Margaret Ann Gallagher is Bride of Lieut. Jack Cameron Heist
Weddings--United States
An article published in <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em> announcing the wedding of Margaret Ann Gallagher to Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). The ceremony was performed by Reverend Edward Gallagher at the Holy Savior Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The bride was a graduated from Coughlin High School and an employee of the U.S. Department of War. The bridegroom, then-Lieutenant Heist, was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Digital reproduction of original newspaper article: "<a href="https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441154/wilkesbarre_times_leader_the_evening/" target="_blank">Margaret Ann Gallagher is Bride of Lieut. Jack Cameron Heist</a>." <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em>, July 15, 1942. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441154/wilkesbarre_times_leader_the_evening/.
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Holy Saviour Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Three Killed on Local List of Casualties
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
An article published in <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em> announcing the death of three servicemen during World War II. One notable servicemen cited in the article is Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Digital reproduction of original newspaper article: "<a href="https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441134/the_wilkesbarre_record/" target="_blank">Three Killed on Local List of Casualties</a>." <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em>, September 20, 1944, page 3. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441134/the_wilkesbarre_record/.
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Thiant, France
Local Men in Armed Forces on Land, At Sea, in the Air
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
An article published in <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em> announcing the status of several service members from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, who were serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. One notable servicemen cited in the article is Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal. At the time that this article was published in December of 1942, then-Lieutenant Heist was being transferred to Camp Polk, Louisiana.
Digital reproduction of original newspaper article: "<a href="https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441055/the_wilkesbarre_record/" target="_blank">Local Men in Armed Forces on Land, At Sea, in the Air</a>." <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em>, December 24, 1942, page 6. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441055/the_wilkesbarre_record/.
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Camp Polk, Louisiana
5 Local Servicemen Are Reported Dead
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
An article published in <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em> announcing the death of five servicemen, the missing reports of two servicemen, and the wounded status of three servicemen during World War II. One notable servicemen cited in the article is Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Digital reproduction of original newspaper article: "<a href="https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441055/the_wilkesbarre_record/" target="_blank">5 Local Servicemen Are Reported Dead</a>." <em>The Wilkes-Barre Record</em>, September 21, 1944, page 8. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4441055/the_wilkesbarre_record/.
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Thiant, France
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Theta Delta Chi, 1939
Colleges
Universities
A page from the 1939 edition of <em>Technique</em>, the yearbook for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This page shows the Theta Delta Chi, a social fraternity. A notable student listed is Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944), who is pictured fourth from the left in the second row. Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1939, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Digital reproduction of original yearbook page: <em>Technique</em> (Cambridge, MA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1939), page 265. <a href="http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/40392_B075330-00265/240315196?backurl=http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38722788/person/20409592223/facts" target="_blank">http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/40392_B075330-00265/240315196?backurl=http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38722788/person/20409592223/facts</a>.
<a href="http://technique.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><em>Technique</em></a>
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Tech Swim Club, 1939
Colleges
Universities
Sports--United States
Swimming--United States
A page from the 1939 edition of <em>Technique</em>, the yearbook for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This page shows the Tech Swim Club, an honorary society for swimmers. A notable student listed is Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1939, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Digital reproduction of original yearbook page: <em>Technique</em> (Cambridge, MA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1939), page 166. <a href="http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/40392_B075330-00166/240314565?backurl=http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38722788/person/20409592223/facts" target="_blank">http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/40392_B075330-00166/240314565?backurl=http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38722788/person/20409592223/facts</a>.
<a href="http://technique.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><em>Technique</em></a>
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Quadrangle Club, 1939
Colleges
Universities
A page from the 1939 edition of <em>Technique</em>, the yearbook for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This page shows the Quadrangle Club, an honorary society for sophomores. A notable student listed is Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1939, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Digital reproduction of original yearbook page: <em>Technique</em> (Cambridge, MA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1939), page 162. <a href="http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/40392_B075330-00162/240313001?backurl=http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38722788/person/20409592223/facts" target="_blank">http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/40392_B075330-00162/240313001?backurl=http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38722788/person/20409592223/facts</a>.
<a href="http://technique.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><em>Technique</em></a>
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Directory of Students, 1939
Colleges
Universities
A page from the 1939 edition of <em>Technique</em>, the yearbook for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This page shows the directory of students. A notable student listed is Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1939, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Digital reproduction of original yearbook page: <em>Technique</em> (Cambridge, MA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1939), page 284. <a>http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/41349_630630_0121-00313/295056304?backurl=http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38722788/person/20409592223/facts/citation/157573325883/edit/record </a>.
<a href="http://technique.mit.edu/" target="_blank"><em>Technique</em></a>
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Headstone Inscription and Interment Record: Jack Cameron Heist
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
Cemeteries--Europe
The headstone inscription and interment record for Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal. His brother, William F. Heist, was listed as his next of kin on this document.
Digital reproduction of original typewritten headstone inscription and interment record. <a href="http://interactive.ancestry.com/9170/42861_646933_0804-01461?pid=69680&backurl=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ancestry.com%2F%2Fcgi-bin%2Fsse.dll%3Fgss%3Dangs-c%26new%3D1%26rank%3D1%26msT%3D1%26gsfn%3DJack%26gsfn_x%3D1%26gsln%3DHeist%26gsln_x%3D1%26MSAV%3D0%26cp%3D0%26catbucket%3Drstp%26uidh%3Dqj1%26pcat%3D39%26h%3D69680%26recoff%3D6%2B8%2B28%26db%3DUSForeignMilitaryCems%26indiv%3D1%26ml_rpos%3D1&treeid=&personid=&hintid=&usePUB=true." target="_blank">http://interactive.ancestry.com/9170/42861_646933_0804-01461?pid=69680&backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2f%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fgss%3dangs-c%26new%3d1%26rank%3d1%26msT%3d1%26gsfn%3dJack%26gsfn_x%3d1%26gsln%3dHeist%26gsln_x%3d1%26MSAV%3d0%26cp%3d0%26catbucket%3drstp%26uidh%3dqj1%26pcat%3d39%26h%3d69680%26recoff%3d6%2b8%2b28%26db%3dUSForeignMilitaryCems%26indiv%3d1%26ml_rpos%3d1&treeid=&personid=&hintid=&usePUB=true</a>.
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Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Plaque for Major Jack Cameron Heist at Greenwood Cemetery
Orlando (Fla.)
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
Cemeteries--Florida
The plaque for Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944) at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Florida. Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Smith, Tom
Smith, Gloria
Original color digital image by Tom Smith and Gloria Smith, April 8, 2013: Private Collection of Tom Smith and Gloria Smith.
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Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Florida
Headstone of Major Jack Cameron Heist at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
Cemeteries--Europe
The headstone of Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944). Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Anderson, Dwight
Original color digital image by Dwight Anderson: Private Collection of Dwight Anderson. <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=56372930&PIpi=94648893" target="_blank">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=56372930&PIpi=94648893</a>.
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Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Sixteenth Census Population Schedule for Lake County, Election Precinct 19
Tavares (Fla.)
Census--United States
Population--United States
The U.S. Census population schedule for Election Precinct 19 just outside of Tavares, Florida, in 1940. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident listed in this record was Major Jack Cameron Heist (1919-1944), who appears on row 71. Maj. Heist was born to Henry S. Heist and Christina Heist on November 6, 1919, in Eustis, Florida. He received his commission on May 29, 1941, to serve in World War II. Maj. Heist was an Ammunition Officer for the XIX Corps. He died during his service in an ambush on September 2, 1944, near Thiant, France. He is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Maj. Heist is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal.
Nelliauis, Marion M.
Digital reproduction of original census record by Marion M. Nelliauis, April 23, 1940. <a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTH1-65N" target="_blank">https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTH1-65N</a>.
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Tavares, Florida