World War II Honoree

Myrtice Kitchen Hamrick

Branch of Service

U.S. Public Health Service

Hometown

Madison, Florida

Honored By

William David Wilson

Relationship

American Legion Post 68

DURING THE EARLY MONTHS OF WW2, SHE WAS EMPLOYED IN THE SIGNAL CORPS OFFICE OF FINNEY GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THOMASVILLE GEORGIA, A FACILITY TO CARE FOR DISABLED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SHE WAS A WAR BRIDE, MARRYING OLIVER RUDOLPH HAMRICK WHO WAS IN THE US ARMY. SHE AND RUDY LIVED BRIEFLY IN COLUMBUS GA, ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA, GAINESVILLE FL AND BASTROP TEXAS BEFORE RETURNING TO QUITMAN AFTER HER HUSBAND WAS SENT OVERSEAS.