Obituaries: Pfc. Elton Gorham, 1945, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: March 30, 1945 Winnfield News-American

Killed In Action

Pfc. Elton Gorham was killed in action in Germany according to a telegram
received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gorham, Thursday morning of this
week.

Pfc. Gorham had recovered from wounds twice since his overseas duty began in
Italy January 1944.  In July 1944 he was transferred to Southern France and
it was here that when he found himself in a hot spot one day, he captured a
German soldier with a shovel handle, thus turning the trick on the enemy.

Pfc. Gorham entered the service March 1943 and after 10 months training
at Camp Butner, NC, he went overseas.