Floyd Foye Myles McKinney
1917-1985


Foye Floyd Myles McKinney was born October 21. 1917 at Greenwood, Sebastian Co. Ar. to Lewis Haywood "Hade" & Rose Ella Ratteree McKinney. On Nov 4, 1945 Floyd married Doris Louise Green in Sebastian County, Arkansas. They both give their place of residence as Los Angles Co., Calif.

Floyd M McKinney registered for the military draft April 24, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. July 25, 1940 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served until discharged April 19, 1946. During this period of time he was taken prisoner by the Japanese and held at Osaka Main Camp Chikko Osaka 34-135. More can be found on this camp Here
This is his listing during that time.

Name: Floyd M McKinney
Residence Place: Arkansas, USA
Report Date: 9 Apr 1942
Latest Report Date: 10 Sep 1945
Grade: Private First Class
Grade Notes: Second Lieutenant
Arm or Service: United States Marine Corps
Area Served: Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands
Detaining Country: Japan
Camp: Osaka Main Camp Chikko Osaka 34-135

Foye Myles "Floyd" McKinney passed away January 8, 1985 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma. His burial was in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.





Tulsa World
Sept 10, 1945