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Tulsa World ~ Tulsa, OK ~ July 18, 2007
James C. Hickerson, of Tulsa, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007. Born June 6, 1921, to Clarence C. and Clara M. (Reynolds) Hickerson, he was a native Tulsan, who began a long career as a Court Reporter at the Tulsa County Courthouse. He later started his own freelance reporting firm.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, including service in the China-Burma-India Theatre, receiving the Bronze Star for meritorious service while over seas. He was later recalled to service during the Korean War.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mildred. They were longtime members of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church in Tulsa and were active in the Boston Avenue Chancel Choir for 25 years. They were loyal members of the Wesley Fellowship Class at Boston Avenue.
He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Hickerson; and son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Lisa Hickerson, all of Tulsa; and many other family members and friends. Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Boston Avenue Church music fund. Moore's Rosewood.
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WORLD WAR II ARMY ENLISTMENT RECORDS, 1938-1946:
Name: James C Hickerson
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State of Residence: Oklahoma
County or City: Tulsa
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1942
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Tulsa
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Stenographers and typists
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 122
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Tulsa World ~ Tulsa, OK ~ July 18, 2007
James C. Hickerson, of Tulsa, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007. Born June 6, 1921, to Clarence C. and Clara M. (Reynolds) Hickerson, he was a native Tulsan, who began a long career as a Court Reporter at the Tulsa County Courthouse. He later started his own freelance reporting firm.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, including service in the China-Burma-India Theatre, receiving the Bronze Star for meritorious service while over seas. He was later recalled to service during the Korean War.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mildred. They were longtime members of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church in Tulsa and were active in the Boston Avenue Chancel Choir for 25 years. They were loyal members of the Wesley Fellowship Class at Boston Avenue.
He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Hickerson; and son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Lisa Hickerson, all of Tulsa; and many other family members and friends. Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Boston Avenue Church music fund. Moore's Rosewood.
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WORLD WAR II ARMY ENLISTMENT RECORDS, 1938-1946:
Name: James C Hickerson
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State of Residence: Oklahoma
County or City: Tulsa
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1942
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Tulsa
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Stenographers and typists
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 122
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Tulsa World ~ Tulsa, OK ~ July 18, 2007
James C. Hickerson, of Tulsa, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007. Born June 6, 1921, to Clarence C. and Clara M. (Reynolds) Hickerson, he was a native Tulsan, who began a long career as a Court Reporter at the Tulsa County Courthouse. He later started his own freelance reporting firm.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, including service in the China-Burma-India Theatre, receiving the Bronze Star for meritorious service while over seas. He was later recalled to service during the Korean War.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mildred. They were longtime members of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church in Tulsa and were active in the Boston Avenue Chancel Choir for 25 years. They were loyal members of the Wesley Fellowship Class at Boston Avenue.
He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Hickerson; and son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Lisa Hickerson, all of Tulsa; and many other family members and friends. Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Boston Avenue Church music fund. Moore's Rosewood.
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WORLD WAR II ARMY ENLISTMENT RECORDS, 1938-1946:
Name: James C Hickerson
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State of Residence: Oklahoma
County or City: Tulsa
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1942
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Tulsa
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Stenographers and typists
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 122
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Tulsa World ~ Tulsa, OK ~ July 18, 2007
James C. Hickerson, of Tulsa, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007. Born June 6, 1921, to Clarence C. and Clara M. (Reynolds) Hickerson, he was a native Tulsan, who began a long career as a Court Reporter at the Tulsa County Courthouse. He later started his own freelance reporting firm.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, including service in the China-Burma-India Theatre, receiving the Bronze Star for meritorious service while over seas. He was later recalled to service during the Korean War.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mildred. They were longtime members of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church in Tulsa and were active in the Boston Avenue Chancel Choir for 25 years. They were loyal members of the Wesley Fellowship Class at Boston Avenue.
He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Hickerson; and son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Lisa Hickerson, all of Tulsa; and many other family members and friends. Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Boston Avenue Church music fund. Moore's Rosewood.
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WORLD WAR II ARMY ENLISTMENT RECORDS, 1938-1946:
Name: James C Hickerson
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State of Residence: Oklahoma
County or City: Tulsa
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1942
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Tulsa
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Stenographers and typists
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 122
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