James “Bobby” Maddox and Betty Bryson
Dublin Core
Title
James “Bobby” Maddox and Betty Bryson
Alternative Title
Maddox and Bryson
Subject
Veterans--Florida
Tallahassee--Florida
Description
A photograph of Betty Bryson (left) and James Maddox (right). James “Bobby” Maddox enlisted into the United States Army in 1943, just one month before his mother, Nita, passed away. Bobby served in the 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Division during World War II. During his time, he served in Sicily, Italy, and France. He suffered an injury in November 1943, but returned to light duty in February 1944. He rejoined his unit in September 1944, while they pushed through the Vosges. On October 9, 1944, Lt. Victor Kandle led a platoon into battle to swarm the Germans at the Cleurie Quarry. On this day, Bobby lost his life and now rests in the Epinal Cemetery. He planned on marrying Betty upon his return from the war.
The Florida-France Soldiers Stories Project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.
The Florida-France Soldiers Stories Project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.
Creator
Maddox, James and Bryson, Betty
Source
Digital reproduction of original black and white photograph.
Date Created
ca. 1942
Is Part Of
Format
image/jpg
Extent
950KB
Medium
1 black and white photograph
Type
Photograph
Coverage
Tallahassee, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Provenance
Originally created and published by James Maddox and Betty Bryson.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by the Maddox Family and is provided here by RICHES for educational purposes only.
Curator
Dettman, Samantha
External Reference
"Florida-France Solider Stories Memorializes Veteran Experiences." CAH News, June 21, 2023. https://news.cah.ucf.edu/news/florida-france-soldier-stories-memorializes-veteran-experiences/
Citation
Maddox, James and Bryson, Betty
, “James “Bobby” Maddox and Betty Bryson,” RICHES, accessed April 28, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/11247.