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Hattley Harrison McDowell Jr. 1923 - 1966

Hattley Harrison McDowell Jr. of Tennessee United States was born on May 3, 1923 in Columbus, Lowndes County, MS, and died at age 42 years old on April 12, 1966 in Decatur, DeKalb County, GA. Hattley McDowell was buried at Peachtree Memorial Park 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, in Norcross, Gwinnett County.
Hattley Harrison McDowell Jr.
Tennessee United States
May 3, 1923
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
April 12, 1966
Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia, 30030, United States
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  • Introduction

    Hattley Harrison McDowell Jr is the son of Hattley Harrison McDowell Sr (1894-1951) and Alice Peachy Sanderfer (1902-1992). He served in the United States National Guard during World War II and worked as a salesman in Atlanta, Georgia, USA for the Royal Typewriter Co. Hattley married Angelena Hamby (1923-2003) and the couple had sons VincentMcDowell and Frank McDowell.
  • 05/3
    1923

    Birthday

    May 3, 1923
    Birthdate
    Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was born in Mississippi, USA on January 5, 1893 and his mother was born in Lambert, Quitman, Mississippi, United States on July 11, 1902. Hattley's parents were married in November of 1943 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Hattley McDowell Jr was born in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi and grew up in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee. He lived there until the 1950's when he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed two years of high school.
  • Military Service

    Hattley Harrison McDowell enlisted on September 16, 1940 in Memphis Tennessee. He held the rank of Private and his service number was 20410647. He was a member of the National Guard, which included officers, warrant officers, and enlisted men. McDowell was assigned to the Field Artillery branch of the military. During his military service, Private McDowell's unit would have been involved in the training and preparation of troops for combat during World War II. Field artillery units were responsible for providing fire support to infantry and other units on the front lines, using weapons such as howitzers and mortars. McDowell would have received extensive training in the use of these weapons and in tactics such as indirect fire and artillery observation. As a Private, McDowell would have been responsible for carrying out the orders of his superiors and performing a variety of duties as needed. He likely spent a significant amount of time training and drilling with his unit, as well as performing support duties such as maintenance and logistics. After five years of service, Private McDowell was discharged from the military.
  • Professional Career

    Hattley worked as a salesman in Atlanta, Georgia, USA for the Royal Typewriter Co.
  • 04/12
    1966

    Death

    April 12, 1966
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia 30030, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Peachtree Memorial Park 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, in Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia 30092, United States
    Burial location
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