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     Raymond Floyd Bagwell was born on 19 October 1919 in Claude, Armstrong County, Texas. He was the son of Arthur Claude Bagwell and Edna Garrison. He was in the US Army during World War II. Raymond Floyd Bagwell married Irene Cornelia Wilson on 9 April 1944. Raymond Floyd Bagwell died on 19 March 2008 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, at age 88. He was buried at Iredell Memorial Gardens, Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina.

     Houston Lloyd Bagwell was born on 19 October 1919 in Claude, Armstrong County, Texas. He was the son of Arthur Claude Bagwell and Edna Garrison. Houston Lloyd Bagwell married Martha Audrey Blanton after 1940. He was in the 447th Bomb Group, as the flight engineer for the B17 named Stormy Weather.

The 447th Bomb Group flew B-17 Flying Fortresses on strategic bombardment missions out of Rattlesden, Suffolk. With their first mission coming on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1943, their main focus was hitting sites that would weaken enemy forces connected with a planned ground invasion of France the following summer. This meant they were attacking
ports, missile sites, airfields and marshalling yards in France, Belgium, and Germany. In June 1944 itself, the Group supported the invasion of Normandy by bombing airfields and other targets near the beachhead. One of the Group's B-17s, named "Milk Wagon", set the record for the number of missions with no turn-backs for a B-17 in the 3rd Air Division with 129 missions.

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Trained for combat with B-17's. Moved to England in Nov 1943 and assigned to Eighth AF. Entered combat in Dec 1943 and operated chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization.
From Dec 1943 to May 1944, helped to prepare for the invasion of the Continent by attacking submarine pens, naval installations, and cities in Germany; ports and missile sites in France; and airfields and marshalling yards in France, Belgium, and Germany. During Big Week, 20-25 Feb 1944, took part in the intensive campaign of heavy bombers against the German aircraft industry.

Supported the invasion of Normandy in Jun 1944 by bombing airfields and other targets near the beachhead. Aided the breakthrough at St Lo in Jul and the effort to take Brest in Sep. Pounded enemy positions to assist the airborne invasion of Holland in Sep. Also dropped supplies to Free French forces during the summer of 1944. Turned to strategic targets in Germany in Oct 1944, placing emphasis on sources of oil production until mid-Dec.

2nd Lt Robert E Femoyer, navigator, won the Medal of Honor for action on 2 Nov 1944: while on a mission over Germany, his B-17 was damaged by flak and Femoyer was severely wounded by shell fragments; determined to navigate the plane out of danger and save the crew, he refused a sedative and, for more than two hours, directed the navigation of the bomber so effectively that it returned to base without further damage; Femoyer died shortly after being removed from the plane.

During the Battle of the Bulge, Dec 1944-Jan 1945, the group assaulted marshalling yards, railroad bridges, and communications centers in the combat zone. Then resumed operations against targets in Germany, attacking oil, transportation, communications, and other objectives until the war ended. During this period, also supported the airborne assault across the Rhine (Mar 1945). Returned to the US in Aug 1945. Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945.

Commanders:
Lt Col Robert D McDonald, 10 May 1943
Col Hunter Harris Jr, 23 May 1943
Col William Wrigglesworth, 25 Sep 1944
Lt Col Louis G Thorup, 31 Mar 1945;

Air Force Combat Units of World War II, Maurer, Maurer: USAF, 1986.
Houston Lloyd Bagwell died on 17 December 2000 in Shelby, North Carolina, at age 81. He was buried at Double Springs Baptist Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

     Addie May Bagwell was born on 18 October 1917 in Armstrong County, Texas. She was the daughter of Arthur Claude Bagwell and Edna Garrison. As of after 1935,her married name was Cristy. Addie May Bagwell married William Rudolph Cristy after 1935. Addie May Bagwell died on 19 September 2010 in Emmett, Gem County, Idaho, at age 92.

     Charles G. Dye was born on 8 October 1888. He married Stella Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Newton Surveyor Bagwell and Susan Isabelle Dever, after 1905. Charles G. Dye died on 6 October 1961 at age 72. He was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.

     Sterling Tinnin Rodgers was born on 24 June 1890. He married Willie Mae Bagwell, daughter of John Calhoun Bagwell and Equilla Matthews, after 1915. He was a Private for the US Army during World War I. Sterling Tinnin Rodgers died on 20 October 1977 at age 87. He was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.

     George Thomas Wilmoth was born on 31 May 1870. He married Beulah Estelle Bagwell, daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Louise Eveline Burton, before 1900. George Thomas Wilmoth died on 27 May 1942 at age 71. He was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.

     John P. Jasper was born on 9 March 1875 in Erath County, Texas. He married Lela Alpha Bagwell, daughter of Newton Surveyor Bagwell and Susan Isabelle Dever, before 1900. John P. Jasper died on 8 December 1961 in Groom, Carson County, Texas, at age 86. He was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.

     Carlene Francis Bagwell was born on 17 February 1920 in Donley County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Carl Roscoe Bagwell and Martha Frances James. Carlene Francis Bagwell died on 7 March 1920 in Groom, Carson County, Texas.¹ She was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.¹

     George Thomas Bagwell was born on 14 February 1880.¹ He was the son of John Calhoun Bagwell and Equilla Matthews. George Thomas Bagwell was unmarried. He died on 26 December 1966 at age 86 of Coronary Thrombosis.¹ He was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.¹

     Wanda Earlene Johnson was born on 2 January 1928 in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas.¹ She married Milton Wyatt Bagwell, son of Arthur Claude Bagwell and Edna Garrison, after 1940. Wanda Earlene Johnson died on 26 October 2016 at age 88. She was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.²

     William Sousa Hrabe was born on 22 January 1928. He was the son of William "Billy" Hrabe and Myrtle Ruth Hall. William Sousa Hrabe died on 27 December 2002 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, at age 74.

     Minnie Grant Kelly was born in 1874. She married Robert Theodore Bagwell, son of William Anderson Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Turbyfill, circa 1897. Minnie Grant Kelly died in 1963. She was buried at Warren Cemetery, Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Oran Robert Bagwell was born on 16 June 1897. He was the son of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. Oran Robert Bagwell married Euna Mae Wallace on 10 December 1939 at Blair, Jackson County, Oklahoma. Oran Robert Bagwell died on 14 April 1976 at age 78. He was buried at Warren Cemetery, Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Annie Merle Bagwell was born on 20 September 1898 in Texas. She was the daughter of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. Annie Merle Bagwell married (?) Stevens after 1910. Annie Merle Bagwell died on 7 February 1975 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 76. She was buried at Warren Cemetery, Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Wade Hampton Bagwell was born on 21 October 1900 in Parker County, Texas. He was the son of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. Wade Hampton Bagwell married Thelma Virginia Farmer on 10 January 1925 at Jackson County, Oklahoma. Wade Hampton Bagwell died on 5 November 1990 in Huffman, Harris County, Texas, at age 90. He was buried at Warren Cemetery, Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Oscar Lee Bagwell was born on 6 August 1903 in Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. Oscar Lee Bagwell married Eula Smith on 12 May 1922. Oscar Lee Bagwell died on 25 November 1993 in Karnes County, Texas, at age 90. He died on 25 November 1993 at age 90. He was buried at Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas.

     Era Bell Bagwell was born in 1905. She was the daughter of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. As of 15 October 1922,her married name was Smith. Era Bell Bagwell married Earnest Lee Smith on 15 October 1922 at Jackson County, Oklahoma. Era Bell Bagwell died in 1931. She was buried at Warren Cemetery, Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Laverne Bagwell was born on 21 August 1909 in Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. As of 29 October 1931,her married name was Cooper. Laverne Bagwell married Richard William Cooper on 29 October 1931 at Pawnee, Oklahoma. Laverne Bagwell died on 29 August 2001 in Bullard, Smith County, Texas, at age 92. She was buried at Bullard Memorial Cemetery, Cherokee County, Texas.

     John Clark Bagwell was born on 28 June 1911 in Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. John Clark Bagwell married Margaret Mida Borden on 26 July 1930. John Clark Bagwell died on 17 February 1994 in Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma, at age 82. He was buried at Warren Cemetery, Warren, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Rose Ann Bagwell was born on 10 November 1912. She was the daughter of Robert Theodore Bagwell and Minnie Grant Kelly. As of 7 October 1933,her married name was Gregory. Rose Ann Bagwell married Ray Gregory on 7 October 1933 at Jackson County, Oklahoma. Rose Ann Bagwell died on 18 July 1999 in Gregg County, Texas, at age 86. She was buried at Hallsville Cemetery, Hallsville, Harrison County, Texas.

     William N. Culp was born in 1869.¹ He was the son of Nathan Newton Culp and Margaret Jane Dubose.¹ William N. Culp died in 1931.¹

     Jessie O. Culp was born in 1870.¹ He was the son of Nathan Newton Culp and Margaret Jane Dubose.¹

     Nathan Culp was born in 1875.¹ He was the son of Nathan Newton Culp and Margaret Jane Dubose.¹

     Ella J. Culp was born in 1878.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan Newton Culp and Margaret Jane Dubose.¹

     Nathan N. Culp Sr. was born in 1802.¹ He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Jones before 1846.

     Mary Ann Elizabeth Jones was born before 1830.¹ She married Nathan N. Culp Sr. before 1846.

     Martha D. Stevens was born on 30 October 1875 in North Carolina. She married Lonnie D. Bagwell, son of Needham Bryant Bagwell and Isabella Hawkins Thompson, on 9 August 1893 at Wake County, North Carolina. Martha D. Stevens and Lonnie D. Bagwell lived in 1920 in Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia. Martha D. Stevens and Lonnie D. Bagwell lived in 1940 in Washington, District of Columbia. Martha D. Stevens died on 4 January 1960 at age 84. She was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia.

     Maude Bell Bagwell was born on 9 October 1895 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Lonnie D. Bagwell and Martha D. Stevens. Maude Bell Bagwell married Frank Walker Butterworth after 1910. Maude Bell Bagwell and Frank Walker Butterworth lived in 1949 in Rustburg, Virginia. Maude Bell Bagwell died on 3 October 1984 in Lynchburg City, Virginia, at age 88. She was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia.

     Grace Bagwell is the daughter of Lonnie D. Bagwell and Martha D. Stevens.

     Eugene Grant Bagwell was born on 16 April 1904 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Lonnie D. Bagwell and Martha D. Stevens. Eugene Grant Bagwell married Emma Virginia Hogart on 5 October 1926 at Norfolk, Virginia. Eugene Grant Bagwell married Norma Driesch on 24 September 1947 at East Haddam, Connecticut. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 2 November 1948 to 1 November 1951. Eugene Grant Bagwell died on 2 August 1976 at age 72.¹ He was buried at Cove Cemetery, Hadlyme, New London County, Connecticut.¹