James Omer Garrett b. 27 Aug 1919 Lee Co, VA d. 26 Jun 1963 Monroe Co, MI: Our Family History

1919 - 1963 (43 years)

Personal Information

Name	James Omer Garrett
Birth	27 Aug 1919	Lee Co, VA
Gender	Male
Census	1920	Lee Co, VA
Census	1930	Claiborne Co, TN
	WWII Veteran First Special Service Force Service Company In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its superior service during World War II. On February 3, 2015 surviving FSSF Veterans were in Washington DC to accept this momentous recognition on behalf of their fellow Forcemen who could not be there.
Death	26 Jun 1963	Monroe Co, MI
	FindAGrave Memorial 154605745
Person ID	I3504	RidingsHale
Last Modified	8 Jul 2026

Father	Rutherford B Hayes Garrett, b. 29 Sep 1885, VA d. Yes, date unknown
Mother	Sarah Jane Witt, b. 29 Jun 1898, Harlan Co, KY d. 6 Aug 1969, Claiborne Co, TN (Age 71 years)
Marriage	19 Aug 1916	Lee Co, VA
Family ID	F1082	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Glendine Smith, b. 5 Feb 1924, Lucas Co, OH d. 11 Feb 2010, Monroe Co, MI (Age 86 years)

Children

Family ID F2357 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 3 Sep 2026

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