CANDLER COUNTY, GA - OBITS   Forehand, John R.

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The Metter Advertiser
Thursday January 18, 1945

Pfc Forehand Reported
Killed in Action
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Forehand, Sr. of Metter received word
from the War Department Wednesday, Janury 17th that their
only son and child was killed in Belgium on December 26,
1944.

John R. was born in Statesboro but had lived here since he
was seven years old. He graduated from Metter High School and
attended Mt. Berry where he until he decided to enter the
service in August of 1948.

He was in the Anti-air craft and Infantry Division of the
Army. His last training was at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

John R's mother is the former Miss Jewel Cook. He was very
popular with his circle of friends and with all who knew him.
Another vial of sorrow was cast over everyone on hearing of
his death.