Snaggle Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 The VP of the company I work for has a famous great-great uncle. "George Puryear was my great-great uncle, the brother of my great grandfather Will Puryear. There were seven boys born and raised in Dixon Springs, TN. Another of the brothers was Alfred Puryear, who was also an Army officer in the Great War, stationed in Paris and assigned to the “Lighter than Air†service. Alf made a career of the Army, as did another brother Rom (Major General Romulus Wright Puryear, USAF). I knew Uncle Alf well, as he did not pass until 1982 and so I was fortunate to hear him tell of his experiences. I have his sword, and my brother, named after him, has his uniform and medals. George was killed on takeoff in 1919 while stationed in San Diego when his engine cut out." The VP presented me today a copy of George's original typed Journal. I thought I would share.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/mhbnl3pii7fzzab/George%20Puryear%20WWI%20Escape%20From%20Prison%20Camp%20Journal.pdf?dl=0 for more info: https://cdm15138.contentdm.oclc.org/customizations/global/pages/collections/puryear/puryear.html J5_Hotlead, Lipfert, IRFC Hawkeye and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 That looks like an amazing scrapbook and journal! And an even better historical account. Fascinating stuff! Thanks for sharing Snag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93rd Aero, R.Talbot Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Wow, just looked through the albums. Really great pics in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRFC Hawkeye Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hmmm, he died in the same way McCudden did.... trying to turn back to the field after a failed engine on take-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93rd Aero, R.Talbot Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Really great read that escape story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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