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Category Archives: Norvell Family History
An Officer’s Lady on the Frontier
Elizabeth Proal Norvell (1848-1931) was the wife of Colonel Stevens Thompson Norvell, an officer of the 10th Cavalry, one of the famed Buffalo Soldier regiments on the great plains. Life for these women who accompanied their husbands to the … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Norvell Family History, US Army
Tagged Buffalo Soldiers, Life on Frontier, Officers' Wives
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A Special 4th of July
Forty years ago we celebrated our nation’s birthday in Alaska. It was the Bicentennial, our 200th birthday. From the start we were heavily involved with the celebration as I was a member of both the Anchorage Bicentennial commission and the … Continue reading
Arlington
I have been to Arlington many, many times and it never fails to move me. The first time I visited this hallowed place was as a senior in high school. It is amazing to me all these years later the … Continue reading
When we were in the Service
I’ve noticed in recent years, I often refer to the time that I was in the Air Force as when “we were in the Air Force.” This is not surprising as being an officer, 50 years ago, meant that your … Continue reading
Death and Family History
Over the years researching family history I have read stories of terrible deaths. There are murders, accidental deaths, and of course medical issues that run in families. Murders are the most sensational. In my own family, there was William … Continue reading
Criminals in the Family
Every family has a skeleton in the closet. In our family, Willard Smith Norvell and Bayard Boyd Norvell fit the bill. They were the sons of my great uncle Edwin Forrest Norvell, who had served in the Civil War, as … Continue reading
Norvells in World War I
Two of my uncles, Jack and Steve, and an aunt Emily served in World War I. They were the only ones of that generation to do so in my family. My Dad, the baby of the family, was born in 1911 … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Buffalo, Norvell Family History, US Army, US Navy, WWI
Tagged Rainbow Division WWI, US Navy, Woman Officers USA, WWI
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Arctic Survival
The cold air rushing down from Canada today, its about -3F as I write this, reminds me of when I attended Arctic Survival School in Alaska. From 1974-1978, I flew air intercept missions in the F4 Phantom II out of … Continue reading
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