ERNIE HANKS IS KILLED IN ACTION
Crowley Soldier Dies In Belgium February 7. Message To Wife Declares
Pvt. Ernie Hanks of Crowley was killed in action in Belgium February 7, according to a message received here by his wife, the former Miss Thelma Murphy.
Private Hanks had been in service about 10 months, was overseas about three months, members of the family stated.
He was 24 years of age.
A native of Crowley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Hanks, he attended Crowley high school.
Prior to his induction he was employed as a farmer by Vic Coles of Crowley, members of the family reported.
Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by three brothers, one of whom is PFC Kearney Hanks who is in the marines and now home on furlough, and five sisters.
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The Crowley Post-Signal
Crowley, Louisiana
05 Mar 1945, Mon • Page 1 & 3
Contributor: A. P. "Red" Quebodeaux (50000180)
Crowley Soldier Dies In Belgium February 7. Message To Wife Declares
Pvt. Ernie Hanks of Crowley was killed in action in Belgium February 7, according to a message received here by his wife, the former Miss Thelma Murphy.
Private Hanks had been in service about 10 months, was overseas about three months, members of the family stated.
He was 24 years of age.
A native of Crowley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Hanks, he attended Crowley high school.
Prior to his induction he was employed as a farmer by Vic Coles of Crowley, members of the family reported.
Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by three brothers, one of whom is PFC Kearney Hanks who is in the marines and now home on furlough, and five sisters.
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The Crowley Post-Signal
Crowley, Louisiana
05 Mar 1945, Mon • Page 1 & 3
Contributor: A. P. "Red" Quebodeaux (50000180)
ERNIE HANKS IS KILLED IN ACTION
Crowley Soldier Dies In Belgium February 7. Message To Wife Declares
Pvt. Ernie Hanks of Crowley was killed in action in Belgium February 7, according to a message received here by his wife, the former Miss Thelma Murphy.
Private Hanks had been in service about 10 months, was overseas about three months, members of the family stated.
He was 24 years of age.
A native of Crowley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Hanks, he attended Crowley high school.
Prior to his induction he was employed as a farmer by Vic Coles of Crowley, members of the family reported.
Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by three brothers, one of whom is PFC Kearney Hanks who is in the marines and now home on furlough, and five sisters.
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The Crowley Post-Signal
Crowley, Louisiana
05 Mar 1945, Mon • Page 1 & 3
Contributor: A. P. "Red" Quebodeaux (50000180)
Crowley Soldier Dies In Belgium February 7. Message To Wife Declares
Pvt. Ernie Hanks of Crowley was killed in action in Belgium February 7, according to a message received here by his wife, the former Miss Thelma Murphy.
Private Hanks had been in service about 10 months, was overseas about three months, members of the family stated.
He was 24 years of age.
A native of Crowley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Hanks, he attended Crowley high school.
Prior to his induction he was employed as a farmer by Vic Coles of Crowley, members of the family reported.
Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by three brothers, one of whom is PFC Kearney Hanks who is in the marines and now home on furlough, and five sisters.
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The Crowley Post-Signal
Crowley, Louisiana
05 Mar 1945, Mon • Page 1 & 3
Contributor: A. P. "Red" Quebodeaux (50000180)
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