Person:James Hedgepeth (1)

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TEC 5 James Louis Hedgepeth
d.11 Dec 1996
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Name TEC 5 James Louis Hedgepeth
Gender Male
Birth? 9 Aug 1922 Durham, North Carolina, United States
Military[1] From 1942 to 1945 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion + 82nd Airborne division, better known as the "Triple Nickels"
Death? 11 Dec 1996
Burial? Calverton, Suffolk, New York, United States
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    U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    Detail Source
    Name James L Hedgepeth
    Gender Male
    Birth Date 9 Aug 1922
    Death Date 11 Dec 1996
    Cause of Death Natural
    SSN 243207179
    Enlistment Branch ARMY
    Enlistment Date 8 Nov 1942
    Discharge Date 19 Oct 1945
    Page number 1

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    U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Detail Source
    Name James Louis Hedgepeth
    [James L Hedgepeth]
    Gender Male
    Race Black
    Birth Date 9 Aug 1922
    Birth Place Durham, North Carolina
    Death Date 11 Dec 1996
    Father
    Charlie Hedgepeth
    Mother
    Blanche Patterson
    SSN 243207179
    Notes Jun 1941: Name listed as JAMES LOUIS HEDGEPETH; 17 Jan 1990: Name listed as JAMES L HEDGEPETH

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    James L Hedgepeth VVeteran
    Birth: 9 Aug 1922
    Death: 11 Dec 1996 (aged 74)
    Burial: Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
    Plot: 20, 0, 2095
    Memorial #: 773279
    Bio: Military Information: TEC 5, US ARMY
    Family Members
    Spouse
    Margie L Hedgepeth 1927-2002
    Maintained by: Eternal Peace (48793983)
    Originally Created by: US Veterans Affairs Office (5)
    Added: 2000-02-25T23:32:26.000Z
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/773279/james_l_hedgepeth
    Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/773279/james_l-hedgepeth: accessed November 15, 2024), memorial page for James L Hedgepeth (9 Aug 1922–11 Dec 1996), Find a Grave Memorial ID 773279, citing Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, Suffolk County, New York, USA; Maintained by Eternal Peace (contributor 48793983).

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    1940 United States Federal Census

    View1940 United States Federal Census
    Detail Source Discover
    Name James Hedgepeth
    [James Hedgepert]
    Respondent Yes
    Age 17
    Estimated Birth Year abt 1923
    Gender Male
    Race Negro (Black)
    Birthplace North Carolina
    Marital Status Single
    Relation to Head of House Son
    Home in 1940 Durham, Durham, North Carolina
    Map of Home in 1940 Durham, Durham, North Carolina
    Street Union
    House Number 1311
    Inferred Residence in 1935 Durham, Durham, North Carolina
    Residence in 1935 Durham
    Resident on farm in 1935 No
    Sheet Number 14B
    Attended School or College Yes
    Highest Grade Completed High School, 3rd year
    Neighbors View others on page
    Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
    Charlie Hedgepeth
    48
    Head
    Blanche Hedgepeth
    44
    Wife
    James Hedgepeth 17 Son
    Rufus Hedgepeth
    16
    Son
    Arthur Hedgepeth
    15
    Son
    Locy Hedgepeth
    12
    Son
    Lillion Hedgepeth
    8
    Daughter
    Joseph Hedgepeth
    6
    Son

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    1930 United States Federal Census

    View1930 United States Federal Census
    Detail Source Discover
    Name James L Hedgepath
    [James L Hedgepeth]
    Birth Year abt 1923
    Gender Male
    Race Negro (Black)
    Age in 1930 7
    Birthplace North Carolina
    Marital Status Single
    Relation to Head of House Son
    Home in 1930 Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA
    Map of Home Durham, Durham, North Carolina
    Street Address Willard Street
    Ward of City Part of no 4
    House Number 1109
    Dwelling Number 388
    Family Number 466
    Attended School Yes
    Father's Birthplace North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace Mississippi
    Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
    Charlie Hedgepath
    38
    Head
    Blanch Hedgepath
    34
    Wife
    Irene Hedgepath
    19
    Daughter
    James L Hedgepath 7 Son
    Rufus Hedgepath
    6
    Son
    Arthur Hedgepath
    5
    Son
    Lacey Hedgepath
    3
    Son
    Cathrine Hedgepath
    1
    Daughter
    Henry Patterson
    75
    Father-in-law

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    U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    Detail Source
    Name James L Hedgepeth
    Race Negro (Black)
    Marital Status Single, with dependents (Single)
    Rank Private
    Birth Year 1922
    Nativity State or Country North Carolina
    Citizenship Citizen
    Residence Durham, North Carolina
    Education 4 years of high school
    Civil Occupation Unskilled construction occupations, n.e.c.
    Enlistment Date 1 Nov 1942
    Enlistment Place Fort Bragg, North Carolina
    Service Number 34460515
    Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
    Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Source Civil Life
    Height 66
    Weight 124