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Dr. John Morton-Finney Chapter by George Hicks, III & Carmon Weaver hicks August 2005

Our Journey Continues… Tampa 2005. Dr. John Morton-Finney Chapter by George Hicks, III & Carmon Weaver hicks August 2005. First stop… Cairo, ga. Flowering trees, pecans, vegetables, family conversations, and George’s hometown memories await us in Cairo.

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Dr. John Morton-Finney Chapter by George Hicks, III & Carmon Weaver hicks August 2005

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  1. Our Journey Continues… Tampa 2005 Dr. John Morton-Finney Chapter by George Hicks, III & Carmon Weaver hicks August 2005

  2. First stop… Cairo, ga • Flowering trees, pecans, vegetables, family conversations, and George’s hometown memories await us in Cairo. • Trooper Jackie Robertson was born in Cairo. He served in the Horse Cavalry as a Buffalo Soldier before he began his major league baseball career.

  3. thomasville, ga • 13 miles east of Cairo (GA highway 84) is Thomasville where Lt. Henry O. Flipper was born. He was the first black graduate of West Point Military Academy in 1877. and is buried in Magnolia Cemetery.

  4. Welcome to the 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry 139th Anniversary Reunion • We will honor World War II soldiers, meet Buffalo Soldier descendants and network with interested others. • We were located at the Wyndam Harbour Island Hotel in Tampa

  5. Tampa Bus Tour Tampa Heights, Lakeland & Ft. DeSoto Park

  6. March 1949 - Army engineers recommend area for utilization 1989 – Forts constructed due to proximity to Cuba (Spanish-American War) April 4, 1900 - named Ft. Desoto after Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto Never the site of any major battles 1997 – Placed on National Register of Historic Places Fort DeSoto Park

  7. 10th (Horse) Cavalry Historical Marker

  8. Historical Marker Details

  9. History Seminar

  10. Historical exhibits • He specializes in learning about the history of the 24th Infantry

  11. Goal: To continue to collect their stories Short-term Meet WW II soldiers Record their stories Take photos ENJOY! Long-term Call Visit Email Stay connected Conversations honoring WW ii soldiers

  12. Born in St. Louis, MO on April 12, 1916. Played the bugle in the band and was company clerk One of founding leaders for the establishment of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry National Association. Turl Covington10th cavalry – troop a ft. riley, ks

  13. Turl Covington1941 yearbook

  14. Born in Culpepper, VA Served at Camp/Ft. Lee, Petersburg, VA Told “horse-snake in the desert” story 80 years old Henry Washington

  15. Served at Ft. Clark, TX and Camp Lockett, CA Family history of Buffalo Soldiers Grandfather - James Collier, Union Army Father - Lt. William Collier, 1899-1929 Three Uncles – 1905-1917 Ernest Collier9th (horse) cavalry & 24th Infantry

  16. Jim Braxton – the artist

  17. Jim Braxton with son • Creates miniature sculptures of Buffalo Soldiers • Artistic ability discovered in third grade • Father was Buffalo Soldier at Slaughter’s Ranch, NM (1914-16) and in Philippines (1916-1919) • Graduated from first voc-tech school in Philly • Sang in Paul Roberts Choir w/wife at Great St. Matthews Church in Philly

  18. Arthur Joseph, Jr. “Driving at the Edge of Death”

  19. Arthur Joseph, Jr. • Made a point to tell us “I am not a Buffalo Soldier” • Served 1941-45 • EY SGT in Europe • Wrote book in diary format • With wife – Charlotte • “See my medals!”

  20. Ulysses Mullen 10th (Horse) cavalry, 194096 years old

  21. Ulysses Mullen10th (horse) cavalry

  22. William Jones10th (horse) cavalry • Served at Ft. Riley, KS • Found his photo in the 1941 yearbook • See page 11!

  23. Frank L. Miller 10th (horse) Cavalry, Troop C1940-41 • Where is his photo in the 1941 yearbook?

  24. Harold S. ColePast present9th & 10th (horse) cavalry national association

  25. Bruce Dennis

  26. John Ishmael9th (horse) cavalryTroop C, Medical Detachment • Born July 23, 1920 - celebrating 85 years! • Served at Camp Funston, KS and Ft. Clark, TX • Earned BA and MA degrees with GI Bill • With Mazel Greer who served at Ft. Clark

  27. Colonel franklin j. Henderson • Retired from service in the US Air Force • Responsible for membership and editor for the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association Newsletter

  28. Doug sanders & James Madison

  29. Robert L. Bruton, Jr. 24th Infantry

  30. New York retired painter

  31. Fun & Hospitality

  32. Fun & Hospitality

  33. Returning home reflections • We want to know more about these soldiers… • Look for more information about these World War II soldiers n the future. • If you would like more information about this project, send us an email note.

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