1930 Census Records for Precinct No 8, Istachatta, Hernando County, Florida

1930 Census Records for Precinct No 8, Istachatta, Hernando County, Florida

Private Willis H. Hawkins was a resident of Istachatta (ca. 1919-1944) listed on Row 22. Private Willis H. Hawkins lived in Istachatta for much of his life and was educated up to Grammar School and worked as a semi-skilled driver or chauffeur. Private Hawkins enlisted on October 20th, 1943. Private Hawkins was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division and the 3rd Reconnaissance Troop. The 3rd Division participated in the Invasion of France through the South and traveled North towards the Rhine. Willis H. Hawkins was killed in action on November 2, 1944. Willis H. Hawkins was awarded by the Army a Purple Heart for his service and was buried in Epinal American Cemetery in France.

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1930-1-1 to 1930-12-31

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Istachatta, Hernando County, Florida

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Istachatta, Fl 34636