Isle of Wight County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Bryant, James C., 1953 

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JAMES C. BRYANT 

JAMES C. BRYANT, 19, KILLED MARCH 20TH IN KOREAN WAR 

  Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bryant of RFD, Zuni, have been notified that their son 
James C. Bryant, 19 USMC was killed in action on Marche 20th in Korea.  On 
March 26th the Times carried an item telling about James being listed as 
missing in action.  He had been in the Marines for a little over 1 1/2 years 
and was nineteen years old July 21, 1952.

  James is a native of Isle of Wight County and a former student of the 
Smithfield School.

  Besides his parents he is survived by a sister Emily Bryant and a brother 
Tommy Bryant, who attend school at Smithfield.

  Following is a copy of the telegram received by his parents on Friday:

"Deeply regret to inform you that your son Private first Class James C. Bryant, 
 USMC, previously reported missing in action is now reported to have been 
 killed in action March 20, 1953 in Korea in the performance of his duty and 
 service to his country.

  Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy in your bereavement. Sorry, no 
 details available at present.  Our Marines who lost their lives are returned 
 home for burial soon as possible.  Any additional information received will 
 be promptly forwarded.  Details regarding National Cemeteries and 
 reimbursable funeral expenses being mailed at a later date." 
 (Signed) Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr./ General USMC Commandant of the Marine Corps.


PFC James C. BRYANT, USMC, of Zuni R.F.D., 
Isle of Wight Co. native, KIA 20 Mar 1953, Korea, age 19, 
interred in Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery*, 
"The Smithfield (VA) Times," Vol. 35, No. 45, Apr. 16, 1953, p. 1, col. 4 

Additional information: 

*His parents are buried there also. 
   Isle of Wight County Historical Society {IWCHS} 
   Grave Site Survey Task Force {GSSTF} #55: 
   http://www.iwchs.com/Cemetery-Reports.html 

His Find a Grave Memorial (#104558069) includes a photo of James in uniform, 
   and one of his {flat, bronze} marker. 

Another photo of James was included with the article. 


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Mrs. Bruce Saunders (bs4403@verizon.net), 
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