Bert Thomas Cantrell
1912-1950

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Bert Thomas Cantrell was born January 11, 1912 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. to Bert T. & Myrtle E. Williams Cantrell. May 16, 1948 he married Elizabeh Winstel Scott at Fort Smith, both residing theree.

January 6, 1941 Bert enlisted in the US Army Field Artillery, 16th Rank Destroyer Group, HQ Co. until September 11, 1945. His final rank was 1st Sergeant. More about his service can be found in his biography below.

Bert Thomas Cantrell passed away December 28, 1950. His burial was in Forest Park Cemetery at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar.

Biography from Fighting Men of Arkansas