GUNN, James Benjamin
Source: Veedersburg Times 20 Oct 1946
James Benjamin Gunn of Veedersburg died in Frankfurt, Germany Oct 17, according to a message received by his sister, Mrs. John Cronk. Death was caused by a lung ailment. The Veedersburg soldier had served
overseas three years during the war and after a furlough home, reenlisted and for the past 8 months had served in theArmy of Occupation. In a recent letter he told Mrs. Cronk of being in the hospital for tretment. Born July 1, 1908, at Sheridan, Ind, he was the son of Harry & Halie Eaton Gunn. When a child his parents moved to Veedersburg. He graduated from the VHS. He was a member of the Charles Forrest American Legion Post. According to the message from the War Department the body will be returned to the US for burial but the date of arrival is not announced. Surviving relatives include the parents: one sister, Mrs. John Cronk; four brothers, Houghton who is serving in the Army of Occupation in Germany; John of Hammond; Billy of Veedersburg; Cyrus of Bloomington and a son, Robert Gunn of Monon. Funeral services will beheld in Veedersburg and burial will be in Sheridan.
JAMES BENJAMIN GUNN (WWII)
Note: Ben is buried in Crown View Cem, Sheridan, Hamilton Co IN
Source: Veedersburg News abt 20 October 1946:
Pvt. James B. Gunn was born July 1, 1908 in Sheridan, Indiana second son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gunn and attended school there until 1925 at which time the family moved to Veedersburg Ben, the name Veedersburg gave him, was a member of the Christian Church, attended school here and made several friendships which have lasted through the years and meant a great dela to him. He was married to Bessie Bradford of Attica, Ind and to this union was born one son, Robert Eugene, Monticello, Ind now 16 who survives. In January 1941 Ben enlisted in the US Army. After spending sever months training in this country, he was a member of the invasion forces of Africa, going from there through Sicily, England and invasion of Normandy. He was the wearer of 7 battle stars; the Silver Star, awarded for his heroic action in Tunisia at the Battle of El Guitar and the insignia of the combat infantryman. Ben received his discharge from the Army at the end of the war and spent several months in this community; reenlisted in the Armed Forces in November of 1945 and returned to Germany in March 1946 as a member of the Occupation Forces. Pvt Gunn, after serving his country and going through battle safely, was found dead in the barracks in Frankfurt, Germany Oct 17, 1946 as a result of adena of the lungs. His remains arrived home Friday Dec 13, escorted by Sgt. Stanley Wilson of NJ. Surviving besides his son are the parents, one sister, Miss John Cronk of Veedersburg, four brothers, Cyrus L. Gunn, recently discharged from the Army, now in Mt. Vernon, Ind; Pvt Halton Gunn now a member of the US occupational forces in Frankfort, Germany; John Gunn of Hammond, Ind; and William Gunn of Veedersburg. Ben was preceded in death by Joan, who died at the age of 2; and Imogene who passed away in 1938 at the age of 17. Ben will be remembered most by his ability to get along with people and make friends. He leaves many, many friends, not only in this community but wherever he happened to be, Ben had a good word for everybody.