Family

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Papaw, with cover on, holding up a beer to celebrate the end of World War II. 1945. (note–they may be in France)
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Eugene Harold Hall, Sr. “Papaw” Original caption on picture: “Belgium Feb-1945 Reed Feb 28 1945”

Aboard the Queen Mary enroute to World War II

~Papaw in his own words:

 

Saluted by the Nazis…and taking their jeep

~Papaw in his own words

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Papaw’s words: “German Staff Officers 4-Door Mercedes 4-Officers Surrendered To Me & I Had Vehicle For 2 Months Before MP’s Made Me Give It Up- (1945) Dad”

 

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Ma & Pa Keener. Mamaw’s parents (my father’s maternal grandparents)
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Pa Keener’s mother, Elizabeth, on her birthday. She is my great-great grandmother on my father’s side. We trace our Native American ancestry from her. Keener Family in Texas, year to be determined after more research is done.
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“Minnie and Eugene,” as written by Minnie. To us all, “Mamaw and Papaw.”

“I’m shrinking…”

~Papaw in his own words:

 

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February 14th, 1976. Twila & Eugene Hall’s wedding day at Buechel Park Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Granny & Papa on left and Mamaw & Papaw on right.