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|birth_date=4 September 1916 | |||
|death_date=16 April 1983 | |||
|death_place=Texas | |||
|rank_final=Lieutenant Colonel | |||
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'''Travis | '''Travis Allen Gerrells''' (4 September 1916–16 April 1983) was a Texas-born U.S. Army officer who trained at [[Camp Ritchie]] in [[:Category:Class 6|Class 6]] and retired as a lieutenant colonel. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Travis Allen Gerrells was born on 4 September 1916 in Texas. He entered the U.S. Army on 25 November 1940 and trained at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland, in [[:Category:Class 6|Class 6]]. A 1945 family photograph places him at Camp Ritchie with his wife Bonnie and their child. | |||
Gerrells remained in the Army through the Korean War period, leaving service on 30 November 1960 as a lieutenant colonel. He died on 16 April 1983 and was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas (Section 2, Site 324). | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* CSU | * CSU | ||
* One VA/SSN index line lists death as 18 April 1983; Veterans Gravesites / Find a Grave use 16 April 1983 — preferred here. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Gerrells_Travis_A_0403571_Camp_Ritchie_family_1945.jpg|Travis A. Gerrells with wife Bonnie and child at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, 1945 (family photo; RB Archive). | |||
Gerrells_Travis_A_0403571_with_companion.jpg|Travis A. Gerrells (in uniform) with a companion (identity of companion uncertain; RB Archive label suggests friend or brother). | |||
</gallery> | |||
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== Technical record == | == Technical record == | ||
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== Timeline == | |||
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* 4 September 1916 — Born in Texas. | |||
* 25 November 1940 — Enters U.S. Army. | |||
* Camp Ritchie Class 6; family photo at Camp Ritchie, 1945. | |||
* 30 November 1960 — Leaves service as lieutenant colonel. | |||
* 16 April 1983 — Died; buried Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (interment 22 April 1983). | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* U.S. Veterans Gravesites / military register notes in RB Archive folder (service 25 Nov 1940–30 Nov 1960; LTC USA) | |||
* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/693022/travis_allen-gerrells Find a Grave — Travis Allen Gerrells (Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery)] | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | * Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | ||
* Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | * Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | ||
* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
Latest revision as of 20:13, 20 September 2026
| Travis Allen Gerrells | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 September 1916 |
| Died | 16 April 1983 Texas |
| Nativity | United States |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Infantry |
| ASN | 0403571 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Rank at Ritchie | First Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 6 (13 March – 11 May 1943) |
| Section | 14 |
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Travis Allen Gerrells (4 September 1916–16 April 1983) was a Texas-born U.S. Army officer who trained at Camp Ritchie in Class 6 and retired as a lieutenant colonel.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Travis Allen Gerrells was born on 4 September 1916 in Texas. He entered the U.S. Army on 25 November 1940 and trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 6. A 1945 family photograph places him at Camp Ritchie with his wife Bonnie and their child.
Gerrells remained in the Army through the Korean War period, leaving service on 30 November 1960 as a lieutenant colonel. He died on 16 April 1983 and was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas (Section 2, Site 324).
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- CSU
- One VA/SSN index line lists death as 18 April 1983; Veterans Gravesites / Find a Grave use 16 April 1983 — preferred here.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Travis A. Gerrells with wife Bonnie and child at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, 1945 (family photo; RB Archive). -
Travis A. Gerrells (in uniform) with a companion (identity of companion uncertain; RB Archive label suggests friend or brother).
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 67 |
| Class_ASN | 403571 |
| Class_Name | GERRELLS, Travis A. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 4 September 1916 — Born in Texas.
- 25 November 1940 — Enters U.S. Army.
- Camp Ritchie Class 6; family photo at Camp Ritchie, 1945.
- 30 November 1960 — Leaves service as lieutenant colonel.
- 16 April 1983 — Died; buried Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (interment 22 April 1983).
Sources[edit | edit source]
- U.S. Veterans Gravesites / military register notes in RB Archive folder (service 25 Nov 1940–30 Nov 1960; LTC USA)
- Find a Grave — Travis Allen Gerrells (Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery)
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)