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3 CAPPS Brothers from Greenfield, Tennessee 4 photos

Capps Brothers - John Henry, James Lafayette and Willie Dean.  They served in World War II.  Since all three were in the service at the same time during the war, a letter of gratitude and appreciation from the President of the United States was sent to their parents, Henry and Fronie Bowers Capps.  The Capps Family lived in Greenfield.

John Henry Capps.  He was wounded while serving in Europe.  The enemy bombed his camp, and he almost died.  Doctors placed a metal plate in his head to save his life, and that plate remained there for the rest of his life.  Born July 23, 1916 --- Died July 2, 1992

James Lafayette Capps.  He was first sent to Camp Tyson in Henry County, TN.  Camp Tyson was involved in experimenting with dirigibles (balloons) to be used in the war.  James was then sent to San Antonio, Texas.  Born July 7, 1912 --- Died  June 26, 1985

Willie Dean Capps.  He trained with the Rainbow Infantry and was transferred to the 17th Airborne Division.  During the war the 17th Airborne crossed the Rhine River on March 24, 1945.  That day was the day after Willie Dean's 20th birthday. He served in three campaigns and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.  It was during this time that his feet froze, but he was fortunate in that his feet were not amputated as was the case with many of his fellow soldiers.  He received several awards and ribbons for his service.  Among these awards is the Bronze Star.  The war took him to places that included England, France, Luxembourg and Germany.  Born March 23, 1925 in Greenfield, Tennessee Submitted by their niece, Linda Jenkins Cates

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