THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, December 7, 1944

 

Howard S. Bankston, Private First Class of the U. S. Marine Corps, and son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Bankston of Bunnell was killed "in action on September 20, 1944 in the performance of his duty and service of his country," a telegram from Washington delivered to the parents here last Saturday stated.

Private Bankston was 20 years of age, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in Orlando, Florida, on December 11, 1942. He took most of his training in California, being sent to the Southwest Pacific theatre a few months later.

He took part in a number of actions there before losing his life on one of the Pacific islands. He was born and reared in Bunnell and attended the local high school before entering the Marine Corps.

Surviving are his parents and one sister, Mrs. Robert Bertha, also of Bunnell.

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Born: 17 Jun 1924, Mount Grove, Volusia CO, FL
Died: 20 Sep 1944, KIA, Peleliu Island, Pacific
Spouse: Single
Parents: Samuel Collins Bankston and Katherine Delores (Kate) Johnston