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Lt. William C. Arther, Jr. - died WWII

cmovahed1 — 2012-05-18 23:57:57Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, 8/12/1945 (Pittsburgh, PA):

Lt. William C. Arther Jr., 20, of 381 Avon Dr., Mt. Lebanon, has now been declared officially dead. He was listed as missing in action July 19, 1944, over Augsburg, Germany. Lt. Arther was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, where he was an outstanding athlete. He attended Cornell University. He was an Eagle Scout. Enlisting while in college, he was called to service April 11, 1943, and went overseas in June 1944, completing seven missions. His father, Lt. Col. William C. Arther, has been in the Asiatic area since September 1942. Lt. Arther is survived by his parents, a sister, Barbara Jeanne, and a brother, Richard.

"All gave some. Some gave all."

Arther

57tgibbs — 2012-02-11 04:02:04Z

I have located a memorial stone marker for a "E. I. Arther" (I believe) (b 1841- d 1862) in north central Texas near the border of Eastland and Erath counties. It is alone in a pasture of a friend of mine. The stone has been broken and is broken, directly through the name. I can only see the lower half of the letters and am guessing at the name. Dates are very readable. I am fairly sure of the last name. It is a quarter mile from any current roads in the area. If you can help me find any info for this marker it would be appreciated.

Jane Arther

carlgaddis1 — 2008-02-14 16:17:48Z

Seeking more info on g.grandmother Jane Arther, b circa 1855, said to be an orphan, grew up in White Co., GA and married James Colley in 1874.Later moved to Pickens Co., GA and raised a large family. I learned there were other ARTHER families in Pickens, and wonder if they were kinfolk?

ARTHER, MATTHEW; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohciv.htm

ARTHER, MATTHEW

Rank and organization: Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835, Scotland. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. G.O. No.: 17, 10 July 1863. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet at the reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, 6 and 14 February 1862 and other actions. Carrying out his duties as signal quartermaster and captain of the rifled bow gun, S/Q.M. Arther was conspicuous for valor and devotion, serving most faithfully, effectively and valiantly.