Comments regarding Private Eugene H. POWELL

Information compiled from various sources.

Military related information:

Service Number -3170746

-1918: Enroute to Europe from 12th Prov. Co. July Infantry Replacement Draft (White)
Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists
Name: Eugene H Powell
Departure Date: 18 Jul 1918
Departure Place: Newport News, Virginia

Residence Place: Branchville, Virginia
Father: John H Powell
Ship: Pastores
Rank: Private
Service Number: 3170746

Notes: 12th Prov Co, July Infantry Replacement Draft (White)

Company L, 1st Platoon -

- Company L Morning Report 4 October 1918: Private; assigned to 132nd Infantry, per D.S.O No. 239, Para. 11, dated Oct 2, 1918. Assigned to Company L, 2 October per Verbal Order Commanding Officer (VOCO). - Company L Muster Roll Oct 1918 A.E.F. France: Listed as Private. - Company Roster November 1918 A.E.F.: Listed as Private. - Company Roster December 1918 A.E.F. Junglinster, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. - Company Roster January 1919 A.E.F. Gonderange, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. - Company Roster February 1919 A.E.F. Gonderange, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. - Company Roster March 1919 A.E.F. Gonderange, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. - Company Roster April 1919 A.E.F.: Listed as Private.



WWI Victory Medal with battle Clasps
  Return to US: Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists
Name: Eugene H. Powell
Departure Date: 9 May 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France

Arrival Date: 17 May 1919
Arrival Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Residence Place: Branchville, West Virginia
Father: John H. Powell
Ship: Mt Vernon
Military Unit: CO L 132 INF
Rank: Private
Service Number: 3, 170746
Notes: COMPANY "L", 132ND. INFANTRY 33RD, DIVISION

United States, Veterans Administration Master Index (see above)
Name: Eugine Herman Powell
Event Type: Military Service
Private Company L, 132nd Infantry
S/N 3170748
Enlisted: 27 May 1918
Event Date: 21 May 1919 Discharged

Event Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Residence Place: 1409 Oakdale Ave, Petersburg, Va
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1894
Death Date: 20 Nov 1970

WWI Draft Registration. Select image for larger view. Will open in a new browser window or tab.

Post War Occupations / Bio:

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Eugene H Powell
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1895
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Petersburg Ward 5, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
Street: Oakdale Avenue
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John H Powell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Optical Work

Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
John H Powell 63 Head
Guy H Powell 30 Son
Billie Powell 27 Son
Eugene H Powell 25 Son
Mamie L Powell 22 Daughter
Carrie J Powell 20 Daughter
Hunter M Powell 18 Son

the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman E Powell
Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 32
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Petersburg, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Street Address: Oakdale Avenue
House Number: 1409
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Ratail Grocery Store

Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members Age Relationship
John H Powell 71 Head
Sally D Smith 40 Niece
Guy H Powell 39 Son
Ben L Powell 33 Son
Herman E Powell 32 Son
Hannie J Powell 28 Daughter

the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: E Herman Powell
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1940: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
Street: Oakdale Avenue
House Number: 1409
Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Petersburg
Occupation: Merchant
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 75
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Sally D Smell 52 Lodger
Guy H Powell 50 Brother
Bennie L Powell 47 Head
E Herman Powell 45 Brother
Carrie J Powell 40 Sister

WWII Draft Registration.

Post War Known Addresses:

Death Information: Date; Age; Cause; Burial Location 

U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Name: Eugene Powell
Gender: Male
Death Date: 20 Nov 1970

Find A Grave
Eugene Herman Powell
BIRTH 11 Dec 1894
DEATH 20 Nov 1970 (aged 75)
BURIAL Blandford Cemetery
Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia,

PLOT Ward GG, Section 4, Square 3

Miscellaneous:

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