Person:Oscar Jackson (14)

Copied from page 48 of Linda Jackson Garner's book: "Oscar and Helen (Ballard) Jackson were married during the time of the (Great) Depression. Times were hard all over. They moved around a good deal in order for him to get work. . . The family moved to Cross City, Florida in 1937, where he found employment at Shamrock Lumber Company. Later, in 1941, they moved to his hometown of May, Florida, where he was employed as a dry goods salesman. In 1943, they moved to Auburndale, Florida (about 25 miles from the home of Helen's parents). During this time, World War II had been declared. Oscar was not called into service until 1944, due to the fact that he had a wife and four small children. "Oscar enlisted 14 September 1944 at Camp Blanding, Bradford County, Florida, in the Army Air Corp, 935th Engr. Avn. Regt. as a General Carpenter. He served stateside until 17 April 1945, when he departed for action in the Pacific Theater. One such battle was that of Ryukus Islands (Okinawa). Oscar received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and The Bronze Battle Star. He was discharged 9 Oct 1945."

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