Billy Lee Plummer
1926-1976

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Billy Lee Plummer was born February 13, 1926 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. to David Garland & Mary Viola Eacret Plummer. He married Katherine Pauline Rush July 1, 1947 at Fort Smith where they both resided.

February 14, 1944 Billy registered for the military draft at the Court House in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was empolyed by Auto Glass and Paint Co on No. 5th street at that time. April 5, 1944 he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served until May 3, 1945. More can be found about his time in the service below in his biography.

Billy Lee Plummer passed away November 6, 1976 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. His burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.

Biography from Fighting Men of Arkansas






USS Baxter was a transport ship moving troops and supplies


Station: First Casual Company US Marine Corps Separation Center Great Lakes Illinois