Mitchell Bruce Waters, Sr. was born January 29, 1909 at Vine Prairie, Crawford Co., Ar. to James Massey & Sary Elizabeth Graham Waters. February 11, 1928 he married Edith Uneva Michael, both residing in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. Edith passed away June 7, 1942. His second wife was Lula Blanch Clark. Mitchell registered for the military draft October 16, 1940 at te Sr. High School in Fort Smith Sebastian Co., Ar. He enlisted in the US Navy June 18, 1942 and served until October 6, 1945. The muster records below give his rank. Mitchell Bruce Waters, Sr. passed away Jully 19, 1988 and was buried in the Barling Cemetery, Baring, Sebastian Co., Ar.