Francis Edward McKenzie

1916 - UNKNOWN

• Name	Francis Edward McKenzie
  Birth	27 Apr 1916
  Gender	Male
  Death	UNKNOWN
  Notes	"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh: McKenzie, Francis Edward, born Apr. 27,1916, on June 5, 1941, married Mary Margaret Grove, born Feb. 26, 1918, daughter of Elmer and Blanche (Nelson) Grove. Mary is a 16 year old grad of Sacred Heart High School, Columbus, in 1934. She worked for the WPA and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Since her family was unable to pay her senior tuition, Mary paid it out of her earned money with her early employment. Francis was employed at Timkin Roller Bearing Co. as a screw machine operator (automatic) tending four machines used in the process of making cones and cups used in the aviation industry. On Dec. 12, 1942, Frank was inducted in the US Army and served in the Infantry as a rifleman performing various duties in assaulting and holding enemy posi¬ tions in the North African and Italian Campaigns. During Francis' two year tour of duty in WW II he was never able to be home on leave. Mary and two lady boarders shared the rent of Mary's house. She worked for the Quartermaster at Fort Hayes, Columbus, and went to the downtown theatres to sell war bonds to patriotic citizens coming to the movies. Frank's separation date is Nov.9, 1944. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. After his discharge he worked as a car inspector for Penn Central RR, later Conrail. Mary retired from Westinghouse after working for 31 years.
  Person ID	I45642	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Thomas Edward McKenzie,   b. 1 May 1888   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Florence Beatrice Terrell   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F01012	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Margaret Grove,   b. 26 Feb 1918   d. UNKNOWN
  Marriage	5 Jun 1941
  Children	1. Bruce McKenzie   d. 1945  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. John McKenzie   d. 6 Dec 1954  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. Stephen Edward McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   4. Grace Joan McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   5. Julia Kathryn McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F17198	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021