If Eugene was in US army on Dec 20, 1941, the widow, Sarah, probably would have been eligible for benefits, if any. A check with the US Army records might indicate the maiden name of his wife. I lived on Montgomery Ave in Sheffield at that time and recall a horrific auto accident that took place on Raleigh Ave. A car traveling north on Raleigh Ave probably at a high rate of speed did not make the sharp turn and tumbled all the way down the ravine and into the deep drainage ditch. I assume that the car was speeding because the engine, transmission, and other parts were scattered along the path of the car. I never knew whether or not anybody was injured, or killed but considering the damage to the automobile, and the distance the car rolled down hill and into that ten to fifteen deep ditch. This may not be the accident in which Eugene Pursley was killed but the time frame is approximately correct. Patrick _ZXCHAIR@aol.com_ (mailto:ZXCHAIR@aol.com) In a message dated 8/7/2008 12:00:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, alcolber-request@rootsweb.com writes: Today's Topics: 1. Eugene PURSLEY (1919-1941) marriage? (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:52:49 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: [ALCOLBER] Eugene PURSLEY (1919-1941) marriage? To: <ALCOLBER-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1218091970.94583@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Glenn_Channell Surnames: PURSLEY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.colb ert/826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information about the wife of Eugene Howard PURSLEY. Eugene was a PFC in the US Army in 1941 when he died in a car crash in Sheffield, AL. On his death certificate (which I have), he is listed as "Married", and his surviving spouse is given as "Sarah Pursley, age 16". Given their ages, Eugene could not have been married long. In fact, according to my grandmother, no one in the family knew he was married until he died. Any help you can give would be much appreciated. Where would a soldier likely be stationed near to Sheffield, AL? Is there a nearby base in Alabama or Tennessee? Does anyone know anything about Sarah (I assume it is likely she re-married at some point, but who knows)? Thanks Glenn Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ To contact the ALCOLBER list administrator, send an email to ALCOLBER-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the ALCOLBER mailing list, send an email to ALCOLBER@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALCOLBER-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of ALCOLBER Digest, Vol 3, Issue 50 *************************************** **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )