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Son of Edwin Powell Barlow, Sr. and Jennie M. Parrish.
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Please see memorial below for marker in his hometown cemetery:
Capt Edwin Powell Barlow
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THE DEATH OF CAPT. EDWIN P. BARLOW IN FRANCE ON AUG. 25
A telegram from the war department confirming the death of Capt. Edwin Powell Barlow, 33, August 25 in action in France, was received by his mother, Mrs. Jennie Barlow, last Sunday afternoon. And Barren county again sorrows with the bereaved family for another son who made the supreme sacrifice. Capt. Barlow was fine soldier and a fine man. A volunteer, he would have completed his fourth year in service October 10, this year. He completed officer training at Ft. Riley Kansas, and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He had additional training in tank warfare with unit at Fort Knox, Ky.
Capt. Barlow volunteered for hazardous assignment of intelligence officer with reconnaissance squadron and was sent to London for special training. He received his commission as Captain, was assigned to the First Army and participated in the invasion of France. He was killed while engaged in his line of duty.
Educated at Tulane and the University of Alabama, Captain Barlow engaged in business here for a short time. He was popular, was a favorite of all, and no one had as many friends as he did. He was very charitable and for years brought light and joy into homes that never knew their benefactor. He was first to subscribe to the rebuilding of old Salem Baptist church following the fire that destroyed that property. This church had been associated with his family for great many years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. E. P. Barlow, and one sister, Mrs. Glen Ropp, both of this place.
The Glasgow Times Sept 14, 1944
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
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CHAPLAIN WRITES OF THE DEATH IN BATTLE OF CAPT BARLOW
Ben L. Rose, Chaplain the 113 cavalry group stationed somewhere in Germany, has written the following explanation of the death of Capt. Edwin P. Barlow in action in France. The letter, directed to Chaplain Dewey A. Stubblefield, Ft. McClellan, Ala., was forwarded to Rev. A. Mack Parrish, pastor Emanuel Baptist church, Paducah, and reproduced in his church publication. Rev. Parrish was an uncle of Capt. Barlow. Letter was as follows:
“In reply to your inquiry on the death of Captain Edwin P. Barlow who was killed in action August 25, 1944, in France, I give you the following information, trusting you to convey such information to those who most desire it and to those who should have it.
“Captain Barlow was killed in the Province of Eure, in France. One of the platoons of his troop C, 125th Cav. Ren. had run into an ambush and were experiencing difficulty in getting out. Captain Barlow took half-track and some riflemen up to this position in an effort to assist the platoon. When they arrived they dismounted. Captain Barlow was standing beside the half-track directing the action when he was killed. His body was evacuated to a military cemetery in France where he was buried with a simple and dignified service conducted by Chaplain of Protestant faith.
“Capt. Barlow was on of the most popular officers of Group. He had a magnetic personality, and was one of the most fearless men I have ever met. I knew Capt. Barlow for several years, and thought the world of him. He attended a church service which I had conducted for his troop on the evening of the 24th, the day before he was killed. Strange, but I remember the text I used for the service. It was: “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
“The information you desire about the location of his grave can be had by writing to the Quartermaster General, ASF, in Washington, D. C. Regulations do not permit me to give you that information. Please convey my sympathy to his uncle, and assure him that we grieve with him. He has lost a nephew and we have good comrade and a fine soldier.”
The Glasgow Times – Jan 11, 1945
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Birth Year: 1911
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Kentucky
State of Residence: Kentucky
County or City: Barren
Enlistment Date: 15 Oct 1940
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Fort Bliss El Paso
Branch: Cavalry
Branch Code: Cavalry
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of college
Civil Occupation: Retail managers
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 140
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Saint Laurent (Permanent Cemetery), Saint Laurent, France
Grave Number: A 23 6
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Captain
Service Number: 450213
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 and the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II.
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Edwin P. Barlow
Captain, U.S. Army
Service # O-450213
125th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: 25-Aug-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 23 Grave 6
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Researched by Laura J. Stewart
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Son of Edwin Powell Barlow, Sr. and Jennie M. Parrish.
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Please see memorial below for marker in his hometown cemetery:
Capt Edwin Powell Barlow
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THE DEATH OF CAPT. EDWIN P. BARLOW IN FRANCE ON AUG. 25
A telegram from the war department confirming the death of Capt. Edwin Powell Barlow, 33, August 25 in action in France, was received by his mother, Mrs. Jennie Barlow, last Sunday afternoon. And Barren county again sorrows with the bereaved family for another son who made the supreme sacrifice. Capt. Barlow was fine soldier and a fine man. A volunteer, he would have completed his fourth year in service October 10, this year. He completed officer training at Ft. Riley Kansas, and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He had additional training in tank warfare with unit at Fort Knox, Ky.
Capt. Barlow volunteered for hazardous assignment of intelligence officer with reconnaissance squadron and was sent to London for special training. He received his commission as Captain, was assigned to the First Army and participated in the invasion of France. He was killed while engaged in his line of duty.
Educated at Tulane and the University of Alabama, Captain Barlow engaged in business here for a short time. He was popular, was a favorite of all, and no one had as many friends as he did. He was very charitable and for years brought light and joy into homes that never knew their benefactor. He was first to subscribe to the rebuilding of old Salem Baptist church following the fire that destroyed that property. This church had been associated with his family for great many years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. E. P. Barlow, and one sister, Mrs. Glen Ropp, both of this place.
The Glasgow Times Sept 14, 1944
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
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CHAPLAIN WRITES OF THE DEATH IN BATTLE OF CAPT BARLOW
Ben L. Rose, Chaplain the 113 cavalry group stationed somewhere in Germany, has written the following explanation of the death of Capt. Edwin P. Barlow in action in France. The letter, directed to Chaplain Dewey A. Stubblefield, Ft. McClellan, Ala., was forwarded to Rev. A. Mack Parrish, pastor Emanuel Baptist church, Paducah, and reproduced in his church publication. Rev. Parrish was an uncle of Capt. Barlow. Letter was as follows:
“In reply to your inquiry on the death of Captain Edwin P. Barlow who was killed in action August 25, 1944, in France, I give you the following information, trusting you to convey such information to those who most desire it and to those who should have it.
“Captain Barlow was killed in the Province of Eure, in France. One of the platoons of his troop C, 125th Cav. Ren. had run into an ambush and were experiencing difficulty in getting out. Captain Barlow took half-track and some riflemen up to this position in an effort to assist the platoon. When they arrived they dismounted. Captain Barlow was standing beside the half-track directing the action when he was killed. His body was evacuated to a military cemetery in France where he was buried with a simple and dignified service conducted by Chaplain of Protestant faith.
“Capt. Barlow was on of the most popular officers of Group. He had a magnetic personality, and was one of the most fearless men I have ever met. I knew Capt. Barlow for several years, and thought the world of him. He attended a church service which I had conducted for his troop on the evening of the 24th, the day before he was killed. Strange, but I remember the text I used for the service. It was: “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
“The information you desire about the location of his grave can be had by writing to the Quartermaster General, ASF, in Washington, D. C. Regulations do not permit me to give you that information. Please convey my sympathy to his uncle, and assure him that we grieve with him. He has lost a nephew and we have good comrade and a fine soldier.”
The Glasgow Times – Jan 11, 1945
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Birth Year: 1911
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Kentucky
State of Residence: Kentucky
County or City: Barren
Enlistment Date: 15 Oct 1940
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Fort Bliss El Paso
Branch: Cavalry
Branch Code: Cavalry
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of college
Civil Occupation: Retail managers
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 140
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Saint Laurent (Permanent Cemetery), Saint Laurent, France
Grave Number: A 23 6
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Captain
Service Number: 450213
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 and the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II.
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Edwin P. Barlow
Captain, U.S. Army
Service # O-450213
125th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: 25-Aug-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 23 Grave 6
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Researched by Laura J. Stewart
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Son of Edwin Powell Barlow, Sr. and Jennie M. Parrish.
*****************************************
Please see memorial below for marker in his hometown cemetery:
Capt Edwin Powell Barlow
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THE DEATH OF CAPT. EDWIN P. BARLOW IN FRANCE ON AUG. 25
A telegram from the war department confirming the death of Capt. Edwin Powell Barlow, 33, August 25 in action in France, was received by his mother, Mrs. Jennie Barlow, last Sunday afternoon. And Barren county again sorrows with the bereaved family for another son who made the supreme sacrifice. Capt. Barlow was fine soldier and a fine man. A volunteer, he would have completed his fourth year in service October 10, this year. He completed officer training at Ft. Riley Kansas, and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He had additional training in tank warfare with unit at Fort Knox, Ky.
Capt. Barlow volunteered for hazardous assignment of intelligence officer with reconnaissance squadron and was sent to London for special training. He received his commission as Captain, was assigned to the First Army and participated in the invasion of France. He was killed while engaged in his line of duty.
Educated at Tulane and the University of Alabama, Captain Barlow engaged in business here for a short time. He was popular, was a favorite of all, and no one had as many friends as he did. He was very charitable and for years brought light and joy into homes that never knew their benefactor. He was first to subscribe to the rebuilding of old Salem Baptist church following the fire that destroyed that property. This church had been associated with his family for great many years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. E. P. Barlow, and one sister, Mrs. Glen Ropp, both of this place.
The Glasgow Times Sept 14, 1944
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
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CHAPLAIN WRITES OF THE DEATH IN BATTLE OF CAPT BARLOW
Ben L. Rose, Chaplain the 113 cavalry group stationed somewhere in Germany, has written the following explanation of the death of Capt. Edwin P. Barlow in action in France. The letter, directed to Chaplain Dewey A. Stubblefield, Ft. McClellan, Ala., was forwarded to Rev. A. Mack Parrish, pastor Emanuel Baptist church, Paducah, and reproduced in his church publication. Rev. Parrish was an uncle of Capt. Barlow. Letter was as follows:
“In reply to your inquiry on the death of Captain Edwin P. Barlow who was killed in action August 25, 1944, in France, I give you the following information, trusting you to convey such information to those who most desire it and to those who should have it.
“Captain Barlow was killed in the Province of Eure, in France. One of the platoons of his troop C, 125th Cav. Ren. had run into an ambush and were experiencing difficulty in getting out. Captain Barlow took half-track and some riflemen up to this position in an effort to assist the platoon. When they arrived they dismounted. Captain Barlow was standing beside the half-track directing the action when he was killed. His body was evacuated to a military cemetery in France where he was buried with a simple and dignified service conducted by Chaplain of Protestant faith.
“Capt. Barlow was on of the most popular officers of Group. He had a magnetic personality, and was one of the most fearless men I have ever met. I knew Capt. Barlow for several years, and thought the world of him. He attended a church service which I had conducted for his troop on the evening of the 24th, the day before he was killed. Strange, but I remember the text I used for the service. It was: “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
“The information you desire about the location of his grave can be had by writing to the Quartermaster General, ASF, in Washington, D. C. Regulations do not permit me to give you that information. Please convey my sympathy to his uncle, and assure him that we grieve with him. He has lost a nephew and we have good comrade and a fine soldier.”
The Glasgow Times – Jan 11, 1945
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Birth Year: 1911
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Kentucky
State of Residence: Kentucky
County or City: Barren
Enlistment Date: 15 Oct 1940
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Fort Bliss El Paso
Branch: Cavalry
Branch Code: Cavalry
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of college
Civil Occupation: Retail managers
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 140
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Saint Laurent (Permanent Cemetery), Saint Laurent, France
Grave Number: A 23 6
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Captain
Service Number: 450213
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 and the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II.
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Edwin P. Barlow
Captain, U.S. Army
Service # O-450213
125th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: 25-Aug-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 23 Grave 6
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Researched by Laura J. Stewart
*****************************************
Son of Edwin Powell Barlow, Sr. and Jennie M. Parrish.
*****************************************
Please see memorial below for marker in his hometown cemetery:
Capt Edwin Powell Barlow
*****************************************
THE DEATH OF CAPT. EDWIN P. BARLOW IN FRANCE ON AUG. 25
A telegram from the war department confirming the death of Capt. Edwin Powell Barlow, 33, August 25 in action in France, was received by his mother, Mrs. Jennie Barlow, last Sunday afternoon. And Barren county again sorrows with the bereaved family for another son who made the supreme sacrifice. Capt. Barlow was fine soldier and a fine man. A volunteer, he would have completed his fourth year in service October 10, this year. He completed officer training at Ft. Riley Kansas, and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He had additional training in tank warfare with unit at Fort Knox, Ky.
Capt. Barlow volunteered for hazardous assignment of intelligence officer with reconnaissance squadron and was sent to London for special training. He received his commission as Captain, was assigned to the First Army and participated in the invasion of France. He was killed while engaged in his line of duty.
Educated at Tulane and the University of Alabama, Captain Barlow engaged in business here for a short time. He was popular, was a favorite of all, and no one had as many friends as he did. He was very charitable and for years brought light and joy into homes that never knew their benefactor. He was first to subscribe to the rebuilding of old Salem Baptist church following the fire that destroyed that property. This church had been associated with his family for great many years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. E. P. Barlow, and one sister, Mrs. Glen Ropp, both of this place.
The Glasgow Times Sept 14, 1944
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
*****************************
CHAPLAIN WRITES OF THE DEATH IN BATTLE OF CAPT BARLOW
Ben L. Rose, Chaplain the 113 cavalry group stationed somewhere in Germany, has written the following explanation of the death of Capt. Edwin P. Barlow in action in France. The letter, directed to Chaplain Dewey A. Stubblefield, Ft. McClellan, Ala., was forwarded to Rev. A. Mack Parrish, pastor Emanuel Baptist church, Paducah, and reproduced in his church publication. Rev. Parrish was an uncle of Capt. Barlow. Letter was as follows:
“In reply to your inquiry on the death of Captain Edwin P. Barlow who was killed in action August 25, 1944, in France, I give you the following information, trusting you to convey such information to those who most desire it and to those who should have it.
“Captain Barlow was killed in the Province of Eure, in France. One of the platoons of his troop C, 125th Cav. Ren. had run into an ambush and were experiencing difficulty in getting out. Captain Barlow took half-track and some riflemen up to this position in an effort to assist the platoon. When they arrived they dismounted. Captain Barlow was standing beside the half-track directing the action when he was killed. His body was evacuated to a military cemetery in France where he was buried with a simple and dignified service conducted by Chaplain of Protestant faith.
“Capt. Barlow was on of the most popular officers of Group. He had a magnetic personality, and was one of the most fearless men I have ever met. I knew Capt. Barlow for several years, and thought the world of him. He attended a church service which I had conducted for his troop on the evening of the 24th, the day before he was killed. Strange, but I remember the text I used for the service. It was: “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
“The information you desire about the location of his grave can be had by writing to the Quartermaster General, ASF, in Washington, D. C. Regulations do not permit me to give you that information. Please convey my sympathy to his uncle, and assure him that we grieve with him. He has lost a nephew and we have good comrade and a fine soldier.”
The Glasgow Times – Jan 11, 1945
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY.
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Birth Year: 1911
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Kentucky
State of Residence: Kentucky
County or City: Barren
Enlistment Date: 15 Oct 1940
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Fort Bliss El Paso
Branch: Cavalry
Branch Code: Cavalry
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of college
Civil Occupation: Retail managers
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 140
U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
Name: Edwin P Barlow
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant
Cemetery Name: Saint Laurent (Permanent Cemetery), Saint Laurent, France
Grave Number: A 23 6
Disposition: According to next of kin
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Captain
Service Number: 450213
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 and the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II.
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Edwin P. Barlow
Captain, U.S. Army
Service # O-450213
125th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: 25-Aug-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 23 Grave 6
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Researched by Laura J. Stewart
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