Sylacauga Boy Pall-Bearer to President

When the news reels of the funeral of President Roosevelt were flashed on the screen and later when copies of Life magazine came out, Sgt. Major Roy Culberson was recognized by his family and friends. The pall-bearers for the president were chosen two from each of the armed services of the United States, Roy Culberson was one. This was not only a distinct honor for Roy but a great honor for Sylacauga, his home town.

Roy Culberson graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1937 and enlisted in the Marine Corps in October, 1938. He was sent to the Pacific Theatre of War in the spring of 1942. He is a veteran of Guadalcanal and wears four major battle stars. After the grim experience of Guadalcanal he had a severe attack of typhus fever and was in the hospital in New Guinea and Australia for many months. 

Ref: "Sgt. Roy Culberson In News Reel" Sylacauga News Thursday, May 10, 1945
Picture Ref: Sylacauga News Thursday, May 17, 1945

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Ref: Sylacauga News Thursday, February 22, 1945.

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Honorary Pall Bearer at Roosevelt Funeral

Cpl. Robert D. McKinnon, son of Mr. & Mrs. D. McKinnon of Talladega Springs, was selected to represent his branch of service as honor guard for President Roosevelt's funeral at the White House. Cpl. McKinnon was a native of Cusseta, Ga. He enlisted in the Army at Columbus, Ga. and has been stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Ref: Sylacauga News Thursday, May 3, 1945 

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Pvt. Paul Brown Wounded In Action

Mrs. Blanchard Brown received notice from the War Department, 24 April 1945, that her son, Pvt. Paul Brown had been slightly sounded in action in Germany. He is now in a hospital in England.

Ref: Sylacauga News Thursday, April 26, 1945

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Lt. Nichols Condition Reported Improved

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nichols have returned home from Presque Isle, Maine, where they have for the past month visited their son, Lieutenant W. F. (Bill) Nichols, who is hospitalized there as a result of wounds received in action in the European Theater of War.
Lieutenant Nichols' condition is reported much improved.

Ref: Sylacauga News Thursday, March 29, 1945.