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     Landon Reese Bagwell was born in May 1883 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Alexander Bagwell and Viola Reese. Landon Reese Bagwell married Ludia Anna Smith on 1 September 1917 at Stewart County, Tennessee.² He may have worked for the Chicago and North Western Railroad at one time. Landon Reese Bagwell and Ludia Anna Smith lived in 1930 in Stewart County, Kentucky. Landon Reese Bagwell died in June 1963 in Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Ernest Richard Bagwell was born in April 1881 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Alexander Bagwell and Viola Reese. Ernest Richard Bagwell married Emma J. Cherry on 18 October 1902. Ernest Richard Bagwell died on 13 December 1954 in Tennessee at age 73.¹ He was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Lola Mae Bagwell was born on 9 March 1874 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Alexander Bagwell and Viola Reese. As of before 1918,her married name was Newton. Lola Mae Bagwell married (?) Newton before 1918. Lola Mae Bagwell died on 24 November 1918 at age 44. She was buried at Flat Lick Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Herndon, Christian County, Kentucky.

     Cassandra Janes Rose was born in 1845 in Kentucky.¹ As of 4 February 1867,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Richard Robert Bagwell, son of Alexander A. Bagwell and Nancy Dinkins, on 4 February 1867.¹ Cassandra Janes Rose died in 1918.¹ She was buried at Kansas Cemetery, Kansas, Graves County, Kentucky.¹

     Hugh Alexander Bagwell was born on 15 November 1876 in Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Richard Robert Bagwell and Cassandra Janes Rose. Hugh Alexander Bagwell married Janie Adcox on 5 January 1898 at Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky. He moved to McCracken County, Kentucky. Hugh Alexander Bagwell died on 20 December 1950 in MCCracken County, Kentucky, at age 74.¹ He was buried at New Hope Cemetery, Massac, MCCracken County, Kentucky.¹

     Merrit Nicholas Bagwell was born on 8 January 1873 in Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Richard Robert Bagwell and Cassandra Janes Rose. Merrit Nicholas Bagwell married Lucy Ironia McReynolds on 25 January 1900.¹ Merrit Nicholas Bagwell died on 22 January 1963 in MCCracken County, Kentucky, at age 90.¹ He was buried at Oddfellow Cemetery, Heath, McCracken County, Kentucky.¹

     Bunyun L. Bagwell was born after 1869. He was the son of Richard Robert Bagwell and Cassandra Janes Rose. Bunyun L. Bagwell lived in 1918 in Missouri.

     Ambie B. Bagwell was also known as Ambia Bagwell. She was born on 2 January 1875.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Robert Bagwell and Cassandra Janes Rose. As of 12 January 1897,her married name was Nall.² Ambie B. Bagwell married Robert Lee Nall on 12 January 1897.² Ambie B. Bagwell died on 26 January 1961 in Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 86.¹ She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Folsomdale, Graves County, Kentucky.¹

     Minerva Cassandra Bagwell was also known as Minnie Bagwell. She was born on 14 July 1871. She was the daughter of Richard Robert Bagwell and Cassandra Janes Rose. As of 28 April 1891,her married name was Carter. Minerva Cassandra Bagwell married J. B. Carter on 28 April 1891 at Massac, Illinois. Minerva Cassandra Bagwell lived in 1918 in Portland, Oregon. As of 22 September 1920,her married name was Hall. She married Almond Henson Hall on 22 September 1920 at Vancouver, Clarke County, Washington.

     Arthalia Bagwell was also known as Thalia P. Bagwell. She was born on 20 September 1871 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Robert Bagwell and Cassandra Janes Rose. Arthalia Bagwell married an unknown person on 6 December 1888.² As of 6 December 1888,her married name was Nall. She married John William Nall on 6 December 1888 at Graves County, Kentucky. Arthalia Bagwell died on 21 August 1948 at age 76.¹ She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Folsomdale, Graves County, Kentucky.¹

     Ludia Anna Smith was also known as Louisa Anna Smith.^1,2 She was born on 27 December 1891 in Kentucky.¹ As of 1 September 1917,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Landon Reese Bagwell, son of Alexander Bagwell and Viola Reese, on 1 September 1917 at Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ Ludia Anna Smith and Landon Reese Bagwell lived in 1930 in Stewart County, Kentucky. Ludia Anna Smith died on 27 December 1973 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Viola L. Bagwell was born on 18 August 1918 in Stewart County, Tennessee.² She was the daughter of Landon Reese Bagwell and Ludia Anna Smith.¹ Viola L. Bagwell died on 8 January 2005 in Palmyra, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 86.² She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.²

     Esten Cooke Bagwell was also known as Estes Bagwell. He was born on 7 November 1919 in Big Rock, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Landon Reese Bagwell and Ludia Anna Smith.¹ Esten Cooke Bagwell married Christine Busby Paulk circa 1948. Esten Cooke Bagwell died on 8 February 2008 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, at age 88
HEPHZIBAH , Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, February 8, 2008, at Heartland Hospice, Mr. Eston C. Bagwell, 88, husband of Christine B. Bagwell. Mr. Eston Bagwell was a native of Big Rock, TN but lived in the Augusta area for the past 53 years. He served 27 years in the US Army and retired as a Master Sergeant. In WWII Mr. Bagwell took part in the D-Day invasion of France, and also served in Korea. His last duty assignment was as a game warden at Fort Gordon. He was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors in addition to his wife include his daughter: Yvonne Lofton and husband Christian W. Solum; nephews: Earl Bagwell, Dennis Bagwell and Greg Bagwell. The memorial service will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son with full military honors The family will receive friends from 2:30 until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association: NRA Processing Center: PO BOX 420648, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0648 Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com.¹
He was cremated.

     Ennis Reese Bagwell was born on 13 August 1921 in Tennessee. He was the son of Landon Reese Bagwell and Ludia Anna Smith. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during World War II on 10 October 1942.

He was a Top Turret Gunner; Engineer of the B-17 Flying Fortress. He arrived in the ETO on 06 Dec 1943. He was assigned to Donald Schaefer crew of the 306th Bomb Group known as" The Reich Wrecker".

Constituted as 306th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 1 Mar 1942. Trained for combat with B-17's. Moved to England, Aug-Sep 1942, and assigned to Eighth AF Eighth Air Force in September 1942 Station 111 Thurleigh. During combat, Oct 1942-Apr 1945, they flew 342 missions of 9,614 sorties from that station dropping 22,575 tons of bombs. The Group lost 171 aircraft MIA. Operations primarily against strategic targets, striking locomotive works at Lille, railroad yards at Rouen, submarine pens at Bordeaux, shipbuilding yards at Vegesack, ball-bearing works at Schweinfurt, oil plants at Merseburg, marshalling yards at Stuttgart, a foundry at Hannover, a chemical plant at Ludwigshafen, aircraft factories at Leipzig, and other objectives on the Continent. Took part in the first penetration into Germany by heavy bombers of Eighth AF on 27 Jan 1943 by attacking U-boat yards at Wilhelmshaven. Without fighter escort and in the face of powerful opposition, the 306th completed an assault against aircraft factories in central Germany on 11 Jan 1944, being awarded a DUC for the mission. Received another DUC for action during Big Week, the intensive campaign against the German aircraft industry, 2-25 Feb 1944: although hazardous weather forced supporting elements to abandon the mission, the group effectively bombarded an aircraft assembly plant at Bernberg on 22 Feb. Often supported ground forces and attacked interdictory targets in addition to its strategic operations. Helped to prepare for the invasion of Normandy by striking airfields and marshalling yards in France, Belgium, and Germany; backed the assault on 6 Jun 1944 by raiding railroad bridges and coastal guns. Assisted ground forces during the St Lo breakthrough in Jul. Covered the airborne invasion of Holland in Sep. Helped stop the advance of German armies in the Battle of the Bulge, Dec 1944-Jan 1945, by attacking airfields and marshalling yards. Bombed enemy positions in support of the airborne assault across the Rhine in Mar 1945. Remained in the theater after V-E Day as part of United States Air Forces in Europe, and engaged in special photographic mapping duty in western Europe and North Africa. Inactivated in Germany on 25 Dec 1946.

Squadrons:
367th: 1942-1946; 1947-1952.
368th: 1942-1946; 1947-1952.
368th: 1942-1946; 1947-1952.
423d: 1942-1946.

Stations:
Gowen Field, Idaho, 1 Mar 1942
Wendover Field, Utah, c. 6 Apr-1 Aug 1942
Thurleigh, England, Sep 1942
Giebelstadt, Germany, Dec 1945
Istres, France, Feb 1946
Furstenfeldbruck, Germany, 16 Aug 1946
Lechfeld, Germany, 13 Sep-25 Dec 1946.
Andrews Field, Md, 1 Jul 1947
MacDill AFB, Fla, Aug 1948-16 Jun 1952.

Commanders:
Col Charles B Overacker Jr, c. 16 Mar 1942
Col Frank A Armstrong Jr, 3 Jan 1943
Col Claude E Putnam, 17 Feb 1943
Col George L Robinson, c. 20 Jun 1943
Col James S Sutton, Sep 1944
Col Hudson H Upham, c. 16 Apr 1945

Campaigns:
Air Offensive, Europe; Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe.

Decorations:
Distinguished Unit Citations: Germany, 11 Jan 1944; Germany, 22 Feb 1944.

Insigne:
Shield: Per fess enhanced dancette azure and or, in base the Indian idiogram for the jaws of a rattlesnake gules. Motto: Abundance Of Strength. (Approved 6 Jan 1943.)

CLAIMS TO FAME
Oldest operational Bomb Group in the Eighth Air Force.
Stationed in England and at a single base longer than any other Group.
First 8th Air Force Bomb Group to complete 300 missions.
First 9th Air Force to bomb Germany 27-Jan-1943 Wilhelmshaven.
First airman in VIII Bomber Command to complete a tour; TSgt M. Roscovich 5-Apr-43.
367th Bomb Squadron suffered heaviest losses in VIII BD between Oct 42 and Aug 43.
Princess Elizabeth named B-17F 41-102547 "Rose of York" at Thurleigh
Medal of Honor to Sgt Maynard H. Smith 1-May-1943. Ennis Reese Bagwell married Alene Pearl Armstrong on 29 November 1950. Ennis Reese Bagwell died on 4 July 1995 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 73. He was buried at Heflin Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Ethalia Earl Bagwell was born on 2 March 1926 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Landon Reese Bagwell and Ludia Anna Smith. As of after 1940,her married name was Horton. Ethalia Earl Bagwell married Warren Horton after 1940. Ethalia Earl Bagwell died on 6 July 2004 at age 78.¹ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Lestine Landon Bagwell was born on 27 March 1928 in Indian Mound, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Landon Reese Bagwell and Ludia Anna Smith.¹ As of circa December 1952,her married name was Lucas. Lestine Landon Bagwell married (?) Lucas circa December 1952. As of February 1970,her married name was Lehmer. Lestine Landon Bagwell married (?) Lehmer in February 1970. As of circa October 1975,her married name was Nee. Lestine Landon Bagwell married (?) Nee circa October 1975. Lestine Landon Bagwell died on 26 May 1992 at age 64. She was buried at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry County, Georgia.

     Emma J. Cherry was born on 11 April 1878 in Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ She married Ernest Richard Bagwell, son of Alexander Bagwell and Viola Reese, on 18 October 1902. Emma J. Cherry died on 30 May 1954 in Tennessee at age 76.¹ She was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Mary Viola Bagwell was born on 3 September 1909 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Ernest Richard Bagwell and Emma J. Cherry. Mary Viola Bagwell married James Ewing Wyatt after 1920. Mary Viola Bagwell died in 1996.

     Glenn Zander Bagwell was also known as Glynn Zander Bagwell.¹ He was born on 1 November 1907 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Ernest Richard Bagwell and Emma J. Cherry. Glenn Zander Bagwell married Lorena Lewis after 1929.² Glenn Zander Bagwell died on 6 December 1969 at age 62.¹ He was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Troy Virgil Bagwell was born on 9 November 1903 in Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Ernest Richard Bagwell and Emma J. Cherry. Troy Virgil Bagwell married Gerline Savannah Vaughan after 1925. Troy Virgil Bagwell died on 2 January 1994 in Clarksville Memorial Hospital, Clarksville, Tennessee, at age 90.¹ He was buried on 5 January 1994 at Fairview Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Luna Mae Bagwell was born on 22 September 1905 in Bellwood, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Ernest Richard Bagwell and Emma J. Cherry. As of 28 April 1928,her married name was Griffin. Luna Mae Bagwell married George William Griffin on 28 April 1928 at Stewart County, Tennessee. Luna Mae Bagwell died on 28 May 1998 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 92. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     George William Griffin was born on 13 February 1911 in Big Rock, Tennessee. He married Luna Mae Bagwell, daughter of Ernest Richard Bagwell and Emma J. Cherry, on 28 April 1928 at Stewart County, Tennessee. George William Griffin died on 19 October 1980 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 69.

     Noel Reese Bagwell was born on 5 July 1912 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Ernest Richard Bagwell and Emma J. Cherry. Noel Reese Bagwell married Henrietta Smith before 1955. Noel Reese Bagwell died on 9 January 1987 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 74 He erved for 16 years as Montgomery County’s District Attorney General.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹

     James Ewing Wyatt married Mary Viola Bagwell, daughter of Ernest Richard Bagwell and Emma J. Cherry, after 1920.

     Annie Lillian Stewart was born on 13 February 1882 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. She married John Milton Bagwell, son of James Wiley Bagwell and Elizabeth Frances Edwards, on 27 December 1900. Annie Lillian Stewart died on 22 November 1958 in Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 76. She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Mary Toye Bagwell was born on 2 June 1915 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Milton Bagwell and Annie Lillian Stewart. As of circa 1930,her married name was Shelton. Mary Toye Bagwell married John Franklin Shelton circa 1930. Mary Toye Bagwell died on 26 November 2000 in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 85. She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     John Franklin Shelton was born on 29 March 1917. He married Mary Toye Bagwell, daughter of John Milton Bagwell and Annie Lillian Stewart, circa 1930. John Franklin Shelton died on 22 March 1985 in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 67.

     Thelma Lucille Bagwell was also known as Lucile Bagwell.¹ She was born on 10 May 1913.¹ She was the daughter of John Milton Bagwell and Annie Lillian Stewart. Thelma Lucille Bagwell died on 4 March 1919 at age 5.¹ She was buried at Bagwell-Gill Cemetery, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.^2,1

     James Thomas Bagwell was born on 20 March 1912.¹ He was the son of John Milton Bagwell and Annie Lillian Stewart. James Thomas Bagwell died on 1 April 1912.¹ He was buried at Bagwell-Gill Cemetery, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.^2,1

     Ora Devona Bagwell was born on 4 November 1908 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Milton Bagwell and Annie Lillian Stewart. Ora Devona Bagwell married James Walton Winters on 7 April 1928. Ora Devona Bagwell died on 1 June 2002 in Montgomery County Nursing Home, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 93.