bobby of Sublette, Illinois.
grandson of John A. Logan Bain & Aria May Elizabeth (Howard) Bain
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Obituaries for Nelson Bain:
BAIN, NELSON
Explosion Fatal to Dixon Soldier With Army Abroad
Sgt. Nelson H. Bain, 26, a resident of Dixon for many years, died in England Feb. 24 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War department received here last night by his wife, Mildred, 908 Woodlawn avenue. Nelson, a veteran of almost three years of army service, was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks, stating in his last letter that he expected to sail from England March 18 for home. He had served in England for two years. The son of John S. Bain, of McLeansboro, Ill., Nelson lived here with his uncle, George E. Bain, 317 W. Chamberlain, for many years and attended school here. The text of the War department communication to Mrs. Bain follows: "The secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your husband Sgt. Nelson Bain died in England 24 February 46 as the result of burns from exploding gasoline.
Confirming letter follows. Edward F. Witsell, Adjutant General of the Army". In addition to his wife and father, Bain is survived by three sisters, including Mrs. Wayne Mann, of 321 East Chamberlin. [Dixon Evening Telegraph March 1, 1946]
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BAIN, NELSON
The remains of Sgt. Nelson H. Bain (above) who died Feb. 24, 1946, in England from burns caused by a gasoline explosion, will arrive at Columbus, O., tomorrow, his wife, Mrs. Mildred Bain, 911 Lincoln avenue, has been informed. Sgt. Bain was born Sept. 2, 1919, at Macedonia, Ill., and came to Dixon in 1934 to make his home with an uncle, George Bain.
He attended schools here and was married to Miss Mildred E. Fordham on July 16, 1939. He was employed at the Reynolds Wire Co. Entering service June 22, 1943, Sgt. Bain was sent overseas May 11, 1944, and stationed in England 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers
Co. Survivors include his widow, father, John Bain, McLeansboro, Ill., three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Mezo, McLeansboro, Mrs. Julia Cook, Evanston, and Mrs. June Blackburn, Dixon; and a brother, James, Dixon. The body will be sent to McLeansboro for funeral services, to be announced later, will be conducted. [Dixon Evening Telegraph June 25, 1948]
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BAIN, NELSON
SGT. NELSON BAIN
Military funeral services for Sgt. Nelson H. Bain were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sanders funeral home, McLeansboro, and at the Liberty church. Burial was in the Liberty cemetery.
Sgt. Bain died in a hospital in England, where he was stationed, from burns caused by a gasoline explosion. Relatives attending the funeral from Dixon were: Mr. and Mrs. George Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bain and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Blackburn and son and James Bain. Others attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fordham and Louise Fordham, Mrs. Grace Sitter, Mrs. Shirley Kirk and Mrs. Janet Wedekind, Charles Fordham, Jesse Fordham, Jr., Grand Detour; Leon Fordham, Amboy; Gifford Fordham, Sublette; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sutton and son, Bobby, Sublette. [Dixon Evening Telegraph July 19, 1948]
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Facts & Findings Qtly Spring 2006 issue, pg 7 (undated obit)
NELSON BAIN DIES
Sgt. Nelson BAIN, 26, a resident of Dixon, Illinois for many years, died in England on February 24, 1946 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War Department received here last night by his wife, Mildred. NELSON, a Veteran of almost three years of Army service and was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks. He had said in his last letter that he would be sailing from England on March 18, where he had served for two years. The son of John S. BAIN of McLeansboro, Illinois, Nelson lived in Dixon, Illinois with his uncle George BAIN for many years and attended school here. He married Miss Mildred FORDHAM on July 16, 1939. He was employed at Reynolds Wire Mill before entering the service. He was sent overseas May 11, 1944 and stationed in England for 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers Co.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Jennie MEZO of McLeansboro, Illinois, Mrs. Julia COOK of Evanston, Illinois and Mrs. June BLACKBURN of Dixon, Illinois and one brother, James BAIN of Dixon, Illinois. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sanders Funeral Home in McLeansboro and burial was in Liberty-Ridlen Cemetery near Macedonia, Illinois. Relatives attending the services from Dixon area were; Mr. and Mrs. George BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BAIN and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald BLACKBURN and son, James BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse FORDHAM and Louise FORDHAM, Mrs. Grace SITTEER, Mrs. Shirley KIRK and Mrs. Janet WEDEKING, Charles FORDHAM, Jesse FORDHAM Jr. of Grandtour, Illinois, Leon FORDHAM of Amboy, Illinois, Gifford FORDHAM of Sublette, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SUTTON and son Bobby of Sublette, Illinois.
s/o John Shally/Shelly & Pearl J. (Prather) Bain
grandson of John A. Logan Bain & Aria May Elizabeth (Howard) Bain
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Obituaries for Nelson Bain:
BAIN, NELSON
Explosion Fatal to Dixon Soldier With Army Abroad
Sgt. Nelson H. Bain, 26, a resident of Dixon for many years, died in England Feb. 24 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War department received here last night by his wife, Mildred, 908 Woodlawn avenue. Nelson, a veteran of almost three years of army service, was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks, stating in his last letter that he expected to sail from England March 18 for home. He had served in England for two years. The son of John S. Bain, of McLeansboro, Ill., Nelson lived here with his uncle, George E. Bain, 317 W. Chamberlain, for many years and attended school here. The text of the War department communication to Mrs. Bain follows: "The secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your husband Sgt. Nelson Bain died in England 24 February 46 as the result of burns from exploding gasoline.
Confirming letter follows. Edward F. Witsell, Adjutant General of the Army". In addition to his wife and father, Bain is survived by three sisters, including Mrs. Wayne Mann, of 321 East Chamberlin. [Dixon Evening Telegraph March 1, 1946]
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BAIN, NELSON
The remains of Sgt. Nelson H. Bain (above) who died Feb. 24, 1946, in England from burns caused by a gasoline explosion, will arrive at Columbus, O., tomorrow, his wife, Mrs. Mildred Bain, 911 Lincoln avenue, has been informed. Sgt. Bain was born Sept. 2, 1919, at Macedonia, Ill., and came to Dixon in 1934 to make his home with an uncle, George Bain.
He attended schools here and was married to Miss Mildred E. Fordham on July 16, 1939. He was employed at the Reynolds Wire Co. Entering service June 22, 1943, Sgt. Bain was sent overseas May 11, 1944, and stationed in England 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers
Co. Survivors include his widow, father, John Bain, McLeansboro, Ill., three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Mezo, McLeansboro, Mrs. Julia Cook, Evanston, and Mrs. June Blackburn, Dixon; and a brother, James, Dixon. The body will be sent to McLeansboro for funeral services, to be announced later, will be conducted. [Dixon Evening Telegraph June 25, 1948]
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BAIN, NELSON
SGT. NELSON BAIN
Military funeral services for Sgt. Nelson H. Bain were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sanders funeral home, McLeansboro, and at the Liberty church. Burial was in the Liberty cemetery.
Sgt. Bain died in a hospital in England, where he was stationed, from burns caused by a gasoline explosion. Relatives attending the funeral from Dixon were: Mr. and Mrs. George Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bain and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Blackburn and son and James Bain. Others attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fordham and Louise Fordham, Mrs. Grace Sitter, Mrs. Shirley Kirk and Mrs. Janet Wedekind, Charles Fordham, Jesse Fordham, Jr., Grand Detour; Leon Fordham, Amboy; Gifford Fordham, Sublette; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sutton and son, Bobby, Sublette. [Dixon Evening Telegraph July 19, 1948]
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Facts & Findings Qtly Spring 2006 issue, pg 7 (undated obit)
NELSON BAIN DIES
Sgt. Nelson BAIN, 26, a resident of Dixon, Illinois for many years, died in England on February 24, 1946 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War Department received here last night by his wife, Mildred. NELSON, a Veteran of almost three years of Army service and was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks. He had said in his last letter that he would be sailing from England on March 18, where he had served for two years. The son of John S. BAIN of McLeansboro, Illinois, Nelson lived in Dixon, Illinois with his uncle George BAIN for many years and attended school here. He married Miss Mildred FORDHAM on July 16, 1939. He was employed at Reynolds Wire Mill before entering the service. He was sent overseas May 11, 1944 and stationed in England for 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers Co.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Jennie MEZO of McLeansboro, Illinois, Mrs. Julia COOK of Evanston, Illinois and Mrs. June BLACKBURN of Dixon, Illinois and one brother, James BAIN of Dixon, Illinois. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sanders Funeral Home in McLeansboro and burial was in Liberty-Ridlen Cemetery near Macedonia, Illinois. Relatives attending the services from Dixon area were; Mr. and Mrs. George BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BAIN and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald BLACKBURN and son, James BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse FORDHAM and Louise FORDHAM, Mrs. Grace SITTEER, Mrs. Shirley KIRK and Mrs. Janet WEDEKING, Charles FORDHAM, Jesse FORDHAM Jr. of Grandtour, Illinois, Leon FORDHAM of Amboy, Illinois, Gifford FORDHAM of Sublette, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SUTTON and son Bobby of Sublette, Illinois.
grandson of John A. Logan Bain & Aria May Elizabeth (Howard) Bain
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Obituaries for Nelson Bain:
BAIN, NELSON
Explosion Fatal to Dixon Soldier With Army Abroad
Sgt. Nelson H. Bain, 26, a resident of Dixon for many years, died in England Feb. 24 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War department received here last night by his wife, Mildred, 908 Woodlawn avenue. Nelson, a veteran of almost three years of army service, was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks, stating in his last letter that he expected to sail from England March 18 for home. He had served in England for two years. The son of John S. Bain, of McLeansboro, Ill., Nelson lived here with his uncle, George E. Bain, 317 W. Chamberlain, for many years and attended school here. The text of the War department communication to Mrs. Bain follows: "The secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your husband Sgt. Nelson Bain died in England 24 February 46 as the result of burns from exploding gasoline.
Confirming letter follows. Edward F. Witsell, Adjutant General of the Army". In addition to his wife and father, Bain is survived by three sisters, including Mrs. Wayne Mann, of 321 East Chamberlin. [Dixon Evening Telegraph March 1, 1946]
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BAIN, NELSON
The remains of Sgt. Nelson H. Bain (above) who died Feb. 24, 1946, in England from burns caused by a gasoline explosion, will arrive at Columbus, O., tomorrow, his wife, Mrs. Mildred Bain, 911 Lincoln avenue, has been informed. Sgt. Bain was born Sept. 2, 1919, at Macedonia, Ill., and came to Dixon in 1934 to make his home with an uncle, George Bain.
He attended schools here and was married to Miss Mildred E. Fordham on July 16, 1939. He was employed at the Reynolds Wire Co. Entering service June 22, 1943, Sgt. Bain was sent overseas May 11, 1944, and stationed in England 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers
Co. Survivors include his widow, father, John Bain, McLeansboro, Ill., three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Mezo, McLeansboro, Mrs. Julia Cook, Evanston, and Mrs. June Blackburn, Dixon; and a brother, James, Dixon. The body will be sent to McLeansboro for funeral services, to be announced later, will be conducted. [Dixon Evening Telegraph June 25, 1948]
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BAIN, NELSON
SGT. NELSON BAIN
Military funeral services for Sgt. Nelson H. Bain were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sanders funeral home, McLeansboro, and at the Liberty church. Burial was in the Liberty cemetery.
Sgt. Bain died in a hospital in England, where he was stationed, from burns caused by a gasoline explosion. Relatives attending the funeral from Dixon were: Mr. and Mrs. George Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bain and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Blackburn and son and James Bain. Others attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fordham and Louise Fordham, Mrs. Grace Sitter, Mrs. Shirley Kirk and Mrs. Janet Wedekind, Charles Fordham, Jesse Fordham, Jr., Grand Detour; Leon Fordham, Amboy; Gifford Fordham, Sublette; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sutton and son, Bobby, Sublette. [Dixon Evening Telegraph July 19, 1948]
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Facts & Findings Qtly Spring 2006 issue, pg 7 (undated obit)
NELSON BAIN DIES
Sgt. Nelson BAIN, 26, a resident of Dixon, Illinois for many years, died in England on February 24, 1946 as a result of burns received from exploding gasoline, according to a telegram from the War Department received here last night by his wife, Mildred. NELSON, a Veteran of almost three years of Army service and was expecting to return to the United States in two weeks. He had said in his last letter that he would be sailing from England on March 18, where he had served for two years. The son of John S. BAIN of McLeansboro, Illinois, Nelson lived in Dixon, Illinois with his uncle George BAIN for many years and attended school here. He married Miss Mildred FORDHAM on July 16, 1939. He was employed at Reynolds Wire Mill before entering the service. He was sent overseas May 11, 1944 and stationed in England for 21 months with the 713th Army Engineers Co.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Jennie MEZO of McLeansboro, Illinois, Mrs. Julia COOK of Evanston, Illinois and Mrs. June BLACKBURN of Dixon, Illinois and one brother, James BAIN of Dixon, Illinois. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sanders Funeral Home in McLeansboro and burial was in Liberty-Ridlen Cemetery near Macedonia, Illinois. Relatives attending the services from Dixon area were; Mr. and Mrs. George BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BAIN and Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald BLACKBURN and son, James BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse FORDHAM and Louise FORDHAM, Mrs. Grace SITTEER, Mrs. Shirley KIRK and Mrs. Janet WEDEKING, Charles FORDHAM, Jesse FORDHAM Jr. of Grandtour, Illinois, Leon FORDHAM of Amboy, Illinois, Gifford FORDHAM of Sublette, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SUTTON and son Bobby of Sublette, Illinois.
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