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White, Kate

Female 1886 - 1961  (75 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  White, Kate was born in 1886; died in 1961.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WHIT.K006

    Family/Spouse: Kays, George Lytle. George was born in 1885; died in 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Kays, George Robert  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910; died in 2001.
    2. 3. Kays, John Franklin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1913 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1988 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Kays, Kenneth Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1915; died in 1944.
    4. 5. Kays, James Roland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1922; died in 1923.
    5. 6. Kays, Deloris M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1928; died in 2002.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Kays, George Robert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kate1) was born in 1910; died in 2001.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: KAYS.G002


  2. 3.  Kays, John FranklinKays, John Franklin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kate1) was born on 5 Mar 1913 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1988 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: KAYS.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 88143326
    • Military Service: World War II, Corporal, United States Army Air Corps

    Family/Spouse: Latham, Ethel M.. Ethel was born on 3 Oct 1907 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 1981 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Kays, Kenneth Michael  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1949 in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; died on 29 Nov 1991 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Kays, Kenneth Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kate1) was born in 1915; died in 1944.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: KAYS.K002


  4. 5.  Kays, James Roland Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kate1) was born in 1922; died in 1923.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: KAYS.J002


  5. 6.  Kays, Deloris M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kate1) was born in 1928; died in 2002.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: KAYS.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 147771757

    Family/Spouse: Mayer, Ellsworth E.. Ellsworth was born in 1930; died in 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Kays, Kenneth MichaelKays, Kenneth Michael Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Kate1) was born on 22 Sep 1949 in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; died on 29 Nov 1991 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: KAYS.K001
    • _FGRAVE: 7862000
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Private Kays' official Medal of Honor citation reads:

    For conspicuous gallantry intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. (then Pvt.) Kays distinguished himself while serving as a medical aidman with Company D, 1st Battalion, 101st Airborne Division near Fire Support Base Maureen. A heavily armed force of enemy sappers and infantrymen assaulted Company D's night defensive position, wounding and killing a number of its members. Disregarding the intense enemy fire and ground assault, Pfc. Kays began moving toward the perimeter to assist his fallen comrades. In doing so he became the target of concentrated enemy fire and explosive charges, 1 of which severed the lower portion of his left leg. After applying a tourniquet to his leg, Pfc. Kays moved to the fire-swept perimeter, administered medical aid to 1 of the wounded, and helped move him to an area of relative safety. Despite his severe wound and excruciating pain, Pfc. Kays returned to the perimeter in search of other wounded men. He treated another wounded comrade, and, using his own body as a shield against enemy bullets and fragments, moved him to safety. Although weakened from a great loss of blood, Pfc. Kays resumed his heroic lifesaving efforts by moving beyond the company's perimeter into enemy held territory to treat a wounded American lying there. Only after his fellow wounded soldiers had been treated and evacuated did Pfc. Kays allow his own wounds to be treated. These courageous acts by Pfc. Kays resulted in the saving of numerous lives and inspired others in his company to repel the enemy. Pfc. Kays' heroism at the risk of his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.




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